It’s hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact than Dolly Parton. Born in a one-room cabin, she earned 11 Grammys and an Emmy, built a business empire, helped millions of kids learn to read, and — as if that wasn’t enough — helped accelerate the research that led to the Moderna COVID vaccine. What a life. Michelle and I are thinking of Dolly’s family and her many, many fans.
Enjoyed hearing pianist Maria Asakawa last night in recital. Music by Babbitt, Carter, Martino, Wolpe, and a new piece by my friend Steve Lampert. Good talk beforehand given by Joshua Banks Mailman. #greenwichmusichouse
Elon Musk's net worth: $805 billion. That's more than the bottom 53% of Americans combined.
His effective tax rate: 3.3%.
A truck driver pays 8.4%.
Tax the rich.
To those who celebrate, Happy Record Store Day!
I'm on the lookout for James Carter's Pavement album and the Joe Henderson live set. Anyone else looking for an RSD title?
@recordstoreday#happyrecordstoreday
As a Catholic, I find it abhorrent that the President of the United States would publicly attack the Successor of St. Peter. Donald Trump is flailing. His war in Iran has led to the death and injury of American servicemembers and the death of Iranian children. He will attack anyone or anything to try to protect himself, even the Church that millions of Americans find faith and comfort in every day. The American people deserve a president who understands the consequences of his words and takes responsibility for his actions.