Back to back posts....
I just found out that Michael Brecker passed away this month. I have been so out of the loop that I didn't even know he was sick. This man was a great artist and a gentleman...both very rare commodities anymore. I met him once at one of his many concerts that I attended and he had nothing but encouragement for me at a time when a kind word and a gentle push were badly needed in my life. He didn't know me at all and was tired from the performance but still took the time to speak to me about my life and music. It's difficult to guess at the kind of lasting effect this bit of generousity had on me and my life....but I'll never forget it.
I hope he didn't suffer on the way out.....I know we'll suffer in his absence.
Rest in peace.
I have updated my Music Treat.
This is a pretty wild performance of a composition by guitarist Mike Stern called 'Upside Downside'. Both Michael Brecker and Mike Stern play on it. Brecker plays an instrument called and EWI which he pioneered. This music is not for everyone but it has strength and it is a great example of Breckers courage as an improviser.
About Me
- Trotsky
- I am just a guy who uses fishing and playing guitar to keep myself sane...or at least try to.
11 comments:
Man, I'm glad that bitch is dead. Why are you so gay?
It is good to know that we have a sociopath/philistine representing us for FB....NICE!
Hey...what part of Quebec is Ottawa in anyway?
BTW....the BIL passed his test and interviews on the 12th.
You will go to hell for your comments I am sure.
Save me a seat.
Buster...You are my friggin hero. You don't know how many times I typed the same thing followed by a hundred backspaces.
G, I'm sorry for your loss but if you can't kick a brother when he is down what has this world come to.
I am still laughing here...
B
P.S. you border cats are a f'd up bunch ;0)
"P.S. you border cats are a f'd up bunch ;0) "
Man you have no idea.
trotsky,
what's you're take on that steelhead-diaries cat? especially in lieu of his last post.
Dejon,
Oh Joe's all right..I probably would've been offended....if it were possible to offend me?
His Blog is one of my first stops in cyberspace...right before the porn!lol
;o)
This cold-snaps a bitch eh?
Man I need to get out there.
BTW..my email is gnorland'at'sympatico.ca
"what's you're take on that steelhead-diaries cat? especially in lieu of his last post."
My take is he will die an honest man, liked by some, disliked by some.
"My take is he will die an honest man, liked by some, disliked by some."
Good thing you're in the drivers seat as I think you're gaining ground in all categories. Of course, as an artist, they say it’s better to elicit love and hate rather then indifference.
Could be treacherous, but we'll be pinning a larger lake ontario trib sunday. look for a report next week. although the cat dropped down to a wonderful 375 2 days ago I'm not sure there's any open water cept the dam. same goes for most all tribs.
I'm on staff at Buffalo Outfitters Fly Shop in Williamsville, NY every Tuesday from 10to6 - if you're traveling through Buffalo stop in and we can trade some stories and put a few faces to names.
Yeah we'll get out together for sure. I am currently striken with some kinda of plague.It has run through the house and it is my turn finally. I will be down for a week or so. With any luck my convalescence will be coincided with some warmer temps...but I am not holding my breath. If I did I would probably cough up an oyster.
Man I am a whiny bitch when I am sick!
Good luck if you get out.
Jazz is for queers.
Does your wife know you are a homo?
Nice
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