Last week’s topic of having a life song triggered some great discussions with friends and family. Betcha Can’t Pick Just One One point that came up repeatedly was how difficult it is to pick a life song. As Jenn put…
What would it sound like? Name that life song. I posed this question to family members at a recent party. Spouse Anita had the great idea to put up a poster-sized piece of paper. She wrote everyone’s name across the…
My friend and fellow clarinetist, Craig Bunch, sent me a link to an inspiring jazz concert – The Legacy of the Benny Goodman Quartet, Jazz Night In America on NPR. The concert was narrated by author and activist, Wendell Pierce…
Feel Good Music For most of this week, I’ve been feeling off-center, off-kilter, just off. Like a rowboat cut free of the dock and without any oars to boot! This is not good. I’m someone who likes to have focus,…
Just. Listen. Conductor and bassist John Clayton, brother Jeff Clayton on alto and Jeff Hamilton, drummer are the trio who brought together this phenomenal band in 1985. I heard Jeff Clayton at Mt Hood Jazz Festival some years ago. Sweet.
What’s Your Favorite Movie? When I get asked that question, I either draw a blank or I blurt out a movie title based on the soundtrack! Witness this answer: The Incredibles! The soundtrack by Michael Giacchino is truly incredible (pun intended.)…