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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
š· The Fifth Bar of Heaven ā A Jazz Afterlife Play
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What happens when jazz legends meet againā¦ beyond the stars?
Step into The Fifth Bar of Heaven, a one-act metaphysical play where Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane reunite in a celestial jazz club somewhere beyond Saturnās rings.
Through poetic dialogue and musical rhythm, the play explores melody, harmony, rhythm, spirituality, legacy, and the transformative power of love ā all in the language of jazz.
āØ Written with reverence and soul, this play is for jazz lovers, dreamers, musicians, and anyone whoās ever felt the universe in a single note.
š Characters: Louis Armstrong | Duke Ellington | Charlie Parker (Bird) | Miles Davis | John Coltrane
š Setting: A timeless afterlife jazz club ā floating in cosmic silence, echoing with sound, memory, and meaning.
š Themes:
ā¢ Jazz as philosophy
ā¢ Music as a prayer
ā¢ Growth through sound
ā¢ Love beyond legacy
š¶ āWe werenāt playing solos. We were sending messages.ā ā Coltrane
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Iām incredibly proud of my work and plan to continue sharing it on my blog and possibly other platforms. While itās never been particularly lucrative, thatās never been the point. What truly matters to me are my feelings about the music and the musiciansāthose are everything.
As a Jew, Iām no stranger to anti-Semitism. Over the years, Iāve encountered hateful slurs like ānigger-loving kikeā and even threats of violence, including castration. Itās jarring, but unfortunately, that kind of hate seems more widespread than ever these days.
The real tipping point for stepping away from YouTube and Facebook was a mix of rights issues and algorithm-driven censorship. While hiring a lawyer might have resolved some of the rights challenges, I simply donāt have the resourcesāor the patienceāfor that kind of legal battle.
What made it worse was the constant algorithm changes on both platforms, which increasingly dictated whether content was seen at all. In the early daysā2006 for YouTube and 2010 for FacebookāI was able to build an audience based on the quality of my content. But with the rise of TikTok and the trend toward shorter attention spans, itās become harder and harder for viewers to discover or engage deeply with videos. These days, even if a video manages to get found, only about 15% of viewers actually watch it to the end.
Thankfully, AI video has been a game-changer. Iām now creating content with AI tools, and itās been a blastāboth creatively and as a fresh opportunity. Posting on my blog means I no longer have to deal with censorship or the whims of algorithms.
I truly appreciate your friendship and support over the years. And for the record, living in Mexico has been a fantastic experienceāespecially now.
I am a very lucky man.
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I have a heartfelt announcement to share. With a few exceptions, I will no longer be posting videos to this channel, which has been a part of my life since 2006. The channel and its content will remain on YouTube, allowing current and future generations to experience this extraordinary music.
However, recent challenges with rights issues on YouTube have made continuing difficult. Additionally, Iāve grown tired of dealing with offensive comments, including racist and anti-Semitic remarks directed at me and the music. One individual even went so far as to threaten me with castration, which has raised concerns for my familyās safety and my own peace of mind.
For these reasons, Iāve decided to step away from this channel to focus on other creative endeavors. Itās been an incredible journey collaborating with so many talented musicians and sharing their work with audiences worldwide. Over the past 18 years, this channel has reached nearly 50 million views, and Iām proud of the role Iāve played in promoting this beautiful music online.
To everyone who has supported me along the way: thank you. Your encouragement has meant the world to me. Jazz has been, and always will be, a lifelong passion. Hereās to the music, the memories, and the journey ahead!
I continue online with my blog: syncopatedjustice.com/
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Rough week, we lost Lou Donaldson and now Roy Haynes, who both lived well into their 90s.
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With the passing of the great Benny Golson, Sonny Rollins is the only living survivor of the Great Day in Harlem photo.
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āMy music is the spiritual expression of what I am ā my faith, my knowledge, my beingā¦ When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hang-ups.ā - John Coltrane open.substack.com/pub/bretprimack/p/miles-and-tranā¦
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A work of fiction based on a true story told to me by Walter Bishop, Jr.
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Bret Primack's dedication to his craft and his passion for jazz shine through on the Jazz Video Guy channel, as he skillfully captures the essence of these extraordinary musicians and their artistry. With each video, Bret offers his viewers a window into the world of jazz, sharing the stories, talents, and unique perspectives of the artists who have shaped and continue to shape the genre. Through his channel, Bret Primack has played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich legacy of jazz while simultaneously fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of its cultural significance.