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Yes, the book was the driving factor on the Washington Phillips.

Yazz Ahmed - The Space Between The Fish & The Moon (La Saboteuse, Chapter One)

Well, I just started it last night, but even with cat in lap while eating mandarin oranges, I had various interruptions. It's gonna be that way until I'm on an airplane Wednesday to the Big Ears Festival I'm afraid. ...but, so far, I like Steinbeck's approach to a book about these guys who were an integral part of my life growing up. Generally 6 of the 9 chapters deal nicely with their social importance during the 60s & 70s linked with analysis of their music and performance practices. The three other chapters deal with what he considers three important performances and their social influences: A Jackson in Your House; Live at Mandel Hall; and Live From the Jazz Showcase. For me, it nicely covers the era of the late 60s thru the 70s, but some people might balk at the fact that not much is explored when it comes to the 80s onward. I was surprised to see that Chuck's name is only mentioned twice - and in very minor ways. Maybe it's because he's not a book-reader. (only interrupted 5 times during the typing of this...)

Splitter Orchester & Felix Kubin - Shine on you crazy diagram

Still liking this new album.

This just showed up today. 11 discs w/84 pg. book.

Shivkumar Sharma & Zakir Hussain If you don't have time to watch this 2 hour+ jugalbandi on two raags, I'll post just the final half hour below.

I used to be a member of the ICMC. The concert I was waiting for happened in 2003 when they had Shivkumar Sharma & Zakir Hussain. I don't know what it cost them to get these two heavyweights, but, man, it's a concert I'll never forget. Also, as an aside, watch for the Ragas Live Festival that happens every year. It's a 24-hour festival of performers that broadcasts live. There's probably an archive out there. I've usually just captured the video and audio to save for later. I think the next one is in May.

I've been seeing that this stuff is making a comeback in a non-ironic way. Also James Cotton (1935 - today)

Thanks a bunch for this special. Great questions, insightful answers and a nice cross-section of his music. Really enjoyed it.