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Lonnie Plaxico Group, Ancestral Devotion
Lonnie Plaxico
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Lonnie Plaxico (born 4 September, 1960) is an African American jazz bassist.
Plaxico was born in Chicago, Illinois into a musical family, and started playing the bass at the age of twelve, turning professional at fourteen (playing both double bass and bass guitar). His first recording was with his family's band, and by the time he was twenty he had moved to New York City, where he had stints playing with Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Junior Cook, and Hank Jones. He won the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in 1978.
Plaxico first came to public attention through his work with the Wynton Marsalis group in 1982, though his first regular attachment was with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1983–1986), with whom he recorded twelve albums. In 1986 Plaxico joined Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, and stayed with them until 1993. He is now the musical director and featured bassist for Cassandra Wilson, with whom he has been playing for fifteen years. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists, including David Murray, Alice Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Sample, Abbey Lincoln, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Cosby, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ravi Coltrane, and Barbara Dennerlein.
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August "Writers Spot Light" Bridget Morrow
(Author Bridget Morrow)
About the author
Bridget Morrow is a writer living in Los Angeles, California. She is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. She has written magazine articles, published poems and written for the New World Press based in Los Angeles. She started her own publishing company in 2005 after writing her first novel “Master,” which won the Los Angeles Black Book Expo Award for Fiction.
She is an actress and has been seen on runways, television, commercials, plays and film. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities/English Literature. Her second novel “Alex,” is the sequel to “Master,” and is available now. She lives happily with her husband and two cats.
About the book
“Master” is an urban gothic novel about love. The central characters being a young black female vampire and her 400 year old sire; a Spanish nobleman. It begins in the American South of the 1860’s, travels to 15th century Spain and continues to 1960’s New York . A brief synopsis: Lila is a beautiful seventeen- year- old born into slavery, reared by her mother’s dearest friend Sally.
Unbeknownst to them, a 400- year- old vampire named Alexandre Venosillo has been obsessed with Lila since the day she was born. He saves Lila from a brutal lynching by making her a vampire, but is ill prepared for the ramifications that come along with making Lila. She is as headstrong and unyielding in death as she was as a slave. As the decades pass, the question arises- who is the master?
"August Artist Spot Light "Heath Ledger Modest Mouse "King Rat"
Heath Ledger Modest Mouse "King Rat"
Modest Mouse "King Rat" Directed by Heath Ledger
In January of 2007, while visiting his homeland of Australia, Heath Ledger presented Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse with an idea to direct a video for their yet-to-be-released song “King Rat”. Heath’s vision, brave and unapologetic in its nature, would marry his love of bold and original music with his impassioned stance against the illegal commercial whale hunts taking place off the coast of Australia each year.
Always one to operate from his heart and take a stand for what he cared deeply about, Heath’s intention was to raise awareness on modern whaling practices through a potent visual piece without having to say a word. It was his way to let the story, in its candid reversal, speak for itself.
The video was fully conceived down to the last detail but unfinished when Heath passed away in January of 2008. We completed the video in his honor with the support and advocacy of Isaac Brock.
Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. We encourage you to visit their site if you are compelled to make a larger donation or volunteer your time. http://www.seashepherd.org
The King Rat video was directed by Heath Ledger, co-directed and illustrated by Daniel Auber with lead animation by Norris Houk, animation by Jade Taglioli and produced by Sara Cline of THE MASSES.
THE MASSES and Modest Mouse are proud to present “King Rat”. We hope Heath’s work inspires you in the same way his passion and bravery inspired us.
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Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest
Dream Quest One
Poetry and Writing Contest
Postmark Deadline is: July 31, 2009
Attention: Yes, there is still time to send in your poems and short stories to enter the contest!
Hello and Welcome to Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest! This poetry contest and writing contest is open to everyone. We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetic talent, skill and ability of all poets and writers. We hope that you have the inspiration to display the beauty and art of writing short stories and poems for the entire world to see your "gift of a dream."
Writing Contest entries may be written on a maximum of (5) pages, either neatly handwritten or typed, single or double line spacing, on any subject or theme.
Poetry Contest entries may be written on any subject or theme. All poems must be 30 lines or fewer and either neatly handwritten or typed, single or double line spacing.
Please read the "Official Rules" for more in-depth information.
*Postmark entries by July 31, 2009
The Mission of Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is to inspire, motivate and encourage anyone who has the desire or love of poetry and writing, to continue doing so without the fear of failure or success! And remember, in whatever you do, "it's okay to dream," for dreams do come true.
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Love Inspirational
Love Inspirational - (Completed) -What happens when you reconnect with your childhood crush fifteen years after she had moved away and, just like in elementary school, she falls for a tall, dark and handsome brother who also happens to be your best friend? And you know that your best friend just happens to be wrong for her?
Starring: Gordon Timothy, Zakiya Roberts, Isaac Brown and Jessica Fontaine
Written and Directed by: Torry Colvin
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CWA JUNE SPOT LIGHT A. Lawrence Haskins "The Whisper Of Serpents
The Man
A. Lawrence Haskins was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 14, 1970 to the union of Louis Edward and Lucille Haskins. His father and mother, examples of strong and consistent work ethic, sacrificed continually to take care of their nine children; an undertaking they accomplished with unparalleled success.
Raised with strong spiritual and religious values, Haskins has continually drawn strength from the knowledge that there is a power that exceeds his own, especially in those times when it seemed his flaws would be his undoing. He remembers fondly the days his mother and father would ready him and his eight siblings to go to church services although Haskins readily admits that at the time it seemed to him to be abject drudgery. Today, he is ever grateful for the foundation his parents instilled in him........ more
Message from the Editor CWA : " The Whisper Of Serpents " is a must read.
CWA WRITERS INTERVIEWS
CWA WRITERS INTERVIEWS
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Learn how artists deal with the challenges and advantages of creating art for a living.
Each month a new artist will be added to the portfolios section of Best College Writers' Artist Spot Light . and featured on the front page of the bestcollegewriters.com web site. Only professional artists that are committed to making a career as an artist are added.
Each portfolio contains a selection of images, contact information, artist statement/ biography, and an artist interview. From time-to time we may show commercial artist on our site however, we desire most professional independent grass roots artist! Contact Us.
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