I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that this blog in its present form has run its course. I have enjoyed doing it, and I greatly appreciate my readers. I have turned on a lot of readers to the music I love. I have taken some risk in offering music selections, and I am tired of having my posts shut down for that. It could have been worse. I am also a little disappointed in the number of readers and the frequency of comments. I am not scolding anyone here. Things are what they are.
The good news is that, the Jazz Gods willing, I will soon launch an online radio show. Some industrious people at Northern State University, where I work, are determined to start a radio station. KNSU or something like that. They have asked me to produce a jazz show. Well, I don't know..., yes. When I grow up, I want to be Ken Laster.
I expect that this blog site will be reborn as a companion to the online show/podcast. So don't delete the bookmark. With luck and fair winds, and royalties paid, you'll be hearing a lot more jazz from me in the future.
Again: thanks to everyone who has read this blog, listened to my music, and posted a comment. I love you all. As the Terminator said, "I'll be back."
Bad news: That's understandable, random DMCA takedowns are one of the banes of my life. It's sad, but thanks for all the music you've helped introduce me to.
ReplyDeleteGood news: Slightly takes away the sting of the bad news, can't wait to listen to it once it's started.
damn it! I loved reading your blog. have fun, though!
ReplyDeleteThanks, guys. Watch this space. I will announce the launch of Jazz Note Radio when it launches.
ReplyDeleteWow, really sorry to see the end of JNSDP. I really enjoyed seeing what gems you had discovered for us everyday. I thank you for plugging my radio show and podcast as often as you did. I am not worthy of your praise .
ReplyDeleteI know we will keep in touch, and the very best of luck with the Radio show. I look forward to hearing your broadcast persona.
Thanks, Ken. You note means a lot to me. We will definitely keep in touch, and I have high hopes that I will be back soon bigger than ever.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, fearless readers, keep the bookmark. I will return to posting here, I expect, when my show gets on the web.
I just recently became aware of your site. I can't say that I'm not disappointed that it will be no longer. I have enjoyed it in the brief time that I have been reading it. All the best in the future.
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Thanks, Jonas. It will be back soon as a companion to my radio show.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your blog Mr. Blanchard. Hate to see it go. Good luck with your future endeavors.
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Ditto that. I've been a regular follower of this blog for some time now. It's been a great source of both inspiration and musical discovery - cannot thank you enough. Best of luck for the radio show!
ReplyDeletedamn, I just met you today, and now you've already left!
ReplyDeletegood luck going forth...
Thanks to Jim, CL, and Anon. Keep checking. Our NSU Radio Station Committee is meeting regular, and we hope to be on the air soon. Once we do, this blog will be back as the companion to my show. I believe, I believe. It's silly, but I believe.
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