The Other Half Of The Equation – Stephane Grappelli

Legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt's name is a familiar one even now, six decades after his death. But less is said about the other half of the equation that led to world-wide fame -- his frequent collaborator, violinist Stéphane Grappelli -- who continued to pursue his muse for more than forty years after his friend's … Continue reading The Other Half Of The Equation – Stephane Grappelli

Born To Be Wild — But On A Trike?

I couldn't resist writing about this. I used to tease Mrs. BigGeez about how I'd like to someday buy a big fancy Harley so that her and I could travel the country. Of course, I was kidding and she knew it -- but she still usually responded by threatening me with a big knife. But … Continue reading Born To Be Wild — But On A Trike?