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by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2014, 3:59 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

Scott Dolan wrote:Alright, people.

Birth certificates, or it never happened.

As sure as President Obama was born in an Iranian madrassa, neither of you have grandkids named after the greatest trombonist in Jazz history! :D


:lol: :music: :lol:
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2014, 3:58 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

Chazro wrote:My grandson's name is Kai also!! :D

Amazing news, Chazro! Cool. :idea:

I'll share that with our son.
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2014, 12:37 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

I should be able to post a photo of Kai within the next few days. 8-)
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2014, 12:06 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106501

Wildfire Update

This is great news! http://ken-cdn.com/sites/default/files/kenai_logo.png Wildfire now 46 percent contained, not caused by campfire Campfire restrictions remain in place Posted: May 27, 2014 - 8:35pm | Updated: May 29, 2014 - 11:26am By DAN BALMER and RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion Updated at 1...
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2014, 11:57 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106501

Wildfire Orphans Rescued

http://ken-cdn.com/sites/default/files/kenai_logo.png Firefighters rescue abandoned wolf pups Posted: May 28, 2014 - 9:00pm http://ken-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/13403518.jpg Photo contributed by Brian Nichols Firefighters rescued five wolf pups abandoned by mother...
by Ron Thorne
May 27th, 2014, 7:12 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468442

Re: What Are You Listening To?

While packing for our trip to see Kai Thorne, our 12-day old grandson, the son of Justin (jtx), our technical expert here ... Smalls Jazz Club The Josh Evans Big Band http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images/josh%20evans..jpg 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM Josh Evans - Trumpet Chris Beck - Dr...
by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2014, 6:45 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468442

Re: What Are You Listening To?

Once again, the FREE live stream from Smalls Jazz Club in NYC ... Myron Walden Momentum http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images/1335-6811-6290.jpg 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM Myron Walden - Tenor Sax Darren Barrett - Trumpet Eden Ladin - Piano Yasushi Nakamura - Bass Mark Whitfield Jr - ...
by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2014, 5:30 pm
Forum: Step right up and introduce yourself!
Topic: Who I is.
Replies: 237
Views: 304054

Re: Who I is.

Good one, BeBop! I flashed on Harold Land earlier, too. :music:
by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2014, 3:07 pm
Forum: Step right up and introduce yourself!
Topic: Who I is.
Replies: 237
Views: 304054

Re: Who I is.

Welcome, Harold! Talk/post away.
by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2014, 2:00 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Chris Anderson
Replies: 17
Views: 5394

Re: Chris Anderson

I just found this interesting clip with Chris Anderson singing as well as playing piano.





I also found two very interesting and informative interviews conducted by Ted Panken. Click on the link below.


Ted Panken Interviews
by Ron Thorne
May 25th, 2014, 7:39 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

jtx wrote:I already gave him a quick rhythm listening exercise at the dinner table tonight, tapping bowls, plates and glasses for him.
Cool. I'll chime in soon.
by Ron Thorne
May 25th, 2014, 4:54 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

Thanks for the additional info, Justin. It's a great name choice for many reasons.

Gee, do you think that Kai can avoid being immersed in music? :music: Chopsticks can be a good substitute for little drumsticks. ;)
by Ron Thorne
May 25th, 2014, 3:09 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106501

Funny River Wildfire

You probably won't hear about this on the national news because we don't have cities the size of Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles and the like. Nor do we have huge population centers and dense housing on the scale of those cities. What we do have, however, are some serious wildfires, one of which is muc...
by Ron Thorne
May 25th, 2014, 1:27 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362288

Re: Name Three People

mjb, I love those drummers, but their connection with the previous one eludes me. I'm sure you'll hip me to it. :idea:

Jim Black
Jimmy Cobb
Mike James
by Ron Thorne
May 23rd, 2014, 4:17 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Cameras & Photography
Replies: 282
Views: 179765

Re: Cameras & Photography

Lovely images, Coda. I especially like #6, 8 & 9 (top to bottom).
by Ron Thorne
May 22nd, 2014, 12:19 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362288

Re: Name Three People

Anthony Dominick "Tony" Benedetto
William Bennett
Bennett Cerf
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2014, 6:46 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Happy 20th Birthday, Smalls!
Replies: 0
Views: 538

Happy 20th Birthday, Smalls!

Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village in New York City is celebrating their 20th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Smalls! :music: :party: What a wonderful venue for veterans and young players, alike. http://www2.sk-static.com/images/media/img/col6/20100727-012003-729618.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.c...
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2014, 3:25 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Smalls Jazz Club | May 21, 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1525

Re: Smalls Jazz Club | May 21, 2014

Yeah, this is a wonderful success story, Coda. I really respect what Spike & Mitch have done with this little club. Now, you can enjoy video streaming 7 nights a week for FREE! Spike also appears with his trio when he can. They just returned from a European tour. He's a fine pianist. I log ...
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2014, 2:29 pm
Forum: Live Music Reviews
Topic: Tony Malaby's Paloma Xtra 4/19 NYC
Replies: 4
Views: 10526

Re: Tony Malaby's Paloma Xtra 4/19 NYC

Only a couple of pictures and not my best - and I'm no photo guy!!! - plus they are on my phone and me being the luddite that I am - I have not idea how to post them here. If i did I have some good ones of a few past shows including Brotzmann, Mat Maneri, William Parker, Hamid Drake, Ray Anderson, ...
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2014, 12:50 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Smalls Jazz Club | May 21, 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1525

Smalls Jazz Club | May 21, 2014

Tonight at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City ... The Harold Mabern Trio http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images/watt_SL0032_haroldmabernCOVER1.jpg 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM Harold Mabern - Piano Essiet Essiet - Bass Joe Farnsworth - Drums Tune in to the live stream by clicking here.
by Ron Thorne
May 19th, 2014, 6:25 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468442

Re: What Are You Listening To?

On the live feed from Smalls Jazz Club ... The Ari Hoenig Quintet http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images/AriHoenig_X2_618.jpg 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM Tivon Pennicott - Tenor Sax Gilad Hekselman - Guitar Eden Ladin - Piano Orlando Le Fleming - Bass Ari Hoenig - Drums Ari is a very mu...
by Ron Thorne
May 19th, 2014, 6:05 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

pig pen wrote:Congrats Ron, lucky little guy having family like you!

LennyH wrote:Nice! Congratulations, Ron.

Thanks so much.
by Ron Thorne
May 18th, 2014, 8:21 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

:D :party:
by Ron Thorne
May 18th, 2014, 8:18 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468442

Re: What Are You Listening To?

I'm enjoying this very tasteful piano trio from Smalls Jazz Club on their live FREE stream. http://www.smallsjazzclub.com/images/newImages/logo.png The Jonathan Lefcoski Trio http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/assiwebsites/site272/images/Jonathan%20Lefcowski51.jpg 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM Jonathan Lefcoski -...
by Ron Thorne
May 18th, 2014, 6:03 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I'm A Grandfather Again!
Replies: 69
Views: 21453

Re: I'm A Grandfather Again!

Thanks for the good wishes and comments.

Nice to see you posting here, rlfun.

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