10/18/2023
A California autumn, so warm, so good.
Such peace in our smiling, neighborhood.
Jazz music of Dave Brubeck fills the air.
A hungry cat comes, nestling on our stair.
Fresh, dark green, crispy salad, is our delight.
Oranges squeezed, making juice so delightfully bright!
We wash our hands and recite our traditional blessing.
Afterward, a dip in our pool, is a sure thing, not a guessing.
Come on down, let’s have some ecstatic, poetic fun.
You can ride your speed bike or perhaps, take a fast run.
My orange tree is taller and still in full, glorious bloom,
Lush, verdant leaves, prevent one from having an ounce gloom!
Categories:
brubeck, autumn, beautiful, fun, imagery,
Form: Rhyme
Piano man Dave Brubeck
close harmony my ears di bedeck
Particularly his 'Take Five'
bringing jazz popularity alive
Categories:
brubeck, music, people,
Form: Clerihew
A super seismic year
Eargasmically one to revere
Sweet pulsating sounds
Bebop starting to slow down
Yes! A new, brand new form from an "OLD"
A new form that is undefined but feels good to the soul
A new direction that's unclear;
Improvisation is supreme with creativity filling the atmosphere
1959
A year so divine
One of a kind
Built to stand the test of time
Feeling "Kinda Blue", so I'm gonna take some "Time out."
Miles and Brubeck delivering now, and fans beginning to see what this is all about
Oh, yeah! "Mingus Ah Um"
"The Shape of Jazz to Come"
Charles and Ornette standing tall, too
Jazzing on a musical flight to a "New"
Liftoff to the 'Birth of Cool'
Flying high and jazzing through music's vestibule
Then there is mighty 'Mambo de Cuco' in sweet and savory 'Sabroso.'
Santamaria serves zesty flavors to enliven the palate, which makes it hard to say no
Yes!
1959
A year so divine
One of a kind
Built to stand the test of time
Categories:
brubeck, appreciation, beautiful, birth, black
Form: Rhyme
Vivaldi in every season https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/vivaldi_presto_1146945
Satie minimalist music https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/contrarian_chords_another_satie_tribute_1169333
Cage piano happenings https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/happening_poem_1_ear_candy_988004
Brubeck-& all that jazz https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/happening_no_4_ear_candy_998687
Haley rock 'n roll https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/footle-around_the_clock_141264
Elvis Always on my mind https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/it_seems_like_yesterday_120657
Mahler the majestic https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/happening_no_8_ear_candy_1002335
Christian hymnody https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/an_easter_hymnody_215744
Requiems many&varied https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/requiem_468371
Worship music https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QvLxZEU02uI
Categories:
brubeck, appreciation, muse,
Form: List
Dearest Tree:
Ah, my sweet white tree,
That's on day and night.
Keeps my soul full of hope.
And, yes shields me from fright!
I wear a soft, glittery mask
To stop hopelessness from
entering my eyes door.
No room for dour poetry or news.
It is God who I adore!
Laughter, family and friends
come here with absolutely no masks.
Make each day a joy, with a huge
smile ~ fulfilling every task.
Positive movies, the best music by
Brahms, Jobim or Brubeck.
Add a calico feline to love and to hug,
makes each day, so lovely, so very
sparkling and perfect!
April 25, 2020
Noon PST
Categories:
brubeck, encouraging, fun, growth, happiness,
Form: Rhyme
Dave Brubeck-
take take take take... take5
Categories:
brubeck, music,
Form: Ekphrasis
rhythm
sound
and round,
high then
low
tapping feet
on the go
fingers
tapping
head
nodding
...eyes
close:
merry-go-round
beat
on and on
then
melody
swaying
back
and
forth
thoughts inspired by Dave Brubeck 1959 Jazz hit 'Take Five'
Categories:
brubeck, music,
Form: Verse