Aaron Cohen
aaroncohenchicago.bsky.social
Aaron Cohen
@aaroncohenchicago.bsky.social
Author of "Amazing Grace" (33 1/3; Bloomsbury), "Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power" (University of Chicago Press) and co-author of Ramsey Lewis' memoir, "Gentleman Of Jazz: A Life In Music" (Blackstone)
Indeed, I'd add that despite his f*cked up politics I like Clapton's dobro playing on Pete Townshend/Ronnie Lane's "Rough Mix."
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Trump's capitulation is more inexcusable than weak-ass Chamberlain's. When Chamberlain appeased Hitler, England was still mourning its massive losses from World War I. Trump is just an easily cowed grifter.
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Trump kind of sounds like Luther in the final scene of "The Warriors."
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I can think of nobody who would need to do this who is not involved in something majorly criminal.
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Kenny Cox deserved far more acclaim than he received. He was also a funny and kind man.
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
As my wife says, Rob Bowman is a benevolent wizard.
November 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
― James Baldwin
September 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Curious: Was there mention of the late, and legendary, jazz bassist Richard Davis who played on "Meeting Across The River"?
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM