Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Happy New Year
A shout out to Aria Bruss who is performing at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. If you are in the area, grab a ticket and see her wonderful performance.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
RIP Joe Morello
IRVINGTON, N.J. – One of the most famous drummers in jazz music history has died.
Family members say Joe Morello died Saturday at his home in northern New Jersey. A cause of death was not immediately available.
Morello, who was 82, was best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. He was a member of the group for more than 12 years and was featured on such jazz classics as "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk."
Morello also played with many leading jazz musicians over the years, including pianist Marian McPartland's Hickory House Trio in the early `50s.
After Brubeck disbanded the quartet in 1968, Morello turned to teaching and writing instructional books.
RIP. Say hi to Sid for me.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
We Miss You, Sid -- This Is Your Family Singing To You!
Three years since you left this earthly kingdom. We all sing (and dance) to you. Enjoy.
That would be Joan, Sid's ex-wife and the mother of his children, the first brunette dancer in the black dress.
My father, Charles Maxon, with the Paul Whiteman Band:
Say It With Music
I can't get a complete mp3 anywhere at this time that confirms Sid is on the drums, but I did confirm with Herb Stark that Sid played on the album with Ralph Flanagan "Always" (liner notes include Sid). Click on this link, and the click on the sample song "Rub-a-Dub-Dub" for a little drumming by Sid.
Here's Joan, Kelly, Leslie, me, Bob, Rick and Walter, back in the 1960's, with The Promised One. Saeed is the one chanting.
Leslie and Kelly singing one of Sid's favorite songs.
We Are One
Ruby and Summer
Gia Sachs
Move On
Aria Bruss and her brother, Gia
Kindly Heart
Kelsey Bulkin - Made In Heights
All The Places
RIP to our recently departed Eileen Norman, Jim Nelson, and Jane Russell (whom Sid enjoyed a special relationship with for a long time).
P.S. Sid, look out for my grandson, Zaire, as he transitions to a new and unknown home environment. He needs everyone's support and love.
Video two years ago of him singing to the YouTube video of Sugarland's "All I Want To Do." Well, not really singing, but trying to!
That would be Joan, Sid's ex-wife and the mother of his children, the first brunette dancer in the black dress.
My father, Charles Maxon, with the Paul Whiteman Band:
Say It With Music
I can't get a complete mp3 anywhere at this time that confirms Sid is on the drums, but I did confirm with Herb Stark that Sid played on the album with Ralph Flanagan "Always" (liner notes include Sid). Click on this link, and the click on the sample song "Rub-a-Dub-Dub" for a little drumming by Sid.
Here's Joan, Kelly, Leslie, me, Bob, Rick and Walter, back in the 1960's, with The Promised One. Saeed is the one chanting.
Leslie and Kelly singing one of Sid's favorite songs.
We Are One
Ruby and Summer
Gia Sachs
Move On
Aria Bruss and her brother, Gia
Kindly Heart
Kelsey Bulkin - Made In Heights
All The Places
RIP to our recently departed Eileen Norman, Jim Nelson, and Jane Russell (whom Sid enjoyed a special relationship with for a long time).
P.S. Sid, look out for my grandson, Zaire, as he transitions to a new and unknown home environment. He needs everyone's support and love.
Video two years ago of him singing to the YouTube video of Sugarland's "All I Want To Do." Well, not really singing, but trying to!
O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved. I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.
O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.
--'Abdu'l-Baha
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