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In Search of a Scene
Last night in Pescara, Italy on the Adriatic Sea. There was another real jazz musician sighting. We were treated to an opening performance by the great Cyrus Chestnut. His sound is warm and wise and his approach is Soul. He even played several songs on our set. It was like the first day of a family reunion. Keep reading »
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In the Land of Luigi
Highway of the Flowers from Nice to Genova (from the break of day) may be the most beautiful stretch of road in the world. It is an engineering marvel of tunnels, bridges and grainy asphalt slithering alongside the shimmering Mediterranean. Keep reading »
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Be Present and Bring a Good Woman
We stop in Pont De Molina Spain on the way to Barcelona. It's 11:30 and we're starving. Irene tells us to stop at Amiel & Molina, a local restaurant she's spotted from the road. Fernando doesnt want to. They aren't open. Keep reading »
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We Are Still Out Here
Leaving Nice at 9 am. Keep reading »
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Iberian Ham at 2:15
On our way out of town, we see some of the cats sharing a meal and drink at an open street corner cafe w the soulful Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (also in our hotel). Keep reading »
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Tour Redux, Atlanta Jam and BBQ shoulder sandwiches w Book-Nova
Gigs in Atlanta are always festive. All kinds of family and friends sitting on the right side of the stage. Walter's momma and sister, Chris' wife and daughter, Marcus Printup's mother, so many people. Soulful people, Mrs. Pearl Fountain. Some of Sherman's people. Frank's grandson, the irrepressible William Edward Lee (age 7 with blue jacket and khaki pants) running all around, dancing to the music with controlled abandon. Keep reading »
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In the Daytime
Driving through Alabama on Hwy 72 at 7:30 in the morning. Some 11 hrs. Keep reading »
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Texas Sun
5 o'clock Sunday afternoon driving through the Texas panhandle 20 miles from Amarillo. Keep reading »
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Me and Boss Bragg
On the road at 5:30 am leaving Los Angeles headed east to Mesa, Arizona. Keep reading »
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Words
I called Chris Beiderbecke last night in response to his comments about this sentence in my post 'Egyptian Blues': Keep reading »
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