Making trips to New York has always brought about stirring emotions. You just cannot wait to get there, Manhattan being one of the most electrifying places there is. London, Paris and Rome each has its own uniqueness, but “the City” is unsurpassed when it comes to getting a buzz when you walk down the street.
An annual trip in December, until COVID-19 hit, was on my calendar since the mid-70s. There is much to explore from museums (especially the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art), Madison Square Garden, the overall sports scene and the countless restaurants, from the off-the-beaten-path neighborhood diners to those that make the headlines.
Lyle Mays
Nov. 27, 1953-Feb. 10, 2020
The jazz pianist is best known for his work recording with the Pat Metheny Group, though he lent his considerable chops beyond the group, too. He died at age 66 after what relatives said was a long and recurring illness.
As a student at the University of North Texas in the 1970s, Mays composed and arranged the music for the One Oâclock Lab Bandâs album
Lab â75, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Mays went on to be nominated for 23 Grammys, and won 11 as a member of the Pat Metheny Group, which was known for its jazz fusion music. Mays also found his talents charmed critics and fans alike after recording his first solo album, for which he picked up a Grammy nomination as well. Mays made five solo albums, and co-composed the music for the movie