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  1. An Improvisation For String Quintet & Piano Duo In A Crowded Bar After Mozart by ∞
  2. Yes, I had to deal with caregiving concerns for a mother-in-law for twelve years and agree with a lot of what is being said here … and, yes, it’s nice to kind of have Larry back, but it’s also important to remember that we’re only getting one side of the story here (somewhat) so I think we should just stay low and welcome him back and look forward to whatever music related discussion he wants to become involved in and pretty much keep it at that.
  3. Chuck is very convincing.
  4. Sounds like he might consider telling us sooner rather than later if he chooses to do so. 😳
  5. What I remember is the fact that I had to spend an inordinate amount of time convincing him that our little record store was not only interested in buying things from his distribution catalog, but that we could actually sell them. He stated that he didn’t want to “saturate” the market in my area (LOL!), but when I asked him what other stores in the area he was already dealing with, he never could come up with anything.
  6. Well, as you can see, there are 8 tracks. For me, I listen differently when given separated instances of musical interpretations of poetic utterances. I think Ewart recites just enough to not overwhelm, but when he does recite, it's not very engaging for me in a meaningful way, so I just listen to his voice as another instrument. I do like that they're clearly listening to each other and responding in ways that aren't ego-driven with attention to color/timbre. If you go there and listen, you'll hear that it's not only a long recording, but it must've been a long initial recording because it, at times, sounds like fade outs of ongoing improv. As for it being good, it all depends on what you're listening for, so just take the time to listen to it and decide.
  7. Ewart Asplund Ricks Trio: Douglas R. Ewart – woodwinds, didgeridoo, percussion, voice, texts Christian Asplund – viola and piano Steven Ricks – trombone and electronics
  8. Platoon of Love by MAOMAH Anna Romanovská – violin Milan Jakeš – violin Jana Havláková – violin Klára Pudláková – composition, double bass
  9. Braxton released another version of “98” on CD about 10 years ago that was recorded right in between those two versions on that LP. Recorded at NDR in Hamburg just 2 days after the studio version and 3 days before the live Bern version. So, now you can hear three stand-alone versions.
  10. Hearing aids and tinnitus: the aids make the person less aware of the tinnitus by improving their ability to hear and communicate because it reduces the annoying feeling that the tinnitus sound is covering up other sounds and voices. When someone has hearing loss, their ears get less input from external sounds, which makes them more aware of their tinnitus. This lack of sound input can also change how the auditory parts of their brain work. Tinnitus is often caused by the brain trying to adapt to this reduced sound input. However, when hearing aids are used to amplify external sounds, they can provide enough stimulation to the auditory system to reduce the perception of tinnitus. This can also help the brain adapt in a way that reduces the tinnitus in the long term by restoring normal neural function. About ear wax: Back in 2020 when I had Bell’s Palsy for a month, near the end of that time, I got really anxious because I was quickly losing my hearing in one ear. It turned out to be the first time in my life that I had a wax problem. Doing research, I discovered that everyday activities like chewing and talking cause earwax to naturally dislodge from inside your ear during your day. With one side of my face paralyzed, not only did I notice no forehead lines on that side of my face, but since there was a lot less activity on that side (possibly none), I had this incredible sudden buildup of wax. I’ve been told a number of times that my hearing is excellent for my age (about 20db average across until it falls a bit starting at the 10K range) and I kind of surprise myself (and a couple of audiologists) sometimes with what I’m able to distinguish at long range or even in mixed audio. My wife and I agree that she is the “eyes” of the family (being an artist) and I’m the “ears.”
  11. I didn’t have those two songs until the mid-70s when it was released on the Triple Echo box set. Love Makes Sweet Music was covered by Bon Scott (AC/DC) in his early band, The Valentines. I like Feelin’ Reelin’ Squeelin’ because I’ve long been a fan of Kevin Ayers.
  12. In their last batch of layoffs in December, Spotify, unbelievably, got rid of thousands of key people. I was especially a fan of Glenn McDonald who was an incredible and very creative programmer for them. After wondering why they would get rid of such people, I had hunches that the big bosses were thinking that AI might be able to do their jobs. I’m giving it some time to see what will be offered.
  13. Well, I'm visiting a nearly 20 year old post because I didn't know where to post the following. Too personal to get his own post? Don't know, but sad to hear about this only just today. "Ubiquitous Jazz Fan Jim DeJong of Chicago Dies at 81"
  14. New single. Part of the flip… (Slightly) Slightly All the Time
  15. Indian Poutine just needed to up the spice and add veg and it turned out good. small samosa and, hidden under the nan, two dosa rolls added.
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