Producer and writer Karen Morris, founder of The Swingin' Music Alliance (formerly The Rat Pack Music Alliance), is developing a variety of entertaining articles for The Dean Martin Association (DMA) and its exclusive free digital-only publication, Dino Magazine.
Previously featuring a column titled The Sinatra Angle, DMA president Elliot Thorpe along with Karen Morris, has broadened the subject matter, renaming the column The Swingin' Angle.
The Swingin' Angle will report on the golden era of music, television, and film. To read the column and other fascinating pieces in Dino Magazine, free subscriptions are available by visiting The Dean Martin Association website. The next issue of Dino Magazine will be published on December 18, 2026.
Ms. Morris also continues to publish original stories on The Swingin' Music Alliance website, alongside short narrated videos on The Swingin' Music Alliance YouTube channel. Subjects include spotlights on prominent artistic figures such as arranger Nelson Riddle and his son, Christopher Riddle; comedian Tom Dreesen; legendary performer Sammy Davis Jr.; actress Barbara Feldon; actor Joe Pesci; director Mel Brooks; music historian Chuck Granata; a special feature on Angie Dickinson by producer Jay Kernis; Charles Pignone, president of Sinatra Enterprises; and deep dives into classic songs and films, including High Society, Bells Are Ringing, Robin and the 7 Hoods, "One for My Baby," "Witchcraft," and many more.
Additionally, Karen Morris is presenting The Swingin' Holiday Event. Scheduled for Sunday, December 13, in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, the program will showcase a fantastic memorabilia display and a live performance of classic Christmas tunes by vocalist Zack Alexander. The festive event will be hosted by Brian Mark of The Sounds of Sinatra, featuring special guest and music historian/broadcast personality Chuck Granata.
For more information on The Swingin' Holiday Event, and other swingin' articles, visit www.swinginmusicalliance.com.
For more information about The Dean Martin Association and to subscribe to Dino Magazine, visit https://deanmartinassociation.com/free-subscription/
