Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com From biblical times, to current times, and all of the eras in between, the trumpet sounds, and both men and women are called to duty. In the world of jazz, it’s quite the same. In the case of jazz, however, the call to duty is to create great music. … Continue reading Sound The Trumpets!!
Tag: Roy Hargrove
On Repeat 02.25.25
Photo by James Lee on Pexels.com This is the (very) short list of what I’m listening to these days. The list will get longer as the days go by. Some will remain and others will fall by the wayside (I hope not). “Portofino”, by The Swan And The Lake, appeared on yesterday’s MMMM. As much … Continue reading On Repeat 02.25.25
One Hundred
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com I blew it. I really, really blew it. I was determined to reboot by the beginning of the year. Oh, c’mon - yes, I mean THIS year! Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way of having a good time, and time restraints were the biggest deterrent. I’m not going … Continue reading One Hundred
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)
The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23
Photo by Bri Schneiter on Pexels.com Is that . . . can't be . . . the weekend's here, already??!! Wow! Well, there's music just chompin' at the bit for a chance to help you chill. Bottle of red? Maybe a steaming, hot cup of java? I know what you're about to do, so go … Continue reading The Weekend Mix: 05.06.23
Spotlight: Roy Hargrove
I inadvertently missed out on the true greatness which was known as Roy Hargrove. As a jazz lover who, in turn, loved the sound of a trumpet, particularly that "muted" sound, I should have been all up in his phenomenal world. Although he learned from and was influenced by many (he attributes Freddie Hubbard as … Continue reading Spotlight: Roy Hargrove
Coffee Jazz 3
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com While suffering through the pandemic, I found time to work on some new playlists. This is just one of many of my favorites. It includes a lot of well-known artists, as well as a few of whom you may not be aware. My Romance by Gene Ammons, It Never Entered … Continue reading Coffee Jazz 3
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