MUSIC
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Here is Blues legend Mississippi John Hurt reminding us why Acoustic Blues can be sacramental. Enjoy! Read more
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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I want to share a song featuring Louis Armstrong today I just recently discovered when it was played on my local Jazz station, KBEM Jazz88. Here is some information I found researching The Real Ambassadors and this song in particular. The Real Ambassadors is a jazz musical developed Read more
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Once again Trump/MAGA Fascism has murdered someone here in Minnesota: It is interesting how Minnesota and Minnesotans have been on the frontline of the long war against Fascism in this country since the Civil War. At Gettysburg, the 1st Minnesota captured the flag of the 28th Virginia Confederate Regiment. A symbol of victory of evil Read more
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I think of a better way to begin a week than listening to Saint Jerry. Enjoy! Read more
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Last Monday I featured a Lester Young video with the great Hank Jones on piano. Jones is one of my favorite Jazz pianists. Here is a video of Jones playing “Oh Look At Me Now.” Enjoy! Read more
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“You gotta be original, man!” ~Lester Young Read more
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Here is a great video of Prez playing with Bill Harris(trombone) Hank Jones (piano) Ray Brown (bass) and Buddy Rich (drums). A great way to start a Monday, or any day of the week. Ivey Divey, man! Read more
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Each year that goes by I appreciate Lynard Skynard more and more. In fact, recently someone at work asked me the standard Boomer question: “Beatles or Stones?” My answer: Lynard Skynard, of course! Here is the perfect song for a Monday. Enjoy! Read more
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Here is one of finest singer/songwriters I know, and a regular on listening rotation, Courtney Marie Andrews. I first saw her at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis sometime before Covid and have been following her career since. Here is a link to her Tiny Desk Concert. Enjoy! Read more
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What better way to start the month of December than this video of Jerry singing this Garcia/ Robert Hunter classic. Enjoy! Read more
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