Life Throws Me A Curve Thank God for Jazz Music
Well my summer isn’t starting off so well, but I don’t really want to get into the whole situation. It does mean though that I’ll have to be a bit creative for a while since I love this blog and want you to like it and return over and over again 
Earlier I mentioned one of my favorites, Randy Weston. So with a bit of digging around, here’s a very short slice of bio about him compliments of Wikipedia.org:
Randy Weston has had a considerable career in jazz as a pianist, composer, and bandleader. He emerged in the mid-1950s, being voted New Star Pianist in Down Beat magazine’s International Critics’ Poll of 1955, the year after his recording debut as a leader, with the album Cole Porter In a Modern Mood. Several notable albums followed, including Little Niles near the end of that decade. His piano style owes much to Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk (he has paid direct tribute to both), but it is highly distinctive in its qualities: percussive, highly rhythmic, capable of producing a wide variety of moods.
And nothing rounds out info quite like a music video! I even found a flash movie for your enjoyment
And here’s the video movie, called Randy Weston Spirit! The Power of Music (in flash)
Just click here for the Movie!
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June 16th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
What has happened to throw you a curve??? School is out for Summmer, School is out forever!!!!
June 16th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Thanks Life for the reminder! Too many things, coming at me too fast, but I’ll keep your attitude in mind!
June 17th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
What’s up why so glum?? Dig the music.
Enjoy your blog!
June 17th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Life is full of surprises & curves sit back and enjoy don’t take all so seriously
June 18th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Thanks Life, thanks pp! I always enjoy my jazz, and giving life a good shot at straightening itself out!
June 18th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Hi,
Bob here.You know you’re all right.Why am I so glum?I appreciate the comments and the kick in the arse.If I had to list all the things in my life I have to be grateful for it would overflow the page.
Readers you are wiser than I and I will think a bit more before allowing my ingrained ‘bad mojo’ to reach these pages.
Thanks again,I owe y’all one.
Bob - Mr.I’ll never be Kenny G But I’m happy to have such cool readers.
Peace and Love
June 20th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Hey Bob!
I love your theme here. True class!
As you’ll begin to see in Boardman Country, I’m a music lover as well. All jazz is not for me, but I sure do enjoy a lot of it.
I’m more of singer than an instrumentalist, although I do play some rhythm guitar and I play AT the piano.
I do hope things in your life will begin to turn around for you soon, whatever your challenges may be.
Take care,
Brad
Brads last blog post..So you think YOU can…sing! Listen to THIS!
June 21st, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Hi Brad,
Thanks for responding to my comments. I really appreciate it. his is a short note to let you know I read your post. I will be sending you a longer post shortly.
Best,
Bob