Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: December 26, 2009
Drawing by Louis Vignapiano The House unanimously passsed H.Res. 894, honoring the 50th anniversay of the Miles Davis recording Kind of Blue and reaffirmed jazz as a national treasure. Leading this effort was Representative John Conyers Jr. of Michigan. This album brought jazz into the mainstream and influenced musicians all over the world. Miles Davis [...]
Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: December 13, 2009
During this holiday season, I wish you all moments that create exquisite memories. I pray that we all move toward living our lives at higher levels of consciousness, and we walk down our individual paths with the virtues to guide us. My students will tell you that the virtue I value the most is honesty…without [...]
Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: December 7, 2009
Photo by Christine Passarella What a special privilege it was to experience the music of the supernatural talent of jazz saxophonist Mr. Sonny Rollins. On December 6, 2009 Sonny shared his amazing gift to support Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Project. He is an outstanding talent…and spiritual human being. I will never forget this afternoon in Tarrytown, [...]
