Stevie Wonder - Superstition live on Sesame Street

Man, do you remember watching Sesame Street as a kid?   I do.  I havent seen it in a long time but I am sure it is different now.  This is Stevie Wonder doing 7 minutes of Superstition.  Hang in there so you can see them jamming out around 3:30-4:00.  I am sure that they still have music on Sesame Street but I it is probably Hannah Montana or Paris Hilton lipsyncing to their “music” for 2 and a half minutes before a blatant plug for their new CD.  ANYway, enjoy the way it used to be.  ***Thank you Merissa for sending me this great clip.

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statesman.com Here is a good opinion article that answers the question, “How many bales of hay can fit in a Prius?”  In my prius, the most I have had was my upright bass and amp, guitar and amp, saxophone and a few backpacks, a few music stands, a saxophone player, a guitar player and myself.  (and we got 45 mpg the whole way to the gig.)

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Here is a good opinion article that answers the question, “How many bales of hay can fit in a Prius?”  In my prius, the most I have had was my upright bass and amp, guitar and amp, saxophone and a few backpacks, a few music stands, a saxophone player, a guitar player and myself.  (and we got 45 mpg the whole way to the gig.)

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 Steve Schwelling Trio on Aielli Unleashed- kut.org

Bruce Saunders-guitar

Brian Martin-bass

Steve Schwelling-drums

Here is a podcast of a show that I played on with Bruce and Steve which I really enjoyed.  It is an informal discussion/live in studio performance.  This is one of my favorite groups to play with and I got to meet John Aielli who is a well known radio host in Austin, which I listen to most mornings.  We are playing music writen by Doug Hall who was a wonderful piano player/composer/dear friend that passed away early this year from complications dealing with brain cancer. 

We are performing this Saturday July 19, 2008 at Central Market on Lamar in Austin TX.  The performance is a benefit concert to raise money for Doug Hall’s family.  We are opening for the Doug Hall Tribute Band which includes Doug’s brother Bruce Hall on drums, John Hebert on bass, Randy Zimmerman on trombone, Sam Lipman on sax and Bruce Saunders, guitar and arrangements.  We will open at 6:30 and there will be music until 9pm.  If you are in the area, please check it out. Otherwise listen to the podcast and let me know what you think.    

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The 20 Healthiest Foods for Under $1

This is a great article for people that think that eating healthy means that you have to spend a lot of money.  These are the 20 Healthiest Foods under a $1.  Want to know why?  Check out the article….

1. Oats

2. Eggs

3. Kale

4. Potatoes

5. Apples

6. Nuts

7. Bananas

8. Garbanzo Beans

9. Broccoli

10. Watermelon

11. Wild Rice

12. Beets

13. Butternut Squash

14. Whole Grain Pasta

15. Sardines

16. Spinach

17. Tofu

18. Lowfat Milk

19. Pumpkin Seeds

20. Coffee

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This is a snippet of an unreleased Stevie Wonder song from the 70’s.  It is incredible.  I wish the whole song was released.  Remember that feeling you got when you heard Fullfillingness’ First Finale?  This gives you a piece of that but not a big enough piece.  Its cruel…maybe you shouldn’t listen…but if you do, I bet you listen to it over and over again and think about how someone has the whole track but is keeping it to themselves…Welcome to my madness.

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Charlie Haden performing Speak Low. 

A beautiful arrangement and a wonderful performance.

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I heard some news last night that makes me extremely sad.  Dave Carpenter passed away on 6/24/08 from some sort of heart failure.  He was only 48 years old. Dave was a awesome bass player and a really great composer.  He was a teacher of mine but mostly a great inspiration.  He gives me something to reach for because his playing is truly amazing.   If you havent heard much of Dave’s playing start paying more attention.  He played on tons of TV and movie soundtracks including Oceans Eleven and Mr. 3000.  As far as jazz, I would check out the trio records with Peter Erskine and Alan Pasqua especially “Live at Rocco” and to hear some great electric playing get Allan Holdsworth Trio “Sixteen Men of Tain”. I will remember the times that I spent with “Carp” fondly and I hope that others will continue to discover his music.

I heard some news last night that makes me extremely sad.  Dave Carpenter passed away on 6/24/08 from some sort of heart failure.  He was only 48 years old.

Dave was a awesome bass player and a really great composer.  He was a teacher of mine but mostly a great inspiration.  He gives me something to reach for because his playing is truly amazing.   If you havent heard much of Dave’s playing start paying more attention.  He played on tons of TV and movie soundtracks including Oceans Eleven and Mr. 3000.  As far as jazz, I would check out the trio records with Peter Erskine and Alan Pasqua especially “Live at Rocco” and to hear some great electric playing get Allan Holdsworth Trio “Sixteen Men of Tain”.

I will remember the times that I spent with “Carp” fondly and I hope that others will continue to discover his music.

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Demand for hybrids leads to waiting lists

I was wondering how higher gas prices would effect the value of efficient vehicles.  The value of large gas guzzling vehicles is plunging leaving some people without any options to get out of their auto loan if they wanted to buy a more efficient vehicle.  According to this article, the value of Prius’ is growing incredibly which says a lot since it is a vehicle that has retained its value really well over the last couple of years.  People are even offering $3000 over the suggested MSRP!  Crazy!  By the way, people always ask what kind of milage I get in my 07’ prius.  Currently I get 45 MPG.  Liza gets 48-50 MPG when she drives in ideal 40-45 MPH traffic.  In related news, check this out.

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Elvin Jones in “Zachariah” 1971
Thanks to Steve for sending me this.  This clip is great. First, Elvin guns down a cowboy hangs up his gun and when everyone starts dancing to the music, he takes over on the drums and everyone watches in awe.  Classic.

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Adam Rogers Quintet: Live at the Village Vanguard : NPR Music

This link has a full set of Adam Rogers playing for the first time as a leader at the Village Vanguard. 

Set List

  1. “Long Ago and Far Away”
  2. “Absalom”
  3. “Sight”
  4. “Phyrigia”
  5. “Confluence”

Personnel

  • Adam Rogers, guitar
  • Mark Turner, tenor saxophone
  • Edward Simon, piano
  • Scott Colley, bass
  • Jeff “Tain” Watts, drums

-recorded April 8, 2008

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