Desert Island Disc 3, “Ugetsu”

  I thought I would continue with a series of posts on jazz albums that I would pick as my "Desert Island Discs".  This idea was based on the BBC radio program that asks guests to pick eight records they would want to have if they were stranded on a desert island.  A longer description... Continue Reading →

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

This is a picture of my 11 month old grandson, who is learning to stand and walk on his own.  Here he has discovered his mother’s full length mirror, and like most toddlers his age is testing to see if it is food by putting it in his mouth.  Mirror images and symmetry are fascinating... Continue Reading →

Space Is The Place!

Herman Poole Blount was born 100 years ago today.  He lived from May 22, 1914 to May 30, 1993.  Prior to his death, he abandoned his given name and chose to be known as "Sun Ra".  He performed with a big band as "Sun Ra and his Arkestra".  This cat was unique and almost indescribable.... Continue Reading →

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