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Jazz Pleiades

Jazz Pleiades

Just feelin’ kind of blue
Jazzy blues harmony
Joined modal indigo
Juxtaposes smooth joy -
Jaunty jives splashing notes -
Jiven’ through the moonlight -
Jeweled mood reflections

10-14-20
Contest: Pleiades – Music
Sponsor: Joseph May
Dedicated to Miles Davis; Kind of Blue
Duke Ellington's Mood Indigo

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Janice Canerdy

October 17, 2020 at 9:56 AM

Great Pleiades, Sam. Just give me some Kenny G., Chuck Mangione, and Dave Koz! Janice

Sam Kauffman

October 20, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Grew up on jazz in a way. The northwest, believe or not, was a center for jazz and jazz musicians. Kenny G. went to the U of Washington! Thanks for reading and your lovely message. Turning on some jazz and all that jazz!

Eve Roper

October 14, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Nicely done, Sam. Good luck in the contest. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve

Sam Kauffman

October 20, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Hi Eve, thank you for your encouraging message. So glad you enjoyed this "jazzy" write. So appreciate your good wishes. Sending back hugs.

Jan Allison

October 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM

We chose the same theme Sam, a delightful poem, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

October 14, 2020 at 3:38 PM

We did! Great minds do gather around the same themes! Thank you for your gracious message and your "delightful" encouragement. Blessings in blue to you!

John Watt

October 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Jazzed to jive with your joyful jewel. Love the blue tones you paint with and the line "jeweled mood reflections". I also like the word 'smooth', maybe a wink towards 'smooth jazz'? You are a painter of words, Sam, and when music is your palette, wonderful creations emerge. Joy ~ John

Sam Kauffman

October 14, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Yep - it is a "wink" to smooth jazz. Once again no hidden ball trick for you! You get all the signs. My favorite jazz album is the classic from Miles Davis "Kind of Blue." It was my inspiration along with Mood Indigo. Thank you my friend. I wasn't sure about this one so your wonderful comments encourage me. Bountiful blessings and a few jitterbugs to you!