I’m sure all of you have heard the saying, “time flies when you’re having fun.” However, even when experiencing adverse conditions, months and years rapidly move ahead. I can think back to 1983 and remember various events that left indelible marks upon my memory. While attending college, I can remember a young woman who burstRead More
I will always be grateful that my father introduced me to the music of many jazz greats while I was young. In fact, much of the music he played for me long before I began to study music formally, I fondly remember my dad playing the albums of Wes Montgomery, a jazz guitarist who blazedRead More
Many times I am actually writing a post for weeks before it is published. I’m listening to the music of the featured artist, reviewing interviews and quotes, and reading biographical information. The work is always a little easier when I feature a familiar artist. This week definitely is an easy post to write, because IRead More
Recently I played a game with a few of my friends. It’s a game I have played several times with others in the past. I choose a song that was a major hit by an artist I doubt the group knows. However, the song usually is one that everyone can readily identify. I played aRead More
For well over a year I have worked to schedule a post that featured singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. Why? Perhaps it was because of the hit records he created almost from the start of his career. Maybe I was intrigued by his background and story of his rise toward success. Finally, Ed Sheeran received Grammy awardsRead More
Last year as I attended a baseball game here in Miami with friends, and there were thousands of people in attendance. The Chicago Cubs were playing, therefore there were many Cub fans in the crowd. I’m a Cub fan as well and we have a way of finding each other. When one of my friendsRead More
Over the past several weeks I have been extremely busy. I have endured family illness, and even my own bout with a nagging virus. However, I still found time to listen to music. It just seems as if music is a constant backdrop to all of our lives. Regardless of the problems that arise, orRead More
