Monk

While playing with Thelonious Monk in 1960, saxophonist Steve Lacy transcribed these notes of advice as given to him by Monk. They are a beautiful thing.

"When you're swinging, swing some more."

"Always leave them wanting more."

"It must always be night, otherwise they wouldn't need the lights."

“Don’t play everything (or every time); let some things go by. Some music just imagined. What you don’t play can be more important that what you do.”

Circuit Breaker

Slowing down when you've spent a long time at full throttle is tricky.

Lucky we have friends who can throw on the handbrake.

A weekend away. Lazy light. Deep dam swims. Afternoon drinking. Beautiful song. Damned foolishness. Dawn dancing. Acting like kids. These are the circuit breakers.