From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2010 #249 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Monday, August 23 2010 Volume 2010 : Number 249 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: from ingrid [Robin Adler ] Re: [PazFestII] Re: Party At Paz's House [Michael Paz Subject: Re: from ingrid Beautifully said Ingrid. Robin On Aug 21, 2010, at 1:42 PM, ingrid lochrenberg wrote: > Hi > It's me, ingrid (alias peta-bana), and a few years ago I got to meet > Benedicte > and Nuriel on this list. I still love them both. As for 'Shine', the > very > first song is essentially so beautiful and gentle...it moves me to > declare > this album the best so far, 'cos that gentle quality extends through > the > entire album. Song to a Seagull is officially, for all eternity, my > best song > ever (by a musician other than myself, or possibly, and thus far, > the best of > all songs). when i am at the beach specifically sunrise beach, it > puts me > right into my timeless inner-realm, and joni's words about 'no > voices can > blame you for sun on your wings' and 'no dreams can posess you' and > just > everything about the yearning for an individual world, intersecting > perhaps > with other's individual worlds, and the 'dreams that sank like a > stone' ending > with a persistence that 'my dreams with the seagulls fly, out of > reach, out of > cry'....well that all evokes a world that the individual who is joni > yearns > for, and so do i... > > benedicte, has something occurred in your life that has stirred the > moorings > of depression and lifted it somewhat? I hope so, and if it hasn't, > the world > is full of surprises, and surprises are not always bad....once in a > while > they're full of wonder, and you never know if such a surpris is > lurking around > the corner. nuriel, i am sorry that i was crazy when i last wrote to > you. > joni, you make me cross with your sentiments about angry woman..i > think anger > is vital, to have recourse to, when one is physically at a > disadvantage. joni > you really need to think again, i think. oneday i'd like to see your > paintings > for real, in front of my very eyes. i wished i was your lost > daughter, but > that's over now. i hope that you are well, and thriving too. gee, > and the > fifth song is so exquisite, namely "bad dreams"...it's playing here > now. i > don't think the world has just gone into demise.....everyone has > scars, the > earth is no exception, and some changes might yet work out for the > good. the > natural world includes the human mind, and i believe that hope and > progress > has always resided in science, as opposed to religion. i have an > appreciation > for the aesthetics of thought in maths, and so i cannot share a > disillusion > with the human-made world...maybe with intent, it has made many of > the old > hindhu dreams of over-distance communication and long-distance > travel actual, > and maybe with better intent, science will redeem us.... music is > the almost > most powerful, it inevitably will always be, but the application of > the mind > has other avenues too. > love from ingrid ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:45:53 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: [PazFestII] Re: Party At Paz's House I am trying to get an accurate count of how many people are coming to Pazfest II. Here is a list of who I know is coming if you are coming and not on this list please email me or Jerry as soon as possible. Also if you will have any other guests with you for Thurs, Fri, or Sat festivities. Kakki Lieve Steve and Pearl Jody and Scott Sue Tierney Gentlemen Jim and Friend Jimmy and The Cuban Jerry and Frank Phyliss and Husband + ?? Kate and Jeff Steve Polifka Bryan Thomas David Valdez Laura Stanley Patman Hutton Thanks Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Aug 21, 2010, at 1:15 PM, goldenfig@ymail.com wrote: Hi Jody, I'm pretty good in the kitchen as well. Count me in to help! Phyliss - --- In PazFestII@yahoogroups.com, Gerald Notaro wrote: > > Hi Jody, > > I'm a pretty good cook, I'm ........ never mind! I was the corn griller at > the last Party at Pazfest. Count me in as a volunteer. > > Jerry > > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Jody wrote: > > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'd like to volunteer to help with the actual food planning and cooking, > > but would also need some help with prep and grilling. > > > > What are my qualifications you ask: Well, I was Maggie, Culinary Queen's > > assistant for a few Jonifests. I'm also *a pretty good cook* but won't be up > > after midnight cookin' 'cause I'll be jammin with my Joni peeps. If you > > accept my request, I really would like to ask for some folks to volunteer > > now, so we can get an idea as to what we're looking at. Also, as Michael > > suggested, we would need input as far as what you all would like to eat. > > Should we set something up like Dave and Robin did for SoCal fest in the > > database? These are just ideas. Please, if anyone else wants to head this > > up, I'd be more than happy to do what I can to help. > > > > Jody > > Channeling Maggie, who volunteered to help out from afar. > > > > --- In PazFestII@yahoogroups.com , > > "jmichaelpaz" wrote: > > > > > > Hi Folks- > > > I want to try and please everybody but due to the fact that we will be > > losing some of the regular JMDL folks I would like to change the party at my > > house back to Saturday afternoon and Night. Southern Decadence will be there > > in all its glory the whole weekend and I think we can go check out the > > parade in the French Quarter on Sunday afternoon and do touristy stuff then. > > The plans for my house of course will include food, drink, music. I have a > > grand piano, tons of guitars, bass with bass amp, drums and percussion > > instruments that I will set up in our music room. We have a big patio with a > > nice grill. We can gather in the afternoon and ease into the evening with > > prepping food, etc (God I hope Maggie comes who will organize all this > > stuff????). Lets begin a discussion about what you would like to eat. > > Seafood is still very good here and not affected by the spill except for the > > oysters. I can go to Sams and buy all the stuff and then we can all > > contribute to the cost of that. As far as booze I think everyone ought to > > bring their own. Instead of buys cases of beer etc. everyone can sort of > > calculate what they will drink and bring it. I have tons of ice chests and a > > bar area. I think this will make it cheaper for everyone and overall > > easier.There is a Winn Dixie that sells beer wine and liquor and they are > > open till 11pm. Please let me know your thoughts on this and discuss. If > > someone would like to take the lead on this I am looking for a volunteer to > > help coordinate the party, shopping etc. My son Mikey will be available to > > help and do errands. He will also be driving the transport van. I will be > > announcing the plans for that later today. Chat amongst yerselves... > > > > > > Paz > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (5) RECENT ACTIVITY: New Files 2 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest  Unsubscribe  Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:05:21 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Press release about Not Broken (NJC) I don't know if I sent this already but this is a press release about a documemtary I have already won a Shining Star Award for along with Kris Kristopherson. Paz Pluma Pictures, Inc. www.plumapictures.com plumai@mac.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Armando P. Ibaqez Phone: 312-342-9067 Date: August 20, 2010 Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOs0aBGxoM. Katrina Disaster Documentary  Faith Played Critical Role LOS ANGELES  A new documentary about Hurricane Katrina includes a critical factor rarely discussed in a secular setting  spirituality. Not Broken, which won a Platinum Remi Award, WorldFest Houston, will be released in commemoration of Katrinas 5th anniversary, Aug. 29. Kris Kristofferson says: This powerful, moving documentary of the Katrina disaster is a testament to the courage and integrity of the Human Spirit. One of Kristoffersons songs, Shipwrecked in the 80s, is included in the feature documentarys soundtrack. Although the feature documentary was completed in 2008, it is being released this year. Our documentary is different, says producer-director Armando P. Ibaqez. We include peoples faith because spirituality is a critical layer of the Katrina story, which is often ignored. Faith helped people through the catastrophe, and is helping them heal and rebuild, said Ibaqez, a Roman Catholic priest and a friar of the Dominican religious Order. He added that Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and people of other religious beliefs banded together and helped each other. If it hadnt been for religious groups, there would have been many more casualties. The federal, state, and City of New Orleans governments failed miserably, according to those interviewed in the documentary, produced by Pluma Pictures, Inc., a non-profit film production company. The American Red Crosss response was criticized as sluggish, and, in Dallas, refused to allow Roman Catholic priests to minister to their flock, who had taken refuge at the Reunion Arena. Not Broken illustrates the horrific life-and-death ordeals and struggles some people faced at the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina, as well as their heroics. In the aftermath, some faced gross governmental incompetence, neglect, crime, racism and religious bigotry. Their faith, however  whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or agnostic  provided a reservoir of strength, not only for their survival, but in also aiding others. The film screened at a number of festivals, including the AFIA Film Festival in Denmark, and the Teaneck International Film Festival in New York. Music and poetry are integral to the documentary. Aside from Kristoffersons song, another song by folksinger and activist John Flynn plays a vital role in the musics score. Also included in the soundtrack are songs and music by the late Jack Neilson, Anders Osborne, and Joshua Maurice Ragsdale. Other musicians include rising Gospel music composer Stephen Lee, Chris Stroffolino and Paul Soniat. Michael Paz of New Orleans is music producer and supervisor. Todd Schmidt and Ned Greene are co-producers, Pascal Leister editor, and John Polito, sound mixer. - - 30 - Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:55:46 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Car On A Hill VIDEO information Too bad I didn't see that tour. Seeing them play "Car On The Hill", I'm impressed by how complicated it is. Those start/stop parts are done perfectly. Laura said, >Members of the band and the instruments played throughout the concert: Tom Scott on flute, saxophone, clarinet, triangle Robben Ford on guitar Roger Kellaway on electric piano/keyboards Max Bennett on bass John Guerin on drums and percussion http://jonimitchell.com/library/video.cfm?id=211 Laura> ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:55:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags Subject: Re: Press release about Not Broken (NJC) good job Mikey!! Fantastic news, really. Cant wait to see it. How lovely that Jack Neilson's music is included in the sound track. Keep us posted ;-)) love, Mags - --- On Sun, 8/22/10, Michael Paz wrote: From: Michael Paz Subject: Press release about Not Broken (NJC) To: PazFestII@yahoogroups.com Cc: "Joni List" Received: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:05 PM I don't know if I sent this already but this is a press release about a documemtary I have already won a Shining Star Award for along with Kris Kristopherson. Paz Pluma Pictures, Inc. www.plumapictures.com plumai@mac.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Armando P. Ibaqez Phone: 312-342-9067 Date: August 20, 2010 Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOs0aBGxoM. Katrina Disaster Documentary Faith Played Critical Role LOS ANGELES A new documentary about Hurricane Katrina includes a critical factor rarely discussed in a secular setting spirituality. Not Broken, which won a Platinum Remi Award, WorldFest Houston, will be released in commemoration of Katrinas 5th anniversary, Aug. 29. Kris Kristofferson says: This powerful, moving documentary of the Katrina disaster is a testament to the courage and integrity of the Human Spirit. One of Kristoffersons songs, Shipwrecked in the 80s, is included in the feature documentarys soundtrack. Although the feature documentary was completed in 2008, it is being released this year. Our documentary is different, says producer-director Armando P. Ibaqez. We include peoples faith because spirituality is a critical layer of the Katrina story, which is often ignored. Faith helped people through the catastrophe, and is helping them heal and rebuild, said Ibaqez, a Roman Catholic priest and a friar of the Dominican religious Order. He added that Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and people of other religious beliefs banded together and helped each other. If it hadnt been for religious groups, there would have been many more casualties. The federal, state, and City of New Orleans governments failed miserably, according to those interviewed in the documentary, produced by Pluma Pictures, Inc., a non-profit film production company. The American Red Crosss response was criticized as sluggish, and, in Dallas, refused to allow Roman Catholic priests to minister to their flock, who had taken refuge at the Reunion Arena. Not Broken illustrates the horrific life-and-death ordeals and struggles some people faced at the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina, as well as their heroics. In the aftermath, some faced gross governmental incompetence, neglect, crime, racism and religious bigotry. Their faith, however whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or agnostic provided a reservoir of strength, not only for their survival, but in also aiding others. The film screened at a number of festivals, including the AFIA Film Festival in Denmark, and the Teaneck International Film Festival in New York. Music and poetry are integral to the documentary. Aside from Kristoffersons song, another song by folksinger and activist John Flynn plays a vital role in the musics score. Also included in the soundtrack are songs and music by the late Jack Neilson, Anders Osborne, and Joshua Maurice Ragsdale. Other musicians include rising Gospel music composer Stephen Lee, Chris Stroffolino and Paul Soniat. Michael Paz of New Orleans is music producer and supervisor. Todd Schmidt and Ned Greene are co-producers, Pascal Leister editor, and John Polito, sound mixer. - - 30 - Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:15:06 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Obama's book "The Audacity Of Hope", njc This weekend I finished reading Barack Obama's book, "The Audacity Of Hope". I enjoyed reading it and recommend it. He sees the complexity in each issue and understands both sides. Rather than being ambivalent though, he charts a course on each issue. Here's one small example: Some poor families don't feed breakfast to their kids before school and there was a proposal to provide breakfast at school, for free. One of the republicans said that providing meals was the job of the family and he didn't want to upset or threaten the family's independence, their ability to be in control. Senator Obama said that having hungry kids at school during their formative years was setting them up for a lifetime as wards of the state, and who wants that? :) I thought that was very smart because he took the republican argument, pushed it to its logical conclusion, and asked them to take a look at the outcome. I imagine that it was far more persuasive than asking them to pity the poor children. Having finished the book, I'm still glad I voted for him and I look forward to reading the first book too. Jim L'Hommedieu ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2010 #249 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------