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Thanks for expressing pretty much how I feel about this debacle in the Middle East. Beckett comes to mind: No more words nothing to do keep going keep going on call this going call this going call this on.

And yes, I’ve always loved Parker with strings. I believe they have more relevance now than when they were recorded. In those days it was somehow in jazz like to use strings in this fashion. The story goes that he didn’t attend rehearsals just came to the recording session and played so beautifully what we now have for posterity.

Also, thanks for the tip about shiela Heti. You’re my go to guy for interesting literature.

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Mar 3Liked by Tosh Berman

Thank you for articulating how the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza and the West Bank is a disaster for Israel as well as for the Palestinians. This is undeniable and yes, hope seems out of reach. Anyone who feels powerless should donate whatever they can to Doctors Without Borders or UNWRA. Free Palestine.

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Mar 3Liked by Tosh Berman

Wow that is an intriguing combination. I have a photo to share with you of Parker and Monk and Mingus all together.. I am not able to share it here, so I will send it on alternative service.. maybe you can share it soon... thanks

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I liked her HOW SHOULD A PERSON BE novel. Intriguing idea. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I

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