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Searching By Roy Ayers
In honor of Roy Ayers performing at The Blue Note jazz club on April 10th-11th in New York City, I’m sharing one of my favorite songs by Roy Ayers: ‘Searching.’ I’m excited to watch him perform live. © 2018 samaramarie.com … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged 1976, Album, Blue Note, Blue Note Jazz Club, Jazz, Jazz Club, Manhattan, Music, New York City, NYC, Polydor Records, R&B, Roy Ayers, Soul, Ubiquity, Vibrations
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‘Haiku And Happiness’
‘Haiku And Happiness’ Upon daylight’s end, Enter night’s heavenly shade. Bliss be upon me. I’ve always been mesmerized by the beauty of the night. It’s beautiful, dark hue, with stars that I can wish upon. Heaven’s eyes that … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Poetry, Writing
Tagged Alone, Beauty, Chance, Day, Daylight, Dreams, Gavin Christopher, Haiku, Happiness, Heaven, Herbie Hancock, Hope, Jazz, Journey, Life, Los Angeles, Music, New York City, Nighfall, Night, Opportunity, Peace, Poetry, Relocation, Self, Self Love, Self Pride, Serenity, Stars, Travel
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“Beauty is not caused. It is.” -Emily Dickinson
“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” -Edgar Allen Poe All photos were taken with my Blackberry Q10 Smartphone. Photo Credit: Samara Marie Douglas I went for a long walk in … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Beautiful, Beauty, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, California, Central Park, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, Happiness, Harlem, John Keats, Joy, Long Beach, Nature, New York, New York City, Outdoors, Peace, Prospect Park, Water
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Roy Ayers Live at the Brewhouse Theater in 1992
Roy Ayers will be performing live at SOB’s in New York City on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 SOB’s 204 Varick Street New York, New York 10014 212-243-4940 http://www.sobs.com Twitter: @SOBs Video Uploaded to You Tube by Inspetor Montrachet on Jan. … Continue reading
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Tagged Entertainment, Jazz, Legend, Music, New York City, Roy Ayers, SOB's, Vibraphone
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The Magic of the Night
Inspiration to Write Comes in All Forms Porto Bello Restaurant on Friday, October 25, 2013 9 pm 6 Individuals ‘The Magic of the Night’ Funny how magic happens, when nightfall engulfs the sky. Six sophistocated souls become one, before the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Birthday, Celebration, City Life, Conversation, Dinner, Emotions, Feelings, Food, Friendship, Greenwich Village, Happiness, Inspiration, Life, New York City, Night, Poetry, Porto Bello Restaurant
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‘Strong Hold’
‘Strong Hold’ Strong hold. Since I’ve returned to you, You’ve held me forever in your arms. Strong hold. I’m lost in your embrace. Lost in your love. Lost, but I see the light. I see the happiness that only you … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Acceptance, East Harlem, Happiness, Harlem, Joy, Life, Love, New York City, Peace, Poetry, Spanish Harlem
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April 4th at 40 Years (The Birthday Poem)
Earlier today, I took a stroll through my old neighborhood, and it felt so good. It seemed like everywhere I went, there were friendly hellos and smiles. Today is April 4, 2012…my 40th birthday, and I was surrounded by love. … Continue reading
Beautiful
‘ Beautiful ‘ Such a beautiful sight I see, When I stare at a photograph. A story told without words, That lets me use my imagination To interpret what I see. A brilliant little thing you are. You let me exercise … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged Alhambra Ballroom, Beauty, Culture, Harlem, History, Imagination, Jazz, Lenox Lounge, Love, Minton's Playhouse, Music, New York, New York City, Okayplayer, Photography, Poetry, Pride, Showman's, The Apollo Theater
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Yawning Way Too Much
Photo Credit: Google Images I’ve grown sick and tired of Los Angeles…again, and I realize that moving back here was a huge mistake. Back in 2002, I had this choking feeling that wouldn’t go away, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Boredom, Emotions, Excitement, Happiness, Life, Los Angeles, New York City
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