Juggling is an ancient art. Archeologists discovered a 15th century Beni Hassan tomb in Egypt depicting female dancers juggling. Juggling either migrated or was discovered independently in the cultures of the Chinese, Aztecs, Romans, Indians and the Greeks. So, you’ll be just one of a new generation of jugglers once you get a handle on the sport.
Pat Martino Unstrung documents the physical and psychological struggles faced by the legendary jazz guitarist before and after undergoing brain surgery in 1980 that resulted in the removal of more than half of his left temporal lobe. The film focuses mainly on the neurological aspects of Martino’s condition, both before and after surgery, with added snippets of music and concert footage spread throughout the documentary.
When I first became interested in solo jazz guitar in the early ’80s there was one name that stood out above the rest: Joe Pass. Joe had recorded more solo jazz guitar albums than anyone and with his special talent he kept the music inventive and engaging. With Norman Granz promoting him and issuing his Virtuoso series on Pablo records beginning in 1973, Pass raised the bar for all jazz guitarists that followed.
Let’s start our wine reviews with a look at an inexpensive vintage that has something to do with guitars. Red Guitar hit the crushed grape scene back in 2005 and its distinctive brand name and very Miro inspired label that was as bold as it was whimsical.
