Sunday, December 10, 2006

I never missed a better group of white people!




































That my seem a little...politically incorect, but I trully miss the Disney Experience. I hope that one I will be able to repay the Mouse for all the good times. I am working hard to be able to do it. Some of these people will forever be my people! I gain valuable life lessons and learned alot about myself and hell,....... I had a great fucking time!

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Craziness....Women





This is something that I have to get off of my chest. We as humans must get better at communicating ....communication seems to be the biggest obstacle in the overall evolution as people that each one fo us face daily! Talking....something as simple as speaking your mind, articulating what you are thinking to another human! Women are very different than men in so many ways other than the apparent physical differences. We, act, talk, think, dream, sing, romance about things the same yet different. This is very apparent in male and female literature, we even write differently! LOL!

The reason that I am writing this article is too speak on the fact that women think alot differently about relationships than men. The fact that a man can even be in a relationship minus knowing about it is hillarious to me. It is a concept that is so foreign to me, the fact that a woman has a vision or dillusion that we are in a intimate relationship w/out even telling me......I guess that they are poor telepaths....LOL! We are suppose to read their minds and figure out what they are thinking. Men on the other hand are just as jacked up and disfunctional. The difference being ....that we are usually seen as more emotionally aloof....you digg? Perfect example.....this woman comes over to your house....late and she wants to talk....halfway thru the conversation she starts to cry and .....she lloks and wonders why you are not flinching a muscle....you apologize with all sincerity and tell her that you hope that she feels better about the situation. You evern go as far to tell her that I at least I would like to be her friend....! What is comedic....is the fact that we had two different conversations. SHe heard and saw that you were insensitive due to the fac that you didn't cry along with her.....cold hearted bastard you.....! This is a dramedy...drama comedy...LOL!

The humor in all this is the only thing holding us back from better understanding is....words....combinations of words....! I have finally come to that point were I have the whole ....I get it ,but just because you are sad or depressed I am not going to be....! I feel for you like Chaka Khan said....but I am not a follower! You can jump off of the bridge,but unless I am emotionally drawn to the flame of our torrid romance that I didn't know we were having then.....hey you better understand that your highs are not my highs and your lows aren't either.

I think that after a certain time in most adults life they start limiting the amount of unimportant things that bugg them. Like I grew up in a family full of women....mother, aunt, grandmother, female cousins, grand aunts, etc....they all cried...some more than others,but they all cried! I am n longer moved byt the tears of a human.....well not those alligator tears of most women! Children, people who have lost another, parents, and the injuried/hurt/sick/infirmed. Other then those people....NOPE!

What should we do as people to understand each other....I guess Listen better! Or We will be out in the cold!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Monday, October 16, 2006

U Jazz Band rehearsal















Professor Ron Carter,.....helping Willerm and I out w/ the All-Univeristy Jazz band rehearsal. We have a CONCERT on next Thursday 10/26/2006. Thanks Professor Carter! I appreciate it alot,...stanky wanky

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Stefon Harris & Blackout

Stefon Harris and Blackout
will be appearing this friday 12:30pm at the House Cafe off of Lincoln Highway in Dekalb, IL

Vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris is heralded as "one of the most important young artists in jazz" (The Los Angeles Times). He is unquestionably developing what will be a long and extraordinary career.

Stefon Harris' passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. widely recognized and lauded by both his peers and jazz critics alike, the 30 year-old is committed to both exploring the rich potential of jazz composition and blazing new trails on the vibraphone.

A graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, he received a B.A. in Classical Music and an M.A. in jazz performance. Stefon is a recipient of the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center and has earned back to back to back Grammy nominations for Best Jazz Album including The Grand Unification Theory (2003), the 2001 release of Kindred (Blue Note) and his 1999 release of Black Action Figure (Blue Note) for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo. North Sea Jazz (Netherlands) named Harris for the prestigious International 2002 Bird Award for Artist Deserving Wider Recognition. He has been voted Best Mallet player by the Jazz Journalist Association (2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000), Debut Artist of the Year by Jazztimes, Downbeat's Critics Poll Winner for Vibraphone and Rising Star, Vibraphone (2003) Newsweek's Best Jazz CD, Best New Talent and 1999-2000 Readers Poll Best Vibraphonist by Jazziz Magazine and Chicago Tribune's Debut of the Year.

"Blackout," Stefon's new project featuring a hybrid of acoustic music and progressive sounds debuted its CD, Evolution in April 2004 and also embarked on a national tour. Praised for "pursing jazz on it’s own terms" (Washington Post); the band features Casey Benjamin (alto sax), Marc Cary (keyboards), Darryl Hall (bass) and Terreon Gully, and has performed to sold out crowds at The Kennedy Center and North Sea Jazz Festival.

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

No More Afro

I CUT MY HAIR OFF!!!!
NO more Afro.....
Time for a change...
Pictures soon to follow!!

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Winard Harper @ NIU Monday 6:30pm

Winard Harper @ NIU
Monday
September 9/18/2006

Recital @ 6:30pm

Winard Harper Celebrates His New Piadrum Records CD

Tuesday-Wednesday, August 29-30 Winard Harper Sextet (Winard Harper - drums, balafon, Ameen Saleem - bass, Josh Evans - trumpet, Sean Higgins - piano* NIU Grad, Stacy Dillard - tenor saxophone, Alioune Faye - djembe, percussion;) with special guests will perform at the Jazz Standard, NYC to celebrate his new Piadrum Records CD.

An outstanding drummer, bandleader, and percussionist, Winard Harper is known throughout the world for his resolute style, tremendous touch and deep knowledge of jazz history. Born to a musical family in Baltimore, Maryland, Winard grew up surrounded by not only jazz, but the popular music of the day. When in his latter teenage years, he and brother Philip established the Harper Brothers Quintet, acclaim followed the band as they performed to adoring crowds across the globe. In the years that followed Winard dug in his heels and recorded a string of gritty albums that showed his ever expanding musical palette and perpetually hard driving style. With seven albums to his credit, Make It Happen marks a new plateau in this restless musician's career. Pairing an exceptional band with forward-thinking compositions, Winard Harper addresses the evolution of jazz on Make It Happen.

Please... come check it out!

Wine Tasting


Wine Tasting

Where: 154 Harrison Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

When : Saturday 9/30/2006 5:00pm

Why: For FUNN!!!

What: Please bring your personality, a bottle of wine, sense of humor, and your leggs!

Saturday, September 02, 2006

The Jazz Showcase

Last Night I got to play with Ira Sullivan at the Jazz Showcase in Downtown Chicago, IL...it was the shit. I really got to sit in with a jazz legend. It means I made a good move to go to school here in Illinois. Peace!

By the way the Jazzfest is this wekend in Chicago. I will be in attendance.