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"Compassion is especially underrated, and pretty hard (or at least pricy) to get on CD"- "Compassion" is also known as "New Tolliver." https://www.discogs.com/Charles-Tolliver-New-Tolliver/master/302341. CDJapan lists the 2009 Japanese, cardboard sleeve, remastered issue of "New Tolliver" as still being available although HMV Japan does not. http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BVCJ-35117?s_ssid=e41d095cb59e2dc5ef

IF you were into the early years of MTV, you may remember Blotto. Greg Haymes, a/k/a "Sarge Blotto," a presence on the Albany NY music scene, has died, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Writer-musician-Greg-Haymes-dies-13760067.php

last night-Thumbscrew first set in Newburgh, NY at the Atlas

caught part of his set in Albany last night. what I heard was great

Some of these concerts have previously been discussed: Saturday (March 30), 8pm: THUMBSCREW $20 in advance; $25 at the door This cooperative project features a trio of gifted musicians and composers — guitarist Mary Halvorson, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara — performing their own compositions and selected standards with an exacting prowess wed to a liberated swing that is glorious to behold. Saturday, April 20: SUN OF GOLDFINGER Returning to the Hudson Valley after their memorable closing set for the 2015 Beacon Jazz Festival, alto saxophonist Tim Berne, electric guitarist David Torn and drummer Ches Smith flatten any concept of musical boundaries in this forward-looking ensemble’s bracing embrace of the future unleashed within the present moment. The trio will be touring in support of their debut recording for ECM Records. Saturday, June 22: TICONDEROGA Four phenomenal musicians — Joe McPhee, Jamie Saft, Joe Morris and Charles Downs — invoke the spirit of late Coltrane and their own unique musical paths to forge a stirring, passionate fire sermon of a quartet. Saturday, July 27: DARIUS JONES’ SHADES OF BLACK Called “the most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era” by The New York Times, composer/altoist Jones convenes a quartet of outstanding talents featuring Sam Newsome on soprano saxophone, Cooper-Moore on organ and Michael Wimberly on drums. Saturday, October 5: KAREN BORCA QUARTET The innovative, criminally under-recognized bassoonist, with decades of experience in the ensembles of such major artists as Cecil Taylor, Jimmy Lyons, William Parker and others, leads this thrilling quartet of veteran creative musicians including Warren Smith on vibes, Hilliard Greene on bass and Jackson Krall on drums.

I wonder from where Thomas unearthed these multitrack tapes? IF Atlantic had them-wouldn't the tapes have burned in the fire?

I have lived in the Albany area since 1989ish. Heard Nick in different configurations at different venues. He had many stories to tell. Although he was known for his baritone work, as you can see or hear he played many different reeds. At local concerts he might bring along 5 or 6 different instruments. He was very competitive. Supposedly when Nick was younger if a nationally known musician on a specific instrument, e.g., Phil Woods and his alto, played around Albany Nick would show up with that same axe to take on that musician (Woods confirmed this story). Nick was not shy-he might stop playing to tell somebody chatting while he was playing to shut the f***k up. The Priam lp was financed by a local businessman. Years, maybe decades, after the release of that lp Nick got his hands on crates of that lp. Sold the lp one at a time each for hundreds of dollars to Japanese collectors.

I have never ordered directly from this label's website. But I have a number of the K2B2 releases, which are all cds. It was my understanding thattThe label was run by Buell Neidlinger. If so, with his death perhaps the label is now run by his estate and/or his spouse. Krystall was apparently a close colleague of Neidlinger's.

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Taken from a facebook posting: 3/30: Thumbscrew — This cooperative project features a trio of gifted musicians and composers — guitarist Mary Halvorson, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara — performing their own compositions and selected standards with an exacting prowess wed to a liberated swing that is glorious to behold. 4/20: Sun of Goldfinger — Returning after their memorable closing set for the 2015 Beacon Jazz Festival, alto saxophonist Tim Berne, electric guitarist David Torn and drummer Ches Smith flatten any concept of musical boundaries with their bracing embrace of the future unleashed within the present moment. They will be touring in support of their debut recording for ECM Records. 6/22: Ticonderoga — Four phenomenal musicians — Joe McPhee, Jamie Saft, Joe Morris and Charles Downs — invoke the spirit of late Coltrane and their own unique musical paths to forge a stirring, passionate fire sermon of a quartet.

https://hudsonhall.org/hudson-jazz-festival-2019/ FRIDAY: 7PM BOBBY SANABRIA & QUARTETO ACHÉ Bobby Sanabria, musical director, drums, vocals, percussion Peter Brainin, tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, percussion Darwin Noguera, piano, vocals Andy Eulau, acoustic bass SATURDAY: 1PM PIANO SUMMIT: KIRK NUROCK, LYNNE ARRIALE, SULLIVAN FORTNER A treat for jazz piano devotees, three world-class musicians take to the keys in one afternoon of jazz piano immersion. The “joyously iconoclastic” (Keyboard Magazine) Kirk Nurock, the “poet laureate of her generation” (Jazz Police) Lynne Arriale, and rising star, Sullivan Fortner, an award-winning jazz wunderkind and composer with a bent toward sophisticated post-bop 3PM FREE FILM SCREENING: THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET: FROM RESIDENCY TO LEGACY (2018, 65 MINUTES) Formed in 1952, The Modern Jazz Quartet pushed the boundaries of jazz and classical music at time when the genre, like the country itself, was in the throes of change. An epicenter of this evolution was The Music Inn, a musical oasis nestled in the Berkshire Mountains. Featuring Percy Heath, John Lewis, Dave Brubeck, Gunther Schuller, Stephanie Barber and more, this fascinating collection of remembrances and anecdotes highlights The Modern Jazz Quartet’s role in developing The Music Inn’s iconic School of Jazz. Filmmaker George Schuller will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A with HJF curator, Armen Donelian, with whom he has recorded several CDs 7PM FEARLESS MASTERS: DAVID LIEBMAN, JAY ANDERSON, JAY CLAYTON, ARMEN DONELIAN Four powerhouse players evening made for jazz lovers: NEA Jazz Master David Liebman, a saxophonist with the “ability to touch the soul with an extraordinary depth of emotion and dramatic range” (Downbeat Magazine); “the most adventurous singer in jazz” (The Village Voice) and pioneer of the free jazz movement, Jay Clayton; “flawless section bassist and a fleet full toned soloist” (Los Angeles Times) Jay Anderson, and renowned pianist, 2002 Fulbright Scholar, author and HJF curator, Armen Donelian SUNDAY: 11AM FREE HUDSON JAZZ FESTIVAL WORKSHOP FOR INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE OR HIGHER Join Hudson Jazzworks co-founders pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Marc Mommaas for a free hands-on workshop exploring the language of jazz performance and composition based on the curriculum and methods of the annual Hudson Jazz Workshop. This workshop is open to all musicians of middle school age or higher (ages 12 and up). Bring your instrument! Intermediate playing and reading ability recommended. Registration required. Every workshop participant will receive two complimentary passes to Amir ElSaffar – Two Rivers Ensemble 3PM AMIR ELSAFFAR – TWO RIVERS ENSEMBLE Amir ElSaffar, trumpet, santur, voice Ole Mathisen, saxophone George Ziadeh, oud Zafer Tawil, violin, oud and percussion Deeply rooted in the musical traditions of Iraq, Two Rivers blends time-honored Arabic music with advanced jazz harmonies, polyphonic melodies and simmering grooves. Jazz and Middle Eastern music beautifully intertwine in this dynamic ensemble led by celebrated trumpeter, santur player, and vocalist and “one of the most promising figures in jazz today” (Chicago Tribute), Amir ElSaffar

Just a reminder that this concert will be televised this Wednesday. Wayne Shorter is being honored. This is the presentation information regarding his segment: Jason Moran (Spoken Tribute) GRAMMY Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer Wayne Shorter Tribute Jazz Band (Performs “Over Shadow Hill Way”/”Joy Ryder”) Musicians: Alex Acuna, Brian Blade, Tineke Postma Terri Lyne Carrington, Alphonso Johnson, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez Tineke Postma Herbie Hancock (Performs “Footprints”/”Endangered Species”/”Elegant People”) 2013 Kennedy Center Honoree and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor Esperanza Spalding (Performs “Elegant People”/”Endangered Species”) Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning jazz bassist and singer Bernie Williams (Spoken Tribute) Latin GRAMMY Award-nominated musician Renée Fleming (Performs “Aurora Leigh”) Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning opera singer https://www.tvweek.com/in-depth/2018/12/2018-kennedy-center-honors-performers-and-presenters-announced/

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones "Jingle all the way"