ghost of miles

They're picking an extra frequency and making that all-talk as well? That's really perturbing.. because the "second-signal solution" has always promised room for both formats.

I interviewed DeVeaux back in 1998 and met him when he came to Bloomington to do a book signing. Any idea what he's working on now? At the time he was contemplating doing a sequel of sorts that would deal with the rise of hardbop in the 1950s.

Hey - nothing says "America" like a bunch of loud yammering idiots! True enough... I should hasten to add that I've never held the attitude. as a programmer, that "jazz is good for people and they should listen to it." I DO think jazz is good and that people should listen to it... but a "eat your vegetables" approach is a drag. Far better, I think, to simply start with enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge, and brew your mix accordingly. Programmers have a big responsibility to come up with compelling ways of presenting the music--and to do so without pandering or appearing to do so. I think about this a lot, because I want the music to have a future as well as a past... and I want to do whatever limited good I can as a DJ to keep it alive and on the airwaves.

Been listening to the 1988 CD that A & M put out... it's since come out again, hasn't it? Yeah, it is a great one... and somehow I overlooked it until recently.

Well, once upon a time... Look, I know that public radio has to act somewhat like a business--and to serve its listeners. But at the same time, part of the mission of public radio is not to act like a business. The very charter of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting states that and emphasizes the need of public broadcasting to preserve American cultural treasures and heritages. If that ain't jazz, then pass me a whiff of what yer drinkin', son... and don't tell me that all the yak-yak bound to replace it is a cultural treasure or heritage.

They don't even have that much jazz to dump, do they? Four programs? For what--more talk? And didn't they just wrap up their spring fund-drive? I'll bet the folks who pledged during the jazz shows will have a real warm, fuzzy feeling. Seems to be like it's about time to put jazz radio on the Endangered Species list. If there's a station in your neck of the woods that plays decent jazz, please support it.. the pressure on stations to go all news/talk is intense.

Nelson Algren, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM.

Spellman definitely (and understandably) treats the subject with guarded sensitivity, though my between-the-lines reading made me think that Kirk Jr. might still be alive at the time of that book's writing (mid-1960s). Rollins' remark indicates that he must have died young, or relatively young.

Okay, this seems to confirm what I thought might be the case. A Sonny Rollins quote from Downbeat: Damn. I'm glad that Jackie, Sonny, and some of the others did survive what Jackie called "the heroin plague."

I've always been intrigued by the story of Andy Kirk Jr. (yes, son of the bandleader) and in recent days, revisiting A.B. Spellman's piece on Jackie McLean and Ben Sidran's interview with McLean, I've become intrigued again. In the Sidran piece Jackie talks about wanting to write a book about lost-legend jazz musicians and mentions Kirk Jr.; he speaks quite highly of him in the earlier Spellman article, too. Evidently Charlie Parker was a fan too, but Kirk Jr. dropped out of music by the time he was 20; Spellman alludes to "emotional troubles." What eventually happened to him? I think it's Spellman who describes his sound (presumably through talking to Jackie) as having a "delicate lightness."

Is this a quote from Jackie?

Hey all, I'm putting together a tribute to Jackie Mac for this week's Night Lights... wish I had 42 hours to do it. In the meantime, here's a program devoted to the McLean/Moncur recordings, from the early days of the show--no website yet at that point, but I found the old e-mail description: Program is archived as "Destination Out" for Aug. 21, 2004.

NPR did something on Jackie on Sunday Weekend Edition. Lessee if I can find a link: Jackie McLean Re: the cabaret laws, there's a whole book on the subject, written by the lawyer who helped bring about their end. The book's at my office, and I can't remember the guy's name... but Peter Pullman will be exploring this subject as well in his Bud Powell bio.

One for Lazaro indeed! Long may you rule the airwaves to the north.

Thanks for the heads-up--I'll try to tune in for that. Really enjoyed the several hours I heard Sunday night and the sets I caught here & there throughout the rest of the memorial.

Any word on the actual ship date for these?

WVXU mourns passing Also a notice posted to the AAJ bulletin board: >>Radio Personality, Jazz Historian Oscar Treadwell Dead At 79 Posted: 2006-04-01 I regret to announce that my uncle, Arthur K. Pedersen, A.K.A. OSCAR TREADWELL, passed away today, April 1, 2006. He fell ill on Thursday, and was hospitalized until he passed today. His four children were by his side. According to his wishes, his remains will be donated to scientific study. I am unaware of any planned memorial services at this time. Paul Evans Pedersen, Jr. Hammonton, NJ COOKBEAUX@aol.com <<

Oscar Treadwell has passed: Oscartreadwell.com

Although the webmaster needs to fix the date, this program is now archived.

It makes you think... we are all here mourning Jackie McLean, as well we should be... and yet one of his compatriots is still alive and not in a very good situation. Bertrand, yeah, please keep us posted... I don't know yet what I could do to help, but I'd love to, if there's any way possible.

Thank you, thank you! That's just about what the vibe of the show should be... kinuta, yeah, I've been wanting to do a show on Akiyoshi's big bands at some point. Thanks much for the offer... I'll probaby take you up on it.

Haven't heard it, but BMG currently has it in the clearance section for $1.99... so I bit.

Yep--I was listening to JACKIE'S BAG earlier today and making a mental note to include "Appointment" in the Night Lights tribute I'm planning for this coming Saturday. WKCR just started their 42-hour memorial tribute to Jackie Mac about 45 minutes ago... already played a lot of marvelous music.

Yep, on now and listening. WKCR

I've now seen McLean's age reported as being 73, 74, and 75. Anybody know for sure? NPR's saying 75.