A.R. Ammons:
C.P. Cavafy (tr. from Greek by Rae Dalven):
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Charlie Parker, “Old Folks,” rec. 1953:
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The old darned man... is good storytelling... enjoyed it.
Really love today's curation, Sean -- thanks so much.