Music, Reading, Trombone, Bass Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Euphonium, Piano, Pursuit of Enlightenment, History, Politics, Religion and Mystery.
People who think there is more to life than materialistic gain, Bob Brookmeyer, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Manly P Hall, Aliester Crowley, all Masons, Musicians and anyone who is interested in Spirituality, Metaphysics and Illumination.
Trombone, Bass Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Euphonium, Piano, Bass, playing and listening to Jazz, Soul, Latin, Funk, Bossa Nova, BeBop, Groove, Reggae etc. If its got a horn section, I'll generally give it the thumbs up.
The Godfather Trilogy, Lord of the Rings, Donnie Brasco, The Manchurian Candidate, Shaun of the Dead etc
Television is the new Opiate of the Masses, not for me thanks. I will however make an exception and watch the Simpsons, South Park and the Sopranos.Its called Television PROGRAMMING for a reason.
Too many to mention, I enjoy reading about European History and Religion mainly, all kinds of World Religions, Musician Biographies/Autobiograpies, and the occasional novel. When I was younger I had a penchant for the Dragonlance Series.
Bob Brookmeyer, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Kenny Wheeler, Dexter Gordon and Antonio Carlos Jobim, oh there is so many more, but not enough space or time! ..