La familia Miller (0)

Posted 16 August, 2006 in Family

My wife’s middle name is Miller, which is her mom’s maiden name. Here’s a photo of the recent Miller Family Reunion. Jen is holding John, and Bernie is wearing the hippy shirt to the left. Click on the photo for a larger image.

Avoiding le spam (0)

Posted 16 August, 2006 in Random Musings

The last time I tried to set up the post-by-e-mail feature on this
site, I started sending out spam by the zillions. Or rather, some
hacker started sending about spam by the zillions using my account.
I’m still not sure whether that was tied to this feature or not, so
I’m trying it one more time.

The fight against ignorance (0)

Posted 16 August, 2006 in Atheism, Random Musings

Physics professor Lawrence Krauss has good things to say in this New York Times essay about creationist developments in Kansas. (You may need to register to read this article.)

Vrabel on Psalm One and The Sadies (0)

Posted 16 August, 2006 in Music

My good friend Jeff Vrabel is a music writer and all-around good guy. I’ll be linking to his reviews here at jasoncrane.org. Get started with these reviews of Psalm One and The Sadies. And why not put Jeff’s site in your RSS reader while you’re at it? It’s at JeffVrabel.com.

Episode #5 of The Jason Crane Show is ready! (0)

Posted 14 August, 2006 in Jazz, Music, Podcast, Random Musings, The Jason Crane Show (Updates)

This week’s show features a never-before-heard interview with trumpet legend Hugh Masekela. Check it out at thejasoncraneshow.com.

Leonard Cohen again, again (0)

Posted 10 August, 2006 in Movies, Music

I went to see LEONARD COHEN I’M YOUR MAN again tonight. That’s right — three times in four days. The movie closed tonight at the Little here in Rochester, so if you didn’t see it, you’ll have to wait for the DVD or travel to another city.

I really can’t explain what it is about this film that grabs my guts so strongly. The music is amazing, of course, as is the poetry. The collection of voices. The way Cohen-as-guru is mixed in among the songs. The obvious awe and reverence his words and music inspire in the other musicians.

Maybe I’m just in the right place in my life to be open to this music and this man and this experience.

In any case, I’m so thankful that The Little brought this movie to Rochester. Kudos to Rob Russell, the new executive director!

Moacir Santos, R.I.P. (0)

Posted 9 August, 2006 in Jazz, Music, Obits

Legendary Brazilian composer Moacir Santos died August 6. Do yourself a favor and pick up his recent 2-CD collection Ouro Negro. You can get it with the link below. Santos was a real genius, and a big favorite of mine when I hosted Traffic Jam and played “The Latin Set” each day. Here’s an obituary from All About Jazz.

Leonard Cohen again (0)

Posted 8 August, 2006 in Movies, Music

Tonight I went to see LEONARD COHEN I’M YOUR MAN again, this time in the company of my wife Jennifer. If anything, it was even better tonight. Jen and I looked at each other with tears running down our cheeks during several of the songs, including Antony’s transcendent version of “If It Be Your Will” and the blood-rushing “Anthem” as sung by Julie Christensen and Perla Batalla. GO SEE THIS FILM!

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