Music To Work By: Jill Scott Live in Paris+
I spent last Thursday and Friday night with the incomparable Jill Scott at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, California. Ms. Scott delivered soulful, witty ballads, sassy hip-hop-laced R&B tunes, thought-provoking spoken word, a bit of opera and the occasional devilish remark. She served us for over two and a half hours. I forgot about the [...]
Music To Work By: A “Little Voice” Goes A Long Way
It’s not spanking new, but it’s my new favorite album. Sara Bareilles’ “Little Voice” is a refreshing departure from the usual candied pop album. Bareilles’ lyrics are thoughtful, cheeky and frankly, cool. I love that her love songs paint pictures of prickly, complicated love that is not the end-all-be-all. Sara clearly loves deeply when she [...]
Music To Work By: “Summertime” in the midst of Winter
I always work best some tunes playing in the background. So, I thought I’d share with you some of the music that I work by. I promise a broad spectrum of artists and sounds. I love music soooo much that it actually makes work fun (or at least bearable). So, here’s the first tune. It’s [...]






