Been experimenting with AI animation workflows…
and accidentally made a proof-of-concept for a spec I wrote — an ultra-violent animated western.
Cute animals. Big guns. Buckets of blood.
Jazz might be the ultimate American art. Albert Murray believed it's the blueprint for real antiracism in the US. That's the vision that inspires @Omni_American_@gregthomas22 & Aryeh Tepper. Had the pleasure of covering them for @thedispatch with @noahphickey. Musical cameo by @coldxman & more. #juneteenth2025
1/5: Staying cool is a radical political act these days...
In quantum physics, electrons appear when they bump against something. Their existence is only relational. Otherwise, they disappear. No resistance, no existence...
I have a Substack. Read and subscribe to learn about the Herzl play, Jewish indigenousness to Israel, the war between the West and Islamists, Jews in the diaspora,
eruption of antisemitism on US colleges and universities.
Amsterdam, Pogroms, and Herzl https://t.co/D0QCI8w1jh
In collaboration with the @AmericanSephard and the Jazz Leadership Project by (@gregthomas22), we have initiated the @Omni_American_ , driven by our conviction that the rhythms of jazz and the wisdom of the blues possess the transformative power to address all forms of hatred.
The beauty of a jazz quartet lies in the harmonious interplay of instruments, emitting distinct sounds and playing different notes, embodying a profound message of unity. The essence of our endeavor is not the colors or sounds we produce individually, but the collective harmony we achieve.
Remarkably, during the early 1930s, as the Nazis ascended to power, jazz musicians in Berlin stood among the first to resist the regime. Jazz, celebrated as the music of freedom and excellence, symbolized unity between Jewish and African American musicians, challenging the Nazi narrative and declaring its impure status in their eyes.
To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, we organized a special concert to underscore the resilience, hope, and excellence that jazz and music at large represent. The event featured heartfelt contributions from Holocaust Survivor Sami Steigmann, alongside my friends and collaborators @gregthomas22, Aryeh Tepper, and Jason Guberman, who are equally committed to crafting a better future for everyone.
@ItamarBorochov one of the most outstanding jazz trumpeters of our era, led a remarkable quartet that captivated the audience with their heartfelt performances, infused with deep wisdom.
We firmly believe in the healing power of music and its capacity to change the world for the better—and we are committed to making this vision a reality.
For a more immersive experience and to witness the magic of this event, I encourage you to watch the full recording. It's an encounter you won't regret: https://t.co/Txd4XKeIG4
Join us in New York for a unique concert in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
This cultural-educational experience with live music featuring @ItamarBorochov will explore how music was used to survive the Holocaust.
Register at https://t.co/iQlGhwz1IP
Many people are wondering about what’s happening on U.S. campuses.
While I can’t speak about all other college campuses, I can definitely give you an insider’s view about @Columbia University.
(this thread may be a bit long, but trust me: it's worth it)
Allow me to introduce you to Prof. Anne Norton (@annenortonnow), a Distinguished Antisemitic Professor of Political Science at @Penn.
Prof. Norton liked a post stating, 'Playing the victim is what Jews are best at,' referred to the brutal rape of a Jewish woman as 'alleged,' and commented on the supposedly good treatment of hostages by terrorists in Gaza.
Repost if you believe students deserve better professors. It's time for a change.