‘Jazz’ Category
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Song Of The Day: Serve Me Some “Succotash”: Herbie Hancock Feeds The Soul.
0July 23, 2009 by Citizen192
“Succotash” is a meal usually consisting of lima beans and corn. It was a staple during the Great Depression in the United States, risen from the limited vegetables that were available to poverty-stricken Americans. I think I’ve traveled back in time since reading Studs Terkel over the last week and the heroic stories from those who endured those traumatic years. Hence, I’ve steered you from a consistent diet of Electro-Rock-Indie-Beans to Herbie Hancock’s 1963 Blue Note release, “Succotash.” The track glistens all over like the sparkling stars you see when your eyes are shut for too long. And if you’re
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keep readingCategory Art, Jazz, Music, The New York Beat, What I Am Listening To | Tags: Herbie Hancock, Jazz, Music, Song Of The Day, What I Am Listening To
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Song Of The Day: Rainy Surprises: John Coltrane’s “In A Sentimental Mood” At World Ground Cafe: Oaktown To Tinseltown.
0May 5, 2009 by Citizen192
Originally composed in 1935 by the legendary composer Duke Ellington, “In A Sentimental Mood” is performed here by John Coltrane with Duke Ellington, in what is recognized as the best interpretation of the song. If there’s ever a rainy day song to ease the sullen temper a gray scattered sky can produce, then this is the track to do it. It’s like Coltrane plucks you out of the wet streets below to take you above the clouds where the sky is blue, fresh and sweet. I’m off to Los Angeles, Ca from the East Bay, so sit back, listen and
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keep readingCategory Art, Jazz, Life, Music, What I Am Listening To | Tags: Jazz, John Coltrane, Music, Song Of The Day, What I Am Listening To
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Video: The Dangerous Art Of Pixação: Sao Paolo, Brazil And Graf: “These Artists Don’t Care About Galleries…”
0May 1, 2009 by Citizen192
How many artists do you know that risk their life to do their art? I know a few that are willing to get arrested, but not too many are willing to sacrifice their heads being plastered on a sidewalk somewhere. Though in Sao Paolo — Brazil’s megalopolis — Pixação has been annoying citizens, police officers and everyone else who wants to bash grafistas. Known throughout the region as a staple of street art since the 1980′s, Brazilian filmmaker and journalist Joao Wainer talks about the style’s influences, it’s dangers and the its relevance to the city. One thing I’m impressed
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keep readingCategory Art, Jazz, Video | Tags: Art, Brazil, Pixação, Street Art, Video
