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Bless this place of coming together

After caroling around the neighborhood, my mother started a new tradition of everyone singing a hymn I wrote called “Bless This Place of Coming Together” before opening presents. It was a lovely Christmas celebration with extended family, and felt like Christmas I remembered as a kid.

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A Baker’s Dozen, Live at the Bluebird Cafe

Muriel plays her composition “A Bakers Dozen” (in 13/8 time, inspired by the Greek festival – which starts on Friday by the way….) in the round at the Bluebird Cafe 8-31-13 Video taken on Beth Nielsen Chapman’s phone, Lari White looks on…

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Balsam Mt Inn

It was lovely to take a day and play at Balsam Mountain Inn on my way back from teaching workshops and playing in NC and TN. I hope to catch you at the festivals in PA or TN this month! Muriel  

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Quinoa Salad

A good one from Eating for England Ingredients     1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed     1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil     1 3/4 cup water     1 can black beans, drained and rinsed     1 avocado, chopped into chunks     handful cherry tomatoes, quartered     1/2 red […]

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Easy Lamb Chops

Thanks to Judy at Fresh Market for cooking tips. Lamb rib chops 3 per person. Marinate in white wine with mustard and mayonnaise, and rosemary if desired. Grill in pan with just a little olive oil and coarse black pepper, both sides, 5 min per side. Add sea salt while cooking. Fry thinly sliced potatoes, […]

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New World Flamenco Comes to Japan

My New World Flamenco album with German Flamenco duo Tierra Negra has just been released in Japan. Featuring Pat Metheny’s original rhythm section, New World Flamenco is, according to Jazz Review, “a bright vivacious celebration of life through song…New World Flamenco is a guitar masterwork, the essence of what a collaboration should be…A truly wonderful […]