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just got mine! can't wait to listen! thanks! B)
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If you could only buy one of the Vee-Jays
Bright Moments replied to John Tapscott's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
thanks rooster - i just ordered the morgan/shorter (mosaic should give you a commission!) i also ordered the prima/manone for good measure! now maybe i'll get the kelly/chambers for father's day! -
Happy birthday Chuck Nessa!
Bright Moments replied to J.A.W.'s topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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from the Miami Herald 5/16/2004: FLETCHER ALONZO PASCHAL JR. Founded schools' driving program BY ANDREA ROBINSON arobinson@herald.com Fletcher Alonzo Paschal Jr., a civic leader and retired educator who brought the drivers education program to Dade schools in the late 1950s, died Tuesday at Cedar's Medical Center after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 82. Born in Shellman, Ga., Paschal moved to Miami with his parents in 1925. The family settled in Overtown, where his father, Fletcher Sr., became the first jitney driver in Miami. It was in Overtown that Paschal developed what would become a lifelong love of music. He took saxophone lessons sponsored by the old Works Program Administration and took to the instrument right away. Music was his ticket to Florida A&M College in Tallahassee, where he performed in the band on a scholarship and where he met his wife of 61 years, Agenoria. She recalled how Paschal and a couple of junior high trumpet players, Julian and Nathaniel Adderly, would come to her parents' home to practice. ''He'd come over and they'd practice in our hallway,'' Agenoria Paschal said. At Paschal's urging, Julian switched over to saxophone. He later became jazz legend ''Cannonball'' Adderley, while his brother, Nat, became a renowned trumpet player. Years later, Paschal played for jazz greats such as Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald when they performed in Miami Beach. After graduating from college and serving in World War II, Paschal moved back to Miami in 1946. He joined the staff of his alma mater, Booker T. Washington High, first as a shop teacher and later as drivers education teacher -- the first black man to do so ''south of the Mason-Dixon line,'' he would say. Because of his involvement with driver safety, in 1957 the Dade school district selected Paschal to help develop the first three-pronged drivers education course that included television awareness, driving-range practice and actual road tests for high school students. ''That was one of his crowning moments. He was the only black person to be involved in setting up the program,'' said son Fletcher Paschal III. Paschal became assistant principal at Jackson, Hialeah-Miami Lakes and American high schools. He retired from the Dade schools system in 1991. In the community, Paschal was noted for his generosity through his church and civic organizations. He was a member of the Gideons and enjoyed handing out Bibles to prison inmates and to students at Florida Memorial College. ''Their ethics in terms of walking with God led him on his journey,'' said daughter Agenoria P. Powell. He also was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the King of Clubs, the oldest black civic society in Miami. The Rev. Kenneth Major, pastor of the Church of the Incarnation and a former student, noted that Paschal had a way of bringing people together. Agenoria Paschal said that while her husband was involved in activities, he remained humble about what he did. ''He was down to earth . . . he did not seek publicity,'' she said. ``They call me the glue of the family; we called him the roots.'' In addition to his wife, son and daughter, survivors include son Elvis; a sister, Lillian Wheeler of Washington; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A litany will be held at 6:15 p.m. today at the Church of the Incarnation, 1900 NW 54th St., in Miami. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
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Nikki Parrot (see my thread!) B)
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Happy birthday, Hardbop Jazz
Bright Moments replied to brownie's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Happy Birthday!!! -
Blindfold test #12 - the Sign-up thread!
Bright Moments replied to Daniel A's topic in Blindfold Test
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Looking for Roland Kirk-Complete Mercury Recording
Bright Moments replied to dave9199's topic in Offering and Looking For...
got mine now -
dan - bring back the "bounce"
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dan, fix your avatar!
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nice work! i've marked my calendar!
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can anybody help?
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couw - you are TOO funny!
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actually parker "makes my ears blind!" give me david ware or albert ayler instead! B)
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oh yes, ubu!
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well it took me almost a year to decide, but i finally have a cool, jazz, user id. i am still me and you all recognize my avatar, but my new user id is a reflection on my my life philosophy as well as a tribute to r r kirk. thanks b3er for the help! Bright Moments!!!! B)
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I'm Seein' Wayne Shorter Tonight
Bright Moments replied to doubleM's topic in Live Shows & Festivals
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That's TOO COOL!!!!
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Last night my friend and I went to see Wayne Shorter at the JVC Jazz Festival. The Venue was the Lincoln Theatre on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road Mall. The House was packed. The band personnel were: Wayne Shorter - Tenor & Soprano Saxophone Danilo Perez - Piano John Patiyucci - Bass Brian Blade - Drums The band played 4 pieces that lasted about 1 hour and 20 minutes and then played 2 encores lasting about another 20 minutes. I wish I could tell you which pieces were played, but except for the second encore (which was an avant garde version of Beseme Mucho), I had no idea what tunes they were playing. They were all excellent though and the band was really enjoying each other on stage! Wayne was in TOP form going back and forth from tenor to soprano sax within each song. Danilo was great on piano, laughing and injecting a vocal "HEY!" and "Yeah!" here and there. John was AMAZING on Bass! It was my first time hearing John and I've got to tell you, he is incredible! His energy was what (IMHO) really kept the band motivated to perform at such a high level. He played the H*LL out of that bass! Brian cooked on drums! After the show, I had a real treat. My friend had a friend who was involved with the festival and we were invited backstage to meet the band. I greeted Danilo with a "mucho gusto!" and was warmly received. Next I met John and Brian and told them how much I enjoyed their playing. Finally, I got to meet Wayne. I shook his hand and told him how much I enjoyed the show. He said to me, "We didn't know what we were playing out there." I replied, "well it sure sounded great." His response was classic -- "Well, that's jazz!" After that My friend's friend took us over to the Van Dyke (also on Lincoln Road Mall - and one of the only places on Miami Beach to hear live jazz on a regular basis) to hear the late set of Mose Allison. 77 year old Mose plays piano and sings funky/blues. He plays and sings like a man 25 years younger and was quite enjoyable. Well that's my report, I hope you all enjoyed it. Stay tuned for my next installment. B)
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I'm Seein' Wayne Shorter Tonight
Bright Moments replied to doubleM's topic in Live Shows & Festivals
Actually, I'M GOING TO SEE WAYNE SHORTER TONIGHT!!!!!!! -
Most interesting/favorite 'Wayne Shorter' BN
Bright Moments replied to Rooster_Ties's topic in Artists
did i mention that i am going to hear WAYNE SHORTER tonight??!!!! -
since i'm going out tonight to hear WAYNE SHORTER i thought i would revive this thread. the vote is close!!!
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i work in downtown miami and would be glad to help. pm me. B)
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i saw winard play earlier this year and he was SMOKIN! B)
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sorry to hear this news. may G-d give you the strength to bear this terrible loss.