1973: The Things They Carried
Sean MurphyFrom NYT: On March 29, 1973, the last United States troops left South Vietnam, ending America's direct military involvement in the Vietnam War. I can't recall the last time I watched…
Props to Nick Anderson and Apologies to Smokey Robinson
Lum de Lum de La...
(Not) Sucking in the ’70s: Two Words & One Ampersand
A few thoughts before we roll the tape... Jim Croce: Thank you for that song, and the inspiration. Carly Simon: I wish the song was about me. Who knew "Like…
John Zorn: Rebel With A Cause
I've not had much to say, in print, to this point about John Zorn for a variety of reasons, but it ultimately boils down to two very simple issues. First,…
The Insider: Ten Years Later
Toward the end of Sydney Lumet's '70s classic Serpico there is an unnerving scene that encapsulates the conundrum faced by the eponymous cop: already persona non grata within the law…
Living In These Hard Times
Toles shoots, he scores. No further comment required.
(Not) Sucking in the ’70s: Jazz, Volume One
Yes, sometimes you can judge an album by its cover. Especially if it Jazz. Most especially if it was from the '70s (that Sun Ra cover is from the…
That cat’s something I can’t explain…
Oh really? I know this thing will grow big enough to eat me but....this is simply uncalled for. I'm not trying to get all Fuck You, Penguin here but...give me…
Somchai Yoosabai: The Jumping Master
I'm trying to think of something I don't love about this. I'm not having much luck. Overhearing a conversation between the boy's mother and his teachers about his love for…
Jazz Is Recession-Proof
John Coltrane. Eric Dolphy. McCoy Tyner. Elvin Jones. Any questions?