I’ve also found another source, in the DownBeat Yearbook 1972, where Neidlinger himself recounts the same episode. It doesn’t contradict the 1986 Cadence account — it simply presents the situation from a slightly different angle.

Cold, and a light dusting of snow overnight–more scheduled for this afternoon. It’s one of those winters. Starting off with disc 8 of the 13 cd “Nucleus–Live at the BBC” box set from Repertoire Records. Keyboard-less sessions from 1984 and 1985.  

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Inspired to spin these excellent Hank Mobley titles this morning:

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