Tom 1960 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm really glad to have seen Mulgrew perform a few months ago. He performed in a trio with students from William Patterson University. It was a fun night. I had the opportunity to briefly chat with Mulgrew after the show at a meet and greet across the street from the venue. I got him to sign my cd as well. It makes me sad that he was taken far too early. Well at least we have his music and there's a lot of it out there. Thanks Mulgrew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Such sad news. I love those trio albums on Maxjazz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsyzEJq6mgs That's a great tune how they use the "Poinciana" groove to add a different flavor. That CD, it's been that price at Amazon Marketplace since before his death but sellers want over $200 for a new copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm shocked ........ R.I.P., and a thousand thanks for your great pianisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrain Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Truly horrible news. I remember seeing Mulgrew Miller back on October 14, 1989 in Boston (just pulled out the program) as part of a tribute that James Williams (someone else who left us far too young) put together in remembrance of Phineas Newborn Jr. The program consisted of performances by 11 different pianists, many of whom had some Memphis connection. Based on my annotations, the order of performance was: John Medesky Katy Roberts Russell Wilson James Williams Art Mathews Donald Brown Geoff Keezer Joanne Brackeen Mulgrew Miller Dave McKenna Harold Mabern Quite a collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Very tragic news. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to see Mulgrew perform live in a few different settings. Once as a solo pianist, another time in a trio , and most recently here in Tucson with his group that included vibes, 2 horns, bass and drums. Jazz has lost a master musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Goren. Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 A shame to go away so young. My thoughts go to his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiRiIII Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Very sad news about someone so young. A very fine musician and always a quality mark on a session for my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) He's probably playing with Tony and Woody again to be sure. http://youtu.be/TPdPEBksCAw Edited May 30, 2013 by CJ Shearn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 oh so sad & so young!! I have fond memories of seeing him live here in Brisbane in the late 90's with NHOP (Australian tour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Totally unfamiliar with MM.... Spinning live at yoshi's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Only 57. Too sad for words. Two standout sideman performances I remember: With Woody Shaw, Village Vanguard 1982, and with Steve Turre, Merkin Hall around 10 years ago. I also loved his album Wingspan from the '80s. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgez Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Mulgrew was the one that first started me thinking about this topic: there simply are no "wrong" notes. One of the things that Mulgrew excelled at was making "wrong" notes sound right. It simply has to do with the context in which you use these wrong notes; i.e., the notes and phrases you surround the wrong notes with. This is hard to verbalize! Of all the tribute statements flying around the web now, one that resonated with me the most was said by the late James Williams. Speaking about Mulgrew many years ago, James said "He is the state of the art in jazz piano playing." RIP Mulgrew. George Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesoul Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 WKCR memorial broadcast, Thursday May 30th Tune in as we commemorate the life and art of pianist Mulgrew Miller. Born in Mississippi in 1955, Miller was inspired by Oscar Peterson to study jazz piano. Miller's work as a sideman is most impressive, he was a part of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, worked recently with bassist Ron Carter, and spent many years collaborating with trumpeter Woody Shaw. His work as a bandleader is equally important, most often leading trios and his group Wingspan. Miller had been director of Jazz Studies at William Patterson University since 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Here's a link to Mulgrew's comments on 'interview music', etc. http://tedpanken.wordpress.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 wkcr is presenting mr. millers music today. http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/wkcr/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Does he have enough material for a Mosaic of early recordings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks. I didn't realize they are playing "Live at Yoshi's vol. 2" I was thinking "I need to get this" but I have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disaac Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Saw him in Lovano's quartet in Baltimore many years ago. A true master and a gentle giant who should have had many more years of making wonderful music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Goren. Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Does he have enough material for a Mosaic of early recordings? I would like to see a set with his complete Landmark & Novus recordings. The material is definitely enough. Edited May 31, 2013 by B. Goren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheorghe Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I remember his playing with Woody Shaw early in 1983. Anyway, he was very much in action and anybody who attended live concerts, sure had the chance to hear him. Such a great pianist, great musician. I saw him at least with Art Blakey several times, with Woody Shaw of course, and with Benny Golson-Curtis Fuller (this might have been the last time I saw him, around 2000 I think. Always wondered why he didn´t appear more often during the last years. So called "Jazz Festivals" in my country got all those "Jamie Cullums and Jane Monheits" but they missed to feature really jazz artists. I often wondered why they didn´t feature people who really p l a y jazz..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 RIP. 57 is way too young. Jazz Wax had a small tribute with a couple of good clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 There is a memorial concert coming up in NYC this June. Barry Harris and Cedar Walton will be on piano. I don't have any other information yet. Does anyone here know anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieB Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 is it at Town Hall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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