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I'm not sure that it's the same "Slow TV" (Seasons?) that I'm talking about - and, yes, I'm not paying 85 bucks a month(!) to find out. The original Norwegian Slow TV is what I used to watch - especially while walking on a treadmill during the extra hot months when it would reach triple digits out - or just having it on the wall during the day with the sounds filtering thru the house speakers. Much of it is on YouTube and so that's an option, I guess ... but, again, shows disappearing while you're in the middle of watching them on some channel, then you have to pay for them later as they migrate to somewhere else. We had some visitors from Köln a while back and had a live stream showing from a Namib desert waterhole on the screen. They screamed "Hey! We've been there!" and talked about their adventures on that trip. It was a pretty remarkable coincidence.

I used to regularly watch Slow TV on Pluto until they pulled it a few years ago. Apparently, Paramount wasn't making enough so they let it go. Haven't been back since. This is a regular thing with me and TV as you've probably guessed by now.

Don't know which is stranger: Beethoven being played on Pluto or that you actually were able to witness it!

Comedy Radio Veteran Dr. Demento Announces His Retirement

The continuing story of TV enshitification... Was going to watch episode 8 of the latest season of Call the Midwife (there are three episodes left) and found out that, nope, they've sold this season to Nutzflicks. After searching around in disbelief, I couldn't find it anywhere, so, being pissed off after a exhausting day of fighting technology, I shut the damn thing off reminding myself of how crappy the whole damn capitalist system has become.

Early '74. Yes, Irmin would've been in Köln, but, in the end, they had no problem finding "roadies" I would think.

Just call Irmin!

Carol Kaye Declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Interesting chart that I'll keep in mind. Cars 1 thru 4 are ones I've rented on trips, and they seemed to be just fine. Concerning "interesting" news. I noticed that two well-known people named "Burrell" died today: The classical and jazz bassist, Charles Burrell and a woman who used to be a "regular" on the food channel (I don't watch it - just going by news), Anne Burrell. I'm hoping that Dave is doing fine!

"Gesundheit"

Alfred Brendel, le pianiste qui tutoyait Beethoven et Schubert, est mort (in French)

Classical bass legend Charlie Burrell dies at 104

Sven-Åke Johansson conducting at Jazzfest Berlin 2023 (photo: Dawid Laskowski)

Happy Bloomsday!

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🎷 Ben Webster with Duke Ellington – Early 1949 According to Ben Webster’s musical activities and tour listings: January 3–9, 1949 – Town Casino, Buffalo, NY January 16, 1949 – Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL January 27, 1949 – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA January 30, 1949 – San Francisco Opera House, CA January 31, 1949 – Oakland Auditorium, CA Hollywood & Film / Broadcast Work: February 1–20, 1949 – Engagement at The Hollywood Empire, Hollywood, CA February 16–18, 1949 – Filming “Symphony in Swing” at Universal Studios, Hollywood February 21, 1949 – Long Beach Auditorium, CA February 22–28, 1949 – Million Dollar Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA Spring 1949 Dates Post-Tour: March 11, 1949 – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA March 14–27, 1949 – Blue Note, Chicago, IL (plus recording sessions in Chicago) Summary Table Date / Range Location / Venue Jan 3–9, 1949 Town Casino, Buffalo, NY Jan 16, 1949 Chicago Civic Opera House Jan 27, 1949 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Jan 30, 1949 San Francisco Opera House Jan 31, 1949 Oakland Auditorium, CA Feb 1–20, 1949 Hollywood Empire, Hollywood, CA Feb 16–18, 1949 “Symphony in Swing” film shoot, Universal Studios Feb 21, 1949 Long Beach Auditorium, CA Feb 22–28, 1949 Million Dollar Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA Mar 11, 1949 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Mar 14–27, 1949 Blue Note, Chicago, IL These engagements highlight Webster’s re-association with Ellington’s orchestra, covering key concerts, broadcasts, and film work from January to March 1949. Let me know if you'd like details on recordings from those performances or any other specifics!