robertoart

Yes, the White Australia Policy was still in force until '75 when Whitlam introduced the Racial Discrimination Act to the parliament of so called Australia. Let it not be understated that so called Australia was the progenitor of South African Apartheid. Although perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly, African American entertainers, both visiting and emigres, were treated much more inclusively here in the ensuing decades than the vilification and marginalisation Aboriginal people continued to endure.

I always associated the second one with David Murray. Whether it was real or implied. My first Black Saint albums back in the day were David Murray albums, so it fits for me. What a great record label Black Saint and Soul Note were back then.

Yes. One of the most rewarding and comprehensive reflections I have encountered. Was a privilege to read. There is another similar comprehensive interview I have read with George Benson that shares a similar candid sense of depth, insight and warmth. I think it was an NEA Jazz Masters interview. There is this interview with Kenny Burrell which has some nice insights and memories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XE04GGmjd8

You're not the first person I've read to completely misunderstand this great record.

I checked to see if Jim Steinman was still alive. Just so I could be sure.

Coltrane Lite+

Ronnie Scott talking about his home town. The seagulls fly upside down. Because there's nothing worth shitting on.

Herman Kovaks - Blues On The Boil

You must have a mono copy.

Just for the record, this is actually a studio recording with overdubbed applause.

Larry Ridley was an influencer.

One more reason why no serious aficionado should place any credence on that pathetic Hall Of Fame. The whole thing is a joke.

Honk Honk

What's the condition like?

The Varsity Friends - Honk If You Feel It

Aww c, mon - that's part of the reason a Lou Donaldson interview will always make me smile - and learn a hell of a lot if you pay close attention to the deeper stuff he talks about. I recently re-read that epic interview with Ted Panken, what an amazing memory for detail and nuance of psycho-social context the great man has (Lou Donaldson).

RIP Ed Asner, I was unaware how much he contributed to trying to make the world a better place. Here is the full tribute from Michael Moore that's been making the rounds; "When I was making my first film, Roger & Me, I was broke, so I wrote to some famous people to ask for help. Only one responded: Ed Asner. "I don’t know you, kid, but here’s 500 bucks,” said the note attached to the check. “Sounds like it’ll be a great film. I was an autoworker once". He also eventually became a union president (SAG), the star of one of the best TV dramas ever (“The Lou Grant Show”) and one of the best animated films of all time (“Up”). He always showed up, supporting progressive/left movements across the country. He took on Reagan and fought against American support of Latin American dictators. Kimberly-Clark (Kleenex) and Vidal Sassoon, sponsors of his CBS drama, told the network that if they couldn’t get Ed to end his political activism, they’d pull their ads from his “Lou Grant” show. CBS told Ed to tamp it down. He wouldn’t, so the sponsors pulled their ads and the award-winning Lou Grant came to an end. He once told me, “Look, it’s never been easy in this country to speak out against the status quo. I’m not going to stop now.” He never did and I loved him for it. It still isn’t easy, Ed, and we will miss you. You once told Mary Tyler Moore on her show, “You know what? You’ve got spunk! (pause) I HATE spunk.” Hahaha. The funniest thing about that line was that you were nothing BUT spunk! R.I.P. Ed Asner. Solidarity forever" .

Agreed. And I think you answered your own questions.

All The Gin Is Gone on the Jimmy Forrest album has another similar surprise Bertrand.

I believe Metheny sites Calvin Keys as a formative influence, his parents took him to Calvin Keys gigs when Metheny was a teenager. Metheny dedicated a song to him.

"Not for use by those with a pacemaker".

I remember reading the late Bern Nix saying he saw Larry Young playing with James Blood Ulmer at a gig at Berklee. Bern Nix graduated Berklee in 75 so it may have been somewhere between 73-75ish. Possibly a trio gig. Bern Nix said that when he auditioned for Ornette Coleman, he met Ulmer and recognised him from seeing him play with Larry Young at that time. So possibly after or circa the Lawrence Of Newark album.