Billie, Bling, Baking and Monsoon

Okay, couldn't come up with a "b" word for Indo jazz - maybe Bollywood - but that wouldn't go.

Spent a delightful hour at Jazz FM Shawne Jackson a.ka. Billie Holiday - read about it on the Jazz FM blog....

Here is Monsoon in action at the Rex last night....

I also made a lemon poppyseed loaf from Alicia's book yesterday and some chocolate peanut butter shells from the "100 best vegan baking recipes" book.....

Check out the bling I received from Diva D - my very good internet buddy....gorgeous - early birthday present - love it! Thank you again Divine D!

On a sad note, the great Eugene Amaro passed away yesterday. Condolences to the family and friends of a great contributor to Canada's jazz scene including of course Rob McConnell's Boss Brass.  One more for the stellar jazz band in the hereafter.