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Friday Five – Success breeds complacency, Preserve and enhance yourself, Right time is right now
Music of the Week Joseph Nathan “King” Oliver was an American jazz player who pioneered the use of mutes in his music. Oliver was a mentor and teacher to music greats like Louis Armstrong. Born near Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Oliver moved to New Orleans, learning to play the trombone, followed by the cornet. He also spent…
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Friday Five – Life is short, The average thing, Explore the world
Music of the Week The Neville Brothers were an American R&B/soul/funk group, formed in the 1970s in New Orleans. The group was made up of the four Neville brothers, Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril. Aaron spun out another group called The Meters, while Aaron’s son Ivan and Art’s son Ian are in the band Dumpstaphunk.…
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Friday Five – Less is often more, Make it simple, Success is a journey
Music of the Week Don Vappie is a jazz musician from New Orleans who started his music career at age 6 and now encompasses the guitar, banjo, vocals, mandolin, double bass, and washboard. The Blue Book of Storyville is a fantastic album that helped bring me much-needed mental calmness this week. Quotes of the Week…
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Friday Five – Look for three qualities, Drive for strategic consistency, Believe in the long term
Music of the Week Herbert Hancock is an American jazz musician from Chicago who blends jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles into beautiful songs. He’s been active since the early 1960s, which speaks to his longevity. A few of my favorite songs include Cateloupe Island, Watermelon Man, Chameleon, and Rockit. Quotes of the Week In…
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Friday Five – Eyes on the horizon, Find something you are passionate about, The word “no”
Music of the Week Sherry Finzer is a classical flutist who has expanded into the genres that include Latin Jazz, Flamenco, Pop, and World Music. Finzer oversees Heart Dance Records – a woman-owned/run label consisting of instrumental artists. She specializes in the low flutes – alto, bass, contrabass, and native flutes. I found Finzer during…
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