Confessions of a Musical Obsessive
I did something yesterday that I haven’t done in a really long time: I went to a performance that I wasn’t directly responsible for… and flippin’ loved it. The New Brunswick Cultural Center, a client of mine is sponsoring Hub City Sounds, a series of free outdoor performances through the end of September in New…
A First Listen: Jason Parker Quartet “Five Leaves Left”
I’m writing this at 2:41am as I give The Jason Parker Quartet’s new album a first listen. A Little Background Lead by Jason Parker’s full-toned trumpet the Jason Parker Quartet is a straight-ahead group out of the Seattle, WA jazz scene. I first heard the JPQ’s music after following Jason on Twitter, combining my love…
Those the Jazz World lost in 2010
As with every year, the Jazz world lost too many talented musicians to 2010. I came across a list on the Village Voice website, and with a little research, have put together a playlist of videos on YouTube of as many of these artists as I could find. This list is by no means exhaustive.…
Why I Still Buy CDs
The Rantings of an Old-Guy and Music Fan November 2, 2010 was a remarkable day for our beloved Nation: Elvis Costello’s newest album National Ransom was released, and there was some sort of election. I digress. I ventured out on my lunch hour to go pick up a copy at my local big-box Book &…
