The emblematic performance of Paul Newman‘s career. The scene that gave the character his name. Too little recognized is Stuart Rosenberg‘s directing accomplishment, that gratifying work of assured artistry that only some journeymen get to achieve. Note here how the characters are arranged around the table, where and how Kennedy stands in relation to Newman, […]
Eating Poetry (XXVII) – “My Ship Isn’t Pretty”
Part of the difficulty in considering song lyrics as poetry is the crucial omission of the role the music plays. Poetry is meant to contain its own music; even the most imagistic, syntactically concentrated and ideationally evocative song lyrics find their true measure in the music of the song, which offers connectors the lyrics will […]
Jazz Is: 18 – A Twofer
I might as well confess it, I am in deep infatuation. I can’t get enough. I have to offer two this week of my favorite sultry hipster, ’cause you know, baby, I’m a fool. t> There’s nothing to be done about it, though. It’s just the way that I am. I’ve got a worrisome heart. […]
How We Lived on It (29) – Car Culture and the Prince of Cool
Song: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before” Vocal: Chet Baker Trumpet: Chet Baker Video Compilation: terr0rkitten [ad#adsense] Related articles Music Review: Chet Baker – It Could Happen To You (seattlepi.com) Music Review: Chet Baker – It Could Happen To You (blogcritics.org)
More Benny Golson
charlie K, photographer and jazz connoisseur, and my personal pizza maven, sends along this shot of Benny Golson, today’s Jazz Is feature. [ad#adsense]