Gary Kennedy
@jazzsnob99.bsky.social
Former chronicler of jazz lives. Not sure what happened.
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Gary Kennedy
@jazzsnob99.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Guitarist Pat Metheny requests that “fusion” not be used in reference to his music; he prefers the term “Big Wave," explaining: “It's a combination of New Wave and surfing music." ("Potpourri," DownBeat, Vol. 47, No. 2 (Feb. 1980), p. 12)
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CRi reissue now on bandcamp -->
Cowell, Ward & Sowerby: Orchestral Works (~1963)
Norwegian Choir Of Solosingers; Rolf Karlsen; organ; Members of The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor
#ClassicalMusic
composersrecordingsinc.bandcamp.com/album/cowell...
Cowell, Ward & Sowerby: Orchestral Works (~1963)
Norwegian Choir Of Solosingers; Rolf Karlsen; organ; Members of The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor
#ClassicalMusic
composersrecordingsinc.bandcamp.com/album/cowell...
Cowell, Ward & Sowerby: Orchestral Works, by Various Artists
5 track album
composersrecordingsinc.bandcamp.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
CRi reissue now on bandcamp -->
Cowell, Ward & Sowerby: Orchestral Works (~1963)
Norwegian Choir Of Solosingers; Rolf Karlsen; organ; Members of The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor
#ClassicalMusic
composersrecordingsinc.bandcamp.com/album/cowell...
Cowell, Ward & Sowerby: Orchestral Works (~1963)
Norwegian Choir Of Solosingers; Rolf Karlsen; organ; Members of The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor
#ClassicalMusic
composersrecordingsinc.bandcamp.com/album/cowell...
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"Amram’s classical works have made him one of the most widely performed living American composers. And his eagerness to learn and mingle multiple approaches, to reject snobbery or insularity, was well ahead of its time."
At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music—Nobody Can Put Him in a Box (gift link):
At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music—Nobody Can Put Him in a Box (gift link):
At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music. And Nobody Can Put Him in a Box.
Jazz, classical, folk, world music — for this composer, categories were never confining.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Amram’s classical works have made him one of the most widely performed living American composers. And his eagerness to learn and mingle multiple approaches, to reject snobbery or insularity, was well ahead of its time."
At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music—Nobody Can Put Him in a Box (gift link):
At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music—Nobody Can Put Him in a Box (gift link):
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Write up on Anthony Braxton's 80th birthday with mention of the new edition his Tri-Axium Writings almost singlehandedly published by Jody Diamond and www.frogpeak.org. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
At 80, This Composer Is Easier Than Ever to Celebrate
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Write up on Anthony Braxton's 80th birthday with mention of the new edition his Tri-Axium Writings almost singlehandedly published by Jody Diamond and www.frogpeak.org. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
as a reminder for fans of specialist discographies this site has access to pdf versions of Jan Evensmo's work(s). www.jazzarcheology.com
JazzArcheology.com
Your Guide to the Treasures of Vintage Jazz
www.jazzarcheology.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
as a reminder for fans of specialist discographies this site has access to pdf versions of Jan Evensmo's work(s). www.jazzarcheology.com
now playing [cd - Commodore/GRP 314-543 271-2]
info: www.discogs.com/release/6034...
info: www.discogs.com/release/6034...
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
now playing [cd - Commodore/GRP 314-543 271-2]
info: www.discogs.com/release/6034...
info: www.discogs.com/release/6034...
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"This show is a digitized cassette of a concert from September 23, 1980.
Recorded Live at Ryles, Boston, MA
The only time this group played together: Paul Motian drums, Charlie Haden bass, Pat Metheney guitar, Julius Hemphill saxophone"
sound isn't great but it's worth more than one listen
Recorded Live at Ryles, Boston, MA
The only time this group played together: Paul Motian drums, Charlie Haden bass, Pat Metheney guitar, Julius Hemphill saxophone"
sound isn't great but it's worth more than one listen
jazzcloset.blogspot.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"This show is a digitized cassette of a concert from September 23, 1980.
Recorded Live at Ryles, Boston, MA
The only time this group played together: Paul Motian drums, Charlie Haden bass, Pat Metheney guitar, Julius Hemphill saxophone"
sound isn't great but it's worth more than one listen
Recorded Live at Ryles, Boston, MA
The only time this group played together: Paul Motian drums, Charlie Haden bass, Pat Metheney guitar, Julius Hemphill saxophone"
sound isn't great but it's worth more than one listen
now playing [cd - Fresh Sound/New Talent FSNT 112]
Gerald Cleaver (d), Mat Maneri (viola), Ben Monder (g), Craig Taborn (org & keyb), Reid Anderson (b), Andrew Bishop (cl, ss, ts)
DL: freshsoundrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/adjust
CD: www.freshsoundrecords.com/gerald-cleav...
Gerald Cleaver (d), Mat Maneri (viola), Ben Monder (g), Craig Taborn (org & keyb), Reid Anderson (b), Andrew Bishop (cl, ss, ts)
DL: freshsoundrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/adjust
CD: www.freshsoundrecords.com/gerald-cleav...
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
now playing [cd - Fresh Sound/New Talent FSNT 112]
Gerald Cleaver (d), Mat Maneri (viola), Ben Monder (g), Craig Taborn (org & keyb), Reid Anderson (b), Andrew Bishop (cl, ss, ts)
DL: freshsoundrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/adjust
CD: www.freshsoundrecords.com/gerald-cleav...
Gerald Cleaver (d), Mat Maneri (viola), Ben Monder (g), Craig Taborn (org & keyb), Reid Anderson (b), Andrew Bishop (cl, ss, ts)
DL: freshsoundrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/adjust
CD: www.freshsoundrecords.com/gerald-cleav...
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'The Harp' by Augusta Savage, US sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Her sculpture was displayed at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City #womensart
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
'The Harp' by Augusta Savage, US sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Her sculpture was displayed at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City #womensart
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A terrifically detailed conversation between @lonesomereader.bsky.social and Mircea Cărtărescu on YouTube, on the occasion of Vol. 1 of Blinding being published by Penguin.
My review of the novel was in The Irish Times on Saturday and will be online in a day or two.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m8...
My review of the novel was in The Irish Times on Saturday and will be online in a day or two.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m8...
A deep dive into the most challenging book I’ve ever read with Mircea Cartarescu
YouTube video by Eric Karl Anderson
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A terrifically detailed conversation between @lonesomereader.bsky.social and Mircea Cărtărescu on YouTube, on the occasion of Vol. 1 of Blinding being published by Penguin.
My review of the novel was in The Irish Times on Saturday and will be online in a day or two.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m8...
My review of the novel was in The Irish Times on Saturday and will be online in a day or two.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m8...
good morning [cd - Verve 831 270-2 (orig: MGV-8205)] (the "I bought this when I was 25. I was not ready for it." edition]
info: www.discogs.com/release/5001...
info: www.discogs.com/release/5001...
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
good morning [cd - Verve 831 270-2 (orig: MGV-8205)] (the "I bought this when I was 25. I was not ready for it." edition]
info: www.discogs.com/release/5001...
info: www.discogs.com/release/5001...
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Against critical sobriety 🙃
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Against critical sobriety 🙃
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Happy Birthday to my dear friend Bev Bevan, pictured here along with Geezer, Ian and myself in 1983. Hope you're having a great day mate. - Tony
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happy Birthday to my dear friend Bev Bevan, pictured here along with Geezer, Ian and myself in 1983. Hope you're having a great day mate. - Tony
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Alison Knowles (29 April 1933–29 October 2025)
At The Wire website, Irene Revell reflects on the life and work of Fluxus co-founder Alison Knowles, who died in October
www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/t...
At The Wire website, Irene Revell reflects on the life and work of Fluxus co-founder Alison Knowles, who died in October
www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/t...
Alison Knowles (29 April 1933–29 October 2025) - The Wire
Irene Revell reflects on the life and work of Fluxus co-founder Alison Knowles, who died in October
www.thewire.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Alison Knowles (29 April 1933–29 October 2025)
At The Wire website, Irene Revell reflects on the life and work of Fluxus co-founder Alison Knowles, who died in October
www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/t...
At The Wire website, Irene Revell reflects on the life and work of Fluxus co-founder Alison Knowles, who died in October
www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/t...
apropos of nothing: youtu.be/WWnLsib9vOs?...
Caravan (Instrumental)
YouTube video by Randy Weston - Topic
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
apropos of nothing: youtu.be/WWnLsib9vOs?...
John Abercrombie, John Scofield, George Mraz, Peter Donald recorded 1982/83.
more info: www.discogs.com/release/2375...
more info: www.discogs.com/release/2375...
Solar - YouTube
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
John Abercrombie, John Scofield, George Mraz, Peter Donald recorded 1982/83.
more info: www.discogs.com/release/2375...
more info: www.discogs.com/release/2375...
apropos of something else: youtu.be/M2HJj02rmJs?...
It's All Forgotten Now
YouTube video by Al Bowlly - Topic
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
apropos of something else: youtu.be/M2HJj02rmJs?...
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Not sure who needs to know this, but Bradford Red Light District is currently free to dl from the Whitehouse bandcamp. The 33 min Pt 2 (Pt 1 isn't as interesting, and isn't even a walk round Bradford, it's London) is one of the most accidentally stunning pieces of sound art ever recorded. [short 🧵:
Bradford Red Light District, by Whitehouse
2 track album
susanlawly.bandcamp.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Not sure who needs to know this, but Bradford Red Light District is currently free to dl from the Whitehouse bandcamp. The 33 min Pt 2 (Pt 1 isn't as interesting, and isn't even a walk round Bradford, it's London) is one of the most accidentally stunning pieces of sound art ever recorded. [short 🧵:
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Beauvoir starts off The Ethics of Ambiguity showing how the entire history of Western philosophy is an attempt to offload the hard work of making decisions in ambiguous & arbitrary circumstances onto supposedly 'rational' systems - having chatbots think for you is effectively the same thing
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Beauvoir starts off The Ethics of Ambiguity showing how the entire history of Western philosophy is an attempt to offload the hard work of making decisions in ambiguous & arbitrary circumstances onto supposedly 'rational' systems - having chatbots think for you is effectively the same thing
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Do I know anyone at like WIRED or some other venue that would be interested in a pitch for this?
With 2026 around the corner, I wanna pitch a like 3-5k word feature on the Telecom Act of 96 and what's happened to music and media in the 30 years since then, that's also kinda filtered thru my experience as a music writer who is also class of 96.
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Do I know anyone at like WIRED or some other venue that would be interested in a pitch for this?
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Amongst the shite on Youtube, there are jewels. Love this channel exploring all the globe's different stringed instruments. This one is magical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h812...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h812...
Qanun
YouTube video by The Stringdom
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Amongst the shite on Youtube, there are jewels. Love this channel exploring all the globe's different stringed instruments. This one is magical.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h812...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h812...
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November Grove Music Online update. @academic.oup.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
November Grove Music Online update. @academic.oup.com
now playing [cd - Columbia/Legacy CK 48531]
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
now playing [cd - Columbia/Legacy CK 48531]
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Hope Dad has his motoring gloves on.
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Hope Dad has his motoring gloves on.
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And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer, Charlie Brown
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Being vulgar isn’t the goal of roasting. EARNING CAMARADERIE IS THE POINT. You display the empathy to accurately asses others’ vulnerabilities, the craft to make fun at them without destroying underlying respect for their humanity, and you earn satisfaction of earning their esteem.
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Being vulgar isn’t the goal of roasting. EARNING CAMARADERIE IS THE POINT. You display the empathy to accurately asses others’ vulnerabilities, the craft to make fun at them without destroying underlying respect for their humanity, and you earn satisfaction of earning their esteem.