In spite of the metal, punk, alternative, and film-score music lover in me, I also have a great love for  jazz.  But not necessarily all jazz, but old-school type jazz.  The greats like MILES DAVIS, JOHN COLTRANE, DAVE BRUBECK, and so many others.   Their cool vibe is infectious and just makes me want to climb behind my drums, start playing until I'm deep in a fugue state, and just hope I'll never come up for real-world air again.  Simply live out the rest of my life wearing black turtlenecks, grooving with amazing & abstract musicians, and lusting after svelte beatnik beauties in dark basement clubs the world over. 

The first time I fell in love with the fantasy of dark, smoky, jazz clubs was when I saw the film (a thousand years ago now) WHERE THE BOYS ARE (1960), starring CONNIE FRANCIS, et al.  But it was the inimitable actor FRANK GORSHIN as BASIL the jazz band leader who, in one classic scene (scroll down for link below), expounds prophetically on "Dialectic Jazz".  Wow, I thought, what is Dialectic Jazz?  Well, simply put, it's the style I really enjoy listening to and love to play (even if only alone in my room).  But still, what is it?  The dictionary describes the word "dialectic" as:

dialectic |ˌdīəˈlektik|Philosophy
noun(also dialectics ) [ usu. treated as sing. ]
1_the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.
2_inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.
• the existence or action of opposing social forces, concepts, etc.

OK!  Makes perfect sense, right?  Hmmmmm…maybe only if you've experienced Dialectic Jazz first hand.  Now, at this point you're probably asking yourself, "Why the hell is this guy really running on and on in this blog post, about Dialectic Jazz?"  And you'd be correct in doing so.  Well, let me tell you why.  Several weeks ago, while slaving over my new novella, the GORSHIN scene from WHERE THE BOYS ARE just popped into my head.  I tried to remember exactly, what is the definition of "dialectic" again?  So I looked it up.  Then I immediately launched off on a writer's procrastination tangent (anything to escape a bit of  the relentless writer's doldrums ) and Googled the virtual world for real Dialectic Jazz bands, if they even existed anymore, or ever really did under the Dialectic Jazz label.  By pure chance an album popped up called DIALECTIC by the MIKE ALLEN TRIO.  I kept following my nose until I found the album, released back in 2003 (and on iTunes in 2006).  I sampled the music in iTunes and instantly fell in love with the sax-driven, standup bass & drums, MIKE ALLEN TRIO and the album DIALECTIC!  Just wonderful, groovy, slick, finger snapping cool, and outrageously tasty!  I immediately purchased and downloaded DIALECTIC, and have been listening to it on a regular basis ever since.

For anyone that loves jazz in the style of DAVIS, COLTRANE, and BRUBECK, do yourself a favor and check out DIALECTIC and the MIKE ALLEN TRIO.  Follow and enjoy the links below!

MIKE ALLEN's Official Website (for bio info and more recordings, etc.):
http://www.mikeallenjazz.com/

Listen to and/or purchase DIALECTIC here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dialectic/id542504808

Read the AllAboutJazz.com Review of DIALECTIC here:
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/mike-allen-trio-dialectic-by-david-a-orthmann.php

Now Enjoy Some Video Of The MIKE ALLEN TRIO on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj_u5Fx157Q

 

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As A Great Companion Album to DIALECTIC…

NO COVER
by
JULIAN MacDONOUGH, JOSH COOK & CHUCK KISTLER

JULIAN MacDONOUGH is the drummer playing on DIALECTIC with the MIKE ALLEN TRIO and he is outstanding!  Listen or purchase NO COVER on…

CDBaby.com (I Listened):
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joshcookchuckkistlerjuli

Or

iTunes.com (I Purchased):
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-cover/id625442322
 

 

Enjoy the JULIAN MacDONOUGH TRIO
Performing UNSQUARE DANCE by DAVE BRUBECK here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJfVCwPAbY

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 Now enjoy a little of me with my
jazz new-wave band ABOUT 9 TIMES
from way back when...

 
LIFE IS CHEAP IN THE MIDDLE EAST
From The Album
THERE IS NO...:

https://soundcloud.com/christopher-alan-broadstone/life-is-cheap-in-the-middle-east   

 &

HUMAN THING (Demo)
From The Album
BEYOND BLUE SKY NOTHING:
https://soundcloud.com/christopher-alan-broadstone/human-thing

 

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Check Out the "Dialectic Jazz" Scene From
WHERE THE BOYS ARE (1960):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RA3yIMegc

And Also Enjoy The Classic Theme Song To
WHERE THE BOYS ARE, sung by CONNIE FRANCIS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqgl0VRJW0E

Woohoo! Finally a productive day. Only took me waking up , thanks to anxiety thoughts about life, and getting rolling at 4:30am.

Then, after some graphics work, hitting the new Nazi novella hard. I've been stalling with motivation the last few days, but I finally hammered the book just enough and cracked through from Chapter-7 (with a small cliffhanger) to Chapter-8!
Chapter 8 can wait until tomorrow though.

August 28th!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY AMAZING MOM!!!!!!

Love you!

ALL NEW from Feast Frenzy @ The Horror Food Network!

SRIRACHA GRILLED MUSHROOM & SWISS CHEESE SANDWICH!

First take two slices of Nature's Harvest 40-calorie Muiti-grain bread and swab with Tuong Ot Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (or other brand of your choice).  Place one slice (Sriracha side down) on the grill (my NuWave Oven) and lay on one slice of Swiss cheese.  Then add one layer of thickly sliced white mushrooms, then one more slice of Swiss cheese, a layer of sliced red onion in rings, then one more slice of Swiss cheese.  Pop on the second piece of bread (Sriracha side up) and grill for 4 minutes.  Flip over and grill another 4 minutes.  Cut diagonally and place on a plate.  On the side: four half-slices of hothouse tomatoes spiced with 50/50 salt, freshly ground black pepper, and basil.  Add one stick of celery drizzled with ground cayenne pepper and some Fritos Lightly Salted chips just because they're always delicious and go with everything.   Not too heavy, but very satisfying, and absolutely scrumptious!

ALL NEW from Feast Frenzy @ The Horror Food Network!

GRILLED CHICKEN & PAUL-MARKS SLAW WRAP!

First grill one thin, chicken breast cutlet (for me on my NuWave Oven) and spice with garlic powder, basil, Jalapeno Texas Gunpowder, and Frank's Cayenne Pepper Sauce Xtra-Hot.  Grill approximately 8-minutes on each side (until 170F).  When ready, slice the cutlet into narrow strips.

Next, lay out one Ole Spinach & Herbs (50-calorie Extreme Wellness) Tortilla and spread with a thin layer of Jalapeno Mustard.  Add a layer of fresh spinach & spring greens, then the chicken strips, and then spoon on the flavor pièce-de-résistance––the Paul-Marks Mustard-Slaw (see recipe in Feast Frenzy post from 10.24.16).  Top with sliced black olives and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, then roll up the tortilla, toothpick it, and cut in half.  On the side: crinkle-cut fries grilled on my NuWave Oven until golden, then drizzled with garlic powder, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper.  The dipping sauce is ketchup mixed with Tuong Ot Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.  Super tasty, healthy, and filling!

ALL NEW from Feast Frenzy @ The Horror Food Network!

Oh, this turned out exceptionally well!

GRILLED CHICKEN 3-CHEESE SANDWICH & PAUL-MARKS MUSTARD-SLAW!

First make the Paul-Marks Mustard-Slaw: In a large mixing bowl drop in three handfuls of red cabbage and an equal amount of shredded carrots, then add a healthy amount of thickly diced red onion, thinly sliced cucumber, and one finely diced Jalapeno pepper.  Add (to taste) yellow mustard, juice from 1/2 fresh lime, garlic powder, ground black pepper, 50/50 salt, and Frank's Cayenne Pepper Sauce Xtra-Hot.  Mix all thoroughly, place in a small container, and chill in the fridge for at least 24 hours.

The following day, grill one thin chicken breast cutlet (for me on my NuWave Oven) and spice with garlic powder, basil, Jalapeno Texas Gunpowder, and Frank's Cayenne Pepper Sauce Xtra-Hot.  Grill approximately 8-minutes each side (until 170F).  Now butter two slices of the bread of your choice and place one slice (butter side down) on the grill, add a layer of extra sharp cheddar cheese, then add the chicken cutlet, then add two slices of Swiss cheese and a top layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.  Place the remaining slice of bread on top (butter side up) and grill for 3 minutes.  Flip over and grill another 3 minutes.  Slice diagonally and place on a plate.  Spoon a heaping helping of the Paul-Marks Mustard-Slaw into a bowl, top with one pepperoncini, then add a side of Claussen dill edges (drizzled with paprika) and one radish.  Fantastic––not too spicy––and just plain delicious!

I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER––Opening this Friday, August 26th (Limited Release)–– starring the always excellent CHRISTOPHER LLOYD and new comer MAX RECORDS!

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by JOHN CLEAVER, the film is so far rating at 71% with critics on RottenTomatoes.com. Trailer looks good––very indie flick with great potential!

Enjoy the I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQBnWWWU-gU