Julianne, Carrie: Real Fun Music Women

Carrie Underwood (now married) and Julianne Hough are great talents. I enjoy their music because of its infectious high energy and it can make a person feel super-great! If there were more music folks like the stunning Julianne Hough and Carrie Underwood then all in the USA would be wonderful. Enjoy the wild, happy music of Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough today. Feel Good!

Excuse Me for Print Twice Action

Excuse me, everyone. Modern technology got me or maybe my computer. Last blog (July 10) printed twice. Maybe Ray Bradbury, R. Heinlein and George Orwell have resurfaced. Nothing like contemporary technology. Again, excuse this glitch everyone. F.

'Pink Panther' and 'Gunn' so full of style!

Great afternoon, people. Wanted wild strong jazz...took the plunge. I listened to the magnificent "cool" mainstream jazz classic, Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther Theme.' This great composition put a lot of great memories swirling inside me. The music just naturally rocks and the strength of the big saxophone sound and the power of the jazz trumpets is so sparkly and infectious. I especially find the shrewd styling of trumpet guys,Pete and Conti Candoli truly outstanding on this Mancini classic tune. Also, I listened to the engaging and delightfully swingin' 'Theme from Peter Gunn.' The Gunn theme always reminded me a bit of early Stan Kenton with those high-sounding trumpet sheets of sound and exuberant and brilliantly cascading saxes with their creative fiery elegance. This Henry Mancini is a man who could craft real musical gems and WOW...his music still rocks today. The sound of jazz power is a marvelous thing!

'Pink Panther' and 'Gunn' so full of style!

Great afternoon, people. Wanted wild strong jazz...took the plunge. I listened to the magnificent "cool" mainstream jazz classic, Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther Theme.' This great composition put a lot of great memories swirling inside me. The music just naturally rocks and the strength of the big saxophone sound and the power of the jazz trumpets is so sparkly and infectious. I especially find the shrewd styling of trumpet guys,Pete and Conti Candoli truly outstanding on this Mancini classic tune. Also, I listened to the engaging and delightfully swingin' 'Theme from Peter Gunn.' The Gunn theme always reminded me a bit of early Stan Kenton with those high-sounding trumpet sheets of sound and exuberant and brilliantly cascading saxes with their creative fiery elegance. This Henry Mancini is a man who could craft real musical gems and WOW...his music still rocks today. The sound of jazz power is a marvelous thing!

Shakira, Katy Perry: Energetic Fun Music

Hot, but big fun day going now. Listened to the great high energy soul, Shakira today. What a super fine high-velocity fab singer. Another one that's fun....the unique Katy Perry. That one also has the unique idea bits down well. It is a superb Wednesday. Max fun and yes listening to good Shakira and Katy Perry...well it's so fine to have a super time on a boiling day in magnificent, grand July! Pop culture is a remarkable fun mode!

Happy July 4th to Each and Every One of Us!

Happy July Fourth! This is a magnificent day in American culture. It is important because it is indeed Independence Day. I have so many wonderful memories of July 4th.

As a man of Georgia my people taught me early how to love country and be kind and proud but most of all have a lot of passion in everything you do. My Dad and my Mother would always cook up good hot dogs or burgers or barbecue and as a child I loved all the noisy fireworks and sparklers and all the happy fun times. As a father, I loved seeing my two sons and the happiness given on the magnificent day that is July 4th. The culture of we Americans is enriched with so many super things, our music, our big parades, our art...all of these elements of the fabric of our society are so laced with true meaning. And as a young man overseas I remember the times with fellow service people as we celebrated the 4th in foreign lands.

This is a great day. Let us all reflect on the joys that our freedom really means!

Modern Jazz Quartet guys fascinate all of us

Grand and so exciting and yes beautiful jazz music moments. Yes, that sums up the joy that is listening to The Modern Jazz Quartet. I listened to their linear, melodious sounds today on this cheerful Saturday before the great joyfulness that is July 4th. I confess hearing the two good jazz standards, 'Django' and 'Round Midnight" were some marvelous listening times. I remember how happy I was hearing the engaging piano work of the creative John Lewis on piano and also it was fascinating hearing the grand vibes playing of the one and only Milt Jackson. This is what jazz is all about because you can tell when you hear the two fine guys--John Lewis and Milt Jackson--well they know so well how to make their improvisations sail across the bridges that are the music's measures. Their music is like seeing burnished gold leaf in an old-time picture frame shop. I love the grand sound that is jazz and I certainly love the superb music of The Modern Jazz Quartet. Enjoy this good Holiday weekend!