GA Russell

Sept. 13 Arnold Schoenberg - 1874 Chu Berry - 1908 Leith Stevens - 1909 Bill Monroe - 1911 Leonard Feather - 1914 Dick Haymes - 1916 Ray Charles - 1918 Charles Brown - 1922 Yma Sumac - 1922 Maurice Jarre - 1924 Mel Torme - 1925 David Clayton-Thomas - 1941 Peter Cetera - 1944 Don Was - 1952 ***** John Hufnagel - 1951

Joe Schmidt has died at 92. RIP. Lions Hall of Fame Linebacker Dies at 92 (msn.com)

Mrs. McDougal, an older Irish woman, goes in to see the doctor. She had seldom ever been to see a doctor before. After a bit of conversation and background info, the doctor told her to come back the next morning at 10:00 with a specimen. Mrs. McDougal shows up at 10 the next morning looking like she had been dragged a quarter mile behind a farm tractor. The doctor asked her what in the world had happened. She said, “Well, Doc, you told me to bring in a specimen this morning. I didn’t know what that meant, but was too embarrassed to ask. So, on the way home, I see Mrs. McTavish. I says to her, ‘McTavish, the doc says to bring in a specimen. What does that mean’?” “She says, ‘Go piss in a bottle.’” “I says, ‘Go shit in your hat!’. “And the fight was on.”

Week 15 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/09/12/cfl-beat-220/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-15-cfl-picks-2015/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-15-picks/ ***** 9/12 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/checking-down-jake-maier-expected-to-start-for-stamps/ ***** 9/12 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/cfl-ca-game-notes-redblacks-eye-first-playoff-bid-since-18/ ***** Toronto - BC previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/12/lions-argos-kick-off-week-15-at-bc-place/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/rec-davaris-daniels-ol-ryan-hunter-back-for-argos-vs-b-c-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/b-c-lions-lose-do-it-all-fb-david-mackie-for-matchup-with-argos/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/b-c-lions-lean-on-versatile-offence-to-continue-win-streak-against-toronto-argonauts-1.2172329 ***** The Als' Tyson Philpott will be out for the rest of the year. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/12/alouettes-rec-tyson-philpot-ruled-out-for-the-season-with-injury/

Not jazz. Disc 2

Good News! Week 14 Plays of the Week

That is so great!

Sept. 12 Harvey Schmidt - 1929 George Jones - 1931 Papa John DeFrancesco - 1940 Maria Muldaur - 1943 Barry White - 1944 Gerry Beckley - 1952 Neil Peart - 1952 Nina Blackwood - 1955 Ben Folds - 1966 ***** George Chuvalo - 1937 Ron Ward - 1944

Today was the day each team revealed ten names on its neg list. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/cfl-clubs-reveal-10-names-from-negotiation-lists-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/ferguson-9-names-of-note-on-the-cfl-negotiation-lists/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/cfl-unveils-10-player-fall-negotiation-lists-1.2171994 https://3downnation.com/2024/09/11/trace-mcsorley-frank-gore-jr-headline-cfl-negotiation-list-reveal/ ***** Week 15 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/11/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-week-15/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-look-to-return-to-cfl-playoffs-with-road-victory-1.2172063 ***** With Streveler down, both Jake Dolegala and Bryan Scott have chosen to sign with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-sign-qbs-jake-dolegala-bryan-scott/

Clap Your Hands presents Wolfgang Muthspiel SOLO with Etudes/Quietudes A celebration of craftsmanship and creativity. CD AND DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 18, 2024 (CYH0012). Wolfgang Muthspiel – Acoustic Guitar  With his new solo program, Etudes/Quietudes, Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel celebrates the acoustic guitar, the instrument he switched to at the age of 13. (He had been trained to play classical music on violin.) The core of this new recording is a collection of concert etudes composed by .Muthspiel. Each of these 11 etudes explores a different aspect of the music for guitar, ranging from reflective to animated. The etudes are linked by four other pieces, such as Muthspiel's heartfelt homage to Bill Evans ("For Bill Evans"); a sarabande by Johann Sebastian Bach (on which he improvises with elements from the sarabande, consisting of 3 pieces); a theme by Paul Motian ("Abacus"), partly improvised; and a fast miniature called,"Triplet Droplet" With Etudes/Quietudes, Muthspiel effortlessly spans the gap between the two musical worlds that have been decisive in his musical life: the classical guitar and the art of improvisation derived from jazz. However, this program is not a crossover effort, as Muthspiel blurs the boundaries that might limit his creativity. Both on stage and in the recording studio, the guitarist achieves an intimacy that de-emphasizes the music’s technical demands, yet places a continuous parlando, a constant musical speech, at the center. Etudes are basic exercises for musicians. They serve to refine certain skills and develop into captivating concert pieces. "I wrote my own etudes to practise certain technical aspects. Then I fell in love with the compositional process they inspired," says Muthspiel. "Etudes celebrate craft!" he continues, "Craft is a central point for me - all the musicians I admire have spent a lifetime working on their personal sound.“ "The composer and guitarist draws parallels here to meditation and sport and emphasizes the beauty of repeated practice, which he personally enjoys as a grounding ritual. Just like spiritual practices and athletic training, etudes foster a deep-rooted mastery," he explains. "It's a basic attitude from which creativity blossoms." Wolfgang Muthspiel © Laura Pleifer The new album, Etudes/Quietudes presents compositions that are primarily concert pieces. Muthspiel enjoys playing in front of audiences. Although these pieces are written specifically for the classical guitar, they can also be performed on other instruments. The etudes were recorded at the Vienna Radiokulturhaus. The album was mixed in the south of France with the great Gerard Haro at Studio La Buissonne. "For me, this album is a musical narrative - a reflection of my journey from violinist to classical guitarist to jazz musician," shares Muthspiel. "I invite listeners to join me on this sonic journey to experience the essence of my story translated into music." Etudes/Quietudes is released on CD and LP on Clap Your Hands (CYH) and is available on all major streaming platforms. In addition, the score with the 11 etudes can be purchased as a download or in the form of a printed music book that also includes the CD. www.wolfgangmuthspiel.com TRACKS 1. Etude Nr 1 (Tremolo) 3:01 2. Etude Nr. 4 (Pedal) 3:31 3. Triplet Droplet 1:18 4. Etude Nr. 5 (Chords) 1:31 5. Etude Nr. 6 (Triplets) 2:29 6. Etude Nr. 7 (Brahms Minor) 3:41 7. Etude Nr. 8 (Melting Chords) 3:12 8. Etude Nr. 9 (Schildlehen) 2:31 9. Etude Nr. 10 (Sixths) 2:23 10. Etude Nr. 11 (Vamp) 1:36 11. Etude Nr. 12 (Furtner) 3:15 12. Etude Nr. 13 (Arpeggio) 1:35 13. Sarabande (Johann Sebastian Bach Lute Suite BWV 995) 1:43 14. Between Two Sarabandes 2:53 15. Sarabande (Reprise) 1:46 16. Abacus (Theme by Paul Motian) 3:02 17. For Bill Evans 3:43 Live Recording at ORF RadioKulturhaus Vienna – „Ö1 Radiosession“ Host: Helmut Jaspar / Sound: Martin Leitner Mixed by Gérard de Haro at Studio La Buissonne Published by Clap Your Hands All music composed by Wolfgang Muthspiel except 13, 15, 16 Published by Wolf Music/AKM Photo by Laura Pleifer Design by reimanndesign Wolfgang Muthspiel plays a guitar made by Jim Redgate

Sept. 11 Herbert Stothart - 1885 Jimmie Davis - 1899 Alan Bergman - 1925 Ian Hamer - 1932 Baby Face Willette - 1933 Arvo Part - 1935 Lola Falana - 1942 Jack Ely - 1943 Mickey Hart -- 1943 Leo Kottke - 1945 John Martyn - 1948 Hiram Bullock - 1955 Harry Connick, Jr. - 1967

It looks like there will be no Plays of the Week this week. ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-14/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/amsoil-power-rankings-join-the-parity-party/ ***** Week 15 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-15-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/weekly-predictor-taking-the-tiger-cats/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/ottawa-redblacks-can-clinch-first-postseason-berth-since-2018-with-win-over-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-ottawa-eyes-post-season-berth/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-can-end-playoff-drought-with-win-over-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.2171641 ***** The All-Star team will be known as All-CFL this year. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/cfl-rebrands-all-stars-to-all-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/10/cfl-all-star-rebranded-as-all-cfl/ ***** Chris Streveler tore three of the four major ligaments in his left knee Saturday, so he is going to be out for a while. https://3downnation.com/2024/09/10/winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb-chris-streveler-suffered-three-ligament-tears-in-banjo-bowl/

Sept. 10 Raymond Scott - 1908 Cynthia Lennon - 1939 Roy Ayers - 1940 Jose Feliciano - 1945 Siobhan Fahey - 1957

Ed Kranepool has died at 79. RIP. New York Mets' Legend Passes Away at 79 (msn.com)

Hold on. Lani left while the Stillness album was half finished. I think it was 1971. She was replaced for the remainder of the album by Gracinha Leporace. Gracinha had previously been a member of a group which I believe Mendes controlled called Bossa Rio. Bossa Rio also included Manfredo Fest. I don't know when Mendes and Gracinha started dating. I believe that Karen left in 1972 because she was cast as Nurse Dish in the pilot of the MASH tv show, which started in 1972. I don't know why she was not included in the cast when the show was picked up. ***** The Carnival was a vocal quartet consisting of Janis Hansen and Jose Soares from Brasil '66, along with Terry Fischer of The Murmaids and a guy named Tommy Neal. I had their one album on World Pacific, but that was it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carnival_(band) ***** Speaking of dating, those bossa nova guys all married each other. Brasil '65's singer was Wanda de Sa. She went on to marry Edu Lobo, a popular composer who put out one album on A&M called Sergio Mendes Presents.

TTK, I believe what you say is incorrect. I saw an article about Brasil'66 on the JazzTimes website some months ago, but I can't find it now. It said that the entire Brasil '66 group was unhappy and quit, including Lani. Lani said that she was just going along with everybody else. Alpert persuaded Mendes that Hall was the star, and that he should persuade her to come back. I don't know if Alpert and Hall were already dating at that time.

Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/09/09/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-b-c-lions-soar-back-into-second/ ***** Week 14 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/09/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-14-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/09/09/mmqb-elks-stampede-their-way-back-into-the-mix/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-bring-fading-playoff-hopes-into-matchup-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2171153 ***** Toronto - BC preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-bring-fading-playoff-hopes-into-matchup-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2171153

Has anyone seen a comment from Lani Hall following Sergio's passing?

I stumbled across today at Amazon a book entitled Jazz Covers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/3836585251/ And look at the photo of the book jacket!

Sept. 9 Hoyt Curtin - 1922 Elvin Jones - 1927 Otis Redding - 1941 Danny Kalb - 1942 Inez Foxx - 1942 Dee Dee Sharp - 1945 Bruce Palmer - 1946 Freddy Weller - 1947 Dave Stewart - 1952 ***** Armand de Richelieu - 1585 William Bligh - 1754 Leo Tolstoy - 1828 Harland Sanders - 1890 Joe Theismann - 1949

As I recall, in 1969 Blue Note issued six double albums to celebrate their thirty years of existence. This was just a couple of years after the company was sold. There were two double albums for each decade. I picked up the first double album of the '60s. I wish I had picked up all the others.

Sept. 8 Antonin Dvorak - 1841 Howard Dietz - 1896 Jimmie Rodgers - 1897 Wilbur Ware - 1923 Specs Wright - 1927 Harlan Howard - 1927 Marion Brown - 1931 Patsy Cline - 1932 Sal Valentino - 1942 Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - 1945 Will Lee - 1950 Aimee Mann - 1960 ***** Anthony Davis - 1952

I believe I posted this on the thread announcing Joao Donato's passing, and let me put it up here again. I think it's terrific, better than the original.