Desert Island Disc 4, “Maiden Voyage”

This is my fourth in a series of posts on jazz albums that I would pick as my “Desert Island Discs”.  These are the jazz recordings I would want with me if I were stranded on a desert island.  In some ways, this is a silly game.  If I were stranded on a desert island... Continue Reading →

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 →

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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