This past weekend I was priveleged to share a few brews and laughs with my old friend Ron Stackman. While doing my graduate work at the Eastman School of Music in the early 90’s, I performed regularly with the Rochester based band, Big Roots. The group’s core was comprised of members of two […]
just remembered this during a conversation with jeff albert…..
The truth is like a velvet Elvis. No matter where you are, it’s looking at you. But, are you looking at it?
DG
In the absence of substantive information to support our statements, we are prone to the use of drama to enlist the support of our faithful audience…..verbally AND musically. Why don’t they complain?
DG
Man, did I feel lucky today. Here it is, Easter Sunday. It’s a celebration of renewal and rebirth, and was I priveleged to play music. I sat in a low brass section with Aaron Johnson and Earl McIntyre as we accompanied the choir at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, in Mt. Vernon, NY. […]
There’s been a considerable buzz in the musical community concerning Chicago’s WBEZ and their plan to discontinue their music programming. It seems that public radio stations around the country are following suit by eliminating their commitment to jazz and classical music. Folks are up in arms about this, but I’m not really phased.
We […]