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Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/07/21/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-saskatchewan-roughriders-rebound-in-dominant-fashion/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2025-week-7-piffles-power-rankings/ ***** Season review https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/21/mmqb-6-breakout-players-at-the-one-third-mark/ ***** Week 7 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/21/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-7/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/21/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-7-4/

Yoko Yates Deepens Her Evocative, Original Vision with "Eternal Moments," To Be Released September 19 by Banka Records Pianist-Composer's Second Album Features 10 Originals In a Quintet with Jamie Baum, Sam Sadigursky, Aryeh Kobrinsky, Jeff Hirshfield CD Release Concert at Greenwich House Music School, NYC; Saturday, September 20   July 21, 2025 Pianist-composer Yoko Yates expands on her unique musical concept on her Eternal Moments, her stunning sophomore album, set for a September 19 release on Banka Records. Retaining the quintet from her 2022 debut Mystic Life—flutist Jamie Baum, multi-reedist Sam Sadigursky, bassist Aryeh Kobrinsky, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield—it also includes 10 original post-bop jazz compositions that explore Yates’s enmeshed fascinations with visual imagery, autobiography, and the natural world. Eternal Moments is thus a natural, entirely organic follow-up to the much-lauded Mystic Life. “My first album was dedicated to childhood memory. I wrote from experiences related to nature and the world,” Yates explains. “This one is a little similar, but inspired by more recent experiences or events. I try to express more emotional complexity and more phases of each event, exploring a little more deeply.” Yates also makes use of her visual imagination, spawning the evocative imagery of titles like “Winding River,” “The Flower Before Its Last Day,” and opener “Outer Space – Myriad Stars!” The music behind these and other titles is melodic and highly expressive. Yates, Baum, and Sadigursky (on clarinet) coalesce into a moody but flourishing glory on “The Flower Before Its Last Day,” while on “Collage of Life” that same front line—Sadigursky now on bass clarinet—form themselves into intriguing patterns, Kobrinsky and Hirshfield seeming to fasten them in place. The album’s autobiographical element occurs via Yates’s drawing on her own experiences and memories of nature in its many guises. Both “Aster” and “Song of the Wild” reflect her keen observations of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in the spring and fall, respectively. “Winter Calls” and “Steps of Spring” also paint pictures of the seasons as Yates has seen them. “Outer Space – Myriad Stars!” captures her captivation with the idea of space travel. Yates, who studied both visual art and classical music in her youth, approaches jazz with a painter’s eye, a chamber player’s ear, and a stubborn individualist’s sense of style. “I like to express my feelings and emotions and I don’t care particularly about the form or genre,” she says. When the results are as thoughtful and gorgeous as the music of Eternal Moments, that approach will receive few complaints. Yoko Yates was born in Sapporo City, Japan, to a music-loving family that from as long as she can remember exposed her to a wide variety of styles. She began her piano studies at the age of four. While the training was classical, the era was the 1960s, and Yates was soon attracted to rock music, then to jazz when she discovered pianists Oscar Peterson and Toshiko Akiyoshi. Beginning her secondary studies at her hometown’s Hokkaido University of Education, she transitioned to the United States and to Boston’s Berklee College of Music after winning Sapporo City’s Cultural Merit Scholarship and Berklee’s Professional Music Scholarship. She completed her bachelor’s degree in music at Berklee, then enrolled at Lesley University in nearby Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a master’s in education, followed by the doctoral program in music education from Columbia University, Teachers College in New York City. For nearly 30 years, Yates has enjoyed a career in music education. Since 1996 she has been a faculty member in piano studies at both Manhattan’s Greenwich House Music School and at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music—serving for two years as the latter’s piano chair. She has also taught at several other schools. In the meantime, Yates has also maintained a parallel career as a performing pianist (and occasional vocalist) and composer. She has written and performed for films, media, and literary events, including the Japanese news program Reuters Business Weekly; journalist Kyoko Gasha’s award-winning 2009 documentary film Mothers’ Way, Daughters’ Choice; and author Akiko Endo’s 9.11, My Journey of Jasmine. In April 2022, Yates released Mystic Life, her first album as a leader, on Steeplechase Records with a quintet that featured flutist Jamie Baum, saxophonist/clarinetist Sam Sadigursky, bassist Aryeh Kobrinsky, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield. Eternal Moments, featuring the same personnel, is her second recording. Yates's label name Banka has the meaning of “‘many different kinds of flowers’ and ‘changing in various ways,’ so ‘kaleidoscope’ is a good description of my music, with many compositions about nature involving different styles and elements.” Yoko Yates and her quintet will perform a CD release concert at the Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street in New York City, on Sat. 9/20. Photography: Erika Kapin    Yoko Yates "Eternal Moments" EPK   Yoko Yates Website  

Hamilton 30....Ottawa 15 The Redblacks were able to keep it close until Brown went down. Both Shiltz and Crum have not looked good when called upon. The Ticats have won their last four, all against Eastern opponents. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/20/recap-hamilton-30-ottawa-15/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/20/tiger-cats-win-fourth-in-a-row-after-defeating-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/surging-hamilton-tiger-cats-top-struggling-ottawa-redblacks-for-fourth-straight-win-1.2337435 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/20/hamilton-tiger-cats-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-enters-top-10-in-all-time-cfl-passing-yards/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/21/ottawa-redblacks-lose-game-dru-brown-to-hamilton-tiger-cats-12-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-keep-pace-atop-east-division-with-wire-to-wire-win-over-redblacks-eight-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-hamilton-tiger-cats-30-ottawa-redblacks-15-tiger-cats-extend-win-streak-to-four-games/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/20/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-7-win-over-ottawa/

Mike, when Skye folded, did Cal have options regarding whom to sign with, or was only Fantasy interested? Living in the East, it was my experience that the Fantasy albums were not often seen in the stores. Others may have had different experiences.

Sask 33....BC 27 This was a blowout, with Sask leading 33-11 in the third. The Riders kicked their first punt in the fourth. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/recap-saskatchewan-33-bc-27/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/trevor-harris-shines-as-roughriders-bounce-back-against-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/trevor-harris-throws-for-three-touchdowns-saskatchewan-roughriders-top-bc-lions-1.2337118 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/20/b-c-lions-hit-with-watermelon-shrapnel-bleed-out-in-loss-to-riders-11-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-dominate-trenches-win-game-and-season-series-against-lions/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-july-20-2025/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-saskatchewan-roughriders-33-bc-lions-27-harris-throws-for-395-yards-in-road-victory/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-week-7-win-over-bc/ ***** Ham - Ott preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-20th-2025-hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-ottawa-redblacks-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ ***** Davis Alexander will miss next week's game. https://3downnation.com/2025/07/20/montreal-alouettes-rule-out-qb-davis-alexander-for-week-8-with-re-aggravated-hamstring-injury/

Amen!

Hourly History eBooks are like magazine articles. When I was a toddler we lived in the area, and I remember routinely riding past the Bunker Hill Monument.

Calgary 41....Winnipeg 20 For the second time in three weeks, the Stampeders made the Bombers look like a bad club. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/recap-calgary-41-winnipeg-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/18/stamps-storm-past-bombers-in-statement-win/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/adams-jr-throws-three-tds-calgary-stampeders-continue-dominance-in-win-over-winnipeg-blue-bombers-1.2336846 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lose-zach-collaros-season-series-to-stampeders-11-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-calgary-stampeders-41-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20-stamps-take-sole-possession-of-first-place/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-7-win-over-winnipeg/ ***** Week 7 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-4-1-week-7-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-1-4-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-19th-2025-saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-bc-lions-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-riders-look-to-get-back-on-track-against-lions-in-bc/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/19/3-keys-to-victory-for-hamilton-ottawa-in-week-7/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/19/ottawa-redblacks-lose-both-starting-cornerbacks-for-rematch-with-hamilton/

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Triste/Fuji is a favorite of mine as well! I have all of the Skyes. I'm a fan of everything on that label.

Thanks Joe! I have been buying from Radio Archives, but I haven't seen music offerings like what you have here. I see 331 episodes of One Night Stand for $40.00 (12 cents per show)!

Week 7 results Montreal 26...Toronto 25 The Argos led 18-7 at the half, and 25-14 after three. But the Als scored two touchdowns without too much difficulty in the fourth to win it. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/recap-montreal-26-toronto-25/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/alouettes-comeback-to-defeat-argonauts-in-davis-alexanders-return/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/davis-alexander-montreal-alouettes-stage-late-comeback-for-win-over-toronto-argonauts-1.2336475 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/18/toronto-argonauts-learn-that-football-lasts-60-minutes-in-loss-to-alouettes-six-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/18/davis-alexander-leads-montreal-alouettes-to-dramatic-comeback-win-leaves-with-injury-six-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-26-toronto-argonauts-25-als-complete-fourth-quarter-comeback/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-7-win-over-toronto/ ***** Week 7 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-18th-2025-calgary-stampeders-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/preview-rematch-bombers-vs-stampeders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/game-preview-calgary-stampeders-4-1-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-3-1/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/18/5-reasons-for-calgarys-defensive-success-in-2025/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/top-pick-damien-alford-making-mark-early-for-first-place-calgary-stampeders-1.2336257 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/well-rested-winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-welcome-west-leading-calgary-stampeders-1.2336448 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/18/3-keys-to-victory-for-saskatchewan-bc-in-week-7/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/i-feel-young-again-running-back-james-butler-hitting-new-highs-with-b-c-lions-1.2336628 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/17/freaking-nerd-riders-rb-a-j-ouellette-pokes-fun-at-college-teammate-current-b-c-lions-qb-nathan-rourke/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/opinion-riders-facing-must-win-game-vs-lions/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-7-preview-hamilton-tiger-cats-ottawa-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-linebacker-adarius-pickett-back-to-being-his-disruptive-self-1.2336388 ***** Contest winner Roy Lyster will be the Lions' guest of honor July 27 for their game against the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2025/07/18/million-dollar-touchdown-to-win-recipient-roy-lyster-set-to-attend-first-cfl-game-in-30-years/

RIP. I remember Where the Boys Are being popular, but her songs were never a part of my life. Maybe (I'm just guessing) her hits were bigger on the adult stations than on the teen stations.

Great work, Mike! I have eight of the eleven.

Week 7 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/07/17/cfl-beat-240/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/17/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-week-7/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-7-2025/ My picks... Als over Argos - Alexander will be back, but Kelly will not. Stamps over Bombers - The Stampeders are rolling, but the Bombers are the most likely team to stop them. Lions over Riders - The Lions were cohesive last week, and I'm still not sold on the Riders. Ticats over Redblacks - The Ticats are getting better, while the Redblacks find ways to lose. ***** ***** Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-week-7/ ***** Week 7 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-july-17th-2025-toronto-argonauts-vs-montreal-alouettes-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts/ailing-argos-face-uphill-battle-against-alouettes-tonight/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/game-preview-calgary-stampeders-4-1-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-3-1/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/3-keys-to-victory-for-calgary-winnipeg-in-week-7/ ***** Season reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/10-off-season-additions-that-are-paying-off-big-time/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/17/way-too-early-all-cfl-picks/ ***** David Naylor: Which schools produce the CFL players? https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/from-dave-naylor-a-closer-look-into-where-the-cfl-finds-its-talent-1.2336226

Thanks, Mike. I never saw Hip Vibrations in the stores either!

For whatever reason, I never saw The Prophet in the record stores. I remember well Verve's Best of Cal Tjader, which I'm guessing was released shortly thereafter.

Week 7 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/blue-bombers-look-to-avenge-lone-loss-as-calgary-stampeders-roll-into-winnipeg-1.2336006 ***** Week 7 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/16/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-7/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/16/3-keys-to-victory-for-toronto-montreal-in-week-7/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/16/official-davis-alexander-austin-mack-return-for-montreal-alouettes/ ***** QB Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/16/quarterback-rankings-who-is-the-no-1-pivot-heading-into-week-7/ ***** The Argos' Ryan Hunter will miss 6-8 weeks after being hit by a car while riding on a scooter. https://3downnation.com/2025/07/15/ryan-hunter-out-long-term-for-toronto-argonauts-after-being-hit-by-car/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-ol-ryan-hunter-out-6-to-8-weeks-after-being-hit-by-car-1.2335797 *****

I interpret the article to refer to the method by which shows are watched, rather than the shows themselves.

Broadcast TV's ratings for June were a historically low 18.5%. https://thestreamable.com/broadcast-tv-historical-low-netflix-gains-streaming-nielsen-the-gauge-june

I note that three teams do not make the playoffs, and at this point three teams have won only once. ***** Week 7 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/15/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-7-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/15/weekly-predictor-who-will-win-in-week-7/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/15/amsoil-power-rankings-calgary-completes-ascent-to-no-1-spot/ ***** Week 6 review https://3downnation.com/2025/07/15/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-6-3/ ***** The Argos have let go Kevin Brown. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/15/argos-release-running-back-kevin-brown-two-more/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/15/toronto-argonauts-release-veteran-rb-kevin-brown-two-others/ ***** The Als have let go Tiawan Mullen. https://3downnation.com/2025/07/15/montreal-alouettes-release-starting-defender-tiawan-mullen/ ***** Chad Kelly will not be ready this week. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/chad-kelly-to-miss-another-start-in-week-7-for-toronto-argonauts-1.2335723 ***** CFL Awards contenders https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/five-contenders-for-the-cfl-s-most-outstanding-player-award-1.2335606 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/five-contenders-for-the-cfl-s-most-outstanding-canadian-award-1.2335609 ***** Take a look at this. ***** ***** ***** In 1984 I attended the Winnipeg at Hamilton Hall of Fame Game, and Fritz Hanson sat immediately behind me! ***** *****

Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/14/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-6-2025/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/07/14/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-saskatchewan-roughriders-tumble-off-the-podium/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2025-week-6-piffles-power-rankings/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-6/ ***** Week 6 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/14/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-6-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/14/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-6/ ***** ***** ***** The league's weather protocol https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/sports-cfl-weather-protocol-explainer-july-2025 ***** ***** ***** *****

Week 6 results Calgary 24....Sask 10 The Stamps have clobbered the last two undefeated teams the past two weeks. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/recap-calgary-24-saskatchewan-10/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/damien-alfords-career-game-pushes-stamps-past-riders-on-saturday/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-jr-throws-100th-td-as-stampeders-smoke-roughriders-in-west-division-power-struggle-1.2334892 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/13/saskatchewan-roughriders-postpone-disappointment-in-loss-to-stampeders-eight-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/13/calgary-stampeders-issue-statement-by-stomping-saskatchewan-and-six-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-smoked-out-by-stampeders-awful-effort-all-around-by-green-and-white/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-july-13-2025/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-calgary-stampeders-24-saskatchewan-roughriders-10-stamps-end-riders-perfect-start/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-6-win-over-saskatchewan/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cfl-will-review-its-procotols-regarding-the-updating-of-fans-in-weather-delays-1.2335470 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/12/fans-encouraged-to-bring-food-from-home-for-rescheduled-riders-game/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/13/saskatchewan-roughriders-qb-trevor-harris-wants-cfl-weather-protocol-changed-after-brutal-delay-game-postponement/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/opinion-roughriders-organization-deserves-our-kudos-following-postponed-game/ ***** Hamilton 23....Ottawa 20 The Redblacks led the entire game until 1:54 to go. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/recap-hamilton-23-ottawa-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/tiger-cats-rally-for-late-victory-over-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-s-late-touchdown-pass-to-kenny-lawler-rallies-tiger-cats-to-win-over-redblacks-1.2334951 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/13/ottawa-redblacks-find-yet-another-way-to-lose-in-hamilton-nine-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/13/takeaway-happy-hamilton-tiger-cats-utilize-extra-possessions-in-win-over-redblacks-eight-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-hamilton-tiger-cats-23-ottawa-redblacks-20-tiger-cats-complete-fourth-quarter-comeback/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/12/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-6-win-over-ottawa/ ***** BC 32....Edmonton 14 The Elks defense had no answer for what the Lions did in the second quarter. Overall, the Lions had 42 minutes of possession. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/13/recap-bc-32-edmonton-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/13/nathan-rourke-james-butler-go-off-in-lions-win-over-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-pounce-on-edmonton-elks-for-second-straight-win-1.2335283 https://3downnation.com/2025/07/14/edmonton-elks-get-pummelled-out-coached-in-loss-to-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2025/07/14/james-butler-found-guilty-as-b-c-lions-butcher-elks-13-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-32-edmonton-elks-14-lions-return-to-500-with-dominant-road-victory/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/13/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-6-win-over-edmonton/

I am surprised that China is #2, and that Mexico is ahead of Italy and Spain.