National Poetry Month Meets Marvin Gaye
Sean MurphyI was aware (and in awe) of John Goodman before I reviewed his book (10 years ago!) Mingus Speaks -- an indispensable document of the great Charles Mingus (a lot…
Talking Jive, Mingus and John Goodman
Today is the day. For John Goodman, that is. And for you, if you are inclined to check out his new book, Jive-Colored Glasses: A Jazz Memoir. And you should…
Your Holiday Shopping List or, My Island of Misfit Toys
If you're wise (and/or foolish) enough to take my advice seriously, here are some of my favorite things from 2013. If you are looking for gift ideas, for yourself or…
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov!
ON THIS DAY: On Jan. 21, 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin died at age 54.