Bent Notes: A Journal of My Journey in Music
Shirley Scott: Saint of Organ Swing
I recently discovered Shirley Scott’s music, which was long overdue. Let's dive into why Ms. Scott turned my ears. She may turn yours, too.
How Some Schooling Refueled My Love For Making Music
I love blues jams and learning new songs. But I wanted something more. I found just the right place.
Front Porches, Back Balconies, and a Top-Notch Friendship
Music takes you to unexpected places. It also has a way of bringing us together. Meet Brian Robinson.
All Ears and Eyeballs On Me
My first blues jam was intimidating. Good thing a blue-collar buddy had my back the next go ‘round.
When a Boombox Stood Up to a Mustang
This wasn’t a cipher pitting MC vs. MC. This was a mustang’s horsepower up against a boombox’s will.
That Solid Wall of Seventies Sound
There is nothing like the sun, sand, and a soundtrack to lift the spirits of a child in the 1970s.