Happy Birthday Bird (8/29)

Charlie Parker
by redhotjazz

The End of the Line

The NY Times ran a flash pictorial on their website today with photos from the end of all the major subway lines, complete with multimedia. It might have been done better (after all this is the NY Times and not a Bruce Davidson tome), but was still an interesting project.



http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/22/nyregion/20080822_LASTSTOP_FEATURE.html

The Thomas Crown Affair - Trailer
by soulpatrol

D.A.N.C.E.

JUSTICE - D.A.N.C.E.
by edbangerrecords

Weather Up

I would like to submit my vote for Best Neighborhood Bar 2008.

Highlights: Precision made cocktails, highly skilled barmen, subway tile interior, mood lighting, classic rythm & blues soundtrack, Vanderbilt Ave. address.

Bud Powell @ Club St. Germain Paris

52nd Street Theme - Bud Powell
by boberwig

Art Parade

Vanish Your Self

While searching for more information on a specific album I was led to vanishyourself.blogspot.com. Each post is on a single album (mostly jazz but also a handful late classical artists) including album cover, liner notes and track listings. What makes it so special is this blogger's (Lumpenproletariat) taste. It is so impeccable this blog can be used as a detailed shopping list. I recently found myself desperately in need of new music and couldnt have discovered this blog at a more opportune time.

Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter
by redhotjazz

Spring Summer 2009 Preview

FOAM Magazine

Foam has recently become one of my favorite magazines. It is based in Amsterdam and shows off the work of around six internationally recognized photographers in each quaterly issue. Subject matter is as diverse as the roster of contributors giving each issue a unique feel. Although the premise is not new or unique FOAM's execution of it is perfect.

The Master and Margarita

I cannot tell you how much pleasure this novel has given me. Bulgakov writes with the most delightfully macabre humor I have yet to find in another book. It was performed as an opera several years ago at the Metropolitan Opera House and I imagine it must have made an enjoyable alternative to the typical Italian tragedy (not that there is anything wrong with that). Published in the 30's, this satire about the devil paying a visit to a young Soviet Russia is now one of my favorites. I try to avoid making sweeping statements, but if you don't enjoy this novel there is something wrong with you... Or vice versa?

The Annual Vice Photography Show