Rifftides Washington, DC correspondent John Birchard is attending one of the city's major music festivals. Here is his report on the first night. 13th ANNUAL THE KENNEDY CENTER MARY LOU WILLIAMS WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL May 15, 2008 Review by John Birchard They tried to find a longer name for the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 16, 2008
Up Jumped Spring
I took a break from writing this morning and went for a ride with my friend Bianchi Vigorelli (pictured). Here in the lee of the Cascades, it was the first truly hot day of the year. Melted snow is rushing off the mountains, filling the rivers to the tops of their banks, running them fast and muddy, … [Read more...]