ghost of miles

That is definitely true, both for Trane and Miles. They had both gone as far as they could with Red. I think that's definitely true, no doubt about that--but the original story seems to be referring to the 1955-57 period--a period in which Coltrane himself was fired twice by Miles, iirc. I've posted the claim to the Coltrane listserv, and so far it's been met with great skepticism from David Wild and a couple of others, but no substantiation for or against. And I think there's a difference between moving on, as Trane did after 1958, and actively disliking somebody's playing so much that you'd try to get them fired--especially while you yourself are struggling so mightily with your own demons that you're unable to hold down your own position in the band. And then turning around and recording so prolifically with said player!

TTK, I'll try to post your query to the Coltrane listserv--sounds kind of far-fetched to me, though, given how much Coltrane and Garland recorded together in 1957 (even though they were on the same label, I have a hard time imagining JC working that frequently with somebody he'd tried to get fired...which also doesn't sound very JC-ish to me).

What's the highest # of wins posted in one season by a starting pitcher since Guidry went 25-3 for the Yanks in '78? Anybody else match or surpass 25 since then? Just curious--I don't know the answer. But yeah, that Carlton rung up 27 wins for a last-place team is simply amazing.

Well, I didn't care that much for it... ...so, do I get to keep my AEC box?? No, you have to give it to me. Even though I've already got one...

This is where we're all headed:

I'm a big fan of GLASS BEAD GAMES, though Jim Sangrey says there's better Jordan than that from the 1970s. Definitely a good era for all kinds of jazz, in spite of its undeserved crappy rep...I think conventional wisdom on the decade has definitely changed (at last!) over the past several years. If you liked that Hutcherson, here's a Night Lights show that covers other albums from that era: Later: Bobby Hutcherson in the Mid-1970s Another NL show that might be of interest: Charles Tolliver on Strata East in the Early 1970s And definitely check out this page: Ear of the Behearer I could also swear that there's a gargantuan Organissimo thread devoted to 1970s jazz somewhere here on the board...will see if I can find it. EDIT: can't seem to locate it right now (maybe I imagined it, or saw such a thread elsewhere), but here's a prior Clifford Jordan thread. For more 1970s jazz, also see this December 2006 NY Times article, though it doesn't contain direct links to the blog postings mentioned...but I think all of the albums from those lists were compiled on the Ear of the Behearer site that I linked to above.

Yanks looking quite mortal in the late innings today.

Probably posted some of these already upstream in the thread, but re: Chuck's very valid point, here are some non-Dolphy GR-related Night Lights shows: When Russell Met Baker (includes music from KANSAS CITY, AT THE FIVE SPOT, and STRATUSPHUNK) Very Early: Bill Evans 1956-58 (includes "Concerto for Billy the Kid," "Jack's Blues," and an excerpt from "All About Rosie," as well as Hal McKusick's interpretation of "Stratusphunk") David Young: a Quiet Strength (includes some of the Russell Deccas and Riversides) The Jazz Workshops: George Russell and Hal McKusick ...a little bit of material overlap on a couple of these shows.

Jeter sets MLB record for most hits by a shortstop.

That is very early...thanks for the tip, Swinging Swede, wasn't aware of that release.

This week's Night Lights show, which explores Bill Evans' early recordings (almost exclusively as a sideman), is now posted for online listening. Featuring the music of Charles Mingus, Hal McKusick, Tony Scott, George Russell and others, it shows Evans' playing in a different light from the later style for which he'd gain fame: Very Early: Bill Evans, 1956-58

George Shearing and the Singers now archived for online listening.

Just saw this on WD45's Twitter feed--Beck and some friends covering The Velvet Underground and Nico: Record Club

Great quote! Doing an Afterglow this week that features his recordings with singers (mostly on Capitol late 1950s/early 1960s, plus some later stuff with Mel Torme). Happy b-day to Mr. Shearing.

Hell of a day so far...

Listened to the first volume of the two Shaw-Forrest Jasmine CDs last night--sound is OK, notes are fairly skimpy, but it really does seem like the best way to get all of the sides she did with the band.

TOUCHIN' ON TRANE w/Gayle and Parker is another Ali fave of mine, along with the previously mentioned INTERSTELLAR SPACE. I've heard only a little of the Survival stuff but liked it quite a lot.

Very interesting--thanks for posting, Dave.

Aw, c'mon--after 11 pages, can't we have a little fun? Some responses to Teachout: Doug Ramsey Howard Mandel A Blog Supreme

Imagine getting paid to defecate on stage. Although you could say that has transpired, metaphorically speaking, from time to time.

Now you're getting into G.G. Allin territory! I knew a guy who was way into Allin--who, among other things, had threatened to commit suicide on-stage and take as many members of the audience as possible with him. When he told me he wanted to attend Allin's suicide performance, I jokingly said, "Aren't you afraid he'll take you out too?" He said, "I would be proud to die at G.G. Allin's suicide performance." Ah, early twentysomething hipster poserness!

That's pretty funny. One time I saw Danilio Perez play in a park in the Bronx. he was playing his originals with a good band---and reaching no one, they were bored and fidgety. He basically said 'f$%k it', called up a congero to the stge, and played Oyo Como Va. He got the crowd back. I guess he realized there's a time and place for everything. Had a somewhat similar experience with a high-profile musician's concert a few years back (somebody I like quite a lot)...he played most of the concert with this stoic, quasi-bad-ass/would-be-Miles attitude, wearing shades, not addressing the audience, etc. Near the end he could definitely tell he'd lost a great deal of the crowd, and he opened up a bit (as did the music, which had been heavy on the cerebral side of things, and not in a particularly engaging way).

Jazz just has a very bad cold. Talk about slaying an audience!

Yanks pulled it out tonight, with back-to-back homers in the 8th a la Sunday night against the Sox... glad for the win, what with Chamberlain getting knocked about and Rivera's scoreless streak being snapped. But what of this oddity, buried in the "Baseball Notes" at the end of the wire-story recap? ?? Dave, that is indeed one loose clubhouse this year!

Best birthday wishes to a former Bloomingtonian and a fantastic jazz writer--we're very lucky to have you around these parts, sir.