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Jazz as conversation

Jesse Norman, a prominent Oakeshottian, has this article in The Independent on “Pops’” autobiography which I too have recently read. The conceptual overlap between Jazz and the Oakeshott notion of conversation is uncannily similar. I couldn’t express my reaction to “Pops’” autobiography any better than Jesse: The book is peopled by a vast Runyonesque array of…

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Kingdom Come

From the last great Bowie album, Scary Monsters and Super Creeps. This song written by the equally creative Tom Verlaine. Well I walked in the pouring rain And I heard a voice that cries “It’s all in vain” The voice of doom was shining in my room I just need one day somewhere far away…

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Satchel Mouth

This lovely piece for the kiddies (.pdf – 3.1MB). From People to Know: CHILDCRAFT: The How and Why Library, Vol. 12 (from my wife’s childhood book). JazzLouis Armstrongmusicnew orleanspopsSatchmo

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Louis Armstrong House Museum

In anticipation of visiting the hallowed turf that is the Louis Armstrong House Museum, the archives and meeting the archivist and author of the most excellent biography, here is Ricky’s latest “Pops” post. JazzLouis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong and his Hot FiveLouis Armstrong and his Hot Sevenlouis armstrong housemusicnew orleanspopsRicky RiccardiSatchmoWhat a Wonderful World

Martha Argerich

Martha Argerich

Now this would be a ticket to pay way over the odds for – assuming of course Martha shows since she is inclined to not appear. Worth a gamble to see this great performer. Martha Argerichmusicpiano