Good News from Americans for the Arts
Dear Dave: Just moments ago, the U.S. House of Representatives approved their final version of the…
Michael Bates :: Downbeat Review
Cheers to Peter Margasak for the kind words on Michael's record. Michael Bates, Clockwise It's…
Notes on Nels Cline's Coward
Below is an excerpt from Nels Cline's extended notes on his new record Coward. "Coward" is meant to…
Nels Cline, Coward
I've been listening to Coward all afternoon today, and I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying…
The Creative Imperative
This past Friday, Canadian-based Scena.org did a sit-down with DD. Dave Douglas :: The Creative…
Don Cherry, Just the Tracks.
Asked by a jazz web site to pick twelve significant tracks of the music of Don Cherry. This was the…
They're Cutting All Around
OK, so the Senate is now in "compromise" mode. Meaning they are cutting many of the social support…
Call Your Reps
We got a lot of welcome change in the election last November. BUT if our representatives don't hear…
Two American Obits: Foss and Crawford
Obituaries are always fascinating. Well written obituaries often shed light on a lot of things you…
Your Greenleaf Can of Pringles
Going through old correspondence this weekend I found this email from Mike Friedman that I received…