The Artist’s Duty | A poem by Kenneth Patchen (1941)
Harry Redl, Kenneth Patchen with a collection of his painted books on the rooftop of his apartment house in San...
Jazz
Chess / Album covers
The Lemon Pipers / 1910 Fruitgum Co. – Checkmate, 1968The Kingsmen, The Very Best of The Kingsmen / Compilation, 1999Good...
Flick Review < Sweet Smell of Success | Alexander Mackendrick (1957)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)Director: Alexander Mackendrick The screenplay was written by Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman and Mackendrick from the novelette...
Flick Review < Too Late Blues | John Cassavetes (1962)
Too Late Blues (1962) is certainly one of the greatest films ever made about the jazz world. Despite being a...
Flick Review < Chappaqua | Conrad Rooks (1966)
Chappaqua is a 1966 film written and directed by Conrad Rooks. The film is based on Rooks' experiences with drug...
Hi-Fi Bugs | Pete Rugulo / Syd Barett
Pete Rugolo, Music for Hi-Fi Bugs, 1950 Pete Rugolo and his Orchestra - For Hi-Fi Bugs Syd Barett , Barrett,...
A talented Clarinettist / Swing Legend | Ernst “Erni” Höllerhagen, 1912-56
Teddy Stauffer and his Original Teddies, Berlin, 1936 Teddy Stauffer and his Original Teddies - I'm Gonna Lock My Heart, 1938 / Ernst...
Flick Review < The Hustler | Robert Rossen (1961)
Kenyon Hopkins - The LoserKenyon Hopkins - Derby Time Kenyon Hopkins - Lipstick On A MirrorThe Hustler | (1961)Director: Robert RossenStars: Paul...
Visiting. Record shops
David Johnson, Melrose record shop, San Francisco, 1950 Todd Webb, Sixth Avenue, 1948 Todd Webb, Sixth Avenue, 1948 Record Rendezvous,...