Mood Indigo

...a little jazz for the soul

Mood Indigo

 

 

that mood indigo

stealing down to my shoes

 

Ellington made jazz

so blue

but Ella made it flow,

just so

that i

 

could lay me down

and die.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I thought long and hard for a follow-up to my mom's '57 Chevy. Than it came to me, the music back then. The jazz, of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. My parents were both influenced by it, so I asked Alexa to play it for me...my, my, my. You ain't been blue till you've heard this song!

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Fabulous pairing and Ella’s scat singing and interpretation of lyrics remain ace today. There will only ever be one Ella. You have captured a musical era for me with your words as well as bringing my parents back. Both lovers of jazz. A treat to read Kelly.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a musical era it was. I was hoping to evoke some appreciation, and you've given it to me. Thank you, Chris.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This lovely poem could almost be a soft jazz song itself. It dances with a rhythm of its own. Nice writing, Kelly. CLE

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Carlos! Much appreciate the kindness!

[Einstein Noodle]

i love you stuff Legs!!! what a wonderful write says i! keep 'em comin' :)))))))))))))))
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Oh Gene, you're the best! Thank you, my dear friend!

[Daz🖤]

In Nigeria, the word jazz is often used to refer to magic. I believe magic can be a tool for healing and harmony. Gorgeous poem honoring this music.

[Kelly Scheppers]

How apropos! You just made my day, Daz. Thank you!

[Neville]

................. pure genius & all that jazz .. a marriage made in New Orleans lived n loved the world over 🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶😎👍

[Kelly Scheppers]

Can you imagine turning on your car radio and hearing Ella Fitzgerald? How sweet it must have been! Thank you, Nev!

[red93]

Fabulous Kels, how the few well-chosen words of this Piece imitate perfectly the influence of the music. Really Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your reviews are like a hug for my soul. Thank you, Tony!

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[MarthaKlokke]

We mostly lost all the jazz jazz but i felt the music when I read this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Martha. Good to meet you!

[abletec]

I think you nailed it precisely, Kelly. Nice!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you!

[Relic]

I've always wanted to go back to the very beginning of music and jazz was one I looked at. Both Ella and Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder song) were two of the greats. Ella was married to Louie Bellson a great jazz drummer who I listened to. And Duke was one of a kind. I wish today's music had that kind of class.

Nice one, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think jazz was a sign of the times back then, with the war and depression, it had to have been a release that so many gravitated to. I was mesmerized listening to Ella's voice. Nothing left for me to do than to express it in a poem. Thank you, Tim!

[Trace]

I could use me some old-fashioned blues every now and then.

Short and savory
T.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks, Trace! Good to have you here!