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New Orleans JAZZ Fest 2026

saBEE,

Every time I close my eyes blowing that trumpet of mine, I look right into the heart of good old New Orleans. – Louis Armstrong This is my 8th time at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and MAO’s 10th. It is our first time staying for both four-day…

People + Community petit piton view from the villa

Music by Minchin

saBEE,

It’s an incredibly exciting thing, this one, meaningless life of yours. – Tim Minchin I first heard of Tim Minchin while in St Lucia. We were at the Villa with the country mice and Uncle Stu was going to be joining us. Having recently broken up with his girlfriend, we…

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Virtual Choir 6

saBEE,

Grateful today for Eric Whitacre and his virtual choir projects. Watching the first one felt like a visualization of the best of us through the newish internet. Virtual Choir 4 was the first time I participated. Recording my video for upload was a laughter filled event, with many takes. A…

Travel + Place 2013 05 04

Sunshine!

saBEE,

First day at the fairgrounds under sunny skies. So great to have a sunny day. The blues tent is rocking with Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars. Another great day at Jazzfest. Our dinner reservations are at another fabulous restaurant, Brigtsen’s. The BEST pecan pie…wow. Grateful today for sunshine…

Life Journal 2013 05 03

Music…all day and night

saBEE,

Last night after dinner we went to Frenchman Street… Wow. A brass band playing outside on the corner where we get out of the cab. Streets are filled with people and great live music is in every bar… Blown away by Shamarr Allen! Loved seeing him and the Underdawgs. After…