Born and raised in the Bronx N.Y. I have a deep love for Jazz but I am a lover of all types of music.Tell them who you really are. They want to know your musical taste too!
WELCOME TO THE WINNER CIRCLE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 09 (Because we all are winners) Bright moments to you and yours and the subject for this month is your comfort. I ask you; What have you gotten used to in your life, and why? It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. If it happens gradually over time and in small enough increments, I believe this is true. When you become used to things being a certain way, you develop what we call a comfort zone around them. When you're in your comfort zone, you don't really have to think too much about it. If you're used to cleaning up your house every day because you like things neat and tidy, it will put you out of your comfort zone to wake up in the morning and see a sink full of dirty dishes. Generally, you will make sure that doesn't happen. If, on the other hand, you get used to seeing a sink full of dirty dishes every morning when you get up, it won't bother you at all. Now, if you are expecting company, the things you've gotten used to and comfortable with may suddenly become very un-comfortable. "That's okay for me," you may think, "But I don't want my company to see it like that," and you go to work to clean up the mess. Do you know people who go on crash diets before a school reunion or other special events? It is the same sort of thing. Take a look at your life. Are there things you've gotten used to, bit by bit, that surprise you a little now? Don't just put on a facade for company. Aren't you worthy of the same consideration and the same high standards you display for others? Do it for yourself, because you deserve it
...while we are on the topic of Jazz, the heavy hitters for me are Charlie Parker, Dizzie Gilespie (who I saw play in Oakland in 1989 and got his autograph), Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. Monk and Coltrane create true mind-expanding music!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Mike
Its a pleasure to be your friend Jazzy! I am happy to meet anyone that likes John Coltrane, but I also see Ornette Coleman on your playlist...very cool, my friend. They are both master visionary munsicians. You will notice that my musical taste brings me into modern latin music alot (due to my Mexican wife!), your Jazz plays will keep me grounded in the true american musical art of Jazz! Cheers!
Thanks for the request & add! I look forward to hearing from you soon. By the way, I love the play list! I have a lot of similar songs in my collection.