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What My Bike Has Taught Me About White Privilege
Originally posted on A Little More Sauce:
The phrase “white privilege” is one that rubs a lot of white people the wrong way. It can trigger something in them that shuts down conversation or at least makes them very defensive.…
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My first New Year Gig
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey I am so jazzed about tonight’s gig with my wife Suzy on alto and me on bari sax. So many of my friends … Continue reading
Posted in Band Management, Big Band, Holiday, MJJO, Music, My World
Tagged New Year's Eve
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Rain, rain, and more rain
Fly me to the moonLet me play among the starsLet me see what spring is likeOn Jupiter and MarsIn other words, hold my handIn other words, baby, kiss me Listening to Astrud Gilberto sing this as it rains outside my … Continue reading
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Tagged astrud giberto, Beatles, blind melon, susannah mccorkle
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The Life of a Musician ~ Take 123
Only a dedicated musician would take $20,000 in instruments in his $500 car, 50 miles one way to make $20. ~ Anon The holiday season is upon us and for most musicians this is a busy time. I am an … Continue reading
Posted in Band Management, Big Band, Guides, Music, My World
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The Perfect Clarinet
If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be. ~ Yogi Berra I have spent a lot of time helping family and friends find the perfect instrument within the constraints of their budgets. New musicians, young musicians, adult newbies and returning … Continue reading
Posted in Clarinet, Education, Guides, Music, Tips and Tricks
Tagged Buffet, Giggilotti, Quinn the Eskimo Vintage Horns, selmer
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Phil Woods – Just the Way You Are
One of my many instructors, this is a touching tribute to Phil.
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Henry Ford, Privilege and Gayness
Originally posted on Rottin' in Denmark:
In 1913, Henry Ford started paying his workers $5 per day, a huge amount for the time and a more than 100% raise from what they were previously earning. It’s seen as a milestone…
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Music Notation Software Update 2015
Saw this article and wanted to put it in my reading file. The bottom line: Upgrade bottom line: SIBELIUS If you use Sibelius 7, I think that’s a good version to stick with for now. (that’s the version I use … Continue reading
The Naked Truth
Originally posted on notquiteold:
WARNING: I hate the thought of offending anyone, so if you do not want to read about lots of man-parts and lady-parts, please come back on a different day. I considered not writing this at all,…
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