FAVORITE JAZZ ALBUMS:
PILGRIMAGE–Michael Brecker
RENUNCIATION–David S. Ware Quartet
PROG–The Bad Plus
SACRED GROUND–David Murray Black Saint Quartet
SOLO IN MONDSEE–Paul Bley
MY FOOLISH HEART–Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette
PREZENS–David Torn
EVAN PARKER/MATTHEW SHIPP–Abbey Road Duos
FAVORITE NON-JAZZ ALBUMS:
STRAWBERRY JAM–Animal Collective
NEW MAGNETIC WONDER–Apples in Stereo
FRIEND OPPORTUNITY–Deerhoof
DO YOU TRUST YOUR FRIENDS?–Stars
RANDOM SPIRIT LOVER–Sunset Rubdown
VOLTA–Bjork
NEON BIBLE–Arcade Fire
WIDOW CITY–The Fiery Furnaces
FAVORITE PERSONAL MOMENTS OF 2007:
>Meeting Mandy, traveling to Oregon to see her, then moving here with her.
>The road trip to Oregon with Russell
>Getting Julius and bringing him here to live with me in Ashland
>Playing in the 2007 Dallas Open Scrabble tournament, rising to 2nd place
after 10 rounds.
>Oregon Country Fair
>Ahmad Jamal and Regina Carter in concert at Britt Music Festival
>My going away party in May
>Coffee at Sweetbay with Jacqulyn and Althaea
>Jay and Susie’s wedding/reception
>Starting the Scrabble Club in Ashland
>Camping trip at Humbug Mountain on the coast
>Festivus party at Kelly and Megan’s in Medford
