An hilarious reminder via Mark Myers: One night we were playing at the Village Vanguard, and the owner, Max Gordon, wanted me to play behind a singer. So I told him I didn’t play behind no girl singer. But I told him to ask Herbie [Hancock], and if Herbie wanted to do it then it was ... Continue Reading
This is, in my estimation, the best Simpsons-based video involving human actors yet. Hands-down. Continue Reading
It’s always gratifying when BoingBoing posts something about jazz. I always have to stop and double check where I am. Here’s a great one about Slim Galliard’s lexicon. Slim, along with Slam Stewart, formed the incomparable Slim and Slam who may be best known for ... Continue Reading
Seth’s at it again. He’s not a critic, musician, or educator; but his observations on why a certain band got him excited live, but not on record, are spot on. If you’re going to be slick, be slick like Michael Jackson. If you’re going to keep it real, keep ... Continue Reading
An amazing video from Louisville’s transit authority on how to use their bus bike racks: Though it’s not quite to my tastes, I think this is an incredible way to educate riders. I have to admit, I’ve never found the need to ride the bus while I was out with my bike; I w ... Continue Reading
