The Unknown
As we know, There are known knowns. There are things we know we know. We also know There are known unknowns. That is to say We know there are some things We do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, The ones we don't know We don't know. Donald Rumsfeld —Feb. 12, 2002, Department of Defense news briefing Ellington - Three Black Kings Intermission Turnage & Scofield - Scorched for Jazz Trio and Orchestra (Redacted) Symphony Orchestra Steven Sloane, conductor John Scofield, guitar John Patitucci, bass Peter Erskine, drums Donald Harrison, alto saxophone Willie Pickens, piano Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies (Redacted) Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou, conductor A fine week to begin blogging again. A lot of interesting things have gone on. The most interesting unfortunately, if I value my metaphorical kneecaps, figuratively speaking, I better not mention. The Ellington/Turnage&Scofield show brought a stellar group of musicians to the front of our stage. These...