Spontooneous Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Toolin' around town today, I saw a big photo of Miles on a billboard. It's a great, striking image, circa 1970 I'd guess. The b&w photo dominates the billboard. Off to the right is a slogan, "Never blend in," and a little logo for Hennessy cognac. Oh, crap. That old jazz-and-booze connection again. Am I off base for being bothered by this use of his image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Wow, where'd you see it?? On the one hand, I half agree with you. On the other, seeing any picture of Miles in the '70 in a public setting (even in an ad for booze) is kinda half-cool. Would depend on the context (and location too, perhaps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 (edited) Welcome to the board, Spontooneous! I guess jazz and alcohol have an association since the music is performed in clubs where alcohol is served. ....but using Miles to sell the booze is a little crass to me. This reminds me of some cd covers I made when BN did their "Art of Indulgence" tie-in CD. Edited November 12, 2003 by AfricaBrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 does that middle pic show your own collection? I usually only drink beer before breakfast and sleep in between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 does that middle pic show your own collection? I usually only drink beer before breakfast and sleep in between Ah, you caught me! Actually, around ten years ago, I regularily would have a beer for breakfast. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Actually, around ten years ago, I regularily would have a beer for breakfast. Ouch! Wow - only if I'm hung over and have no plans for the day! And then it's gotta be a light beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I remember a few Tequila breakfasts, but that was long ago and hopefully far away! *Shudder!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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