I, responded with pictures of a priceless Rupa as I stood in the Zen Centre Meditation room; buying a new translation of Han Shan’s Cold Mountain poems and sending him a picture of the cover. And me, reliving Ginsberg’s visions of Moloch as I wandered the corridors of his trippy nemes...
It climbed into the forefront from the ’30s through the Golden years, a time when all genres such as jazz were able to get the hearts of most Americans and people globally, as a result of its wise lyrics and contagious rhythms! Many fantastic singers are inducted into the Hall of Fame ...
The 43 poets who contribute to this collection communicate their heartfelt passion for the artistry and inspiration found in jazz music, and help readers “wash away the dust of everyday life” – a special gift to share during this restless summer of discontent…and hope. As always, thanks ...
released on Jellymould Records in 2013. The segue began with the ballad “February” which featured another atmospheric intro featuring the gentle rumble of Glaser’s mallets. As the music segued into the title track the drummer then set up a Latin-esque groove that provided the ...
These I take to be leftover tracks from the latter, an exceptionally productive year. Parker can get corny when he writes lyrics, but this is a band and singer that can swing anything, and the horns can get much edgier. 20. Mikko Innanen: Song for a New Decade (TUM, 2CD) Finnish...
Today’s translation of “Where’s the restroom?” comes from Sheng from Malaysia. Sheng, who is ethnically Chinese, told me his Malay sucks but that he did receive an A+ in Malay class. If you trust grades to be an accurate reflection of one’s abilities, then say this — Di mana...
Ellington even attempted to craft lyrics for a tune, titled "There is No Pronoun Good Enough for GOD," which expressed his belief that regal addresses like "His or Her Majesty" and "Your Highness" for royals or "Your Honor" for a judge fall short of adequacy when speaking to the divine...