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Depends on when the Great Depression ended in one's perception; many would say 1939 with the beginning of the war economy of World War II. The earliest tracks on the Mosaic date from August 1939, just before the war started in Europe. I recently heard someone say that in the US it didn't really end until 1942 when they finally entered the war. (OK DEc 1941). I certainly don't have the knowledge to argue.

I'd try to get Katanga. Ray Crawford accompanying Dupree Bolton & Curtis Amy. When I walked into a room and heard ray soloing I thought it was Out of the Cool.

I think that's the one I meant. The one with the off-mic solo for 29 choruses or whatever? No you were right. I think all (or at least most) of the original '58 was fake too.

As were parts of Ellington at Newport '56.

49!!!! A mere child. Happy B'day and many more!. Hope you get to be an old man like some of us here.

Funny: Just last week I was trying to find a copy on-line of his song "Thoughts on a Rainy Afternoon". It's the one that goes (IIRC) "Oh Jesus, don't let Toronto take my song from me." I probably haven't heard it in 30 years but it's one of those songs that haunts me. (There are many such songs.)

Is that "$10 for Liquor"?

There's a picture of Roscoe Mitchell surrounded by saxes on the cover of a Sackville record. I'm not sure whether the big one is a bass or contra-bass. Which is bigger? One of them needs a stand to be played. (I think.)

Just saw Haden and the Liberation Jazz Orchestra in Santa Barbara. Agree with the posting above, though I liked all the soloists. My only complaint is that the saxes weren't miked and couldn't compete with the brass. Small hall (600) only about 2/3 full but those who were there loved it. Me too. I was thinking of going without my wife (she's not a big jazz fan) but she came along and was knocked out.

i finished the book today - wonderful! but........ i am totally surprised that there were no photos, zero, of charlie parker - nor a quote of his "three wishes" - i am sure that this was not unintentional, but i wonder why..... I think she started the book after he died.

And speaking of Swedish detective novels: Anyone here read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or remember the Martin Beck novels?

Nica obviously had money. I'm curious as to how she used it on a day to day basis. Did she pay for drinks at clubs? Cover people's cover-charges? Loan money to musicians? I'm not suggesting that she necessarily should have done any of these things. She was obviously very generous and seems to have handled her wealth in an intelligent way but I can't imagine that it never came up in her relationships.

I wish I knew how to merge this thread with the one about "what we want to do and what we want to leave behind". I read a review in Coda of the French edition of the book where the reviewer complained that most of the wishes were mundane. I think they were just humble. Sure some people wish to be rich but it's amazing how many of them are for things we think of as pretty basic. You have people we think of as famous wishing they could own a hose or have steady work. You also have great musicians wishing they could play better!

Happy B'day Brownie!!

In Last of the Blue Devils someone asks Count Basie what he wants to be remembered for and he replies that he just wants to be remembered as a nice guy. I told this to some people once, all of whom said "easy for him: he's Count fucking Basie and is going to be remembered for lots of things". But as I get older I think I understand what he means. When I was young I thought it was important to write for publications that would be in libraries forever, teach at a university and have at least some students who remembered me, and more recently have my name on some films that would last. But finally I think none of it matters as much as your friends, all of whom--like oneself-- are far from perfect. As Chris pointed out, none of us live forever and right now my ambition is to try to find more time to spend with friends while those of us who remain are still around. (I've had 2 close friends die this year-- so far.) This also also requires more time for travel. And, of course, as with most ambitions, I'm putting this off while I deal with more mundane issues like making a living. I think my kids are terrific but I don't feel I can take much credit for that. Each of them has their own unique personality which they've manifested virtually since birth. The college at which I used to teach put up plaques for a bunch of former students and teachers and asked each of us for one piece of advice. All I could come up with was: "Be slow to take offense."

I saw Alberta Hunter at The Cookery. A friend who was with me wrote and published a poem about it. I also saw Mary-Lou Williams there. In both cases the by then elderly Barney Josephson introduced each set. It was a great club.

I heard about this from my friend Lynda Myles who was also a good friend of Shivas. Didn't realize that you were also. I still remember him as a critic for Movie. My condolences.

I haven't watched the Jazz Icons DVD devoted to her yet but Mississippi God Damn on the bonus disc is amazing. I gotta admit I never dug her in her heyday-- thought she was a lounge act--- but have recently started to like her. The unmixed version of Sinner Man is way better than the Verve Remix.

Saw Randy Newman last night. Just him and a grand piano. Told a few new jokes and anecdotes and sang things from throughout his career-- even Rednecks. Did Ray Charles once cover Sail Away?

Pretty funny. For another account of Nazis and jazz i recommend Jose Skvorecky's novel The Bass Saxophone.

Happy B'day and many,many more!!!!

I heard an interview with Johnny Mandel on Fresh Air where he said Greenspan did all their tax returns for them.

Saw DAvid Byrne a few nights ago. Good stuff.

I'm sorry. I'm too hip to admit to liking anything that's number one.

I like Ratso's notes. Has anyone else pointe out that the last 3 albums seem influenced by his 2 cds covering folk songs and blues? BTW What's on the 3rd disc?