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I was being my usually silly self, Patty. My sister is Canadian (though she just moved to Toledo.) Been up to Canada many times. Actually, my passport has just expired also. I'm not going to bother renew it for a while. No need. In fact, I've got two expired passports now: British and American. Lots to do here....

Me too, Couw. It's in my book of Courbet's paintings. That picture called, "The Origin of the World" was commissioned in 1866 by Khalil Bey, a Turkish diplomat, bon vivant, and art collector. It is now in a private collection. (Should be in the Louvre!! )

Words to live by, Free.

Good points, Dan. Actually, I'm just glad that the good doctor Freud doesn't hold the joy stick on my warning lights!

Oh...there you are, Mike! Sorry, I posted before seeing you. Any idea why Horace declined to show?

The liner notes did not mention why "Mode for Joe" was excluded, but it did say that "Recorda Me" was the definitive Joe Henderson tune. I guess they wanted only one of Joe's tunes. The Japan concert was put on for Alfred Lion's benefit as well. I simply don't remember any other details. I think it was joint idea of Cuscuna and the Liberty owner to run the BN tribute concert in the States. I'm seeking info too; that's why I started this thread! Any comments, Kevin? Michael Fitzgerald?

That may be true, Jim, but it is interesting that McCoy Tyner was a bit part of the show since he made it a habit not to be bound by any single label. He apparently didn't mind playing.

Today at Thanksgiving, I will be one of the MUNDANES dropping by for dinner (at my sister's house)--a boorish one at that cause I'm bringing some jazz cds. Gotta hone up my dance moves! B)

Idea sounds goofy to me, Jim, and a lot of work for you. Hmm, Jim's gotta give a personality assessment to everyone. ooookayyy! Actually, the idea is a lot more palatable if only we can see our own warning lights. That way no one can try and push someone else over the edge. I do realize that it can't be easy to run a board especially as the membership continues to grow. I pretty much support whatever actions you take.

Hey Kev!!! Nice to see you back again.

What Couw said.

Happy Thanksgiving for everyone!

I've got all the individual cds and wouldn't have it any other way. Horace is one of the most important BN artists to me, and he is incredibly consistent. As they say in Pokemon: "gotta catch them all!!"

Yes, Cook mentioned that concert in Japan. He said the musicians started into "Cool Struttin" and the jazz-educated Japanese audience expressed immediate recognition of the tune. The musicians were shocked and lost their way for a few moments. BTW, I doubt money was the issue with Wayne Shorter. He probably didn't want to play the old songs or was on schedule to do something else. Sure would love to get my hands on that Tokyo video for sure!

Here's another one that I just remembered: Charles Lloyd, "Acoustic Masters" w/Cedar, Buster Williams & Billy Higgins. Everyone plays well on it.

Can Johnny sign up to stay out of politics???

Cook's book on the story of Blue Note said that Alfred Lion insisted on Cecil Taylor's participation. He was one of the first names mentioned by Lion. The liner notes to the cd mentioned that Taylor was eager to play. I just read the liner notes to the cd and found it interesting that "Mode For Joe" was not included in either the cds or the DVD (though it was played.) Neither was "Maiden Voyage." Cuscuna felt that it was too "tired and long." Another interesting anecdote from the liner notes: "Bouquet" was planned for the quartet of Hutcherson, Hancock, Carter, and Williams. Tony had to go to the bathroom during the rehearsal and the trio continued on. They were connecting so well, that they left Williams off the song. Man, that must have been a long bathroom break! Wonder what he was reading on the toilet...

What Jim and Vibes and Joe say.

Interesting, C.J. Maybe Horace wanted too much money. He was still recording at the time. Certainly with Joe Henderson and Woody Shaw present, the horn section could have been established. Was Blue Mitchell still alive at the time? My guess with Wayne Shorter is that he had already moved on to other forms of jazz. Maybe he just didn't want to play any of his older stuff. Strange that he wasn't there either.

Any online links to that article, Jim, or any other articles about that evening?

I read in Cook's book that Horace Silver was invited but declined to participate. Anyone know why? Alfred Lion also wanted Mobley and Dexter Gordon to appear. Mobley was too ill. Why didn't Dexter come? Was Duke Pearson alive then? Obviously, Sonny Clark and Ike Quebec, and Grant Green and Lee Morgan had already died. Anyone else missing who should have been there? Anyone know any other stories about this event?

Me too! Uh, do I need a passport if I'm coming from Ohio?

Takes me that long just to get out of bed AFTER I've woken up. -_-

Keep that girl away from WINGY.

I've got three Cedar Walton-led sessions on cd. You've gotta get, "Cedar!" on OJC and "Naima" on 32jazz label. As I mentioned in another thread, you can get the latter cd for only $5 on half.com (at least, last time I checked.) You will NOT be disappointed. I love Cedar too. I've got a bunch of stuff where he is a sideman as well. He rarely disapponts.