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Author: A.D. Amorosi

A.D. Amorosi is an award-winning, Philadelphia-raised journalist who writes regularly for numerous publications including Variety, and is the host and producer of his weekly Pacifica National Public Radio syndicated program, Theater in the Round. A.D. is married to garden-to-table cooking coach, Reese, with whom he shares a delightful pharaoh hound named Tia. In addition to his work, A.D. enjoys watching documentaries about absolutely anything, boxing and visiting museums with his wife.
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07/23/2024

The Holy Spirit of Alice Coltrane

Exploring the sacred sounds and enduring legacy of an iconic jazz visionary

by A.D. Amorosi

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05/16/2024

The Un-Making of Made in America

Live music festival culture is a tough act to follow

by A.D. Amorosi

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04/08/2024

Cutting Up

Painter-poet Brion Gysin and the invention of the cut-up

by A.D. Amorosi

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03/11/2024

Brilliant Zingers and Vodka Stingers

Capote at the crossroads of "La Côte Basque"

by A.D. Amorosi

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02/19/2024

The Children of Julia Child

Modern French cooking in the 21st century

by A.D. Amorosi

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01/25/2024

Sondheim. Now.

The American soundtrack sustains

by A.D. Amorosi

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