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RIP Bill Withers! I remember reading that when he was signed to his first recording contract, his full-time job was constructing passenger jet restrooms. I guess he was a carpenter.

I ordered a mask from Amazon. It was made in China! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZCM3BX5/

RIP Bucky Pizzarelli! He was on my first Verve album, Walter Wanderley's Rain Forest.

RIP Ellis Marsalis! My second jazz concert was a Roland Kirk jam session in which both Ellis and his buddy Alvin Batiste participated. I think 1967. I think he was a member of Al Hirt's band at the time. This was an afternoon show in a parish gymnasium. There were little kids running around, so I've wondered if two of them were Branford and Wynton.

Thanks, Brad. I was not thinking in terms of the suspension of laws, but rather solitary rules of the government prohibiting you from exercising a constitutional right. That is my concern about going to church. I completely agree that it is best to stay home and watch the service, but I am troubled by the notion that the government CAN make you do what it thinks is best. By the way, I see the basic issue of rights during a threat of a pandemic to be entirely non-partisan from an American perspective. A legal question rather than a political one. That is to say...A political debate would be over what the government policy OUGHT to be, while a legal debate concerns identifying powers the government already has.

Brad, you're an attorney, right? What is the difference to the common man between martial law and a national lockdown order. Would not martial law first need to be established (at least de facto) before a lockdown order? "Some" giveaways? $16,900. is 93% of $18,100. I see how the bailout of Capital One affects me. My question is, How would I be affected if it were allowed to go bankrupt?

Artist Title Time Markus Rutz The Compass 07:40 Markus Rutz The Musicianer 06:27 Markus Rutz Gusto, as in Mucho 05:09 Markus Rutz Very Marie 07:06 Markus Rutz Limbo 06:33 Markus Rutz September in the Rain 05:09 Markus Rutz Syndrome 07:47 Markus Rutz Shipmates 04:50 Markus Rutz Segment 06:01 Markus Rutz "BLUEPRINTS Figure One: FRAMEWORKS" Format(s): Jazz Markus Rutz plays trumpet with bluesy, soulful style and a tone that has been called exquisite. He performs and composes music from his home base in Chicago, Illinois. REVIEWS Rutz's horn is warm and embracing in each setting, glistening on the more Spartan themes, making the various colors and textures presented here woven like a Raphael tapestry. by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly Blueprints - Figure One is listed as one of the Highly Recommended New CDs for 2019 by Ed Love from WDET in Detroit. BIO (extended) As described by Downbeat’s J.D. Considine, with his “big, dark tone and a fluid ease to his phrasing,” trumpet player, composer and bandleader, Markus regularly delights audiences in venues throughout his hometown and across the United States. Capturing the same spirit as his dynamic live performances, 2019 marked the release of his third album, Blueprints Figure One: Frameworks. With the majority of the album comprised of his own compositions, this new work ranges from duet to sextet, with pieces incorporating Cuban percussion, ballad, bop, West Coast Cool and swing. Markus began trumpet at the age of nine. His post-secondary musical studies took him to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Berklee College of Music and the University of New Orleans where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Forever exploring the bounds of jazz, Markus continues to teach, compose and perform with top musicians from around the globe – plying his horn from New York to London to Brazil and Japan. Open-minded and curious, his musical journey benefits from all that is new and unexpected, courtesy of his global collaborators. www.vimeo.com/386717851 www.markusrutzmusic.com Attachments 2019 MRM .. 2018 MRM w.. 2019 MR (8.. 2018 MRM 1.. Blueprints..

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I wonder how many of the deaths so far have involved victims who already had a serious illness. In many states, it is illegal to go to church. Is everyone here OK with that? Are we under martial law? Last week the Fed expanded the money supply $4 trillion. Then Congress added another $2 trillion. So who is getting that money? $6 trillion divided by 330 million Americans equals $18,181. for every man, woman and child. The government says that every adult who makes less than $70,000. will receive $1,200. So who is getting the other $16,900. along with his own $18,000? The CRTC has bailed out Capital One Bank. A classmate of mine was their CFO, and received a salary of $7 million per year. Why are the taxpayers bailing the stockholders out? If Capital One failed, how would that affect me? For the past few days, I have read that more Americans have died from Covid-19 than Chinese. Does everyone here believe what the Chinese government says about anything? I read over the weekend that in China the number of urns sold is three times the number of deaths reported. Does everyone use hand sanitizer except me? I have read that hand sanitizer kills bacteria, but has no effect on viruses. True? The government has stressed the need for everyone to stay six feet apart from one another. Also, no groups greater than 50 people. So if a small firm can meet those two requirements, why are governments prohibiting them from business-as-usual because their product is deemed "non-essential?"

Tortured Soul "I Wish You Were Here (feat. Lisa Shaw)" Impacting: April 10 2020 Format(s): Dance, Modern AC, NPR, Rhythmic, Rhythmic AC, Rhythmic Mixshow, Urban, Urban - Mainstream, Urban AC, Urban Mix Shows House live trio Tortured Soul with 5 tracks over 1 million streams, returns with their latest single feat. Lisa Shaw Tortured Soul is 100% live modern, deep, soulful, house music freed from the DJ Booth. Influenced by the classic songcraft of Prince, Heatwave, and Kool & The Gang, Tortured Soul is a collective of incredible international musicians united under a groove-centered rhythm. Frontman and songwriter, John-Christian Urich, leads the group while simultaneously drumming and singing with effortless mastery. Bass (Ernie Mckone, Bryan Ladd) and keys (Isamu McGregor, Randy Emata, Joel Martin) combine to form the pulsating rhythm and melodic joy that is integral to the Tortured Soul sound. Recently, guitarists Adam Rafferty, Kurt Slabbert, and Mark Tewarson have been helping to expand the musical journey and unlock new live-musical pleasures. Likened to "The Roots of House Music", Tortured Soul’s sound is reminiscent of Neo-Soul groups like Jamiroquai or Brand New Heavies, while also being influenced by the contemporary freshness of House purveyors like Joey Negro and Louie Vega and Nu Disco artists like Soul Clap and Purple Disco Machine. For their latest release, Tortured Soul has joined forces with Lisa Shaw for a deep house love duet. “I Wish You Were Here” is a sweet serenade between Lisa Shaw and John Christian Urich—a song of reassurance that a blissful time is in store once they are reunited! Despite having been in the deep-house music scene simultaneously for years, this marks the first time Tortured Soul and Lisa Shaw have collaborated. "I Wish You Were Here" will be officially released worldwide on Friday, April 20th, 2020. The single is available from Slammin Media and distributed worldwide by Believe Distribution. To pre save "I Wish You Were Here" go to: https://ffm.to/wyouhere For further information, Digital Assets, Interviews or Liners please contact: Attachments Tortured S.. Tortured S..

He looks to me like Lee Dorsey.

Care to recommend any, Jim?

SiriusXM Premium is free until May 15. https://www.cnet.com/news/siriusxm-radio-and-howard-stern-will-be-free-until-may-15/

Many Roku channels are free for the month of April. https://blog.roku.com/home-together

Thanks Rooster! I apologize for not responding sooner.

That's great, John! Was he obviously better than everyone else at age 11?

Matt Nichols is reminding fans on Twitter that the time needed for washing you hands is the same as the league's play clock's. https://3downnation.com/2020/03/18/argos-qb-matt-nichols-washing-hands-for-coronavirus-prevention-takes-just-as-long-as-cfl-play-clock/ ***** It is too early for the league to make decisions regarding the schedule, but it has ordered all teams to close their facilities. https://3downnation.com/2020/03/19/league-office-orders-cfl-teams-to-close-facilities/ ***** The league is considering playing a shorter schedule, without changing the Grey Cup's Nov. 22 date. It would be fine with me if they eliminated all rematches and the Semi-Finals. https://3downnation.com/2020/03/20/cfl-looking-at-all-the-different-scheduling-options-for-2020-season/ https://3downnation.com/2020/03/25/cfl-commish-randy-ambrosie-you-dont-have-to-play-a-full-18-games-to-justify-a-grey-cup/ https://3downnation.com/2020/03/26/condensing-the-cfl-schedule-how-many-games-is-enough-for-the-2020-season/ ***** Ottawa will have a red jersey this year. https://3downnation.com/2020/03/22/redblacks-reveal-at-least-one-new-uniform/ ***** The GMs have agreed to hold the draft April 30 regardless of the Covid-19 situation. https://3downnation.com/2020/03/25/general-managers-vote-to-keep-cfl-draft-on-schedule-for-april-30/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/randy-ambrosie-cfl-draft-april-covid-19-1.5512611 https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/23/oleary-teams-leaning-technology-draft-approaches/ ***** Analyses Calgary https://3downnation.com/2020/03/26/cfl-contract-lengths-calgary-stampeders/ Edmonton https://3downnation.com/2020/03/27/cfl-contract-lengths-edmonton-eskimos/ ***** A few of the Bombers read books! https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/22/bombers-favourite-flicks/ ***** Quite a number of QBs have accepted Trevor Harris's challenge on Twitter to bounce a football. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/25/cfl-quarterbacks-duke-foot-bounce-challenge/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/27/cfl-legends-take-footbouncechallenge/

At the upper left of its home page, Billboard Magazine lists live music streaming. https://www.billboard.com https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams

Calgary Stampeders 27-minute film. https://www.stampeders.com/2020/03/23/stampeders-history-1945-2001/

The XFL has shut down for the year. They are letting any of their players who want to sign with the CFL or the NFL. The five games they played should have given the scouts enough to to make judgments. So will we see many signings? https://3downnation.com/2020/03/20/xfl-will-release-players-from-contracts-on-march-23/ https://3downnation.com/2020/03/20/xfl-officially-cancels-2020-season-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/23/oleary-xfl-players-available-sign-cfl-teams/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/24/oleary-wont-see-xfl-cfl-frenzy-might-predict/ https://3downnation.com/2020/03/23/redblacks-neg-list-quarterback-xfl-star-p-j-walker-signs-with-carolina-panthers/ ***** Analyses BC https://3downnation.com/2020/03/23/cfl-contract-lengths-b-c-lions/ Hamilton https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/19/upon-review-hamilton-tiger-cats/ ***** Top Ten 2019 Games https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/22/throwback-szn-ranking-best-games-2019/ ***** The Riders and Ticats have activity books for their youngest fans. https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/03/Activity-Book-2.pdf https://twitter.com/Ticats/status/1242449708167151617/photo/1 https://twitter.com/Ticats/status/1242074366587764738/photo/1

two videos A Song for Richard Samba Mom Mom https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/unreleased-art-pepper-vol-10-toronto

Landscape Straight Life https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/unreleased-art-pepper-vol-7-osaka ***** Caravan https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/unreleased-art-pepper-vol-8-live-at-the-winery ***** Donna Lee Lover Come Back Here's That Rainy Day https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/unreleased-art-pepper-vol-9-art-pepper-and-warne-marsh

Trumpeter/Composer Ian Carey's 6th CD, "Fire in My Head: The Anxiety Suite," To Be Released April 24 By Slow & Steady Records The Quintet+1 Features Pianist Adam ShuIman, Alto Saxophonist Kasey Knudsen, Bass Clarinetist Sheldon Brown, Bassist Fred Randolph, & Drummer Jon Arkin CD Release Show at the Sound Room, Oakland, May 15 March 23, 2020 Bay Area trumpeter and composer Ian Carey has long aimed to blend the swing and virtuosity of jazz with the dense compositional textures of chamber music, but for his latest multi-movement creation, he turns that ambition towards a more personal topic. Fire in My Head (The Anxiety Suite) is the centerpiece of his new album, due for release by San Francisco's Slow & Steady Records on April 24. "Normally I write a piece and try to figure out what it's about later," Carey says, referring to his previous long-form work, Interview Music (released in 2016 on Kabocha Records). But when he received a grant from Chamber Music America to compose a new suite, he decided to pick a subject close to his heart: anxiety. It's an affliction he's long been familiar with, but for the last few years -- since the election of 2016, to be exact -- it's one he shares with almost everyone he meets. That includes the members of his band, the Ian Carey Quintet+1: alto saxophonist Kasey Knudsen; bass clarinetist Sheldon Brown; pianist Adam Shulman; bassist Fred Randolph; and drummer Jon Arkin. "The emotions behind the piece were not a stretch for any of us," Carey says. "That helped -- maybe not so much for our mental health, but for the music." (The advent of COVID-19 has put to rest any hope of that state of anxiety ending any time soon.) The piece, which was premiered at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco in 2018, is a 50-minute, five-movement tour de force and Carey's longest composition to date. It is a vehicle for both his intricate writing and the improvisational chops of his group, previously heard on Interview Music and 2013's Roads & Codes, which received praise from DownBeat and NPR and appeared on many critics' best of 2013 lists. L. to r.: Jon Arkin, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey, Fred Randolph, Sheldon Brown, Kasey Knudsen. The album opens with the evocative chorale of "Signs and Symptoms," which segues into a loping 5/4 groove featuring improvisatory introductions from the band, intertwined with increasingly tense variations on the theme. Inspired by a run by Carey on the "undeservedly beautiful" morning after the shattering 2016 election, the movement ends with an explosive drum solo, which sets the stage for the aggressive swing of "This Is Fine," with its instantly identifiable roots in the "Young Lions"-era bop of Carey's youth. The title refers to KC Green's ubiquitous cartoon featuring a dog calmly drinking coffee as flames surround him; appropriately, the tune is a burner, with solos by Shulman, Carey, and Randolph. From its obsessive Fender Rhodes vamp to its expansive bass clarinet solo and combative trumpet/alto dialogues, "Thought Spirals" evokes the mental maelstrom of its title. Describing the movement's genesis, Carey recalls, "I just threw my hands on the keyboard, looped it, and happened to like the way it sounded -- that got me thinking about 'spirals.' It reminded me of what goes through my head when I'm trying to sleep!" While a peaceful three-part canon sets the mood of "Internal Exile" -- a portrait of withdrawal into oneself for self-care during anxious times -- that mood soon dissipates in the movement's twitchy, nagging central passage: a reminder that despite efforts to detach from the world, we still have to live in the reality of it. Tense but with flashes of rousing optimism, "Resistance" marks the acceptance of reality and the determination to grapple with it. "It sums up everything that's happened and corrals it into something like a protest anthem: 'Get up, brush yourself off, let's go,'" says Carey. After revisiting themes from earlier movements and offering final solo statements, the suite ends with a pyrotechnic display from Knudsen over what a bassist friend of Carey's called a "classic garage-band bass line." Born in upstate New York, Ian Carey, 45, lived in Northern California before moving to New York City in 1994, where he attended the New School (studying composition with Bill Kirchner and Maria Schneider, and improvisation with Reggie Workman and Billy Harper). During a productive seven years in New York, he performed with musicians as varied as Ravi Coltrane, Ted Curson, and Eddie Bert. After relocating to San Francisco in 2001, he soon met the musicians who became the core of his ensemble (heard on 2005's Sink/Swim, 2010's Contextualizin', plus Roads & Codes and Interview Music), while hustling day work as a designer/illustrator -- expertise he used to create this album's vibrant comic-art-inspired cover, featuring visual portrayals of the piece's five movements as regions of his own flame-engulfed brain. While politics were a catalyst in the composition of Fire in My Head, the work is not specific to that context; it's an examination of the psychological and physical experience of anxiety, now more than ever a widely relatable topic. Carey's extended forms are stacked with hooks, grooves, and improvisational smarts that can be as universally appreciated as the subject itself. The Ian Carey Quintet+1 is scheduled to perform Fire in My Head and more at the Sound Room, 2147 Broadway, Oakland, on Friday 5/15 at 7:30pm. Fire in My Head has been made possible with support from Chamber Music America's New Jazz Works program, funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Photography: Jacob Winik (Quintet+1), Linda Perez (Ian Carey). Ian Carey Quintet+1: Fire In My Head (The Anxiety Suite) Coming 4/24/20! Web Site: iancareyjazz.com

North Carolina K-12 schools are now closed through May 15. That's nearly two months away.

RIP. I've really enjoyed his recent albums. I'll listen to one this evening.