Monthly Archives: December 2019

Mindy Rosenfeld Hedges at The Varsity, 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by markweiss86

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra performed an oratorio by Handel of Judas McCabee which I missed, but in my own great miracle happened here file, I met Michael Hedges’ widow Mindy Rosenfeld Hedges at The Varsity yesterday. The Varsity is what we … Continue reading →

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Times Times on our side for January jazz show with Marta Sanchez

Posted on December 7, 2019 by markweiss86

Gionvanni Russonello of The New York Times tapped Marta Sanchez (appearing in Earthwise Productions Welcomes show at Mitchell Park January 25) as one of his ten jazz highlights for 2019. Previously, he had included last month a track from her … Continue reading →

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Reap this righteous riff

Posted on December 6, 2019 by markweiss86

Professor Turley disparaged the impeachment arguments by comparing it to “improvised jazz”. One characteristic of jazz musicians is their ability to listen to each other, which our leaders do not do. In 1963 Dizzy Gillespie ran for president: I’d argue … Continue reading →

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While I am happy to see a female dancer reviewed in the New York Times it is a little sad that it gets small play compared to a fashion model for a major brand

Posted on December 5, 2019 by markweiss86
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Jeremy Lin peaking for Ducks

Posted on December 5, 2019 by markweiss86
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Plasty live reports from Board and Commissions vetting of candidates

Posted on December 4, 2019 by markweiss86

There is no press per se here, but little old me is in the front row watching the candidates for four boards: Historic Resources, Parks and Recs, Planning and Transportation and ARB. To wit: David Brower (i), Valerie Driscoll, Christian … Continue reading →

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Richard Oakes, activist VS Larry Ochs sopranino

Posted on December 1, 2019 by markweiss86

I’m working on a show a week from Thursday with Larry Ochs and four other musicians. I’m trying to establish that the former council chambers, the Auditorium at The Palo Alto Art Center is a good place for music. If … Continue reading →

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Bob Cousy Sports Illustrated 1956 VS Simone Biles instagram 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by markweiss86
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Marcell Harris (first) 15 seconds of fame

Posted on December 1, 2019 by markweiss86

I was watching Marcell because I had met his mom at the stadium last year. He had been on the taxi squad until this game. He had a brother playing D1. His parents met a Florida when dad was a … Continue reading →

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