Backs to the Future (Revisited)*
Sean Murphy(For the remainder of the month, I’ll be revisiting some personal favorites, all of which...
“Grab a book, don’t cost nothing.” MURPHY’S LAW GOES LIVE
The quote, above, is bastardized from the immortal Bluto Blutarsky. But the message is serious:...
Murphy’s Law, Vol. One: Advance Praise
“Sean has a razor-sharp wit to match his intellectual curiosity. Consistently a treat to...
Murphy’s Law, Vol. One: A Primer
In this collection of essays, reviews and ruminations, best-selling author Sean Murphy attempts to tackle...
This is Happening
Ready or not, this baby is coming into the world. Soon. Details forthcoming. Stay tuned…
ALL HAIL THE KING: Happy Birthday, Chazz!
Today would have been (and, still is) Charles Mingus’s 94th birthday. I’ve written about him...
Musings from Martha’s Vineyard: Talking Trees
I think that I shall never see… Just kidding. Kilmer was wrong, anyway. Trees are not...
Musings from Martha’s Vineyard: Introductory Notes
I’ve allowed myself a week to settle in and readjust to life outside a cube,...
Ten Songs From 1967 That Shaped Prog-Rock (Revisited)
1. “Heroes and Villains”, The Beach Boys What has tended to get lost or forgotten...
Orrin Keepnews: Hero for America’s Music (Revisited)
Orrin Keepnews frequently talked about jazz the way war veterans will talk about experiences on...