Sitting Up Straight |
I read a lot. Books, magazines, blogs, whatever. I listen to the radio a lot. News (NPR and KPFA) and Jazz (KCSM). I have many, many sound recordings on my computer and iPod. I buy mp3's from Amazon r...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:33:00 PST |
driving while distracted |
Today I've been practicing scales and arpeggios on my trombone in my hot room while watching a Bob Dylan documentary on my computer. Practicing while distracted. This is a good way to practice. Over-c...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:25:00 PST |
Helen Merrill |
I've been reading Stephanie Stein Crease's Gil Evans biography which alerted me to his 1957 collaboration with Helen Merrill. I've never checked her out before. A great discovery! The record, one of M...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:32:00 PST |
Ratliff |
I found an advance copy of Ben Ratliff's new book "The Jazz Ear" over at Moe's the other day and have been enjoying it. Ratliff met one-on-one with a series of jazz musicians to listen to and discuss ...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PST |
1958 |
I'm thinking about the evolution of the sound quality of recorded music. Miles Davis's 1958 Porgy and Bess was one of the first jazz records I developed a strong emotional connection to - probably as ...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:30:00 PST |
Elvin |
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Posted by Rob Ewing on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:24:00 PST |
Moeller |
Drummers. You know what I'm talking about.
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Posted by Rob Ewing on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:09:00 PST |
Mark Guiliana |
Thanks to Joe Bagale for bringing this to my attention. Learn more here.
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Posted by Rob Ewing on Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:52:00 PST |
Some quick thoughts on the July 5th Stevie Wonder show at Shoreline. |
Stevie's still got it. That's the short review. A phenomenal show. Mostly stuck with the classic songs (Master Blaster, All I Do, Creepin', Ribbon in the Sky, Golden Lady, Higher Ground, Superstition,...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:22:00 PST |
RG Vids |
Dear Friends, Rebecca had our recent show video-d and i think it came out pretty well. if you're interested in checking it out go here:RG Vids...
Posted by Rob Ewing on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:13:00 PST |
