Well aficionados, apparently we have lost two constant members of our esteemed group who were most knowledgeable on the subject of "Jazz", for reasons unknown; but still, move on we must, and move on we will. Miles said Ahmad influenced him more than any other musician, therefore we will listen to how, and why this is so when we hear Ahmads music. Rather than point out specific tunes, I prefer to compare Miles's music, and Ahmad's in general; they both preferred fewer notes, rather than more, they both used space between the notes, and we know this is the way Ahmad played from the beginning. Most of the music we have been listening to has included horns and a lots of notes; frankly, I have gotten tired of "toot, toot, toot". Ahmad is a welcome change for me. I last touched upon a compilation of the trio, and I'm going to go back to that and pick out my favorite cuts on that compilation, and you can post yours. Here is "New Rumba" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykem8mJ5tioNext is "It Ain't Necessarily So" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Dwd2jL-mwEnjoy the music. |
Ghosthouse, I saw him live in Chicago, and he really cooked, I mean he doesn't always play with space; he can play a lot of notes when he wants to. If you think about it, his music in your listening room could be quite entertaining, but almost boring on a live set; that's why he set the house on fire; especially in Chicago, his adopted home town.
Frogman, I remember Schubert getting messed around, and he felt Audiogon should have been more helpful in resolving it. That's the last time I remember him posting.
Whatever the reason for your absence, I'm glad I was wrong, because a professional musician's interpretation of the music is always more definitive.
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Ghosthouse, you mean "Schubert" don't you. I believe he was over 80 and now that you mention it, I haven't noticed him in quite a while. From what I could discern, he lived around Minneapolis.
I remember, he mentioned that he was not as swift as he used to be, which was not in reference to his physical health, so he might be OK and just quit posting.
Tell me, what do you think about the links I posted. AJ changed Miles thinking about his music, Miles began to appreciate space, and the philosophy of less is more. ( somebody on Agon advised me about the speaker I was designing, and told me I needed to drop off one of the drivers, and sure enough, less turned out to be more; the speakers I'm listening to now, have one non functioning driver)
I will most certainly check those albums out this evening if they are on "you tube". Yes Miles bragged about TW a lot.
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Ahmad Jamal "The Awakening" is the album I'm reviewing today. Ghosthouse, I believe you are already familiar with this album; since it has such a high rating, I'm reviewing it for the rest of the aficionados. According to "Sputnic Music", review by Tyler Fisher; if there was ever a man that never received the credit he deserved, that man was Ahmad Jamal. Jamal played jazz piano differently from everyone else. He had the classical chops to play all over the place and use his jazz knowledge to run across the piano with all kinds of different scales, but Jamal was smarter than that. He knew that 32nd note runs for 8 minutes straight would get boring and tiring. He used space and silence so well that it inspired much of Miles Davis’ playing. However, the world gives Davis the credit for revolutionizing that style of playing. The general public doesn’t even list Jamal in the top ten jazz pianists of all time. Obviously, that means nothing to Jamal, as displayed in his track title I Love Music. That’s really all that matters, and that mindset shines through brilliantly on The Awakening. To know a musician, is to know and love his music; if you know a musician, and idolize his music, it's a good start to a friendship. A musician and his music are one; although that sounds like a simple statement, it takes an aficionado to understand the depth of that statement. It's time to listen to some music; lets begin with the title tune, "The Awakening", this is "classic" Ahmad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az5bBFWAI8I Lets go with "Stolen Moments" from that same album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=274HuIch2GYThere you have it, now I'll wait for your take on this album. Enjoy the music. |
Ghosthouse, I distinctly remember Schubert say he was slipping. The reason I mention this is because I'm only a few years younger than Schubert, and it's better for a person to recognize that he is slipping, than not recognize it; I hope I recognize it, because if you live long enough it's going to happen.
My mother in law is all the way gone, we can't let her out of the house by her self, and she always has an appointment she has to keep.
Ghosthouse, we discuss almost everything on this thread; now back to the music.
From my point of view, KJ plays a fusion of classical and jazz; call it "Classi- Jazz"; that sounds better than "cerebral- jazz". Maybe only smart people like Keith, and I don't quite make that category.
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Ghosthouse, you can apologize to the KJ fans for me as well, my listening, and his playing never got in sync. As far as I'm concerned, it's good to be polite, but it's not necessary to go in depth in regard to why you could live without an artist. Some disagree with that.
I'm going to proceed from the awakening and go forward; as a matter of fact, "The Awakening" is an album that I can get into and stay awhile; consequently, I wont be jumping to the next thing just yet.
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I listened to "Stolen Moments" which is a tune I'm familiar with, and Ahmad really captures the beauty of that tune. Every familiar tune that I like, I like it even better the way he does it. It's amazing how much music he gets out of bass, drums and piano.
His style has not changed radically since the beginning, and this is 1970 when Miles is into "Bitches Brew", and every body else is in to fusion; that lets you know how constant Ahmad is.
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Acman, the suit totally eludes me, I'll let somebody else take that one.
Bass – John Hurd*
Drums – Frank Gant
Engineer – Neil Brody
Guitar – Calvin Keys
Keyboards – Ahmad Jamal
Percussion – Selden Newton*
I noticed he's sticking with Frank Gant on drums; I'm not familiar with the other artists. I call this nice easy listening, standard Ahmad Jamal. As I remember, the ladies always liked Ahmad Jamal, and if you think of a couple when you listen to this, it will sound better.
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With Ahmad Jamal, you can decide which aspect of his piano you like best; light and whimsical, or really banging, and go with that. Right now I'm listening to "Poinciana", from the album "Freeflight", and it's interestingly different; so different, that I will get that CD if it's available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQtpRRVk6jA&index=2&list=PLf54dkJsWJ3P7R5HJPkKXGYdbEda_JtpIThe way Ahmad gets so much out of the same tune, reminds me of "homeboy" Eddie Fisher, and the way he got so much out of "The Third Cup". I went to see him live every time he appeared at a place called "Mothers". He could work that jam around so many different ways, that you could listen to that one tune all night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuAQFFOuy3cEnjoy the music. |
Ghosthouse, you're one of the regulars, you could never overstay your welcome.
Remember back when I said getting this thread to go in a straight line was like herding cats; one cat wants to review every single record by Ahmad Jamal, and another cat that doesn't even know who Ahmad Jamal is.
How was the Caribbean Rok? I can see that you got "jet-lag", and I know it takes time to get back together after sailing the islands; I bet you even picked up the accent "Mon".
Back here we are still reviewing Ahmad Jamal. We can review anybody you choose next, and we will all contribute to whoever that artist may be.
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Rok, maybe you could help me with my review. "Freelight" was the last album I posted, it was recorded in 1971. We can go forward from there, and you select what you think is worth posting.
This is discography from Wikipedia
1971: Freeflight (Impulse!)
1972: Outertimeinnerspace (Impulse!)
1973: Ahmad Jamal '73 (20th Century)
1974: Jamalca (20th Century)
1974: Jamal Plays Jamal (20th Century)
1975: Genetic Walk (20th Century)
1976: Steppin' Out with a Dream (20th Century)
1976: Recorded Live at Oil Can Harry's (Catalyst)
1978: One (20th Century)
1979: Intervals (20th Century)
1980: Live at Bubba's (Digital Master)
1980: Night Song (Motown)
1981: Ahmad Jamal & Gary Burton In Concert
1982: Goodbye Mr. Evans (Shubra)
1985: Digital Works (Atlantic)
1985: Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1985 (Atlantic)
1986: Rossiter Road (Atlantic)
1987: Crystal (Atlantic)
1989: Pittsburgh (Atlantic)
1992: Live in Paris 1992 (Birdology)
1993: Chicago Revisited (Telarc)
1994: I Remember Duke, Hoagy & Strayhorn (Telarc)
1994: Ahmad Jamal with The Assai Quartet (Roesch)
1994: Ahmad Jamal at Home (Roesch)
1995: The Essence Part One (Birdology)
1995: Big Byrd: The Essence Part 2 (Birdology)
1996: Ahmad Jamal a Paris (Birdology)
1997: Nature: The Essence Part Three (Birdology)
2000: Picture Perfect
2001: Ahmad Jamal à l'Olympia
2003: In Search of Momentum
2005: After Fajr
2008: It's Magic
2008: Poinciana – One Night Only
2009: A Quiet Time
2012: Blue Moon (Jazzbook Records )
2013: Saturday Morning (Jazzbook Records)
2014: Ahmad Jamal featuring Yusef Lateef
Simply look up the LP on "you tube" and post what you think is significant.
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Without a doubt, this is the best way to proceed. I'm learning things that I thought I knew by each artist that we review.
The bottom line function of this thread is to add the very best music to our collection. Once upon a time I thought new music to my collection, meant the latest music, but now new music to my collection, means the best music, no matter when it was recorded.
By reviewing the best artists, we are able to select their best music, no matter when it was recorded; our present system is working much better than I had anticipated.
Rok, the purpose of "you tube" is to help us discover new music that we didn't even know existed; if you don't know it exists, you couldn't possibly have it in your collection. By only posting music that's in your collection, you are defeating the purpose of "you tube", which is to help you and everyone else to discover music that is not in their collection.
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Rok, why are you only posting the albums in your collection. "You Tube" is like a library of music that they want everybody to post.
In the beginning, some artists objected when their records were posted without their permission, but after it was revealed that resulted in sales of their old records that everybody had forgotten, they no longer objected.
Since it is illegal to copy for sale, the artists are not losing anything by exposure through "You Tube"; as a matter of fact, they are gaining sales they otherwise would not have.
Please follow the script, we have already reviewed those records.
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Since I don't have any of the records in my collection that are waiting to be reviewed, this concludes my review of Mr. Ahmad Jamal.
I wouldn't want to do anything that went against the sentiments of my fellow aficionados.
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Acman, initially some music was on 'you tube' without the artists permission, and that music was taken down, but after the artists discovered, with, or without their permission, it was beneficial to them, because the artists have so many records that were forgotten long ago, and without "you tube" it's for sure they would stay forgotten, plus they have some really boss records that were forgotten.
My point of view is quite simple; reviewing records that I have not heard before, then deciding whether or not the record is worth writing a review on, and then writing the review is work, and if this work was spread around, it would be fun.
Alex, and Rok, never stated their reasons for not wanting to review records that aren't in their collections?
You're right about Ahmad dipping his big toe into fusion, but didn't stay long. That suit was a dandy allright; didn't look like his style, but what do I know.
Ahmad slipped a time or two just like the rest of the artists; I noticed "Jamalca" in my collection, but I didn't think too much of it. None of the rest of the records waiting for review are in my collection.
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Rok, that was 24 Feb 13; that was over 3 years ago, I ran through my collection of "Jazz" a little while ago.
This is the only thorough way to go, and not miss any winners.
The last time anybody posted was Thursday; we could have been through with Ahmad, and gone to someone else.
If you think this is a bad idea, we can consider Ahmad concluded, and not do it anymore; how's that?
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Acman, that is so beautiful! Believe it or not, I have met a number of sax players whose last name was coleman; no not that one, he's older, they were younger; just a strange coincident.
Ahmad was really digging that sax, I noted the expression on his face. This is an unusual trio for him.
You know he was going to have to appear at Lincoln Center.
What separates Ahmad from many other musicians is his sense of "aesthetics"; every body wants it, and would like to have it, but not everybody got it; he just seems to make all of his music pretty.
I cut him a loose after one bad album; a big mistake on my part because he got better with age.
If we are going to review one artist, we should all focus on that artist. Maybe we should simply erase that method of moving forward from this forum.
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Acman, I have fewer of Ahmads albums than any other major jazz artist, if I only reviewed what I have in my collection, we would have been through, but the object of this thread is to add new music, and it has functioned quite well for me. Since I have so few of Ahmad's albums, I will continue to search through "you tube" and share what I find with you guys who don't believe you should use "you tube". The man is forever changing, and always interesting, and he gets the most out of any musicians that accompany him; as is illustrated on this cut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMS9SGtIy6gEnjoy the music. |
Officially the Ahmad Jamal review is over; Acman, and me simply realized we have an "Ahmad Jamal" gap in our collections that needs filling in. Feel free to post whatever you like, and we'll review it.
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Acman, I'm following through on closing that big space in my collection that's missing Ahmad Jamal. I've got "'Blue Moon" ordered. I read Ahmad's booking schedule, and it included Tokyo, Antwerp, Marciac France, Vannes France, Marseille, Bangalore India, Paris,BMW jazz festival in Rio, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. He's out of this country more than he's in it; that let's you know who does, and who does not appreciate jazz; Ahmad Jamal for sure. There are so many albums left to review, that it's going to take a while to complete this task. Here is Ahmad enjoying life in Paris. It's for sure he is always doing something different; when I saw him, he had a guy on steel drums with him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnQID8Y954Enjoy the music. |
Welcome, rpeluso; if you are not an aficionado, you're at the right place to become one and enjoy good jazz in the process. If you are an aficionado, we welcome you're best contributions. Simply find them on "you tube", and post them here.
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Rok, I was just thinking, and I want an honest answer to this question; have you ever heard any better jazz in your life, than you have since I started this thread?
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There are many reasons why this thread has lasted so long: one of them is because I have posted some of the best jazz many have ever heard; that's why the view is so high as compared to postings; another is the unwavering support by Roc, Frogman, Acman, and the rest of the aficionados. Another reason why there are so few posts, is most people who view, do not consider themselves "Aficionados"
Let us look at the definition of "aficionado"; an ardent supporter or devotee: a jazz aficionado. That's plain and simple; also, someone who is very interested in and enthusiastic about a particular subject.
Without ardent supporters, and enthusiastic "aficionados", this thread will not last.
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Rok, you are one of the chief deciders on this thread; why didn't you object to Jamal before I got started.
Frogman posted a list to chose from, and I mentioned that I was tired of horns. No decision had been made at that time; you could have chosen someone else. I was trying to set up some guide lines for the review, and Michelzay, who is not one of the "chief deciders" suggested Ahmad Jamal. I didn't start the review until after that, plus Frogman was trying to decide on guide lines that I never understood.
Alex mentioned that I had skipped a lot of territory when I started in 58. This was because Michelzay's "The Ahmad Trio Vol 4" was in 58. Then Alex went back to 51, 52, and 55; I guess he was going to bring us up to 58.
***** There are many reasons why this thread has lasted so long: one of them is because I have posted some of the best jazz many have ever heard; *****
Rok, I'll take that to bed with me tonight and sleep on it, modest or not.
The purpose of the review is to cover and discover what we may have missed (I discovered that I missed a lot)
One of the problems with this thread is that, too many posts are directed at, and posted for the benefit of the 'viewers' , and not directed at their fellow posters.
I'll leave that paragraph for others to cover.
This is not about who is, or who is not the better musician, this is about discovery of what we don't have, that we wished we had in our collections.
I notice there was no mention of the music I posted. Maybe one of the reasons we don't get new aficionados, is because who wants to be in a "Huh bub" like this.
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As I have stated a number of times before; "you tube" enables us to get all the music we missed; I thought I had everything recorded by Yusef Lateef in this time period, but I don't have this particular record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YoapuIvv_4Yusef Lateef is an artist I admired from the first time I heard him; that's because he was so exotic and unusual, even the instruments he plays are unusual; flute, oboe, bamboo flute, shenai, and argol. Enjoy the music. |
When I saw Ahmad live in Chicago, he was working with a guy on steel drums. Here's "Poinciana", but with steel drums, it's a lot different. That's the thing about Ahmad; he can get so many different sounds out of the same tune, that it's new all over again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpaSAXANqUEnjoy the music. |
rpeluso, why talk to yourself, when you can talk to us? Since you have been watching this thread for a very long time, you've seen it's ups and downs.
Initially this thread was designed to help "Jazz Aficionados" to acquire new music, and enjoy the music in other aficionados collections, but occasionally this aficionado trolley jumps it's tracks and goes off to who knows where. Now I'm trying to get it back on the "jazz track".
I'm sure you have a good jazz collection that you would like to share with us; that's what we have in common.
As far as old; that's what happens when you live too long, but the other option is not at all pretty.
Why don't you tell us a little about your favorite music and musicians.
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That was the same guy I saw him with in Chicago, Othello Molineaux; he spent much time with Jaco Pastorius. I see he also worked with Eliane Elius, the lovely Brazilian vocalist; that sounds like a beautiful combination. The people went wild over Othello on steel drums in Chicago. I see he appears on an album "Nature" by Ahmad; that should be interesting, and a must have for me before I even hear it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVnCnmIrDgUEnjoy the music. |
Learsfool, it's good to hear from you, constructive criticism is always welcomed, and it's coming at just the right time.
We are in the process of making this a better thread, and the fact that it has attracted highly esteemed posters such as yourself, speaks volumes for the thread.
When posters are honest, and truly believe whatever they have posted, even if it's wrong, that's a good post.
In regard to why we don't get new members, one of the reasons is the fact that people here are more interested in equipment than music.
While there are other reasons that I don't know, I would rather have high quality, than high quantity.
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Learsfool, I would like for you to post your favorite classical music that features your instrument.
Thank you.
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Regardless as to how many different ways that it's played, the one that was made at the "Pershing" is the definitive "Poinciana", at least it's my favorite. No matter how many times he redoes things, the first one is the best, according to me.
Records and live appearances are different to the point, the live audience probably wants to hear his best hits redone, while as a record enthusiast, I want something new, but I would not have discovered that if I hadn't focused on his "discography".
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Rok, I just received Ahmads album with Othello on steel drums; it was recorded in 98, and I saw them in Chicago in the early 80's, and I was hoping to duplicate that experience. Although this CD doesn't even come close to that night in Chicago, it's OK; but I don't want a CD that's just OK, all of those OK CD's are going on the market.
You must take into consideration that both men were approximately 20 years younger, and they were on fire in Chicago. As we get older we lose whatever we had when we were younger, and musicians are no different; that's why Ahmad's best work is behind him, but I'm sure he's still very entertaining on a live set.
Mary Lou Williams is the only artist I can think of who seemed to retain every thing all the way up to the end.
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Rok, I bet you can't tell Casandra was influenced by Abbey Lincoln.
I have that same CD.
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I bought that record "Sama Layuca" about the time it came out, and proceeded to play it to death.
I have observed a regrettable fact; when your favorite sideman is the leader on a record, it doesn't come out as well as you would expect; even when he has top personnel with him.
"Benny Golson and the Philadelphians" with Lee Morgan, Ray Bryant, Percy Heath on Bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums; has to be a good record; right? But it's just OK.
If Blakey had led the same group of men, it would have been out of sight. My point is; you got leaders and followers, when they switch positions, things just don't work out as well.
Another example is Pepper Adams, the great baritone sax man, who was dynamite with Mingus or Donald Byrd; doesn't come off as well when he's the leader. Don't know why not, such is life.
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As Gerry Mulligan said he does not think about where jazz is going but he doesn't think much of "niche" jazz, and free jazz is chaotic (noise).
As far as where jazz is going, he was too concerned with where he was going to think about that.
Free jazz is "noise" in my opinion, no matter who was blowing it, and that includes JC; Miles said more or less the same thing.
"West Coast" jazz doesn't get any better than the "Gerry Mulligan Quartet".
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I discovered Stacey Kent quite by accident, and was totally captivated by her, the song, and the music. The song was "Close Your Eyes", and when I heard the words, I wanted to close my eyes, while leaning on Stacey Kent's shoulder. That's when you know the vocalist has something very special; when she can pull you into the song, and you are with her body and soul. If you have a vivid imagination, you can see yourself next to her living out the words to the song. Stacey Kent has the power to cast her spell on all who listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kThnXY2yaZwEnjoy the music. |
Acman, glad you liked it; she really makes a song come to life, and the music blends in so perfectly, I could listen to her all night. I'm listening to "Isn't This A Lovely Day", and I can hear what I just stated above. It's for sure I'm going to have to follow up on Stacey Kent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K9vT6wvfSc&list=RD9K9vT6wvfSc#t=130I like this French song and I don't even speak the language. Enjoy the music. |
Stacey Kent is married to British tenor saxophonist Jim Tomlinson. Apparently her and Mr. Jim Tomlinson have been making beautiful music on and off the set. I'm going to follow through on her discography.
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Acman, here's the "Wikipedia" link on Stacey Kent; it makes for an easy reference in regard to her "Discopgraphy" and almost every thing else of importance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_KentEnjoy the music. |
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Acman, I must have that album; it was the last by the greatest small group in that era. Clifford Brown - trumpet Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone Richie Powell – piano, celesta George Morrow – double bass Max Roach – drums The album was identified by Scott Yanow in his Allmusic essay "Hard Bop" as one of the 17 Essential Hard Bop Recordings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Brown_and_Max_Roach_at_Basin_StreetThis is the album that was my major introduction to jazz. My cousin in Chicago had an extensive jazz collection, and "Delilah" was my favorite cut on this LP in 56 when I was there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt_fmhtePocClifford Brown – trumpet Harold Land – tenor saxophone George Morrow – bass Richie Powell – piano Max Roach – drums The only difference is tenor sax man Harold Land as opposed to Sonny Rollins; since I liked both, I must have both. Enjoy the music. |
Rok, music functions as a time machine for me; I can visualize the people I was associating with (especially the ladies) where I was, (Atlanta) and what I was doing when I hear "Deodato".
I know you remember the fantastic Disco clubs in Atlanta.
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Each one of the "oleschool" Diva's has something that's unique and special; Abbey Lincoln has a kind of "hipness" in the way she delivers her songs that separates her from the other Diva's.
How was the weather on the French Riviera? I prefer the Fall for the Med myself, it's much cooler then.
Are you just passing by, or do you intend to stay awhile?
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Strateahed, they will be missed very much by me; both artists are heavily represented in my collection, and I go back as far as I can remember with Toots Thielemans.
I can only imagine what it was like to see Bobby Hutcherson perform; and you have memories of seeing him live, that means that every time you play something you actually saw him perform, you can recall that memory so much more vividly, and relive that moment when you were with him.
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Bobby Hutcherson, born January 17 1941, died August 15 2016; was one of the finest players of the vibraphone. He was born in Los Angeles, and brought up in Pasedena. He was so impressed by Milt Jackson at age 12 that he began to save up to buy a vibraphone.
He appears on Jackie McLean’s One Step Beyond (1963), and Tony Williams’s Lifetime (1964). This is followed by albums, many regarded as classics, such as Eric Dolphy’s "Out To Lunch" (1964) and his own "Stick Up" (1966), with McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson.
He was also a founder member of the San Francisco-based SF Jazz Collective, formed in 2004. This was a truly all-star outfit, including saxophonist Joshua Redman, trumpeter Nicholas Payton and pianist Renee Rosnes, which received rave notices when it appeared at the Barbican in 2006.
In 2007, Hutcherson began to suffer from emphysema. This developed to the point where he was obliged to carry an oxygen supply with him wherever he went.
He was my favorite vibraphonist next to Milt Jackson; but in 1971 he was named “World’s Best Vibist” in the International Jazz Critics’ Poll. Although I never thought about it, during the period of time from 1971, until his death, Bobby Hutcherson was my favorite vibraphonist.
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Strateahead, I personally know how much we cherish those moments spent in the company of those musicians we hold in such high esteem; to sit at the bar and chat with one after the set.
Almost all the musicians I've spent that kind of time with are dead, except one; Frank Gant, he's still around. He was in Chicago with Ahmad Jamal when I saw him, and we sat at the bar after the set and chatted about jazz. He was as regular as any of your best friends.
What I never forget about these jazz musicians, is how much "God Given" talent they have; no amount of schooling could get you to where they were.
From now on, when I play Bobby Hutcherson, I'll think of him as one of Strateahead's friends.
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Toots Thielemans died two days ago; he died in his sleep in Brussels. He was 94. That's a cool age and way to go out; since we all got to go, I choose to nod off and wake up on the other side, just like Toots. He began his professional career as a guitar player. (I didn't know that, did you?) He was inspired by Charley Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to return to the chromatic harmonica. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in the U.S., and a baron by the king of Belgium. And he only retired from performing at the age of 92. Out of the many things "Toots" has done, this is my favorite work by him, and I read somewhere that it's also his. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ESLJebaWyU&list=PL5E4E5F9B94347A1F Love you Toots ! I will enjoy his music today. |
Thank you much Frogman; Toots had so many talents that we forget some of them, he was a very unique musician. Here is another one where he whistles and plays guitar. "Stardust" is one of the most beautiful tunes, and it's even more beautiful when Toots does it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlSy-p2YnRAAficionados, let us declare today as Toots Thielemans day on this thread. We will enjoy his music. |
