Dmitry

A developing mind needs to hear a variety of musical styles and artists to form a personality, not 15 cds of the music by the same band.

Ed, so many thanks for the concert review! I’ve got my ticket for this Sunday’s concert here in lil Rhody, had it for weeks now. Show is sold out. Reading you makes me very excited!!! This is billed as McLaughlin’s farewell tour. I’m not familiar with the other guy. What do you recommend to get myself warmed up to his music?

Tell us more! Was that a recording session?

Some candidates for a genius status suggested here, reminded me of a quote from a genius writer - "...We were placing laurels on lice-ridden heads."

The first RTF album is genius. Pure genius. Can one not be a genius and write/play/record genius music?

Prediction - this will be a big one, when it comes out on November 22. I bought the advanced copy when I went to their concert a couple of weeks ago. The music is phenomenally good. It's a 2-cd set, and the best new release I've heard in years. How Lionel Loueke produces the sound he does from his guitar, I can't describe. He sounds like a keyboard player, and his singing fits perfectly with whatever Corea's concept is for this band. I'd love to see them again, but no more US tour dates for this band; the European fans have a chance to see them still. Don't miss it, folks! http://chickcorea.com/concerts/#.WfnBnmhSzcs .

A very good evening of music from Buster Williams & the quartet. This was my first time hearing Lenny White live. A remarkable drummer, a giant of his instrument, really. Not a fan of George Colligan, to my ear Chick Corea was a major influence; not that it's a bad thing,. This was also my introduction to Bruce Williams [Buster's relation?], who substituted for Steve Wilson, and quite masterfully. Epistrophy was a nice, juicy icing on the cake, that consisted mainly from originals. If anyone wants to know the set list, I wrote it down. It's a bit of a schlep for me, 80 miles each way, but it was well-worth it. The location is perfect, literally a few hundred feet from the I-95. Next time will get there earlier to catch a dinner before the show. The club itself is just small enough not to be cramped. The acoustics are terrific. It's interesting that you pay for both sets, there is no option for paying just for one. Sets were about 50 min long.

Don Grolnick - HEARTS AND NUMBERS

I will possibly make the Buster Williams show, if its not sold out. Haven’t been to the Side Door yet. He is also appearing there tomorrow.

Kevin, Golson will do more talking than playing. I don't think his chops allow for blowing much any more. Jimmy Heath still does it. Saw him a few months ago in that Sonny Rollins tribute concert I wrote about, and he did as well, or better than any ninety-year old out there.

For waht it's worth, from reading the linked material, I got an impression that Mingus came to Bradley's in his dying days just to hear Fred Hersch play.

The sacd doesn't sound that great either, nor does the original vinyl [both recollections are from memory; haven't played this title in years].

Bill Clinton, Cornell West...I'll wait for reactions from those whose opinions I value more than those two, in relation to Coltrane.

Yes, I will definitely check out the rec league. There's a local indoor facility that offers those. I feel pretty comfortable as a sweeper or fullback. The only position I wold say I probably dislike playing the most is an offensive midfielder/play-maker. Just not good enough, period. The public doesn't realize how much responsibility, talent and confidence is involved with that, since the forwards are the ones who take all the laurels. I'm definitely on board with what you wrote about pass vs. goal. A beautiful, well-placed pass has a lot more aesthetic appeal to me than a run of the mill goal. It is sort of an art, when it comes out right. Have a look at this kid. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/24/alessando-cupini-roma-us-soccer-sensation-social-media

Interested in your used sets in excellent shape. Got set 2. Looking for the other four series.

I appreciate how you've attempted to arrange structure to the definition. And yes, like others, I'm definitely on board with accepting 'useful AND enjoyable' as critical, and thank you for cataloging that! The name that has not been mentioned yet [surprisingly to me] is Bill Evans. He did not invent the format, but, in my opinion, became THE most influential pianist and interpreter of music of the last 50 years. To me, he fills all the boxes of genius. Would you agree or disagree? Everybody and their uncle still tries to copy his style and approach, some quite successfully, others just annoyingly.

Is there any strong language in the film? Asking because I'm considering hosting a screening, and can't find the film rating on producer's website.

Then I'd be you?

The waitress at the diner just called me a honey, and a cashier at the gas station mentioned that she liked my hair. Do I feel violated, lost and hurt...or what? Help.

Within the realm of this genre, which musicians and composers would you label as geniuses, and why? What are your criteria for a musical genius?

Week three, and still no formal charges against Harv. Keep digging.

I suspect that there are musicians proper, i.e. those that can carry a tune, and those individuals who use the sounds they produce out of musical instruments to "express themselves", and are otherwise incapable of playing actual music, or can play on rudimentary level.

http://www.billevanstimeremembered.com/ Has this been posted yet? I'm pretty stoked to watch it, will rent it over the next few days.