Today is the birthday of one Charlie Parker, born in 1920. According to today's edition of The Writer's Almanac, though he is credited with a type of jazz called bebop, he did not like to use that word for his style -- Charlie said "Let's not call it bebop," he said. "Let's just call it music."
The Almanac also features the following poem by Louis McKee, called "Second Chance". It's a fine bit of writing. Enjoy!
Second Chance
In my dream I return
to the place I went
wrong, and given this
chance to change
things, I go on
down the way I went
before. Even in sleep
I know there is only one go—
and it went well
the first time. Where
it didn't- well, it will
be good to see her again.
Modesty, I am sure, prevents you from reminding everyone that you share Bird's birthday.
ReplyDeleteI hope yours is pleasant
thanks, mike.
ReplyDeleteand yeah, as soon as I can play like Bird, I'll be more up front about my b-day.
Happy birthday, Joe! Will there be cake?
ReplyDeleteNo, I'm really not a cake kinda guy. However, The Editor did bring me a bottle of vodka.
ReplyDeleteDirty martini, ahoy!!
AW! Happy Birthday, Joe and Bird! I raise my glass to you both.
ReplyDeleteallow me to be southern -
ReplyDelete"thank all ya'll."