Memorial Day Remembrance, 2011

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, VA

Isaac Albéniz's Birthday Anniversary

Isaac Albéniz
Spanish-Catalan pianist and composer
(29 May 1860 - 18 May 1909)
Esteban Sánchez, guitar (1969)
España, Op. 165, No.1 - Preludio (Albéniz)

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Filoli Mansion & Gardens Part II - The Mansion

Part II video on the Filoli Mansion & Gardens in Woodside, CA:

Part 2 of 2 Video on the Filoli Mansion & Gardens

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Filoli Mansion & Gardens Part I - The Gardens

A YouTube on the Filoli Mansion & Gardens in Woodside, CA:

Part 1 of 2 video on the Filoli Mansion & Gardens

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All Jazzed About Brahms

Besides Peter Tchaikovsky, yesterday, 7 May, was also Johannes Brahms' birthday anniversary (7 May, 1833 - 3 April, 1897). He was the very last of the Romantic era classical music composers.

There are many pop recordings of PT's music, but few renditions are found on Brahms' works. With my recent trip to N'awlins and had the opportunity to listen to some great music, I thought it apropos to post the ubiquitous 'Brahms Lullaby' played as Dixieland Jazz.

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The Climax Jazz Band (1981)
- Brahms Lullaby (after J. Brahms)

Angry Birds Rio Level 4-15

Last evening while waiting at my favorite eats, I played Angry Birds Rio a bit. I launched only the first red bird, and voila!

Front Door to D.L. Menard

More touring photos taken at the Big Easy and Cajun Country.

29 April 2011, D.L. Menard at the La Maison de Begnaud, Scott, LA
D.L. Menard et al.
"The Back Door"
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A Tara Replica House, St. Charles Ave., LA

Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Jefferson Island, LA

Shadow-at-the-Teche, New Iberia, LA