James Kass
James Kass
There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is.
William P. Merrill
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Joel DiBartolo
1945-2011
A great musician and former Tonight Show Band bassist, Joel and I discussed jazz and all things big band over breakfast some years back.
R.I.P. Tom Miles
The music community in Phoenix and elsewhere is mourning the loss of our friend Tom Miles on April 10, 2011. Please visit Tom's memorial page.
Joe Henderson Interview
Nope, not with me. This one was recorded in 1996 with Bret Primack for JazzTimes magazine, where Joe is joined by John Scofield, also. Great stuff.
Practice, Practice, Practice
This article in the New York Times, Peak Performance: Why Records Fall, cites some research into how the greats become great (hint: it involves the "p-word").
The Meaning of Life
Ok, maybe I haven't solved that one in its entirety. But I'm certain I grok music. For now. Maybe.