what’s new
Laurie Anderson (1947-, vocals, electronics, violin, compositions) with Roma Baran (synthesizer), Rubin Kodheli (cello), live (“Let x=x,” “Violin Cello Improv,” “O Superman”), New York, published 5/20/21
**********
lagniappe
random sights
other day, outside Chicago (Glen Ellyn)
*****
reading table
The distant mountains
are reflected in the eye
of the dragonfly—Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827), translated from the Japanese by Sam Hamill
what’s new
Don Li (1971-), “Different Zones”; Jojo Mayer (drums, voice), JACK Quartet, published 5/13/21
**********
lagniappe
random sights
other day, Oak Park, Ill.
alone
Tomeka Reid (cello), “Airs for Eliza,” live, Milwaukee, 2016
**********
lagniappe
random sights
other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
like nobody else
Charmaine Lee (voice), live, published 4/20/21
**********
lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
sounds of New York
Why not begin the week with something new?
Ches Smith (drums, percussion), Craig Taborn (piano), Mat Maneri (viola), Bill Frisell (guitar), live, New York, 5/21/21 (performance begins at 10:30)
**********
lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, outside Chicago (Glen Ellyn)
timeless
Soul Stirrers (feat. Sam Cooke [1931-1964], Paul Foster [1920-1995]), “The Last Mile of the Way,” recorded 1955
**********
lagniappe
random sights
other day, outside Chicago (Salt Creek Trail)
sounds of Chicago
Keefe Jackson Trio (KJ, saxophone, clarinet; Tomeka Reid, cello; Jason Roebke, bass), live, Chicago, last night (performance begins at 15:00)
**********
lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Chicago (Columbus Park)
what’s new
Curtis Harding, “Hopeful” (C. Harding), published 5/18/21
**********
lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
alone
John Cage (1912-1992), Sonata X for prepared piano (1946-48); Tim Ovens, live, published 2009
**********
lagniappe
reading table
Forever – is composed of Nows –
—Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), from 690 (Franklin)
sounds of New York
Emmet Cohen Trio (EC, piano; Russell Hall, bass; Kyle Poole, drums) with guest Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone), live, New York, 5/17/21
**********
lagniappe
random sights
other day, Oak Park, Ill.
music clip of the day 