While I consider myself an album collector, it’s a rare case that I purchase multiple copies of the same album. I’ll usually grab the first copy of the album I can get my hands on, but this doesn’t always go so well. When an album has been out for several years, it will often get … Continue reading Alternate Album Cover Art
Category: Jazz
My Music Autograph Collection
It’s show and tell time! I'm not a huge autograph seeker. I've spoken to a number of musicians at concerts I've attended, but never feel the urge to ask for an autograph. I haven’t used an autograph book since I was a kid when I would go to the Oldtimers charity hockey games featuring retired … Continue reading My Music Autograph Collection
Packaging Perspective: Night Passage by Weather Report
This album rarely gets discussed. It was the second Weather Report album I ever owned (Heavy Weather being the first), and the first that I spent my own money on. It may not get the acclaim that the bulk of their 70s recordings receive, but I think this album holds its own in terms of … Continue reading Packaging Perspective: Night Passage by Weather Report
Allan Holdsworth
This was not what I expected to see when logging into Facebook on Easter Sunday. As soon as I saw Allan Holdsworth's name in the “trending” section, I knew something was up. I had the exact same feeling when I saw Charlie Haden's name listed in the same spot a few years earlier. I knew … Continue reading Allan Holdsworth
John Scofield “Loud Jazz” Contest (Musician Magazine)
This June, I'm going to have the pleasure of seeing guitarist John Scofield in concert for the third time in my life. I usually don't make habit of seeing an artist more than once to make opportunities for other concerts of interest. However, I will make an exception if I deem the event to be … Continue reading John Scofield “Loud Jazz” Contest (Musician Magazine)
