Michael Brecker was the most wonderful musician; a jazz genius who had a huge impact on the world of music. He passed away this year, and this video is my small tribute to one of my all-time heros of music. The first tune is “Naima,” a Coltrane tune, and it’s just Michael playing all by […]
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Winner of 111th Boston Marathon Has Real Bragging Rights
To win any Boston Marathon would be a monumental achievement, but to win THIS year’s race through one of the region’s worst nor’easters in history, amidst cold rain, 40 degree temperatures, and high winds, would give a person bragging rights for decades. Congratulations to repeat winner Robert K. Cheruiyot, of Kenya, and the women’s champ […]
Gary Willis Keeps Me Humble
OK – I’m a bassist (clue to my identity which remains anonymous) but Gary Willis is someone I listen to frequently to remind me to keep working on it! This guy is fun and can PLAY DA BASS!!!
Boom Town
Fortunately I was in town playing bass from 3 pm until 8… and my wife was with me. When we got finished the top story on all major news outlets in Houston was regarding this massive explosion of a 31″ natural gas pipe that occured “at 529 and Fry Rd North” was all we knew, […]
What a concept!
Alright – I’m posting this just for the cool factor. These cars look awesome! Check out these entries into Peugeot’s annual “car of the future” design contest. [Link]
Pot-Bellied Man Looked Pregnant
OK – this guy was teased to no end for his pot belly… bet they didn’t know he’d had his mutated twin brother living inside his stomach for almost 4 decades. “The case may have been a medical miracle to doctors, but to Bhagat his condition had been a source of shame and misery. All […]
Man Recites 22,514 digits of Pi
Have trouble remembering names? Phone numbers/ Your credit card number? Check out this amazing story of a savant who has not retreated into autism, and recited Pi at Oxford to the amazement of scholars. “It took him over five hours and he did it without a single mistake.” CBS [Link]
Black Man Can Jump
I think the Arizona Cardinals have found their new field goal blocker! Here Adrian Wilson [bio], the Cardinals’ strong safety for the last 5 years, jumps over a 66′ pole straight on with just a few steps to prepare.