Category Archives: Music

Peanuts for a Tenor Man

My nephew Sean kicks some serious sax with his school band in Vince Guaraldi’s Linus and Lucy. They’re a little rough around the edges, but that adds to the appeal. Thanks to my brother Max for hooking us up with this. I … Continue reading

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The Top 25 Albums (of my time, and my mind)

Yes, albums. I still own vinyl…and I’m not talking about my wardrobe (and that’s latex anyway, you degenerates). These are albums – or, more accurately these days, CDs.  My friend Adam posted his Top 15 albums on Facebook recently. I’m … Continue reading

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A Sonny Night at the Beacon

Beacon Theater. New York City. Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Around 8:30 PM. I was celebrating Sonny Rollins’ 80th birthday, along with 2,893 other friends. This included my friend Adam, a long time jazz fan, and my nephew Sean, a 13 … Continue reading

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