memorial
Met Dominic Troiano one time in the 80s at John Caton’s office on Draper ave. I tried to relay what a big deal his solo record Burnin’ At The Stake […]
Met Dominic Troiano one time in the 80s at John Caton’s office on Draper ave. I tried to relay what a big deal his solo record Burnin’ At The Stake […]
The boyfriend of a guitarist bought her credit at a tattoo parlour for her birthday. When she returned from the shop she had the image of a bumble bee on […]
Another documentary, another Phillip Glass style sequence. Everywhere you go. beep bla beep bla beep bla beep bla woooo beep bla beep bla beep bla beep […]
There was an outstanding saxophonist who experienced discrimination from men. Either they didn’t treat her fairly or else they tried to exploit her just because she was a woman. She […]
Bill Kosinski, decided to follow his dreams. In September he quit his job at the gas station and flew from a small Manitoba town to Mali in Africa to work […]
student: I know you don’t like my music teacher: Stop reading my blog posts. student: Is that a joke? teacher: Maybe. student: Why don’t you don’t like it? teacher: I […]
There is a brain thing I do at the piano which is when I realize my eyes are largely on the left hand or the right hand I try to […]
There was a much sought after flugelhorn player whose students appreciated them for their insight and technical expertise. One student complained his best states of playing remained elusive to which […]
Went to the Y and while entering the building I passed a man who looked so much like David, my old friend who died, that for an instant I thought […]
Many times people tell you about your art and who it reminds them of. They mean it to be flattering or useful – but if there was a compliment college I […]