Economist “Did you know?” (via EconomistMagazine)
People will have MP3s of every Miles Davis’ record but never think of hearing any of them twice in a row—there’s just too much to get through.
More knowledge of financial information does not, by default, translate into more financial success.
Nassim Taleb in Congress warning on Stimulus, and Hyperinflation (via BlackswanTal)
He has been warning for years but the herd never learns.
Record #81: Ethiopiques Volume 4: 'Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale 1969-1974'
This is a collection of Ethiopian jazz almost entirely composed by Mulatu Astatqè, the legendary “Father of Ethio-jazz.” There are a few tracks here that weren’t composed by Astatqè, but the bulk of the work is his. First off, I have to say that I’ve listened to very little jazz. I don’t know much about the history of the genre, and I can’t say whether or not this is an obscure collection for serious fans of jazz. But I can say it’s some of the most smoothly played and composed music I’ve listened to in weeks. With virtuosity spilling out from every conceivable instrument—primarily saxophone, piano, guitar, percussion and bass—these winding, mellow instrumentals are intoxicating and unique. I’m removed from my comfort zone with this one, but these songs remain enchanting—the sort of music that easily launches you into an introspective, film noir-style haze. A friend of mine refers to it as “spy jazz,” and that feels just about perfect.
This music was also featured heavily in the Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers, starring Bill Murray. Great stuff.
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