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Buddy Rich drops F-bombs left & right
Free For All replied to trane_fanatic's topic in Miscellaneous Music
Bassist Jay Anderson has used some of these tapes as sources for tune titles- IN July (Orson Welles) Most Folks (Col. Sanders) -
Fish Discovered With Human Face Pattern
Free For All replied to BERIGAN's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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Fish Discovered With Human Face Pattern
Free For All replied to BERIGAN's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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Buddy Rich drops F-bombs left & right
Free For All replied to trane_fanatic's topic in Miscellaneous Music
You know ALL the bandleaders had moments like that- Dorsey, Miller, Shaw, Woody (I know that from personal experience) etc. They're for the most part just letting off steam and asserting their leadership. I hear Buddy would often be laughing with the guys shortly after a blow-up. I think many of Buddy's musicians (if they weathered the first few tirades) came to realize it was not as bad as it first seemed. I'm sure the first time anyone encountered it was a shock, though. -
Buddy Rich drops F-bombs left & right
Free For All replied to trane_fanatic's topic in Miscellaneous Music
Ah, Buddy. What a charmer. By coincidence, tonight I happened to see the Seinfeld episode where he quotes one of the Buddy tirades (not the one linked here). It's the episode called "The Butter Shave" or something like that- Kramer is shaving w/butter, George is pretending to be handicapped for his new boss (Gordon Jump from WKRP), Elaine's breaking up w/Putty and Banya's riding Jerry's coattails. Jerry decides to "take a dive" and see how Banya does "UP there, WITHOUT all the assistance" (the Buddy quote). I couldn't believe the first time I heard this- I was thinking "Man, that's about as obscure a reference as you'll ever hear on a TV sitcom" - 99.9% of viewers probably didn't even notice it. A friend of a friend was playing at a party in NYC that Jerry was attending and got to talk to him for a minute. He asked him about the Buddy tapes and Jerry said that "Yeah, we listen to a lot of that kind of stuff to get ideas for the show". I heard another episode where George quotes what I believe is a tape of Col. Sanders outtakes from a commercial. Anyone heard THAT one? -
Doctors, Professors, Kings & Queens: The Big Ol' B
Free For All replied to jazzbo's topic in New Releases
Info here. This looks great, I have to say. Dammit Lon! B-) -
The New Real Books
Free For All replied to Jazz Kat's topic in Jazz In Print - Periodicals, Books, Newspapers, etc...
This was discussed here. I recently acquired a copy and I think it's very good. They've made many corrections which is a major improvement. They had to leave out some essential tunes (such as Alone Together) for what I assume are copyright reasons, but they have added some new ones. I'd have to give it a -
Well, good luck with all that, then. I've found the wish lists actually help me regulate my buying by reducing the "browsing binges". I'm occasionally able to resist impulsive purchases by thinking "I'd rather wait and get something on my list". Works about 80% of the time.
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Absolutely. "Desert island" choices for me, along with Individualism.
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BTW, marcello, thanks for that post.
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First, pardon me if this has been covered already (I hope I don't get the "new thread hook" which is when the next post is a link to an existing thread- so humiliating!). I'm constantly noticing posters saying "I'm going to add that to my list". I'm just curious as to what people here have for wish lists. Do you keep wish lists at your purchasing sites? I have a four-pager going over at CDUniverse, some of which date back 2 or 3 years. For some time now I've been keeping a list with me for trips to the brick-and-mortars. Too many times I've bought something only to discover I already own it. Sometimes I keep the spare anyway if it's a really good one (as if my other copy might suddenly disintegrate) or I give it to a student. Attribute that to a too-large collection and/or brain damage. "Let's see, do I already have Kind of Blue?" I hate that feeling or getting to the store and knowing that there was some specific title I wanted, but for the life of me I can't remember. Until I'm back at home, of course. What's your story?
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Don't forget this one- the companion release to NBOW. More great Gil! "Great Jazz Standards"
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Isn't that one of the "snap-crackle-pop" guys?
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Wasn't he was a bassist?
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I'd be interested to hear any Barry Kiener stories that you want to share, marcello. I've heard he had an amazing photographic-type memory for recordings. I saw him perform w/the short-lived Lin Biviano big band in the 70s. An outstanding player!
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If Vonski's session is where it used to be, it's at the Apartment Lounge which is farther south. Andy's traditionally features more mainstream jazz, although I hear there's been some turnover there as of late, so I'm not sure what the deal is there. I haven't lived in Chicago for quite some time, but that's the way I remember it.
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I didn't know Lord Voldemort was a smoothie. Figures though.
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Barry Harris, "Last Time I Saw Paris" (Venus)
Free For All replied to Bol's topic in Recommendations
Hmmm......but I still get to listen to Barry Harris, right? -
Barry Harris, "Last Time I Saw Paris" (Venus)
Free For All replied to Bol's topic in Recommendations
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JK, I think you'll find a considerable number of people here who could tell the difference immediately!
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Unless you're looking to get a gig at Domino's.
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"Passion for the music" isn't something that comes to all automatically. It grows from experience, practice and study. I was TERRIBLE in jr. high- never practiced, wasn't into the music at all. When I discovered jazz in high school I found something that I could relate to and started working harder. Once I started to experience a little success, the passion started to grow and continues to do so. If you want to be a player it's not just about listening to great music, although that's one of the major ingredients. You've got to spend a LOT of time with your instrument, practicing and jamming w/others. I'd recommend studying privately w/a professional if that is a possibility for you. When learning the specifics of the instrument you should study with a guitarist; for learning improvisation you have more options- you can study with guitarists, saxophonists, pianists, etc.
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I think for beginners playing memorized written-out solos is not such a bad first step, provided that the one writing them out knows what they're doing. There obviously comes a point where playing written solos becomes a crutch and inhibits growth, but as a starting point it's a way to become aquainted with the jazz vocabulary. All the rhythm section problems you describe are common for beginners. Be patient as they learn. I would expect there are things that you could improve upon in your playing, too! Don't be the "guy who thinks he's better than everyone in the band". Whether or not that might be true, people don't like being around someone like that. Help out those who need help. Be a mentor. And regarding your last sentence, this is not your music, it's EVERYONE'S music. And welcome to the board- there is much to learn here.
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What are the little boxes under your log in name ?
Free For All replied to SGUD missile's topic in Forums Discussion
See, Phil, you're busy writing great big band charts instead of hanging out here all the time and earning additional blue boxes. We should learn from your example. Keep up the good work.