I was in Fargo for a couple days for my mom’s birthday. While there, I enjoyed an all-too-rare gift: an hour of free time to play jazz with my dad.
Our set list:
- Midnight Mood
- Little Waltz
- Stolen Moments
- Lucky Southern
- Autumn in New York
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Ethan Iverson's ECM Artist's Choice Playlist 🎶
I’ve been exploring the ECM Artist’s Choice playlist curated by pianist Ethan Iverson (available on Apple Music & Tidal). It was cool enough to have these ECM tracks hand-picked by him. But then I discovered that he has also annotated each selection. Iverson’s notes illuminate the music—but they also provide a window into the listening biography and musical development of a great jazz pianists.
Silence & Music: two of my favorite things. Also the name of a beautiful album by the Gabrieli Consort. 🎶
Daylight savings time: my semi-annual reminder that the government delights in tormenting parents.
I voted today after work. The poll workers seemed genuinely surprised when I walked in—I bet fewer than a dozen ballots were cast at my precinct today.
In defense of my neighbors, the only item on the ballot was the school board; 3 candidates were running for 3 open seats.
Lots of news regarding my beloved MN United today ⚽️:
- Rookie defender Chase Gasper called up to the USMNT
- A front-office reorganization sees coach Adrian Heath take on GM duties
- Teenage DP Thomás Chacon loves parrillada
Early morning nature hike. 📷🍁
MInnesota United ⚽️ declined contract options on five players today:
- Carter Manley
- Collin Martin
- Wilfried Moimbé-Tahrat
- Ally Hamis Ng’anzi
- Rasmus Schuller
I’m not too surprised, though I am excited to see who they bring in. It’s going to be a long offseason…
The Trees of Windsor Green 📷🍁
MN United FC: Season Recap and Roster Notes ⚽️
Last night’s heart-breaking loss to LA Galaxy brought an end to a pretty exciting, encouraging season. The front office made some great moves (Gregus, Metanire, Alonso, Opara), and one or two not-so-great moves; they built for the future with an exciting young DP signing in Uruguayan Thomas Chacon and a killer draft—regulars Hassani Dotson and Chase Gasper along with goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. Overall, they showed some evidence of direction, progress, a plan.