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http://thereflectingmusician.blogspot.com/2012/01/chris-anderson-remembered.html "To me the essence of Chris's artistry---and uniqueness---was his solo rubato style. He played with groups his whole career, including traditional piano trios, but had to edit his tremendously different harmonic approach so bass players could keep up. But solo rubato was Chris's playground. He knew the tunes he picked---every nuance of the original melody, lyric, composer's intent---so intimately it gave him license to go on some wild excursions. Those excursions featured long spaces in unexpected places, chord changes that were pure Chris Anderson yet rooted in the familiar, a light, almost fragile touch, a blues sensibility that found its way into ballads---and worked. What really made him unique, even among pianists, was that he improvisedorchestrally. Most postwar jazz pianists dealt with right hand single-line approaches. Bud Powell was as intimidating an influence on pianists, it would seem, as Charlie Parker on alto players. Even Bill Evans, another great harmonic player, dealt with this in his solos, and worked the chordal soloing in as he went. His arranging, which was brilliant, took place in his rendition set-ups--also often rubato. It's been said that sitting in movie houses all day as a sightless child was what caused Chris to memorize scores. He always said he was fascinated by arrangers like Nelson Riddle. Chris's intros could---and should---be scored. They were unique, perfect rendition set-ups, and could be heartbreaking on ballads."

AP reports the Cleveland Browns have hired Rob Chudzinski as their new coach. Is he the right person for the job? derek anderson had a great year and then a horrid one under chudzinki's coaching. who knows what we are getting?

an excellent apologia for barry bonds-- http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/1/10/3857198/barry-bonds-mlb-hall-of-fame-voting-steroids

mary, in a straight ahead performance. i'm more familiar with her work with taylor and jessica. The Jeff Williams Group 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM Jeff Williams - Drums Duane Eubanks - Trumpet John O'Gallagher - Alto Sax Mary Halvorson - Guitar Joe Martin - Bass

http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/wkcr/

i caught (via video) the clayton quartet, both sets. wonderful wonderful, mesmerizing music.

the print media (baseball writers of america)has total control of the balloting.

many of my baseball friends are weary of the argument; most feel that the most successful 'roid users will eventually be in the hall. how many asterisks will we need in our hallowed hall? there will be rooms and asterisks for players of the nonblack era, the 'roid era, and whatever inevitable water soluble stimulants will be, etc.

the important thing is that baseball has finally entered the 20th century. the legendary bullpen phone will be ditched for an official cellphone. one can only speculate on the millions a cellphone company or 2 will pay for the new privilege.

A great player, but the involvement in the double murder still bothers me a great deal Wondered if anyone else besides myself was bothered by that. it's been the overriding factor in my opinion of ray lewis. rob parker let go by espn. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/01/08/rob-parker-let-go-by-espn/#.UOzaR9-TBTM.facebook

............hoping you caught some of the 2 magnificent berkman 4tet recording sessions. berkman is one of the very best composer/arrangers in the world. ethan iverson will be in for a trio date this month or next

http://deadspin.com/5973735/?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow 'skins may have been pumping in artificial crowd noise..............

Mercyhurst Jazz By this time tomorrow, a new sound will be heard on 88.5 WMCE. Our format on 88.5 WMCE will be changing this coming Tuesday at 12 noon. Our website to keep Jazz alive should be active soon, it will be eriejazz.mercyhurst.edu. For now, you can listen at www.mercyhurst.edu/wmce.

sorry, i missed dave last night. i usually catch sunday nights. tonight, monday, a great favorite. Roberta Piket Solo Piano 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

interestingly, free suites of the payware brands (e.g. AVG) rank as highly as their pay to play.

dave is discussing his new standards recording. https://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/wkcr/

Spike Wilner I may be stating the obvious, but Tom Harrell is a beautiful and profound musician. Hearing him play for two nights and observing his kind and gentle demeanor was an education for me and an honor. My thanks to David Berkman for bringing him in for a very successful SmallsLIVE date. Beautiful gig, Dave - moving, mature, very real. aloc's note; the concerts will be issued as a recording.

coincidentally, this was a vinyl i listened to both christmas and new years, and recalling her 'sound.' it seems to me patti was one of the first vocal multitrackers. one layered track on the christmas recording must have 24 voices.

http://deadspin.com/5973048/only-two-one+point-safeties-have-ever-happened-in-ncaa-football-history-and-brad-nessler-called-them-both?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow Tonight's mostly-boring Fiesta Bowl has featured the expected Oregon offensive firepower, but it's how they scored a single point that will make this a game to remember. After a third-quarter touchdown put the Ducks up 31-10 on Kansas State, the Wildcats blocked Oregon's extra point try, recovered it outside of the end zone, then retreated into the own end zone where they were tackled for what the NCAA officially calls a "try safety." That's worth one point

http://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=32012 "By Constance Casey At the Iridium Jazz Club’s tiny tables are several groups of young Europeans on a pilgrimage to hear trumpeter and composer Tom Harrell. Some of his fellow jazz professionals, many graying, came early to get front-row seats. Toward the back are some lucky tourists who’ve walked the few blocks up from Times Square"

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/uptown/new-owner-maintain-landmark-jazz-lounge-lenox-article-1.1223989

DAMN DAMN DAMN again!! After being on life-support by various loopholes & other logistics, my LENOX LOUNGE closed its doors at 288 Lenox Ave in Harlem,NYC onNew Years Eve permanently! Thanks to the staff, management for allowing us artists such a soulful sacred alter to help hone our crafts!! The recorded telephone annoucment eludes to standing by for a new location and so I shall!! RIP LENOX (1939-2012)

tonight, wednesday est, also thursday. David Berkman Group feat. Tom Harrell 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM David Berkman - Piano Tom Harrell - Trumpet Ed Howard - Bass Johnathan Blake - Drums http://www.smallsjaz...om/indexnew.cfm

http://darkjive.com/2013/01/02/fontella-bass-in-memorium/

http://music.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2012/12/Billie-Holidays-rarely-heard-1951-interview-for-CBC-Radio