This Sunday Music Muse Day find us waking up to an overcast sky, and blustery windy. Later in the day we were hit with a heavy driving downpour and a brief thunderstorm. In some ways, a depressing weather day. The titles of my two music selections, offer positive affirmations, supported my their music, as only music can. First up, Jeff Campbell Trio, A Declaration of Optimism. I first heard the talented bassist with the local group, Trio East, with drummer Rich Thompson, and Clay Jenkins on trumpet, fellow jazz educators at the Eastman Music of Music, in Rochester, NY. The title tune, A Declaration of Optimism, hit the right tone for me today in the chaos of current events. I included the first page of Jeff's liner notes, and his "About the Music" comment on the tune, from this 2009 release. It's worth reading. This CD will definitely find a welcomed spot in my collection.
Dennis J. Woodyard - Journeyman Artist -Dragonfly Views
Welcome to the blog of Dennis J. Woodyard - Journeyman Artist, and Dragonfly Entertainment. Former TV animation producer/director, storyboard artist, character designer, writer, concept artist, Flip book designer, and other professional credits.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Sunday Music Muse Day - Jeff Campbell, Charles Lloyd
Monday, March 3, 2025
Sunday Music Muse Day (day late) - Joe Pass, Jerry Granelli (with Ralph Towner)
Here's by day late Sunday Music Muse Day post. (The start of the March of Robots online drawing event, threw me off schedule). Both selection feature two favorite guitarists, but with slight twist. First up is Joe Pass Unforgettable, there's not much to say about the late legendary jazz guitarist. He remains at the top at any discussion of jazz guitar. The twist of this CD is he's playing nylon-string acoustic guitar, not an electric jazz guitar, like a Gibson ES-175 (the CD's cover photo show him playing a thin body guitar, like my ES-175T). There's a mystery for jazz guitar lovers. The music is classic Joe Pass, playing beautiful version of jazz standards.
Please forgive the delayed, but late that never. Enjoy
Return of a Random Blue Dot - DflyDen - Titanfall 2 Camping & Pistol Action Clips
Here's another video of my return to online video gaming. I'm lousy at FPS (First Person Shooters), but Titanfall 2 is a blast to play. I can't do full game videos yet, until I get a capture card.
March of the Robots 2025 - Drawing Event
I'm participating in the March of Robots online daily drawing event. I need to get back in todarwin gon regular basis. I've found I lacked off to point of only drawing during Inktober.
So, here my first two drawing for the month. I think I'll be during mostly unfinished blue pencil drawings, and pick the best to complete at a later date. I just have other creative commitments and projects I need to spend time on.
#1 -'Big".
#2 - "Cone".#Marchofrobots2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Sunday Music Muse Day - Mini Fox, Jonathon Haffner
This Sunday Music Muse Day finds me enjoying Mimi Fox, She's the Woman. The title refers to the fact she's a female guitarist, and it seems that even in this day and age, it's still considered a novelty. She has established herself as a solid straight-ahead guitar player, who can hold her own with the likes of Kenny Burrell, who she joined as part of the Heritage Guitar All-Star Night. I'm lucky to have several of her CDs, and enjoy playing them often. You will, too.
Next up, is Jonathon Haffner, Life on Wednesday. Honestly, I picked this CD up not knowing a thing about the leader, saxophonist, Hafnfer. I chose this purely on having CDs by guitarist Wayne Krantz, that a like, and to a lesser extent, pianist Craig Taborn. This is a loose jazz fusion affaire, slightly rough around the edges. I'll have to give several more listens to nail down a final thumbs up, or down.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Sunday Music Muse Day - Thelonious Monk, Joe Locke
On this rather cold and snowy Sunday Music Muse Day. I'm staying inside and keeping warm, with two selections. First, Thelonious Monk Solo Monk. This is an early Columbia Jazz Masterpieces CD released in 1992 of Monk's solo recordings made on October 31and November 2, 1964, and February 23, 1965. The playing sounds as fresh as ever. Thelonious Monk was a truly one of a kind musician and spirit. The cover art is also a classic by famed illustrator Paul Davis. This is a must-have CD, vinyl LP.
My second selection is Joe Locke Sound Tracks: Jazz Version of Timeless Songs from the Cinema. The title says it all. I can only add, this is a companion to two CDs vibraphonist Joe Locke did with guitarist and friend, Bob Sneider featuring movie music, "Fallen Angel" and "Nocturne for Ava", both favorites of mine. So if you like movie themes, these three CDs are worth seeking out.
Sunday Music Muse Day hasn't been without its hiccups, we had enough snow for me to pull out the snowblower, and the aging beast didn't to give up the ghost, it's totally seized up. Lisa helped me shovel the drive. Plus, my son Devin is stuck for hours in the Washington DC airport, because of delayed fights. Hopefully, he'll be home by 12 Midnight. We him and us luck.
Return of the Random Blue Dot: DflyDen - video gaming
I'm celebrating my return to video gaming on my Steam Deck with a flashback to my favorite FPS, M.A.G. on the Playstation 3. Just for fun.