I am a simple person, with a complicated mind. I've done alot and seen alot and my interests are many.
Some day, I hope to meet Mr. Jeff Levy-Makor, my good friend from the U.K. The following is a video sent to me by Jeff on my Birthday, it is a moving rendition of "Revelations" by Carlos Santana. By far, the best gift I received for my birthday this year. Thanks, JeffFull Moon - Carlos Santana Samba Pa Ti - Featuring Ottmar Liebert. My favorite version of this song.
MUSIC, LIKE LOVE, IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THAT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS. My Favorite Song of all time is Europa. Europa-From the Sacred Fire-Live In Mexico City DVD. I have listened to Europa countless times, but each time I hear it, I get lost and/or taken to another place. "Music that goes straight to the Heart, is the most powerful"... ...... I love so many types of music, it would be hard for me to list them all. Listed below are the artists and groups who have influenced my passion for music:Latin Rock: Santana, Malo, El Chicano, Los Lobos, Azteca, Sapo, --etc, etc. Artists, such as Myron Dove (bass), Armando Peraza (congas), Paul Butterfield ( Blues Harmonica), Ottmar Liebert (Guitar) are some my favorite musicians. There are so many out there.Jazz: Mostly Smooth, but I also like Fusion and Progressive. Artists: Gabor Szabo, George Benson, Grover Washington Jr., Bob James/Fourplay, Earl Klugh, Wes Montgomery, Spyro Gyra, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Deodato, Chuck Mangione, Bola Sete, Chico Hamilton, Stanley Turrentine, Thelonious Monk, Gato Barbieri and Hubert Laws.Salsa:Mostly the older stuff. Artists: Tito Puentes, Eddie Palmieri, Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, Fania All-Stars, Bobby Valentin, Eddie Harlow, Cheo Feliciano, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, Buena Vista Social Club, El Gran Combo. Then there are those that were influenced by salsa: Luis Gasca, Joe Bataan, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Bobo, Pete Escovedo, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Mana etc.Blues: John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, BB, Albert and Freddie King, Butterfield Blues Band, Charlie Musselwhite, Siegal Schwall,Rythm and Blues (R&B): Especially Motown...Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Temptations, Martha & The Vandellas, Marvelettes, Four Tops, Junior Walker & The All-Stars, Stevie Wonder, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Barrett Strong, Contours, Brenda Holloway, Jackson Five, Michael Jackson, Isley Brothers, Rare Earth, Kim Westin, David & Jimmy Ruffin, Tammi Terrell, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Rick James, Commodores, Elgins, Ashford & Simpson. Other R&B James Brown, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield. Wilson Pickett, The Dells, The Whispers, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Donnie Hathaway, Otis Redding, Issac Hayes, Barry White, Ojays, Teddy Pendergrass, Sam & Dave,Rock music, artists: The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Tower of Power (Funk), Stones, Doors, Chambers Brothers, Journey, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Boz Scaggs, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears.Heavy Metal – Not really into it, too scrambled.Rap/Hip Hop – Good for the young folks, but not for me. ************************************************************ ********************************************************** OUR BAND IN HEAVEN Rest in Peace
I owe most of my love for movies to my father. He taught me the value of an actor, the story and quality of filming. His Idol was John Wayne. He died without seeing movies such as Tombstone, Gladiator, Braveheart and many, many more. He really would have loved them. Godfather Trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Braveheart, Good Fellows, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, Apocolypto, 300, Titanic, Wizard of Oz, The Searchers, Shawshank Redemption, Tombstone.. ..
The best sitcom of all time, Jerry Seinfeld - "The Show About Nothing". I probably watch more TV than I should. Ocassionly I will purposely watch commercial TV so that I can get up during commercials to get something done.
Aztec Trilogy, The Stand, Lord of The Rings Trilogy, Stranger in a Strange Land, Grapes of Wrath, Roots and many, many more.
Mom and Dad--With the Angels... > .....My Son Bobby and my Beautiful Niece Dara ...</a