Even in semi-retirement, my time is valuable. Between the Bernie Worrell biography (which is now in the research stage) and…
They’re Icons, Whether You Like Them or Not
(Photo by Jeff Kravitz) In more than a couple of ways, social media groups make me a little crazy. I…
Nate Chinen: The CirdecSongs Interview
(Top photo by Michael Lionstar) I have a lot to learn. CirdecSongs interviews are not conducted to put the focus…
“Planks,” Revisited
Ideas tend to run in circles around my brain. Now, an older idea has made its way back to the…
The Tea Club Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
One of the great things about going to concerts is the unexpected surprise. Clearly, concertgoers arrive at their respective venue…
My Musical Mount Rushmore
Edward L. Wehrenberg is one of my oldest and dearest friends. I’ve known him for more than 30 years. I…
A Third Ear for “Music of our Times”
GARY HUSBAND AND MARKUS REUTER, Music of our Times (MoonJune, 2020) PERSONNEL: Gary Husband, Fazioli F212 Grand Piano Markus Reuter,…
Adam Holzman Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
(Photos by Hajo Mueller) There is something to be said for a musician capable of consistently finding himself working in…
Eighth Notes: A Few Quick Reviews
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The WOO Chronicles: So Much to Read …
(Photo by Brian Diescher) You hated me in high school. I was the kid who loved doing research papers. I…
