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The Proliferation of “The Last Supper”

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While in New Orleans, I was intrigued by a poster called The Last Session.

Joshua Walshs "The Last Session" features Louis Armstrong as the Christ figure.

Joshua Walsh’s “The Last Session” features Louis Armstrong as the Christ figure.

In trying to research who each of the figures of betrayal were in the work, I was quick to learn that parodies of Leonardo Da Vinci’s 1498 iconic work are common as thieves. 
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Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts

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I can think of a few greats I wish I had seen live on the concert stage.

5. The Clash – fresh off recording the album of all albums, London Calling.Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts4. Louis Armstrong – the voice and trumpet with Ellington or Fitzgerald…anybody at all!Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts3. Amadeus Mozart – conducting The Marriage of Figaro on the Vienna stage. Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts2. John Coltrane – the grand master saxophonist at The Village Vanguard.Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts1. Jimi Hendrix – the voodoo child from his marvelous distant land…live at Monterey.Amadeus to Jimi: Top Five Wish List Concerts