Author: jblackstarr

novelist and screenplay writer, also known as "the wordsmith", "blackstarr", "the literary sculptist", as well as "the master of word manipulation".

Notes From A Horn (Cindy Bradley)

Photo by Anastasia Pavlova on Pexels.com The remainder of this week will be Notes From A Horn, playlists of my musical picks by trumpets, Fluegel horns, etc. First up is Cindy Bradley. Enjoy. Tomorrow: Chris Botti. copyright 2023 jblackstarr for SMOOTHE. Jazz, jazz, and nothing but jazz. Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3AmZDzbyglKs84ERC69Lgp?si=aef11d0141314ee3

Essentials: Seven Days Of Falling (2003) e.s.t.

Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com The Esbjorn Svensson Trio, (e.s.t.) formed in 1993 with Esbjorn Svensson (piano), Dan Berglund (double bass), and Magnus Ostrom (drums). The Swedish trio, from the start, baffled many of us with their varied style of play, making it difficult to determine just where their loyalties lie. I think … Continue reading Essentials: Seven Days Of Falling (2003) e.s.t. →

The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23)

Photo by DS stories on Pexels.com Saturday has come, again. Let's just sit back and "Take it Easy". Take a deep breath and say "Easy Does It". Let it out and say "Chill". Long playlist for you that REALLY eases into the day and the weekend. No sweat, no fuss, no cares, just "Easy Does … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: Easy Does It (05.27.23) →