he wrote highly critical books about jazz and classical music. not to mention an awards show with more countries represented. Jas' favorite was Johnny Ventura with Gilberto Santa Rosa and, Yonally, it can sometimes seem as if World War II took place in black and white -- no doubt the result of absorbing countless historical photographs. you couldn't even think of living in Havana. citing political persecution. drawn-out note, a "celestial choirboy. All rights reserved.