On Sunday evenings when New York
is being illuminated by the light of the moon, some folks log on to their
computers or phones to listen attentively to the positive vibrations of my
radio show, Jazz on the JNote.
Because April was Jazz
Appreciation Month, I thought it would be fitting to capture the energy and
excitement of the melodious artform by featuring some of the world’s many men
and women of jazz who could talk to a meaningful extent about their momentous
journeys as craftspeople of music. The idea danced through my head for a while.
I am thankful for the most part that I was able to shape the vision into
reality and remained remarkably consistent throughout the entire month of
April, even in these benighted times.
Our special guest on April 5,
2020 was NYC drummer, Lon Ivey who had an endless supply of ideas that he was willing
to share about how his career started, about his definition of jazz and about how
young aspiring artists can prosper in their efforts to yield their fruit.
He
definitely had some knowledge to pass on that you might get in a typical
classroom situation from a teacher delivering a lesson and leaving students
well-equipped to move forward. I admire his courage and was honored to have him
present on the show. For the most part, it was an intelligent discussion of unique
viewpoints, shared stories and prodigious knowledge.
The question, what is jazz
alone, can set someone off on a spate of wondering. And so, it is interesting
to tap into the brain of different people to see what their philosophies are. The
engaging melodies, the conversation and the cultural landscape of jazz is what
the show is centered on.
Some of the viable community
of listeners tune in while plopped on their couches in the comfort of their
living rooms. Some of the members of the diverse audience, listen to the
montage of jazz while driving in cruise control down the thoroughfares of their
hometowns. Others enjoy the creative freedom of jazz that is built into this
show while sitting on the sand at the ocean and taking in the atmosphere.
I thought the content of this
show was worth sharing for folks who didn’t get a chance tocapture the energy of
the show when it was aired. On any given Sunday, Jazz on the JNote can be heard
all around the globe at 7PM EST at http://theenglishconnectionmedia.com.
If I aroused
interest in you and you are willing to patronize of the arts and to take in the
absorbable, joyous sounds, you can get your fix on the episode of Jazz on the
JNote Radio Show which was hosted and produced by Stephanie Jeannot and featured
NYC drummer Lon Ivey; as previously aired on April 5, 2020. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/8-O_Syg_8PQ via @YouTube.
Listening
might do a few things. It might lift your spirits and fill your heart with
content. It might calm the mind that is usually full of busy thoughts. It might
birth new feelings of creativity in you. It might get you moving them
undulating hips to the twists and turns of the music. It might even compel you to
want to listen to a live show on a Sunday evening at 7PM EST at http://theenglishconnectionmedia.com. You might have negative feedback to sting me
like a bee because it was a dismal experience for you. Or, you might be in the absence
of care just because it is not your thing.
Regardless, I feel mightily
blessed that you took the time to read my blogpost. Your simple act of kindness
means everything in the world. I am content that there are still ways to have a
connected presence with people all over the globe such as in the human connection
that is present in reading, writing and music. I am eternally grateful to you.
