jmc's classics
This is Mardi Gras Season. it is an excuse to go drinking and to party. I am not into Mardi Gras. It is big in New Orleans. I have been there and seen the French quarter. I was not impressed. Jazz music has its origins in New Orleans. It has some influence from Classical music. Also, Cuban and African influences. it is a long and complicated history. I do like Jazz music and Big Band as well as its other forms such as Swing. The latter two were popular in the 30's and 40's.
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Arkivmusic.com has been down for at least two months. I hope that they come back up.
This coming Monday Faebruary 21 is President's Day. I don't think that it is an importan holiday.
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