Archive for December, 2008

Posted in blog on December 17, 2008

SNC revisited

I was reminded of this today…I know I posted it last year, but it is so worth revisiting. Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 15, 2008

florida wind band tonight

I’ll be playing with the Florida Wind Band tonight at Centro Asturiano in Tampa.  You can purchase tickets here.     A Christmas Festival —————– Leroy Anderson Russian Christmas Music ———– Alfred Reed Varian ... Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 11, 2008

a new wordpress

WordPress just released it’s latest iteration, Coltrane. It’s named after tenor saxophonist John Coltrane and the official WP post concerning it doesn’t really explain. It’s all about you. It’s the next generation of WordPress, which is why we’ve bes ... Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 9, 2008

ron carter in motion

Two of my favorite songs from one of my favorite groups.  Jacky Terrasson on keys here – Mulgrew Miller plays on the recording. Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 8, 2008

jazz in lakeland, florida – part I

I come from Cleveland. I left well before I realized how much great culture there is in that town. There’s the world-class orchestra, landmark architecture, a fantastic art museum, and excellent opera company.  Not to mention the great jazz in Cleveland: The CJO, Tri-C Jazz Fest, ... Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 5, 2008

(real) fake books galore

Thanks to David Valdez (Casa Valdez) for posting several wonderful fakebooks at his blog.  Sarting yesterday with a post on the Blue Book, the following are available: The Great Gig Book (the Blue Book) Jazz Standards (Swing to Bop) Library of Musicians’ Jazz Fakebook The Samm ... Continue Reading

Posted in blog on December 1, 2008

how did I miss this?

Stumbling through Jeff Seigel (Straight No Chaser)’s post on holiday jazz led me to the wonderful world of AccuRadio. I’ve been a big fan of Pandora for a while now and, while aware of AccuRadio, remained in love with Pandora’s ability to tailor the station to my liking. ... Continue Reading