Michael Weiss Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Sorry no details. Just heard this morning.... One of the greats and an important mentor to so many Chicago musicians. Edited February 13, 2012 by Michael Weiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh shit, that's sad. Very much an unsung hero. r.i.p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh no .... I instantly loved his playing style when I first heard him on those many Eddie Harris records - still have them. Then I heard a John Klemmer track from a Chess LP on the radio, and wrote the moderator if it was Jodie Christian on piano - he answered I was right and complemented me on my ears. I've been following his career ever since. One of those many players without whom the scene would be much less varied an interesting. R.I.P., and many thanks for your inspiring piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlitweiler Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 what a downer--a beautiful cat- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Very sad. He was 80 (born Feb.2, 1932). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlitweiler Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 What a good and kind man, along with being a wonderfully versatile pianist. He created joy for six decades. Here's an interview he gave me 10 years ago: http://jazztimes.com/articles/19751-jodie-christian-perfect-accompaniment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Just found and read your piece - very nice! Here's another one: http://www.chicagojazz.com/magazine/jodie-christian-supporting-role-637.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Somebody whose name on a record made it that much more likely that I'd buy it. RIP, and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear this. I played and recorded with Jodie in Chicago, he was a great musician and friend. I learned a lot from him. Rest in Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sad news. RIP. The only Jodie Christian CD I own is this one and it's a good one. I will listen to it later in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlitweiler Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Here's another one: http://www.chicagojazz.com/magazine/jodie-christian-supporting-role-637.html Thanks for the link, King. That one is even better because for the first (only?) time in print he mentions his ministry and his Parkinson's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Wonderful player and man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sorry to hear this, sounds like he was a nice guy. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I've only heard his playing on Ira Sullivan's Blue Stroll and Mike Smith's Unit 7, both of which are very enjoyable. After recently acquiring the Smith album, I was looking forward to hearing more of Christian's music. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for linking the interviews - very nice. Thanks to delmark he was able to record frequently - here's another one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Wow - RIP. Looking forward to reading that interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Here he is in the company (bad tempered company, it seems) of giants: http://www.allmusic.com/album/stan-meets-chet-r139258 Edited February 13, 2012 by BillF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Was that recorded in Chicago, or what was the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yup, recorded in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks, Mr. Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 A wonderful musician. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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