From Armstrong to Winehouse

Quartz posts a new infographic on the evolution of the jazz relationship of the US and the UK.

Track of the Day: The Winner Is

Here's a piece from years back by Devotchka from the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack. Happened to wake up this morning to this, and found it a nice break from the vitriol we hear on the news around the presidential election and other earthly woes.

This soundtrack piece was actually an adaptation from the full vocal version on Devotchka's 2004 album, "How It Ends". Listen to the album:

Bob Dylan, Nobel Laureate

Well, if I gave out such prizes, Dylan would have received one -- or something -- long ago.  Here's a piece that suggests that "Bob Dylan’s greatest work of fiction is himself".

Here's another piece on Dylan's reaction.

Finally, here's a quick review of Bob on his public image:

P.S. And this one from the Wall Street Journal:

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Beach House: The Traveller

A friend brings this to my attention ...