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I was on the phone with a music industry veteran a few weeks ago when I made a passing reference to the interview that took place between Paul Desmond and Charlie Parker on a Boston radio station in 1954. At the end of the call, he mentioned that he’d never heard of the interview, and asked me to send him a copy. With this fresh in mind, I mentioned the interview to a few other jazz aficionados and was surprised to learn that they weren’t aware of it either, but all were eager to hear it, of course.
As it happens, my Charlie Parker collection is all over the place at work and home. I finally got around to purchasing the Dean Benedetti collection of Parker nightclub performances from Mosaic this fall, and as I’ve immersed myself in that trove of Birdlore, I’ve also been listening to the extensive series of Parker air checks that are scattered among labels like Savoy, Uptown, Rare Live, Stash and Philology. The interview is on Philology, but before I could put my hands on it, it popped up on Facebook, and now it’s just a mouse-click away.
Boston venues like the Hi-Hat and Storyville became regular stops for Parker in the early ‘50’s. Given the chaotic nature of Bird’s life and the cabaret card hassles that made it problematic for him to work in New York nightclubs, Boston became a more routine option for the saxophonist. By then, Symphony Sid, whose radio voice was an indelible feature of Parker’s air checks from the Royal Roost (“Metropolitan Bopera House”) in the late ‘40s, was working in Boston and occasionally broadcasting from these clubs. John McLellan, the radio name of John Fitch, was a colleague of Sid’s who hosted these remotes on his radio show on WHDH, and in 1953 and ’54 he interviewed Parker at the station’s studios.
The first of these took place on June 13, 1953. According to Birdologist Carl Woideck, Fitch picked up Parker at a rooming house and had to wake him up, not an auspicious beginning for an interview that Fitch had meticulously planned. Fitch wished to probe deeper than the more clichéd questions that were typical of jazz interviews, and he began by asking Bird to comment on a recording by Bartok. What ensued was one of the more substantial interviews we have with Parker, but Fitch was disappointed with it, so the following January he struck the idea of having Parker and Paul Desmond together on his show.
In what is the only known taped interview between Parker and another musician, Desmond approached Bird with the same reverence that virtually everyone accorded this legend of modern jazz. But Bird displayed a mutual respect for his fellow altoist, and the interview flows with a conversational rapport. In his biography of Desmond, Take Five, Doug Ramsey quotes a letter in which Desmond says that "old Charlie talked up a storm." Notwithstanding his own well-earned stature as a jazz artist (and non-Parker copy cat), Desmond surprised me when he hears Bird describe his extraordinary practice habits ("11 to 15 hours a day" in his teens) and replies, "That's very reassuring. Somehow I got the idea that you were just sort of born with that technique and that you never had to worry too much about keeping it working. "
One wonders if Desmond is here echoing an old stereotype about blacks having a "natural" gift for music? More likely, he's expressing a specific view that was held by musicians who were astonished by Parker's technique and expressiveness, what Desmond calls his "impressive" ability to tell a story through his horn. Bird acknowledges the presence of genius within oneself, but emphasizes that "schooling" is required to bring it out, and that his came from practicing "with books, it wasn't done with mirrors." Listen as well for Parker's neat summation of his art: “Ever since I’ve ever heard music, I thought it should be very clean, very precise…and more or less to the people…something they could understand, something that was beautiful.” Thank you, Bird.
Here’s a link to transcripts of the McLellan and Desmond interviews as well as interviews that Leonard Feather and Marshall Stearns conducted with Parker in 1951.


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It's discs like this that make doing what I do pleasurable, as well as effortless. The kind I just pop it into the player and before the first track is over I already know the task ahead of me will be simple, yet quite gratifying.
"I'll Be Alright" is the Jumpin' Jack Benny Band's debut release and it's an equal mix of band originals and well chosen covers from the likes of Ronnie Earl/Darrell Nulisch, Brother Red, Koko Taylor, Little Milton and Smokin' Joe. The band is made up of: "Jumpin Jack" Benny Cortez on vocals and harmonica; Tony Fingers on guitar & bass; Eric Tice on drums; Mike Stover on bass; and Kirk Nelson on keyboards. Other contributing musicians include: Andrew Jaimez and Steve Roybal on drums; Danny Ayala and Betsy Villasenor on back up vocals; Tony Miramontes, Hank Dandin and Benny Rodriguez on keyboards; Leo Valenzuela and Frank Viramontes on bass.
The disc opens with "I Don't Believe" and I do believe it made a hell of a first impression. It features the five main members of the band and from what I'm hearing, I'm wondering why anyone else was even needed. These guys rock. Strong vocals, smokin' rhythm, great guitar and harp leads, and monster piano playing all highlight this one.
"Tell Me Please" is another of many Jumpin' tracks. This one's a great R&B dance number featuring soulful vocals from Benny and Betsy and masterful work from Kirk on the organ, and the imaginary horn section. Excellent stuff.
As long as the music I'm listening to stays this good, "I'll Be Alright". As a matter of fact, I'll be downright thrilled. This one opens with Tony working magic with his fingers on the guitar and Benny sounding as soulful as a seasoned Chitlin Circuit soul man. Add to the mix Eric, Mike and Kirk kicking their usual ass on drums, bass and keyboards and this one's another winner.
Growling vocals, frenzied rhythm, chaotic keyboards and gruesome guitar leads.....sounds mean, huh? Dammed right it does! And it all adds up to the meanest version of "Mean Woman Blues" you'll ever hear.
I knew there had to be one, and "Big Woman Blues" is it. A straight up dirty ol' blues song featuring gritty heartfelt vocals, heated harmonica solos and slow scorching blues guitar leads. Oh yeah, the Blewzzman's kind of stuff. More great stuff.
"I'll Be Alright" closes exactly the way I'd expect The Jumpin' Jack Benny Band to end a disc.....Wildly! It's a track title "You Got Yours I Got Mine" that was recorded live and the energy in the venue could have easily powered the bands equipment. This five and a half minute track features the guys doing exactly what they do best - kicking ass and having a hell of good time doing it. Play this one LOUD and OFTEN.
Other tracks on "I'll Be Alright" include: "Let Your Love Go", "Find A Fool", "Take Time Out To Hear Me Some Blues", "Party's On" and "One More Song" (also recorded live).
With this being my final review of the year, it could be said that the best may have been saved for last. "I'll Be Alright" will easily be one of the contenders when I give out the 2011 "BLEWZZY AWARD" next month.
To contact the band, just go to www.jumpinjackbennyblues.com. While you're there, please tell them the Blewzzman sent you and that he's already looking forward to their next release.
Do you think I was happy about receiving the new CD from the Bravuras. Well let me just answer that by saying there "Ain't No Doubt" about it.
Changing the rhythm section since "Jerry's Blues" - their first release back in the summer of 2009, the band now consists of: Bandleader, John "Pooch" Puccio on Lead Vocals; John P. Hufford, Sr. on guitar, harmonica & vocals; Felix Mayer on lead guitar; Bert Torres on bass; Steve Biondi on drums; John Valby on keyboard & vocals; Tony Grisanti on tenor sax & vocals; and Bob Volkman on the Hammond organ. "Ain't No Doubt" contains fourteen tracks and all are band originals.
"Sideways Richie" kicks things off with a sound you'll soon become familiar with. It's a shuffle that flip-flops between soft then smoking, featuring the rhythm section locked into a tight groove while Felix and Tony alternate hot guitar and sax leads. The Bravura's may not have invented this style but they've certainly perfected it.
"Juke Joint Mama" sounds like one of those women that you're better off without but you just can't do without her. One that causes one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't kind of relationships. At least she makes for a good song. This one features Felix and Johnny Huff sparring on the guitar and harmonica while mamas got Pooch singing 'bout a bad case of the blues.
Pooch is sounding a lot happier on "The Way She Do". Seems he's dumped the juke joint mama and found himself a woman that drives away the blues. Good move Pooch. Bert and Steve get way down low on this rhythm romper which also features several very nice guitar, sax and piano exchanges.
Is the title track a smoker? Does it feature the band jammin' their asses off? Can the new rhythm guys sound any better than they already have? What about the Hammond, does it kick some ass? Does the sax player really cut loose? Is the band any good at vocal harmonizing? All of those questions - and more - can be answered in three words...."Ain't No Doubt".
I just couldn't stand saying bye-bye as "Bye-Bye Baby" came to an end. This is one of those four minute tracks that should have been twenty. So here I am - five replays later still diggin' the hell out of it. With Pooch singin' it similar to the way the fat man did.... Johnny V tappin' out a wonderful piano melody.... Tony blowin' the bliss outta the sax.... Johnny Huff tearin' it up on guitar, the new guys continuing to be the precision rhythm machine they've been and the vocal harmonizing of the chorus lines, this one is easily the disc's best. BTW, I'm now at about thirty two minutes.........
"You Got To Get Up" is a song with lyrics intended to induce dancing. Good but not necessary - everything this band does is dance inducing.
The first minute of "Cold Woman Blues" had me thinking I was listening to an absolutely beautiful instrumental and I was loving every second of it. Then Pooch started singing and this slow, bluesy ballad became even better. These are the types of songs you'll always hear me associate with the phrase "song of the year". Torch burning lyrics, sultry sax riffs, soft piano, steady & enticing organ, and scorching guitar leads get me every time. Excellent track.
Other tracks included on "Ain't No Doubt" include: "Evil Girl", "Can't Have Me", "Torn And Tumbled", "She's Got The Blues", "Free Hearted Woman", "Scars On My Heart", and "Old Man".
The best way to contact the Bravuras is via Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/The-BRAVURAS/221739764522 or Myspace - www.myspace.com/thebravuras. Either way, they'll be happy to hear from you. They'll also be happy to know that the Blewzzman sent you and you came to buy a CD or two.
Taking a cue from the picture on the cover of the disc, let me tell you that when it comes to the blues, the Bad Influence Band does not monkey around. As a matter of fact, from what I'm hearing, they should consider changing the name of their Indie label from Badblues to Badassblues.
The Bad Influence Band is: Roger Edsall on harp, rhythm and slide guitars, and vocals; Bob Mallardi on bass and vocals; Michael "Jr" Tash on guitar and vocals; and David Thaler on drums and vocals. On "Under The Influence" - their third release which features over 50% original music - special guest musicians include: Timm Biery on percussion; Jay Monterose on guitar solo (7); Tom Ruggieri on sax; Mark Stevens on piano; and John Ware on guitar (7).
"Man Child" does exactly what an opening track should do - make a strong first impression. It features the bands four man nucleus all doing what they do and doing it all very well. It's a well sung original song featuring hard and hot rhythm, smokin' lead and slide guitar work, and sharp harp leads. This may very well be the disc's best track and I'm hoping there's lots more like it.
However it is you move to music, be it tapping your foot, playing the drums on your knees, bobbin' your head back and forth or shakin' your hips, you'll be doing it to "Dancing Like You Don't Dance With Me", 'cause this is music that will move you. Nothing wild, nothing fancy, just a hell of a good band locked into a hell of a good groove. This is what I call "lock the door and throw away the key" stuff.....I want to feel it forever.
As long as you're already on the dance floor - stay there. Just get ready to step it up a notch. "Hey Red" is made for all out boogieing. Led by David at disc's best on drums, the Bad Influence Band blows right past fourth and locks tightly into fifth gear on this smoker. Other highlights include great harmonizing along with Bob's vocal lead, and Mark getting in some licks on piano.
"Sugar Daddy Baby", is just one of several songs written and sung by Roger. It, as well as the others, gives this listener the impression that Rick Estrin may have been a big influence on Roger. It's got those Estrinesque lyrics, that Estrinesque delivery and the wonderfully sounding Estrinesque style of harp playing. Other highlights include Bob and Tom with great bass and sax beats.
Just as it was back in the Creedence Clearwater Revival days, the Bad Influence Band's version of John Fogerty's "Run Through the Jungle", is heavily rhythm and percussion influenced. Good sing-a-long type song bringing along good flashbacks with it.
If the scorching guitar leads, wicked hot harp highlights and the gut wrenching vocals that you hear on low down dirty blues tracks do for you what they do for me, then do as I did when "As The Year's Go Passing By" comes on. Sit back, close your eyes, clear your mind and let Michael, Roger and Bob take you on a six minute trip through the blues.....then do it again for six more minutes. You're welcome!
"Hush Your Mouth" a song by the late Gary Primich, is about a fast talkin' woman. Therefore, the bands gotta keep up with her, right? This wickedly fast shuffle does indeed feature a race between Roger on the vocals and the rest of the band jammin' out. And the winner is....the dancers - after they catch their breath.
Other tracks on "Under The Influence" include: "Do As I Say", "Cat Fight II: PTP", "Looking Right At Me", "Room 111", "Mailbox Blues", and "Back In My Boogie" (aka "Rockin' My Boogie").
When the band sent me this CD for review, they expressed an interest in having it completed before several Blues Foundation presentations take place. I can't tell you how they'll fare there, but I do know that "Under The Influence" just impressed me enough to be in the running for the www.Mary4Music.com 2011 Blewzzy Award.
Please check out the Bad Influence Band by going to their website... www.badinfluenceband.com and follow my usual suggestions: Buy the disc and tell them the Blewzzman sent ya.
"Delta Soul", by Steve Azar, could very well be the most genre defying disc this listener's ever heard. If I were the distributor I'd place a note inside each shipment instructing the record store clerk to just place a few discs in every bin and be done with it. Yes, the stories being told - as well as the lyrics that are telling them - are certainly born from the blues, yet some of them could easily be hits on the rock, soul, pop and country charts. I guess it's no coincidence that Steve has already had smash hits on the country charts...amongst some other incredible credentials.
Being someone who prefers to discuss what my ears hear on the CD versus what my eyes read in the attachments, I tend to stay away from biographical commentary...until I read one like this. Songs and videos reaching the tops of the country charts, songs being used for network news programs in a Memorial Day special featuring President Bush, touring with Bob Seger, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Tim McGraw (just to name a few) and having Ronnie Musgrove - the former Governor of Mississippi - declare March 13 as Steve Azar Day are just a few of his achievements. There are more, and you should read about them, but now it's time for me to tell you something about his songs, his music and the great band he's assembled for this project.
"Delta Soul", features Steve Azar on lead & background vocals, acoustic & electric guitars and mandolin. Joining him are: Jason Young on background vocals, harmonica, percussion and lead vocal; Mark Easterling on electric & slide guitar; Chad Cromwell and Rudy Miller on drums; John Wallum on piano, Hammond B3 and clavinet; A. J. Masters on acoustic guitar and bass; James House on acoustic guitar and background vocals; Kenny Greenberg and Mike Solle' on electric guitar; Kevin Grant and Tom D'Angelo on bass; Phil Madeira on Hammond B3; Gary Morse on steel guitar and Weissenborn; Tim Lauer on piano and Hammond B3, and Jonathan Yudkin on strings. The disc contains all original music which Steve describes as "a style of music born in the people from the Mississippi Delta".
The opening track is highlighted by the absolutely magnificent, yet very relaxed sounds produced from the melding of several acoustic, electric and slide guitars. Just like you'd expect to hear along "Highway 61". Steve, James, Mark and Kenny nail this one.
As Steve explains it, a "Mississippi Minute" is about an hours worth of New York minutes. Apparently, in a "Mississippi Minute" you can take your sweet time and you're never running behind. Now that's my kind of a time zone. However, I'm thinking A. J., Jason, Chad and Phil might just be New Yorkers....the rhythm and percussion on this rocker are as quick as a New York minute.
Great vocal and musical contrast make "Bluestune" quite an interesting track. On one side you've got Tom, Rudy and John pounding out a deep, somewhat funky rhythm, on the other side Steve and Jason are swapping tenor and bass leads on a vocal duet, and in the middle of all this, Jason's wailing on the high end of the harp. A completely masterful musical mess, if you will.
"Doin' It Right" has one of those catchy sing-a-long chorus lines that popularize these types of songs. There's no doubt that this will be the song of choice at most radio stations. It also features Chad producing some of the disc's best drum work.
"Goin' To Beat The Devil" is a song about interstate trips that Steve would make to see a lady in Louisiana. That explains the beat. This is one of those songs that as soon as you hear it your right hand reaches for the volume knob while your right foot simultaneously steps down hard on the gas pedal. Smokin' guitar, smoking rhythm, smokin' harp and smokin' tires. Disc's best right here.
Other tracks on "Delta Soul / Volume One" include: "Flatlands", "Gonna Be Good Lovin' U", "Indianola" and "The River's Workin'".
Inasmuch as I loved everything about this disc, it's part of the title that has me most excited..."Volume One". That tell me there's lots more to come.
This is the part where I tell you to go to www.steveazar.com, buy the disc and tell him the Blewzzman sent ya. However, if you do nothing but watch the "Soldier Song" video we'll ALL feel good.
One need not look past the CD jacket to figure out how this disc got it's name. Andy Poxon sports a bright red afro, that while not intended as statement making, it's certainly attention getting. As a matter of fact, the statement Andy officially makes about his do is that it's not for that purpose at all. It's indeed his natural growing style and his all natural "Red Roots". Speaking of natural, this sixteen year old is certainly one when it comes to writing, playing and singing the blues. This, his debut disc, contains thirteen all original, self produced and skillfully performed tracks.
The band consist of Andy Poxon on guitar and vocals, Russ Wasson on bass, and Mike O'Donnell on drums. Additionally, several tracks include Ray Tilkens on piano and backup vocals, Zack Sweeney on rhythm guitar, and Carol Ann Drescher on backup vocals.
The opening track makes a heck of a first impression. It's just Andy, Russ and Mike wailin' away on what could be one of the hottest tracks on the disc. Phenomenal rhythm and killer guitar leads accompany Andy's rockin' vocals as he sings about his baby being the "Hottest Thing In Town".
Andy's vocal versatility is quite apparent as he renders a very tender and soulfully smooth delivery of a beautiful love song titled "I Want You So Bad". Backed by hushed rhythm and backup vocals, Andy's singing and scorching guitar run away with this one.
"Stop" caused me to start having flashbacks of a young Springsteen and Mellencamp. It's not that Andy sounds like or is even attempting to copy their styles, it's more about his similarity to their strong and confident delivery styles of blues based rock songs. Great job on this one.
I find it to be a personal bonus when the longest track of a very good CD happens to be the best track as well. That's the case with "Is There Anything I Can Do". Inasmuch as I love the smokin' shuffles and the beautiful ballads - and this kid does them all with equal excellence - there's nothing like slow, scorching blues to light my blues fire. This one features over seven minutes of passion filled vocals and blistering blues guitar leads.
The disc closes in the same fashion as which it opened - with a fast paced smoker called "C'mon Pretty Baby". It features the disc's wildest and reckless rhythm and a sound that totally had me baffled. At first I thought it was Andy's guitar, then I thought it was an organ. I'm still not sure what the hell it was, but now I'm thinking it was Andy playing his guitar through a Leslie. One things for sure, this one kicked ass.
Other tracks included on "Red Roots" are: "No Love", "Quitters Never Lose", "I Need My Girl", "I'll Sing the Blues", "When", "Raining In", "Run Of Bad Luck", and "I Hate Being Alone".
With this being right around the time of the year when The Blues Foundation starts it's nominating process for the Blues Music Awards, there's a very good chance of this young man garnering himself a "Best New Artist Debut" nomination.....amongst other possible nods.
To learn more about this phenomenal young singer, songwriter, guitar player and preserver of the blues, just go to www.andypoxon.com and to pick up a copy of the disc just go to www.ellersoulrecords.com. While there, please tell him the Blewzzman said to c'mon down to Florida.
"Reclaim Your Land" is the debut disc from a Canadian blues band called Hip Shakin' Mama & The Leg Men, and it consists of eleven original songs that will surely get your hips shakin'. Hip Shakin' Mama is actually singer/songwriter Shelley-Lynne Hardinge on the vocals, and the Leg Men are: Gerry Perkin on guitar; Mama's husband Richie Hardinge, along with Adrian Kuryliw on bass; Rob Lamonica on keyboards and Hammond organ; Phil Nevile on keyboards; Dave Oakey on harmonica; and Doug Sullivan on drums.
Sounding nothing like it, and a lot more progressive than it as well, this song is a dedication to her greatest influence - Willie Dixon, and it's a response to her favorite song of his - "Little Red Rooster". Quite frankly, I don't want any part of this dish. Being sick and tired of this rooster's cheating, she's gonna do what she's gotta do - boil it, grill it, sauté it, bake it, roast it, poach it and more - to turn him into "Rooster Stew". Yikes! Well written and powerfully sung lyrics, excellent piano, guitar and harp leads from Phil, Gerry and Dave, and aggressive rhythm from Richie and Doug make this smoker a winner.
Cha-Cha? Rumba? Samba? Tango? Mambo? You'll want to do one of those sensuous dances once you feel the heat of the Latin beat on "She Doesn't Want You". The tandem Hammond and piano playing between Rob and Phil is astonishing, the guitar leads are fiery and the percussion Doug's got going on with the drum kit is impressive. And without being able to see it, I can just tell that as she's belting this one out, Shelley's got those hips of hers shaking in a bodacious manner. Great stuff!
When the Hip Shakin' Mama says "Show Me No Mercy" you better believe she means it. At least that's the impression I'm getting out of her cocky and commanding demands. The good part about it is it's her sexual appetite she's referring to. This one - possibly the disc's best - is highlighted by Mama's dominant vocals, Rob beating on the piano keys, and the hard diving rhythm from Richie and Doug. Worthy of several replays.
Hmmmmm, "Wanker Blues", do I dare go there? Why not? Shelley did! OK, if you know the meaning of terms like choke your chicken, midget mangling, five knuckle shuffle, pistol workin', donkey spankin' - just some of the terms she uses - then you've got the gist of what this one's all about. With no pun intended, this track is highlighted by Rob beating the hell out of his organ.
I don't think a man could ever experience a more undignified insult than having a woman tell him she's a "Bigger Man" than he will ever be. That's one hell of a blow. This track features the disc's most serious blues. Having said that, you'll hear Gerry at disc's best as he lays down lots of scorching guitar riffs. This may be the only track on which there isn't much hip shakin', but you can bet that Shelley's got this fools knees knockin'. Another of many excellent tracks.
Other songs on "Reclaim Your Land" include:"Devious", "Reclaim Your Land", "My Claws", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Funkalicious Sugar Blue" and "Don't Put Me Down Too Long".
To learn more about Hip Shakin' Mama and the Leg Men shake your hips over to www.hipshakinmusic.com. While there, do yourself a favor and pick up the disc, then do me a favor and tell Shelley the Blewzzman sent ya.
Although the band has gone through several personal changes since their two prior releases, "Voodoo Workin'" is now the third project I've had the pleasure of working on with Steve Gerard & The National Debonaires. As a matter of fact, back in 2007, the bands debut disc - "New Sounds From Kansas City" was the recipient of the symbolic "Blewzzy Award" given out by yours truly. Will history repeat itself?
Still led by guitarist Steve Gerard, the 2011 National Debonaires include: Greg "Junior" Demchuck on harmonica, James "Rock" Gray on vocals, Preston Hubbard on bass, Doug "Mr. Low" James on horns, Dwight Ross Jr. on drums, and Mike "Shinetop Jr," Sedovic on keyboards.
After hearing him sing sometime late in 2009 Steve Gerard decided he wanted James Gray to perform on this, his next disc. However, as the liner notes explain, it took him well over a year to finally meet James face to face. Now, after you hear him sing, you'll understand why Steve persevered. James could literally sing the alphabet and make it sound like it originated in the Delta.
One of several classics covered on "Voodoo Workin'" is legendary R&B singer, songwriter and pianist Willie Mabon's "Michele". This one pretty much sets the tone for everything you'll be hearing. Very well done vocals backed by solid rhythm with lots of guitar, keyboard and sax highlights. I'm cool with that.
One of the discs three original songs, that were written by James Gray, is "Please Stay With Me". With all the heart and soul he puts into this one it's easy to think that when he wrote it, it was written about someone James was hurting over losing. Great song, sung and played with great feeling.
The band does a beautiful job covering Big Jay McNeely's classic "There Is Something On Your Mind". Excellent vocals, with great guitar, piano and sax highlights make this version as good as any.
Back in the 50's I could listen to Fats Domino say hello to Josephine all day long. Now here I am listening to James Gray say it and my feelings haven't changed. This awesome rendition of the fat man's "My Girl Josephine" is about as good as it gets. In spite of the excellent vocals, Doug James runs away with this one while blasting away on the tenor sax and backing himself up on the baritone. Truly amazing work.
Closing the disc is a rhythm heavy version of a popular Nappy Brown track, "My Baby". Preston and Doug take it about as far down as you can on the bass and sax.
Other tracks on "Voodoo Workin'" include the title track, "One Of These Days", "TV Mama", "Ain't Gonna Let Her Go" and "Sweet Little Woman".
For more information on Steve Gerard & The National Debonaires, and to buy this, as well as all their discs, just go to www.nationaldebonaires.com/. And please, tell them their long time friend the Blewzzman sent you.
Whiteboy James and his cohorts - The Blues Express - are at it once again. With the cast from their debut CD, "Last Time Was The Last Time", still intact - Whiteboy James on vocals and harp, Scott Abeyta on guitar, Blake Watson on bass, and Max Bangwell on drums - and based on the songs you'll be hearing on "Extreme Makeover", it's obvious the guys are still up to all their old antics.
By his own admission, it takes a "Big Butted Woman" to satisfy Whiteboy's needs. As a matter of fact, the bigger their butts, the more he goes nuts. Hmmmmm....Why do the five hotties surrounding him on the CD cover have me doubting that? Smokin' harp and guitar leads backed by rock solid rhythm....as I said - same old antics.
"Excuse Me For Scribbl'n" is about as fast and furious as it gets. While Whiteboy's singing about the things he didn't learn in school, Scott, Blake and Max are virtually putting on a musical seminar on what they have learned....not necessarily in school.
Although soft shuffles are not what Whiteboy James And The Blues Express would call their money songs, they're real cool and smooth as hell on this one. As a matter of fact, if I didn't think they'd beat me up for saying it, I might even call this song "one jazzy number". The band shows some remarkable versatility by actually sounding excellent....while actually being calm. Whiteboy's as good soft as he is hard....errrrr - vocally - that is, Scott's as good slow as he is fast, Max is as good when that train of his is just coasting versus barreling and "The Big Man" - as the song refers to a player of the big bass - is as good caressing that baby as he is at slapping it. A great change of pace song by a great bunch of musicians.
When Whiteboy says that "Trouble" is his middle name you can bet your bottom dollar he means it. As a matter of fact, while most of the disc's ten original songs paint a promiscuous picture with their wanton lyrics, that statement may be his only sincere one.
At one point in their musical careers, I'm sure that just about every drummer has attempted to sound like a train barreling down the tracks while just about every harmonica player has attempted to sound like the runaway train's whistle. Yet, on "Big Blue Train", these guys make it sound so fresh. If there was ever a song that was too fast to dance to, this could very well be it. Phew!
Other tracks on "Extreme Makeover" include: "Stay Out Late At Night", "Mean Mistreat'n Woman", "Zerg, Shotgun, And You", "Gold Brick Bar", "Night Train Wine", "Slowdown And Let Me Love You" and "I'm Ready".
There's a picture of the band on the back cover of the disc that, in my mind, tells a story of the guys as I imagine they truly are. It shows them all decked out in their slick suits and shoes, happily sitting around a table while sucking down shots and genuinely enjoying each others company. That's how they look....that's how they sound.
You can check out Whiteboy James And The Blues Express either at the bands website - www.whiteboyjames.com or the record labels website - www.ripcatrecords.com. Either way, they'll be happy to hear from you. They'll also be happy to hear who sent you, so please tell them it was the Blewzzman.
This is more of a notification than a review. Being a veteran who is supportive of any charity that helps veterans and their families, I just wanted to help spread the word about this disc and the organizations it represents. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the following charities:
Landstuhl Hospital Project
Wounded Warrior Project
9/11 Families For A Secure America
"Never Forgotten" is a two disc set containing 30 songs by 28 different artists. Although the styles of songs vary widely, they all share the common denominators of being heartfelt, patriotic and inspirational.
Here is a list of the songs and it's artists:
Star Spangled Banner (Electric Guitar Solo) - Daniel Christopherson
The Unforgotten - Auna Mae
Thank A Soldier - Matt Dane
Metal Of Honor - Lucas Hoge
I'll Be Going Home - Cee Cee James
If I Should Die Before You Wake - Dustin Evans
Carl's Song - Tina Marie
Amen - Ty Brown
Wake Up America - Stan Farlow
Heroes - Curtis Lance
She's A Warrior Too - Sherilyn Phillips
Prepare A Place - Max Renshaw
Operator - Via Linota
Come Walk With Me - Scott DeCarlo
Son Of Liberty - Down From Up
We Will Never Forget - Lucas Hoge
I'll Go - Kelly's Lot
How A Hero Lives - Misty Armour
Row Upon Row - Three Strand
Lost Soldier - Lyle Ronglien
When You Talk To My Heart - Jackie Gray
Remember September - Forrest Lee Jr.
In A Moment - Eddie Windhorst
Welcome Home - Pickin Chicks
Hanging On - Barry Driver
Dave - Wayd Battle
Brother Brother - Ginnie Mizerski
Never Again - Joe Carolus
Fight Back - Brad Russell
Star Spangled Banner (Acoustic Guitar Solo) - Daniel Christopherson
For more information on "Never Forgotten", biographies of the artists and to purchase a copy, please go to www.thankyouheroes.org. However, before you do I'd like to suggest you click on the links and read about it's affiliated charities. Reason being, when you buy the disc - which I'm hoping many of you will do - you can select which of the charities your donation goes to.
Before closing, I'd like to personally thank all of the artists and everyone involde with the production of this wonderful product.
God Bless America.


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Joyce DiDonato: how I found harmony in music of war and peaceThe Guardian
It’s 16 November, 2015: I am seated at my father’s old piano in tranquil, uneventful Kansas City, Missouri, with a pile of 60 obscure Neapolitan arias. I’m researching music for my new album, music by composers such as Niccolò Jomelli and Leonardo Leo, who wrote in a post-classical, pre-bel canto world that is sorely underrepresented today on recordings and concert platforms.
My task is to select 10 of these obscure arias to feature on my album and perform on a world tour. Just the day before I had been in glossy Dallas, Texas singing the final emotion-filled performance of a new opera written for me by Jake Heggie titled Great Scott, which asks the pressing question, “Does art matter?” – a question I often contemplate.
My phone was propped up on the music rack of the piano – never a good idea for concentrated focus – but I was breaking my self-imposed rule because I was waiting for texts and postings from friends and colleagues in Paris who were dealing with the harrowing aftermath of the Paris attacks, which had rocked that city three days earlier.
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The New York Times continues to be a mouthpiece for the Obama administration. I suspect the editorial board thinks the only thing that will save the healthcare system in America is a government controlled single payer system.
This is President Obama’s goal even if he has to destroy the medical care system.
On September 20th, 2014 the front page top right hand column article in the Sunday New York Times was After Surgery, Surprise $117,000 Medical Bill From Doctor He Didn’t Know appeared.
In the past the New York Times reserved this spot for the most important story of the day.
This story was the most important news story on Sunday September 200h 2014. The Times thought it was more important than a story about the economy, ISIS, the mid-term elections, Israel, Hamas or Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The story intended to inflame the New York Times’ readers so they would be angry at the medical profession.
The problem is that the story is peppered with misinformation and disinformation.
The New York Times writer used a typical Saul Alinsky tactic. Her goal was to prevent the opponents of the story from responding intelligently.
Public opinion will be on her side because the New York Times is supposed to be a credible source.
Saul Alinsky’s rules instruct one to lie if necessary. The next step is to frighten consumers into thinking the system under attack cannot work.
“Before his three-hour neck surgery for herniated disks in December, Peter Drier, 37, signed a pile of consent forms.”
Peter Drier did not read or modify the consent forms. He should have made the hospital and his doctor liable for any unauthorized expenses, providers, or events.
Peter Drier is a bank technology manager. Banks have their own small fine print intended to keep consumers liable and uniformed.
Peter Drier should have modified the consent forms before he signed them. He can refuse to authorize treatment or payment to any provider or procedure performed in the hospital that was outside of his insurance network.
In Network providers have to agree to accept the negotiated fee. If they need an additional provider it must be a provider that will accept the negotiated fee of his insurance company.
A bank technology manager who had researched his insurance coverage, Mr. Drier was prepared when the bills started arriving: $56,000 from Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, $4,300 from the anesthesiologist and even $133,000 from his orthopedist, who he knew would accept a fraction of that fee.
Every consumer should find out if their providers are in their insurance network .
All of those prices are ridiculous retail prices. The real question is how much did his insurance company pay and how much is he liable for.
Peter Drier did not do a very good job in researching his insurance company’s coverage. A third party payer would never approve a $56,000 payment to the hospital for the proposed procedure.
Hospitals bill very high retail prices. They will negotiate a price that is 50-90
5 lower than the retail fee.
The author, ELISABETH ROSENTHAL, has a list of recent articles criticizing the healthcare system about exorbitant retail pricing.
- COLONOSCOPY: Colonoscopies Explain Why U.S. Leads the World in Health Expenditures
- PREGNANCY: American Way Of Birth, Costliest In The World
- JOINT REPLACEMENT: In Need Of A New Hip, But Priced Out of the US Market
- HOSPITAL PRICES SOAR: A Stitch Tops $5000
All of these articles criticize the retail price providers charge. They do not tell the reader what the providers receive as reimbursement by the government or the healthcare insurance company.
Consumers are the victims of the constant effort to try to reduce healthcare costs and stick consumers with the bill.
Obamacare has driven the healthcare insurance industry to raise premiums and decrease coverage in order to cover their supposed actuarial risk.
The decreased reimbursement by the healthcare insurance industry has driven providers to increase their fees for service. The hope is to occasionally catch a consumer who is uninsured and liable for the fee.
The uninsured consumer cannot afford the fee and therefore will not pay the fee. The provider then has to sue the consumer to collect whatever they can. The cost of the suit is not profitable for the provider. He usually writes off a loss.
President Obama and the government control advocates will use the resulting chaos in the marketplace to prove that a free market for healthcare system does not work. Therefore the country needs a government controlled single party payer system.
The problem with these horror articles is they frighten consumers. They do not address the reason that the healthcare industry costs $2.7 trillion dollars a year.
The chaos in the marketplace is the result of the government (Obamacare) involvement into the free market system.
I am also not sure if the $2.7 trillion dollars is from retail charges or negotiated payments. The answer to the question is totally opaque.
The reasons for the increasing costs are many.
Americans are becoming less healthy because they are not being responsible for their health. It is hard to maintain weight when almost every restaurants main dish is higher than their daily caloric allotment.
The result is an obesity epidemic. Over 50% of Americans are Obese.
Obese individuals have a 40% increased incidence of chronic disease.
Controlling a chronic diseases can decrease the complication rate of those diseases by at least 50%.
If we ran the numbers we could reduce the healthcare costs below one trillion dollars a year.
Everyone complains about the grotesque profits the healthcare insurance companies make. Everyone understands the profits result from the inflated bureaucracies and double payments made to segments of the bureaucracy.
If one insurance company wanted to be competitive it would lower its premiums and overhead. All the other insurance companies would do the same to stay competitive.
One has only to look at the cell phone industry. Not only has the cost of the cell phones been lowered but monthly charges are continually decreasing.
One should also look at what ITunes did to the music industry.
The government should stop feeding the public disinformation leading to confusion of the facts..
President Obama's goal is to destroy the medical system so that consumers will believe the only thing that will work is a government controlled single party system.
The healthcare system is dysfunctional. Medical care has been distorted at the consumers’ expense and for the profit of the profit of the healthcare industry.
America has to become innovative and build a healthcare system to the advantage of the consumer.
Is about consumers becoming aware.
Is about leadership.
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Apple's iPhones continue to infringe on Qualcomm patents even after a recent software update pushed by the company, according to Qualcomm. "Despite Apple's efforts to downplay the significance of the order and its claims of various ways it will address the infringement, Apple apparently continues to flout the legal system by violating the injunctions," said Qualcomm in a statement provided to Reuters. Earlier this month, Apple was found to be violating Qualcomm intellectual property. The Chinese judicial system, in a court order, banned Apple from importing its devices into China, though Apple later suggested a software update would resolve the issue. The update was pushed last week. "Apple's statements following the issuance of the preliminary injunction have been deliberate attempts to obfuscate and misdirect," continued Qualcomm. "They are legally obligated to immediately cease sales, offers for sale and importation of the devices identified in the orders and to prove compliance in court." Apple believes it is complying with the court order and continues to offer its devices for sale in China. Apple and Qualcomm have been locked in a battle over patents and licensing costs for several years.
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Facebook and Ray-Ban have collaborated to create Ray-Ban Stories, "smart" glasses similar to the Spectacles 3 from Snap. Ray-Ban Stories feature dual 5-megapixel cameras that capture photos with depth as well as videos up to 30 seconds.
Dec 14, 2018
Apple plans to issue a software patch to its iPhones to appease Qualcomm and Chinese authorities. Earlier this week, a Chinese court found Apple to be in violation of two Qualcomm patents pertaining to resizing pictures and managing apps with a touch screen.
Dec 10, 2018
Qualcomm today said that a Chinese court has granted two preliminary injunctions against Apple subsidiaries. The ruling orders the subsidiaries to "immediately cease infringing upon two Qualcomm patents through the unlicensed importation, sale and offers for sale in China of the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X."
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When programming for modern platforms, the restraints are different to those of 30 years ago. Back in the dawn of the microcomputer age, storage and RAM were measured in kilobytes. It simply wasn’t possible to store large amounts of graphical data, and even code had to be pared back at times. [reeabgo] found out some of these limitations first hand, when coding a tiny chess program for the Sinclair ZX81.
[reeabgo]’s project goes by the name ChesSkelet, and is truly tiny. Measuring in at just 377 bytes in its smallest version, the entire program takes up less space than this very article describing it. To achieve these feat requires certain sacrifices, of course. The tiniest edition contains no graphics whatsoever, representing the game state with simple characters and featuring no adornments whatsoever. The full-fat version comes in at 477 bytes and adds quite a lot of functionality. There’s a proper checkerboard, along with move legality checks and pawn promotion.
Unfortunately, advanced chess play isn’t quite possible – castling is not implemented, and the AI doesn’t yet handle check situations properly. Despite this, it’s a solid approximation of the real game, all packed into an impressively small space.
We see plenty of chess hacks around these parts – including the robotic variety.
29 thoughts on “Writing A Very Tiny Chess Program”
Maybe it’s a naive thought, but when I read about how much was accomplished on the limited hardware of the past, I start to think maybe our modern programming mindset could use a little work.
I live in fear of just how bad the “OS” on the Enterprise is!
A VM, running under emulation, running on Q code, running on a VM
Nah, Lcars runs on 640K of memory since that’s all anyone *really* ever needs.
There will always be a tradeoff between abstracting away how the hardware works and coming closer to being able to “code how you think”, instead of having to “think how you code”.
I think there is beauty and productivity to be found in both of these schools of thought. A well laid out C# program just flows through your mental cortex, while a 30 line assembler program might take a while to understand, but can be so optimized to solve a certain problem that it puts you in a religious mental state once you understand it.
back then with a 4gl the worst thing that could happen was
“stack collision with heap”
I was spoilt with the 14 addressing modes of the 6502, records were easy
going to a z80 was like trying to type with oven mits on…
“going to a Z80 was like typing with oven mitts on”
But that’s mostly because of the rubber key spectrum, right?
Because it had a whole TEN addressing modes.
And I thought the 6502 has 13 addressing modes not 14…
the z80 in question was a Cromemco system with four eight inch floppy disks!
EJECTED THE FIRST FLOPPY!!
EJECTED ALL OF THEM!!
How cool is that????
OUT $F0,$0F sounds like you’re trolling me
But it sounds cool anyway F00F!
And I’m pretty sure it’s 13, I wonder what the missing one is?
Going from Z80 to 6502 was just as hard.
Who could forget the LDIR insttuction.
Abstract approaches CAN actually speed up things, because your problem approach might be entirely different.
Make programmers write all their code on a ZX81 first, that will concentrate their minds.
There was an attempt a while ago to do it in 256 bytes. It wasn’t broadly accepted (by the scene), nevertheless it’s noteworthy : http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=67226
Probably worth linking to the original ZX81 1K Chess:
… a confusion in the post about whether the program is for the ZX Spectrum or the ZX81. The image up there shows a ZX81, which also is mentioned in the body of the post. But the screenshot is from a ZX Spectrum, and that’s also what the linked page says.
While this is impressive, 1k zx chess only takes up 672 bytes and includes, a checkerboard, castling, and a computer opponent and it was written in 1982. This is still very impressive though.
This was my first computer, the one I learned to code with.
I still have it.
One of the early wonders of the micro-age was Peter Jennings Microchess that fit into an unmodified KIM-1 with a whopping 1.1K of memory. Same sort of limitations: no castling an no en passant. Like always with these things, though, the miracle is not how well the bear sings but that the bear sings at all.
Here’s a Really Small chess program:
If Black: resign immediately
If White: e2-e4 then resign
Never said it was a GOOD chess program…
Anyone recall the 1K ZX81 flight simulator? – I just had a quick look and can’t find much about it. (ISTR it was more or less just an artificial horizon which responded in a simple way to keyboard coontrols… i.e. a line-drawing algo whos start and end points sort of behaved like a(n) horizon, if you used your imagination and squinted a bit… :) )
Found the online emulator with it…
Yes, the 16Kb one. I wondered about the 1Kb one… and code behind it would be nice
Here’s the 6502 source to microches.
The ZX81, did it have the first FPS (sort of)??? Remember T-Rex? :D
I don’t get it….? The link within the article goes to a page all about a tiny chess program for the ZX Spectrum, not the ZX81.
Doesn’t anyone check these links, pages, and article material?
“ChesSkelet is a micro chess game for ZX Spectrum, maybe the smallest ever. I first thought of ChesSkelet after reading about David Horne’s ZX81 1K Chess from 1982 “
I suspect that it is done on a Spectrum to make it less tedious. I suspect even the 1k ZX81 Chess was developed with a RAM pack.
If you read the original articles on the ZX81 chess you had to set variables by hand, then delete lines of the program itself, just to make enough room in memory to run the code.
Chesskelet was down for some time. You can find Chesskelet online again at https://chesskelet.com
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The stop by our lodge was called, "Heaven's Gate." I found this somewhat amusing particularly as the train commentary announced it didn't stop for the return journey (you had to find a stop nearby).
Anyway something off my bucket list I never thought I would see Heaven's Gate.
The good thing about the place is you can take your dog. So I did go swimming and other sports but spent some time walking Jac. The painting above is of Jac and I. Not a great image of the painting.


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“Innocent until proven guilty in a court” is, at best, childishly naive and, at worst, dangerously obtuse when it comes to accusations of abuse (which I fully believe) against game devs like @alexiskennedy.
Stop saying it.
Just 1.5% of rape cases lead to a charge or summons in the UK. The proportion will be even lower for other kinds of sexual abuse and harassment. And trials take years to complete.
So victims barely ever get to have their day in court. It’s cripplingly expensive and disruptive to your life and work. Unfortunately, this is a direct effect of the UK justice system being dismantled, largely by the Tories, as detailed in Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken by The Secret Barrister.
The real world isn’t like The Wire. People don’t wear bodycams and tape recorders 24/7, and they shouldn’t have to. So there’s often precious little evidence. Why even go to the police when the odds are so comprehensively stacked against you?
You think the goal of these accusations is to ruin someone’s life or put them behind bars? I can’t speak for the victims, but the fact that @Babylonian is still YouTubing suggests that’s not a realistic expectation. These people’s lives go on.
But the one assured outcome of public accusations is that other women can protect themselves in future. The fact that so many were surprised by the news yesterday means whisper networks can’t do it all.
I will help fund ongoing efforts to support and protect victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the games industry. If your group needs money, hit me up.

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Rich, irresistible politician/Mafya boss Maksimilian Sevastyan prefers tall, obedient blondes to fulfill his… complicated desires. That is, until the icy Russian encounters a disobedient brunette whose exquisite little body threatens his legendary restraint.
Catarina Marín was a well-off young wife until her world fell apart. Now she’s hiding out, forced to start working as an escort in Miami. Her very first client is beyond gorgeous, but when he tells her what he plans to do to her, Cat almost walks out of the door.
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(This book was a gift from my sweet friend Irene)
The Master was one of those books that deeply resonated with me. Everything about the story ignited something powerful inside me. The strong characters, the hilarious and steamy plot and the fact that the story was set in Miami, made this book absolute perfection to me.
Muchas gracias, Botox.
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There are many secrets between them and those will become a threat to their future.
“Those years ago when I was down in that basement, I wish I had known that on the other side of the world, there was a bold little girl fighting for her pride. And that she would come into my life one day to make it brighter.”
As a Latina living in Miami, I was totally impressed by how genuine Cat’s character was. Never before have I read about a character in a book that was so much like me. It’s not very often that a Latina makes it as heroine in a story, and I never knew how much I craved a character like Cat until I had the fortune of reading this book. In all honesty every single character in this book is fantastic!!!
This book is absolutely magnificent and I can guarantee that anybody who reads it will become as enthralled and addicted as I have.
Thank you so much to my book soul sister Irene, for always rocking my literary world with best books. ❤
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*Como Yo Le Doy by Pitbull
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The former SSP for Kegalle, K.B. Keerthirathna arrested by the CID in Colombo today over the shooting which took place in Rambukkana.
The Kegalle Magistrate ordered the Inspector General of Police to arrest the Senior Superintendent of Police who ordered to open fire at protestors in Rambukkana recently, as well as the police officers who were involved in it.
It was revealed in court that the man who died when police opened fire at protestors, had in fact died due to gun shot injuries.
Moreover, three other members of the firing squad were arrested in the Kundasale area in Kandy.
The Rambukkana protests erupted over delayed petrol deliveries and sharp new price increases in petrol and diesel announced on Monday (18).
On Tuesday, the 19th of April 2022, demonstrators blocked main roads and a railway line.
Police began directing tear gas at thousands of protesters in the afternoon and then suddenly, without warning, opened fire with live rounds.
Chaminda Lakshan, a 40-year-old father of two from Naranbedda, a village near Rambukkana, was shot. He died soon after being admitted to Kegalle hospital.


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The Administrative Transformation Program kicked off the Architect Stage on May 2, closing out a Planning Stage with a clarified scope and timeline.
Wang will begin her new role on February 7, working alongside ATP Director Nicholas Tincher to ensure the program’s overall success.
As the approved system implementation firm, Huron will serve as the bridge between the UW System and Workday.
Learn about ATP’s Planning Stage activities, including reports from the Finance, HR, and Research Administration Strategy Teams.
Attend ATP’s November Status Update to get the latest news from program leadership.
The UW System Board of Regents approved the contract for new software to support Research Administration at every UW campus.
The Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) announces updates to major procurement efforts and the Workday implementation timeline.
The Administrative Transformation Program and UW administrative leaders made key decisions that will improve business processes at the University of Wisconsin.


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Drawing on new analysis of commercial ticketing data for arts and sport events commissioned from TEG Analytics, the Australia Council research aims to expand knowledge about the preferences, behaviours and purchasing patterns of arts audiences.
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Panoz, LLC, is celebrating their 25th anniversary by presenting a new 25th Anniversary Edition Esperante Spyder, according to a March 3 press release.
During the formal opening of the company’s new facilities in Braselton, Ga., on April 3, the company will pull back the sheets on the special model. The car itself was created in conjunction with Élan Motorsports Technologies, Élan Composites, Panoz Engineering Services and Panoz, LLC.
The car itself is meant to deliver pure sports car performance and reflect Panoz’s endurance racing heritage and performance ethos. It’s a lighter and more powerful version of the original hand-built Panoz convertible. It is built on carbon fiber and aluminum structures, reducing the car’s weight while adding rigidity. The special edition Esperante Spyder also features completely revised and fully independent front and rear suspension and an upgraded brake system.
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