sheldonm

I would guess most newspaper articles have been seen before! m!

Allen, I just sent him your note, I'll let you know what he says. m!

Just had a note from guitarist Bobby Broom who said the new Deep Blue Organ Trio CD/DVD as well as a new Sonny Rollins CD they recorded will be in stores soon. I'm a big fan of Bobby; great guy!!! Anyone that's heard the organ trio knows what I'm talking about and who doesn't like Sonny???? Well, there was the one guy...........! m~

You're complete Sheldonm - but this man looked like an American with his cowboy hat and shirt. BTW: I enjoyed the first day of the festival and was fascinated by the extreme different styles ..... My keepswinging blog spot Durium ( from Holland, wearing wooden shoes ..... sometimes in the garden) ...nice photo!

.....picked up a great Tubby Hayes cd (On the Air; Harkit Records) at Dusty for an incredible $0.99 (sealed). Thought it may be crap but was greatly surprised . m~

Fame and success in the Arts is a fickle thing. Sure, talent helps and often wins out, but it also takes luck, opportunity, and usually a string of (often accidental) right moves to make or break someone. In my business it's writers. In the field of jazz, well - think of your favorite/best local musician who isn't known outside your town and compare him to someone with a record deal. Sure, there are the Rollins/Shorter giants out there, but not always that much seperates the local bar bands from the pros with record deals. Given the crap that fills best-seller lists, movie theaters, and airwaves, it is certainly true that there is often times not much that separates the "success stories" from the wannabes. Keep in mind the music/movies/books we may like, many others consider to be the "crap". Why I'm pretty sure the music/movies/books I dig are certainly the best to be had, for some reason that person that digs the "G" man, Tom Cruise movies and Nora Roberts books are thinking the same thing....but I'm sure they're incorrect!!!

~~Have a great day~~

I think your "how famous" story is amusing. "Obviously a American" (cowboy hat and coloured shirt). Believe it or not, not all americans (very few actually) dress this way and I would wager that there are several countries where someone might.....nice site though. m~

I hope you meant "groover"!

I don't know about the first to be fired but I think the Cubs wons some games a few years ago despite Dusty not because of him. m~

Chris, Sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you in person. We stayed two blocks South of Central Park (57th between Browdway and 8th; I think we were in your vacinity. m~ maybe next time!

It was kind of like a train wreck, I couldn't take my eyes off of him......then I had nightmares! m~

That last comment is about as classless as it gets. And unless LaRussa actually wins a few more World Series, he ain't gonna be where Ozzie already is: Cooperstown. While I agree this should not be dug up again, I think time will show your last statement to be incorrect; I think LaRussa is a lock for the hall, time will tell. Just my 2 cents. m!

No exactly on subject but when I was in nyc a couple weeks ago, I ran in to Stanley at the Hank Jones/Joe Lovano duo show at LC. Hanging out by the bar drinkin' a bit. Also ran into Frank Wess and Jerry Dodgion sitting in the audience...nice guys. Also ran into Stanley outside of the Borders in the same building....interesting dude. m~

...which one are you??? m~

......bummer!

Thanks guys!

There are a handful of Criss Cross releases I would like to buy....anyone know of a dependable source in the US that doesn't stick it to you, price wise??? Thanks, Mark

okay, i'll bite - who?? Che? Deep? Aric? Jazzis? Greg M? I'm curious too. pryan? ...that idiot owes me a christmas present!!!!

...yes, I do!

I think she sings just fine!

.......and Dionne Warwick, one of the great jazz singers of our times! m~

...saw him a few weeks ago in NYC, fine player to my ears! m~

I wouldn't really consider it "one step beyond"!

That would really have been interesting to hear Dave Young. Loved his contributions to the pre-Dolphy George Russell albums he took part in. A passionate voice! If he ever shows up at one of the gigs you're covering, would like to get your impressions! I've actually seen him perform with this group several times, not sure why he didn't show up for this gig. David's a great guy, wonderful player and very humble. Although he'll answer questions, he doesn't really like to talk about himself. I saw a lady doing a documentary on Wes Montgomery ask David a few questions which he answered but when she asked if she would stop by his house and film a short interview of his time playing with Wes, David was a little embarrased and said he would prefer not to. Killer on the other hand never stops talking (probably even is his sleep) and stepped in to help the lady out. m~