Sunday afternoon and here I am listening to music back in time – in my mind. The time is the sixties, a time of early romance, which has always had a music connection – especially blues and jazz. Nurtured by late night radio, the music was often a balance with loneliness providing a connection with the feeling that stirred my very being. Some of my favorite jazz musicians were the likes of Oscar Peterson, Ramsey Lewis, Dave Brubeck, Erroll Garner and Ahmad Jamal. So, as I set here on our deck watching the dance of flying insects, a vision seen only because of the late afternoon sun spotlighting the being, otherwise unnoticed to the eye, and listening to an NPR interview with Ramsey Lewis – Ramsey Lewis: Opening Jazz to All – the genenis of my flashback.

Loving the late night radio music, it was only natural to share my late night feelings with a date by going to the London House, a supper-club that was the place for jazz in Chicago. Located at the corner of Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue. (Sadly, this great location on “magnificent mile” later became a Burger King restaurant.) Although above my means, I could think of no better place to spend a romantic evening. Looking back, I’m not sure if the romance was with the date or the music. However, knowing me, it was both.

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Photoshop image by kenne from three David Darnall photos taken at Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch in The Woodlands

Music moves us all in different ways. We all have experienced those special moments, which we are able to remember forever, because of a music connection. There are also those special moments that don’t carry a music identity, like waking in the morning with someone I love. Such moments become even more special when you read a poem are hear a song that rings true with the moment. This song by Daniel Barrett, of PorteDavis, rings true — I think it will also for you. Listening to it is like, “ . . . walking toward something perfect.” I feel fortunate to have captured the moment.

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(Recorded at Ken & Mary’s Blues Project, October 17, 2009.)

Chris Duarte (one of the world’s greatest guitarists) with friend, Dale Armet –   Image by kenne

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We are able to confirm existence because of color, shades, shapes, form, images, which give meaning to our being.

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Sonny Boy Terry & Rich DelGrosso

Two Saturday’s ago, before PorterDavis entertained Ken & Mary’s friends in Porter, TX, Sonny Boy Terry and Rich DelGrosso provided some great Blues. What more can you ask for — (1) a beautiful east Texas fall evening; (2) Sonny and Rich; (3) PorterDavis. It just can’t get better!

If you love the Blues and you want to help support the Houston Blues Bank, then mark you calendar for November 15th and attend the Blues For Food Festival 2009 – Shakespeare’s Pub For several years now, Sonny Boy Terry has coordinated this event, following in the (big) foot-steps of Big Roger Collins.

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Dan Barrett & Simon Wallace

This is the third entry on the return visit of PorterDavis to Ken & Mary’s Blues Project. (click here for entry one and entry two)

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