Miles Davis and Gil Evans Porgy And Bess: The Definitive Rendition

October 14, 2015 | Posted in JAZZ | By

Miles Davis and Gil Evans Porgy and Bess

The Davis/Evans Arrangement Stands the Test of Time: Words can not adequately describe how utterly gorgeous the Davis/Evans version of Porgy & Bess is, only the experience of the music can justify its reputation. The Gershwin folk opera seen through

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Buried in the “Sand” – Hugh Howey’s Disappointing Post-Apocalyptic World

October 12, 2015 | Posted in SCIENCE FICTION | By

Sand by Hugh Howey.

I recently read – more like devoured – author Hugh Howey’s “Silo Saga” books, an impressive trilogy that presented a truly unique post-apocalyptic vision of the future. I was so impressed by these books that I…

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The Silo Saga by Hugh Howey

October 9, 2015 | Posted in SCIENCE FICTION | By

The Silo Saga by Hugh Howey.

I only recently discovered author Hugh Howey and his incredibly popular “Silo Saga” books, thanks to a recommendation from someone who knows my taste in science fiction. I downloaded the first title, Wool, based on the intriguing description—and the fact that it was a book with over 10,000 customer reviews, most of them extremely positive…

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