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Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris

Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris

By SJAves

Categorizing music that I like into specific genres does not work. How do I convey the enjoyment I get out of listening to Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" and The Rolling Stones "Midnight Rambler?" The enjoyment is equal, yet different.
10/14/2022 04:13 PM - Comment(s)
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Music of the Month is Charles Mingus

Music of the Month is Charles Mingus

By SJAves

This month's featured recording is disc #2 from The Great Concert of Charles Mingus
04/09/2022 04:25 PM - Comment(s)
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Jazz Music on the Radio - From Istanbul.

By SJAves

Seems to me that as Jazz music listeners find fewer radio stations in the U.S., there are loads of them overseas. Right now I'm listening to University radio from Istanbul  Dinlemek için tıkla Location İstanbul, Turkey Jazz Blues Istanbul Teknik University For Students, Turkey and Internationa...

09/28/2019 10:44 AM - Comment(s)
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How to gross-out a Vegan Clarinetist

How to gross-out a Vegan Clarinetist

By SJAves

I went to the music shop yesterday to collect a used clarinet they cleaned up for my grandson. Though it has been 50 years since I last played, memory still served me well that he would need something to put on the cork.


I inquired with the young lady behind the counter where they have "wax"...

08/18/2019 05:16 PM - Comment(s)
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Eric Dolphy

By SJAves

I do not know why certain music stirs my soul. All I know is that it does.


Charles Mingus piqued my interest back in the 1970's, and I have no idea why. But, I purchased the 3 disc album The Great Concert of Charles Mingus.

 

This is where I heard Eric Dolphy first. I've been a fan every since.


I'v...

08/10/2019 05:49 PM - Comment(s)
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