Will Allison

"Tritone substitutions at unsafe speeds." 🎹
This British keyboard wizard takes classic rock and pop tunes and reharmonizes them into burning jazz/funk/gospel arrangements that have to be heard to be believed. Incredible, man!
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"That’s an indirect answer to the question because “Who is my neighbor?” is always the wrong question and you can’t give a right answer to the wrong question."

Stop Asking The Wrong Question. Be A Neighbor. "The fundamental civic unit in this nation is neighbor. ... Are you prepared to see them treated this way?"

"Jesus’ answer to the question “Who is my neighbor?” was “Be a neighbor.” Be a neighbor to everyone and everyone will become a neighbor to you."

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I heard it referred to as the "Big, Booger-filled Bill" and will no longer refer to it in any other fashion. No questions from the press at this time, thank you. 😎

The earth has its music for those who will listen,
Its bright variations forever abound;
With all the wonders that God has bequeathed us,
There is nothing that thrills like the magic of sound.
-R.V. Holmes

Back in 2010 I was in Seattle with my uncle and cousin going to see the jazz great Ramsey Lewis. In the lobby of the venue we were talking to the person working the counter, and my uncle, a very tall man, stepped backwards without looking, and stepped directly ON jazz great Ramsey Lewis. 😬

Back in 2010 I was in Seattle with my uncle and cousin going to see the jazz great Ramsey Lewis. In the lobby of the venue we were talking to the person working the counter, and my uncle, a very tall man, stepped backwards without looking, and stepped directly ON jazz great Ramsey Lewis. 😬

Cap's right.

@ben-allison.bsky.social Your profile picture is perfection. 😄🦓

Electric Light Violist

No better mama for my boys! Happy Mother's Day, cool chick! 💙❤️

"There are eight million stories in the naked city; this has been one of them”. 😎

Take a media break, son. Focus on your well-being and happiness, your family is fine. Reach out if you need us.

Happy Easter!

With all we face in our world today, here's a reminder that the story actually has a joyous ending. Just like that Sunday morning long ago did finally arrive, so it will again. Take heart and be brave. The garden tomb is empty now, and we can ALL be full.

He's alive! ❤☩☀️

✊💙

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YouTube video by Peter McCann The Blues Brothers - Flying Car Scene

To mark today's "Day of Liberation", here is actual footage of Donald Trump and JD Vance driving the US economy (orange Pinto station wagon) to its ultimate glorious destination under their regime's plans. 😎

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After federal money for refugee resettlement is halted, a Roanoke agency turns to the community for support Refugees have found a home in Roanoke for decades. The Trump administration recently halted the arrival of most new refugees and funding for the programs that support them.

Excellent article explaining what my wife is up against daily in her work at Blue Ridge Literacy.

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Bheannaigh Lá Fhéile Pádraig! 💚🤍🧡🍀

Reinkalvria Julie Alapnes · Album · 2025 · 11 songs

One of the bright stars from the diverse music scene in the Norwegian city of Tromsø has been singer and violinist Julie Alapnes. Her new album "Reinkalvria" dropped today. More rock influence, and it's REALLY good. Head north and listen!
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First rehearsal of the spring season last night. Keenly aware of the old lower lip this morning, lol. Here's "the book". I love the history and heft of a band that's been around a while's folder full of charts. Many, many decades of arrangements of great music found within. 🎷🎶

YouTube video by Will Allison Morehead State University Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble 1 (combined): "Leprechaun's Dream"

"Leprechaun's Dream" by Chick Corea, performed by the Morehead State University Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble 1 and Jazz Vocal Ensemble - Robert Schietroma & Walter Barr, conductors

From the album "Morehead State University Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble 1977"

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Big Bash Flim & The BB's · New Pants · Song · 1990

"Flim and the BB's", quirky fusion from the 80s-90s. The DMP label was at the digital frontier in the 80s, taking advantage of the wider dynamic ranges. One of the first bands other than Zappa's where you could hear the crazy new (at the time) Kurzweil keyboards.
🎷🎹
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Still A Friend Of Mine Incognito · Positivity · Song · 1993

Here we go. Still as smooooth and soulful as it was 32 years ago. <3

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Be an awful shame if there was a way to find out "embargoed information" any other way. Oh, look here....