. . . is the day AMBIENCE & WINE goes on sale at www.cdbaby.com
Ambience & wine, two precious and plentiful elements of which I highly recommend consumption in mass quantities. In this particular incarnation, music is provided to contribute to the 'ambience' portion of the equation.
Creative musician, Baltimore-based Ray Jozwiak offers recordings and performances of eclectic, instrumental solo piano (and piano-based) compositions that have been referred to as 'Fractured Jazz' laced with generous amounts of 'Improvisational Terror Tactics'.
A local jazz pianist's music inspired the quick-moving 'L-Street' pitting left-hand call against right-hand response and opening the album in a sprightly manner. 'Ooh Bee Aah Bop' (from the not-too-distant past) is an improvised, sampled choir with percussion followed by a contemplative, solo outing called merely 'Foisfois'. A sensuous, x-rated-movie-like 'My World' throbs incessantly behind sampled electronic keyboards and instruments. 'LVJ's jazz-inflected variations follow, again solo, acoustic, pianoforte proceeded by 'McCafferty's Piano' which asks the musical question for which I'm still dying to know the answer. A moody, ethereal 'Number One' exposition is next with 'Hope' wrapping up this aural delicacy.
'Hope' you do enjoy it and . . . please, tell a friend!
. . . but lately I've been encounter some math that, although I may not fully understand, I actually happen to enjoy and would like to spread the word.
(from MySpace) . . . "El Sledge (+) is the combination of Stephen Sroka on drums, and Matthew
Graboski on guitar/vocals/keys. Their music is the aural sound explosion
of rage and beauty, turning in on itself as it races through time and
space. The duo has comprised a conceptual duality through their music,
taking the form of an oncoming stampede ripe with harrowing echoes
brimming with the unbridled certainty of pure rock force. . . "
And thanks to the magnanimous young Mr. Graboski. who is appearing this Wednesday, April 4 at (and here's where more math comes in) Joe Squared, Station North in Baltimore, 33% (I can't get away from it) of OHO will make a brief appearance that evening presenting a smattering of the fine compositions of the senior Mr. Graboski (Jay) for your dancing and dining pleasure. Music begins at 6PM.
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(from wikipedia.com) ". . . Buzzy Linhart (born March 3, 1943) is an American rock music
performer and musician.
Born William Linhart in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he began honing his craft playing percussion for symphony at the age of seven, switching to vibraphone at ten. (It is not known specifically when he actually acquired his nickname of "Buzzy.") At fourteen he entered the Cleveland Music School Settlement which was a world renowned conservatory of music. Because of this training he led bands all
through school and at the age of 18 entered the U.S. Navy School of Music as a percussionist. In 1963, he moved to New York City and became friends and roommates with John Sebastian. He also became a protege to the senior guitarist and folk singer Fred Neil. One of his first bands, with fellow musicians Steve DeNaut, Serge Katzen and Max Ochs was the Seventh Sons who released one influential raga-rock LP for ESP Records. Buzzy eventually released a series of solo albums from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s starting with his Philips "buzzy" in 1969.
His prowess on the vibraphone found him performing as a session musician on recordings by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Richie Havens, Carly Simon, Cat Mother; the All Night Newsboys and even Jimi Hendrix(on the Cry of Love).
Perhaps Linhart's biggest claim to fame was his joint authorship and
composition of (You Got To Have) Friends, a collaboration with Mark "Moogy" Klingman, which became
singer Bette Midler's de facto theme song. This was the end of his
major label career, but although he never achieved commercial success,
Linhart has continued to write, record, sing and compose music to this
day. He also achieved some notoriety from his appearance in the opening
sequence of the cult movie The Groove Tube, as a hippie hitchhiker. He was also a
regular on the 1976 television show Bill
Cosby. . . "
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ANOTHER SHOT
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Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just three things:
BREAD and CIRCUSES and GONZO PIANO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Music begins at 7:30
Bread & Circuses Bistro
27 E. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
410-337-5282
http://bandcbistro.com/
(For Ray's complete schedule, see http://www.rayjozwiak.com)
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The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in
Libya, Egypt and Syria and have therefore raised their security level from
"Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again
to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross."
The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when
tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from
"Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a
"Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish
Armada.
The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's
get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason
they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300
years.
The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its
terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in
France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a
recent fire that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively
paralyzing the country's military capability.
Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly"
to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective
Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."
The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful
Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniforms and Sing Marching Songs." They also have
two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."
Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only
threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.
The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to
deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new
Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries"
to "She'll be alright, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I
think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!" and "The barbie is
cancelled." So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final
escalation level.
A final thought -“Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting
aggressive, and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC”.
