Author Archives: Jim

Well, let’s see… I guess the real boost for this piece began with Zack’s writing project re: Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums. We exchanged ideas on the music covered in that Issue, and each of us fashioned our personal listings as … Continue reading →

Zack had called me minutes after leaving the theatre… “Dad, I just saw a film that you have to see: The Big Fish… see it with someone, maybe Alan & Lynn… but it’s a movie you should really see.” Zack … Continue reading →

This is for you… Zack, Jock & Will. So get comfortable, sit back and relax… let’s talk some music. It gives me such satisfaction that Zack loves music. To me, appreciating music… art… great food, wine… friendship… it’s what separates … Continue reading →

It wasn’t the first, nor the last time I heard him play. But it was truly memorable. It was at Union’s Memorial Chapel… and in between sets I went back stage (it wasn’t a big deal back then). And there … Continue reading →