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Miles, Marsalis, Mayhem

I know, Miles has been getting a lot of posts lately.  For a guy who has been dead over twenty years, it must seem like overkill.  Last one for a while, I promise. But today being the 86th anniversary of his birth, it got me thinking about an old conflict in a new light.  Of …

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Musings on Miles

Next Wednesday is the 20th anniversary of Miles Davis’ death.  I trust you have the altar in your home prepared, the candles ready for lighting. This year for Season Eighteen, the AJW is presenting Miles’ music for elementary school students.  That’s a tough one on a variety of levels.  I had some thoughts going in …

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