My Mood Indigo

I listen to a wide variety of music, but my favorite band has always been the Indigo Girls. I’ve actually been listening to them on my iPod all week long, and reminiscing about many great memories of their concerts. They are one of the only bands that I think sounds as good (if not better) [...]

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RIP, PYT

Yes, there was controversy.  Yes, there was the ever-changing skin tone.  But ultimately there was the music. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album was without question the most influential album in my childhood.  Many, many summer afternoons were spent in our negihbor’s basement, dancing like mad to songs like “Billie Jean,” “PYT” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.”  [...]

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Farewell to Blossom Dearie

It is with great sadness that I announce (incredibly before CNN or Entertainment Weekly!) that the great jazz singer Blossom Dearie has died at the age of 82.  (Thanks, Telegraph.) Her gentle voice was admired in Europe and America as she was able to interpret jazz standards both upbeat – “I Won’t Dance” and downbeat [...]

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Best and Worst of 2008

Like so many bloggers out there, it’s time for me to post my 2008 year in review.  To keep it simple, I’ll list my best and worst picks in each category. I have two little caveats.  First of all, I’m behind on my year-end movie viewing, so there’s a lot of awards fodder that I [...]

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