MUSIC
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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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Ever since I first heard Acoustic Blues I was hooked. It is more intimate, lyrical, and hits me on a deeper level than Electric Blues ever has.. Here is one of the legends, Lightnin’ Hopkins. Enjoy! Read more
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Jazz is a moment of transcendent time. It happens once, and because of that, it is all the sweeter. Here is one of my favorite videos of a truly transcendent moment. Perfect for a Monday. Watch Billie Holiday’s face when Lester Young begins to play. Ivey Divey! Enjoy! Read more
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