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Monthly Archives: February 2017
The Do Over 06: Injuries
The Do Over 06: Injuries Is 56 the new 26? It seems that way for me as my current professional and existential quandaries mirror the ones I faced 30 years ago. These posts are a series of ponderings trying parse … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the 50s, Music, The Do Over, thoughts and musings, Uncategorized
Tagged fitness, Injuries, Life, Middle Age, Pain, The Do Over, Work
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At WSJ on Akua Dixon
‘Akua’s Dance’ by Akua Dixon Review: An Ode to the Cello’s Versatility On her latest album, the cellist offers a wide range of originals, jazz repertoire and pop tunes. Akua Dixon Photo: James Rich By Martin Johnson Feb. 8, 2017 … Continue reading
Bullish 02.12.17: Are Chicago Sports Fans Spoiled?
Bullish is an attempt to parse the narrative of the Chicago Bulls season. In most seasons, it’s pretty obvious (recently the narrative centered on the health and ability of Derrick Rose), this season is much more complicated. I used to … Continue reading
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At WSJ on Theo Bleckmann
‘Elegy’ by Theo Bleckmann Review: A Jazz Vocalist for the 21st Century With his clear, crisp diction and use of digital effects, Theo Bleckmann makes some of the most interesting music in recent history. By Martin Johnson Jan. 25, 2017 … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Arts, Jazz, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged Arts, ECM, jazz, Music, sound, theo bleckmann
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