Arthur’s recorders

I visited a friend on Saturday and couldn’t resist taking a photo of his recorder collection. Arthur made some of them himself and can play them. He has a particular interest in the early music to which these instruments are suited.  Until I met Arthur, I didn’t even know bass, tenor, alto, soprano and other [...]

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‘Round Midnight

I watched this movie for the first time over the weekend. I’m no jazz expert but do enjoy certain types of jazz very much. This film is excellent. It has such an authentic feel to it. And plenty of live music. Much more than a biopic (which, essentially, it is). It got me thinking how [...]

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Xinia’s graduation

I get stick because I post photos of other people but don’t like seeing myself anywhere. So I thought I’d try to set a better example. This photo was taken last Christmas at Xinia’s graduation.

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