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John's Book Corner: Welcome to my book corner!
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A window into the books on my shelf, and what I think about them. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Welcome to my book corner! Thanks for stopping by my book corner! I am hoping to occasionally post here what I am reading, as well as what I think about it. It is a way of both sharing books that have impacted my life and changed my thinking, as well as a place to openly process and reflect upon what I have read. Peace on the journey,. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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John's Book Corner: Spirituality Theme of the Month: Islam in Contemporary Culture
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A window into the books on my shelf, and what I think about them. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Spirituality Theme of the Month: Islam in Contemporary Culture. This month, I am reading about Islam in contemporary culture. I am a protestant Christian, however I serve as an interfaith chaplain, so I try to be as inclusive, diverse and educated about as many prominent spiritual traditions as I can. During this time, which from September 13- October 12th this year is the holy month of. No God But God. Subscri...
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John's Book Corner: More book reviews and lists coming soon!
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A window into the books on my shelf, and what I think about them. Thursday, March 13, 2008. More book reviews and lists coming soon! I have only posted here a couple of times due to the crazy-busy schedule I have had in recent months, however, I am hoping to begin to post more reviews, notes and reflections on books that I am reading, including the topics of:. Stay tuned and check back again soon for more reviews and reflections! Thursday, March 13, 2008. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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John's Jazz Oasis: January 2007
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A jazz and blues oasis amidst a top 40 world. January 26, 2007. A few more clips from my fav jazz guitarists. Here are a few more clips from some of my favorite jazz guitarists. I am hoping to post some album reviews, interesting jazz links and resources in the next few days, so be sure to check back. Riffing on "All the Things You Are". be sure to check out his "Virtuoso" albums if you have not already- absolutely INCREDIBLE! Check out this great clip from. And Harry Connick, jr.,. More to come soon.
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John's Jazz Oasis: July 2007
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A jazz and blues oasis amidst a top 40 world. July 7, 2007. The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. Was, without a doubt, one of the greatest jazz guitar legends of all time. In less than ten years as a solo artist he recorded one of the most impressive canons of jazz guitar music ever assembled. First and foremost among his worthy offerings was "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery.". Piano, Percy Heath-bass and Albert Heath-drums. Blues progression, throws in an awesome tri-tone. After st...
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John's Jazz Oasis: February 2007
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A jazz and blues oasis amidst a top 40 world. February 13, 2007. If you love it, then live it. Practice is not instantly gratifying, but, if done consistently and effectively it definitely pays off. A lot of the exercises my guitar teacher had (and has me doing) don't always seem to make sense in the short term, but eventually, once practice time has been devoted consistently enough, there will come some epiphanies and "a ha! Here's to practicing, working at, and immersing ourselves in the music we love!
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John's Jazz Oasis: Liberty Jazz Fest- Earl Klugh, Bob James & band!
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A jazz and blues oasis amidst a top 40 world. September 13, 2007. Liberty Jazz Fest- Earl Klugh, Bob James and band! Bob playing a lively rendition of "Angela," the instrumental theme from "Taxi.". Thursday, September 13, 2007. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A few of my favorite jazz guitar masters. Pete Smyser- my guitar teacher. David Cullen- my former teacher. Chet Atkins- 'Mister Guitar'. Kenny Burrell-classic jazz guitar. Charlie Christian- tribute site. Eddie Lang- tribute site.
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John's Jazz Oasis: Getting back into the Jazz Blogosphere!
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A jazz and blues oasis amidst a top 40 world. March 13, 2008. Getting back into the Jazz Blogosphere! I have been superbusy these past couple of months and have not found time to do much blogging, as work and family have occupied most of my time, but I am hoping to get back to blogging again in the near future. Here are some of the topics I am hoping to look at in more detail:. Album reviews of some of the jazz legends. Looking at the mind-body-spirit connections in jazz and musical improvisation. I live...
