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My former art history professor at the University of Windsor - Michael Farrell - bought an older abandoned home in the early 80s in Brush Park. It is just east of Woodward. He bought it for a song (I think 50K) and it's a mansion. He amazingly restored it (I was at some of the parties there) to its previous glory and some of his neighbors did the same. However I see in this article that the dream has died. Michael is quoted. http://www.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=1141 Once I took the bus to the Detroit Institute of Arts and I (bravely) decided to walk down Woodward towards the river. This was during the day. I saw some of these houses but I think I took some chances being alone. I remember a guy walking ahead of me about 20 feet and he looked like he was lighting a cigarette. The I saw him drop something - a small jar - it hit the ground and there were flames on the sidewalk and this guy's shirt. I walked much faster after that.

Maybe Google has indexed the Sexiest album covers pages and we're getting referrals from some of those unsavory websites

SS - that's a good point. I've thought about that a lot. I'd never do real justice to a Monk tune because I am so familiar with the recordings. And to try to ape him would be terrible (though many do). It would be like writing in the style of Milton or Dante. Some can do it well. I still feel the Chick Corea recording on ECM does justice. As does Fred Hersch. Barry Harris and Tommy Flanagan do in a different way. Though Barry is more Bud and Tad Dameron (I'm going to see him next week ). Even the Theolnius Monk competitions were suspect in my mind. Did they prize imitators only? Interpretors? What Mike said about the film "Straight no Chaser" is accurate. The fingerings are unique to Monk - and that's how his sound happens. The upshot is: I feel more self-conscious playing Monk than I do Duke.

Ballad: Ruby my Dear Up: Bemsha Swing, Well you Needn't I think that Monk melodies are tricky to play on the piano (trickier than they seem at first) because they require your hands to operate differently than you are used to (ie use unique fingerings in the right hand; left hand rhythm shifts). His runs are also challenging. I would never copy him of course. The tunes are certainly not learned from the Real Book! I found the Stuart Isacoff transcriptions helpful as well as careful listening. I still feel like a novice when it comes to Monk - and that says lots about the way he composes. I'd love to play Nutty or Trinkle Tinkle someday.

The female has a late 70s glam look - are the two "connected" somehow?

All pals? Why, Chuck wouldn't even lend me the keys to his Mercury Marquis the last time I was out in MI.....and Moose & Ghost haven't written to me in weeks and failed to send the Polly Pocket gift set to my 8-year-old on her recent B'day! Pals my foot!!! Hmmph! ← There's always a wheat bear in my fridge for those who wish to visit.

The "young girl" will be selling insurance policies. Some of her customers may be paying premium payments for 1000 years.

Here's my (close to) 25 year old memory of a similar thing. Going to Pine Knob from Windsor (for Blue Oyster Cult). I think near Troy taking I-75. Big Beaver Road at Exit 69. When you are 14 and stoned this kind of thing gives you a chuckle. Of course I've grown up now

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The Sportscast version

Damn - I thought this was a fusion thread.

Wasn't this a Spinal Tap tune?

From Jazztimes http://jazztimes.com/columnS_and_features/...m?article=10525 Photographer Paul Hoeffler Dies at 67 Another jazz figure has died, this time photographer Paul Hoeffler on July 30 of cancer at age 67. The Toronto-based photographer began his career with the jazz musicians of the 1950s and ‘60s, taking photographs that would later define the era and be featured prominently in Ken Burns’ Jazz documentary. Hoeffler was born in 1937 and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. He later attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and studied under photographer Minor White. He graduated in 1959 with a BFA in photography and scores of images of musicians such as Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington in his portfolio. Hoeffler was known for earning the trust and friendship of his subjects, and gruff conductor Leopold Stokowski even invited Hoeffler to sit with and photograph the American Symphony Orchestra during a performance. His influence was expansive, not in the least because he taught at Parson’s School of Design in New York, Humber College and Ryerson University in Toronto. His work had been exhibited in galleries in London, Montreal and Toronto and his photos regularly appeared on albums for Blue Note and Verve, in addition to the 200-plus images in the Ken Burns documentary. Only last month, British magazine Black and White Photography ran a cover story featuring Hoeffler’s photograph of Jimmy Smith at his organ. Hoeffler is survived by his wife, Claire, and their son, Bret.

It's available in a grocery here. ← Last year on my short working visit to Chicago I had the Honker's Ale, Oatmeal Stout and the Summertime pale ale. I took a 12 of the latter back to Canada. Maybe will try the wheat beer. I see Binny's is downtown. 213 W Grand. (Note to self, and wife and kids: Got to remember that this trip is not all about me )

GregK - thanks for that. Looked at St. Joseph / Benton Harbour stuff on the web. The St. Joseph Clarion Hotel even has a nuclear info link on its site Too bad Organissimo isn't playing as I cross Michigan that week jazzypaul - wow lots of info. I'll PM you later on some details. Pump room - yeah I know about the entertainment, except that we'll be arriving Sunday leaving Thursday. Maybe a piano I can practice on during off hours.

Thanks for that. It's my wife who is looking a play to see. Apart from classic Greek plays and Shakespeare, I don't really care much for theatre. Probably because I had to deal with theatre types when I was in University - plus I've seen more bad plays in my life than good. I will check it out for sure. Looking forward to everything in general. Going to be a sweet vacation. As for Jazz Showcase tix - I know you buy them at the door. Do these get snapped up fast? Say I want to take in the 10pm weekday show? Bonus question - I know the Ambassador East has a history of famous and infamous guests. I saw one site refer to this hotel as the one Led Zeppelin stayed at in 1977 and trashed - sofa out the 11th floor window. That sort of thing. I thought that occured somewhere else - not Chicago (though they trashed a few hotels in their career).

Stout and wheat beer - Rock Bottom sounds good to me. Skid - Sunday when I arrive - James Moody. My kids are 7 and 11. But with 4 nights - I have to be careful. I still want to see Harris - one of my top 5 piano players. Then there's the Mill and Kigston Mines etc. I'll be killed if I don't take my wife to a play. As for sheet music - any comments on Different Strummer Store or Chicago Music Mart? Again I'd be looking for early blues, ragtime, barrelhouse.

Warehouse always gets heavy rotation for me. It's a real summer album. My highlights - Standing in the Rain, You're a Soldier, She's a Woman (And Now He Is a Man), You Can Live at Home [the ending reminds me of PIL's Album/CD] I've kept up with Mike Watt for a few years. I've seen him live about 4 times and have the Ball-Hog or Tug Boat and Contemplating the Engine Room - the latter is fantastic. Saw him a year or so ago with his organ trio (!) before the realease of The Secondman's Middle Stand.

I'm going to be in Chicago with my wife and 2 kids from Sunday Aug 21- Thurs 25. I know that last month dsgtrane posted a similar thread so I don't need club advice so much. I am thrilled to find out that the Barry Harris Trio is performing at the Jazz Showcase that week! Been years since I last saw him in Detroit. I've got a few specific questions that I need help with. Thanks! 1. Parking. We got a great Priceline deal for the Omni Ambassador East at 1301 North State Parkway and Goethe. (where some of Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" was shot). Location is great, just north of the Mile and near Lincoln Park. But I'm not paying $29 a day to keep my vehicle in the hotel lot!! What are the better options for storing it for a few days? I have a friend who has a business not far from O'Hare. I could drive there and transit back downtown, and get it on Thursday. Some effort but would save over $100 that I'd rather feed back into the clubs. 2. Theatre - any recommendations. Has anyone checked out the Steppenwolf Theatre Company lateley? 3. Sheet Music - I think I know where the Jazz Mart and other CD places are. What about sheet music stores? I'd like to find older material - barrelhouse, boogie, piano blues etc. 4. Beer recommendations! last summer on business I tried the Goose Island beer. Nice stuff. Took home their Oatmeal Stout. What other stuff should I look for on the microbrew beat? Also - I was taken to Binnie's with my friend somewhere in a suburb. Amazing place! I went nuts with the beer there. Is there something similar in the downtown core. Unfortunately Canada Customs only allows 1 case over the border before duty. We'll see. 5. A good book store recommendation - not just Borders. 6. Jam sessions. I'd like to see if I could join in on a blues session. Could be a pipe dream, but what the heck. I see Buddy Guy's has Mondays with Jimmy Burns. Anyone know what the jam session situation is like? (ie. does it suck like most?) Plus $10 jam cover 7. This is directed at the Michigan Board members. We're driving across I94 and I remember seeing some cottage/lake areas that might look like a decent stay. We leave Chicago on Thursday and I'm going to be in Windsor on Saturday for a wedding, so potentially a couple of days in Michigan. My son is into fishing. Thanks for help on any of these questions!

Except that this picture shows Keith with his butt actually on the bench.

He really had it together at 19. Very Bud-like at some points and then some long lines that we'd expect from Keith. Love the pic

He's an "advanced" listener. Also 3 years on guitar now. You can't avoid rap now, and as a parent and I know the deal on Luda. Man, I was listening to Detroit radio playing Clapton's "Cocaine" at that age and the sexual lyrics and grooves of disco and funk c.1977.

I'd be all thumbs and frustration. Still - I have about a 1/2 dozen floppie drives kicking around. Maybe a project for my 11 year old when he puts down the Ludacris

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That turntable is so cool