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3 things about Lori Felker’s FUTURE LANGUAGE: THE DIMENSIONS OF VON LMO
Future Language: The Dimensions of Von LMO [2018] 1. “The life of a head of lettuce is very short.” 2. A cat explores the manuscript. 3. The color green is an evil octagon. Far out.
3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami [2017] 1. Her lipstick on the mic. 2. Opening an oyster. “I wish my pussy was this tight.” 3. Mirrored bowler and green lasers.
3 things about Colin Hanks’ ALL THINGS MUST PASS: THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS
All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records [2015] 1. The first record Russ ever bought was “San Antonio Rose,” by Bob Wills. 35 cents. 2. A display: Sinatra–Basie: An Historic Musical First next to A Taste … Continue reading
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Winter Sequence.
Every December I try to freshen up my holiday listening by adding some new music to the rotation. This year it’s a piece by Leonard Feather and Ralph Burns, “Winter Sequence, A Seasonal Suite for Rhythmic Reindeer.” Dating from 1954, … Continue reading
3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE
Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading
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