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mouseandhat Wednesday: Swing Dance

Over the past year or so, I have learned how to dance a handful of different swing styles, including East Coast, Charleston and the Lindy Hop. Given today's topic, I thought I might try to provide some instruction on how to perform some basic Lindy Hop steps. All information comes from sessions with the Ohio University Jitterbug Club, under the instruction of Alicia Gooding and Ben Ashman.

May 26, 2010     No Comments
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‘Spiral’ by Hiromi – because jazz is cool

Lately, I've been on a jazz kick. Actually, I've always been a lover of jazz, as evidenced by such hobbies as swing dancing and playing the saxophone. To say that I am an avid connoisseur of the genre, however, would be a stretch of the truth. In reality, I am not very knowledgeable about the evolution of jazz over the years. That said, I can say that jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara's 2006 album Spiral is worth a listen by anyone interested in the music style. Accompanied by bassist Tony Grey and drummer Martin Valihora, Hiromi presents a mostly light-hearted collection of jazz tunes, integrating rock and electronica elements where appropriate.

Jan 4, 2010     No Comments
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I’ve got no one to blame.

It’s been a few weeks. A lot has happened in that time: I’ve started my final year of college, gotten [...]

Sep 15, 2009     1 Comment
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Stand in the middle and you won’t get dizzy.

Today I would like to tell you all about a musician and songstress that has been close to my heart [...]

Jun 30, 2009     No Comments
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Yet another album feature: “Wow & Flutter” by Miles

I just hit on a bunch of music that is new to me and potentially awesome, so I may just [...]

Mar 22, 2009     No Comments
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