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Old Blighty 80 years on. This was their leanest hour. Sir Short Supply.

Never was so little supplied to so many by so few. Sir Stafford Cripps.

Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.

Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.

“Prenez un grip….La Grippe?….Allez Pisse…Donnez moi un break.”

Political mangling.

George Mraz,1944- 16th September 2021. Great Jazz Bassist.

Vituoso with a sonorous,buoyant tone and agile style.

Norman Bailey, CBE,1933- 15th September 2021 British 0peratic Bass-Baritone.

Associated with Wagner operas, particularly in the role of Wotan in the Ring Cycle.

Classical Brat or Violinist with Guts ?

Nigel Kennedy, prevented from including a Jimi Hendrix tribute in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, cancels appearance.

Election ’21.

IT’S OVER!

Parting shot; US Drone mistakenly kills family of 10 in Kabul.

A sorry war; General Mark Milley also takes a hit.

Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.

A versatile voice,intense delivery and convincing acting ability combined to create an illustrious career.

Marya Columbia,1956-2019. Fearless soul.

Played at St.Paul’s Chapel during the 9/11 recovery efforts which probably contributed to her lung cancer. She worked and succeeded to get accepted as a responder( and for fellow musicians) by the World Trade Centre Health Programme.

Hung, Drawn and Cultured

Old Blighty 80 years on. This was their leanest hour. Sir Short Supply.

Never was so little supplied to so many by so few. Sir Stafford Cripps.

Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.

Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.

“Prenez un grip….La Grippe?….Allez Pisse…Donnez moi un break.”

Political mangling.

George Mraz,1944- 16th September 2021. Great Jazz Bassist.

Vituoso with a sonorous,buoyant tone and agile style.

Norman Bailey, CBE,1933- 15th September 2021 British 0peratic Bass-Baritone.

Associated with Wagner operas, particularly in the role of Wotan in the Ring Cycle.

Classical Brat or Violinist with Guts ?

Nigel Kennedy, prevented from including a Jimi Hendrix tribute in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, cancels appearance.

Election ’21.

IT’S OVER!

Parting shot; US Drone mistakenly kills family of 10 in Kabul.

A sorry war; General Mark Milley also takes a hit.

Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.

A versatile voice,intense delivery and convincing acting ability combined to create an illustrious career.

Marya Columbia,1956-2019. Fearless soul.

Played at St.Paul’s Chapel during the 9/11 recovery efforts which probably contributed to her lung cancer. She worked and succeeded to get accepted as a responder( and for fellow musicians) by the World Trade Centre Health Programme.