clifford_thornton

sweet -- I like those Jazz Jamboree sets quite often, though I don't have this one. now: Hans Reichel -- Wichlinghauser Blues -- (FMP orig)

Roger Smith -- Spanish Guitar -- (LMC, uk orig)

still on the lookout for an LP copy of this. Someday...

dude is scum.

+1

Wow, RIP.

Michael Cosmic "Peace In The World" test pressing from the reissue that I've been working on with Now-Again. Gotta say it sounds pretty superb.

Have an original of that one but should probably pick up the reissue as I understand the sound to be much improved.

Can't find the linkedin profile -- would love to contact him if possible.

Ha -- a little different. The band consists of Hugh Steinmetz on trumpet, Franz Beckerlee on alto, Steffen Andersen on bass, and Bo Thrige Andersen on drums.

Long been curious about this record but have never been able to find a copy. Looks like it's finally getting a boutique reissue... that is, if the Kickstarter is a success. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1257284387/niels-viggo-bentzon-and-the-contemporary-jazz-quar?ref=email Guess it's basically a 150-copy pre-order but for those interested in this kind of music, it's a no-brainer. I pledged; is anyone else in?

Egisto Macchi - Contemporanea - (Gemelli, IT)

Major loss. RIP.

Condolences, but WOW.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/wfmus-performan/

Terumasa.

I don't know that it's wrong to say that physical punishment is viewed differently in different cultures. Also not the first time a great musician is also an asshole.

This seems correct. Japanese culture has a somewhat different attitude towards punishment meted out by elders.

Cool -- I assume this is Lars/Lasse Werner the pianist?

I did. Interesting listen though probably not the kind of stuff I'd return to -- reminds me a bit of a mood-skewed Graettinger.

Not ringing a bell; I think it was partial stage design w/ our people and probably part of it with Gaga's crew.

Yeah, not at all. My artistic director collaborated with Lady Gaga so I did see LG perform and it was quite enjoyable -- Jeff Koons sculptures everywhere, goofy lights, loud sound system, choreography, crowds, video art. It wasn't in a huge venue but by no means would it have worked at The Stone!

Any relation to the drummer Billy Elgart?

Hey man, you can like what you like. I work for a celebrity theater director as his archivist and am not averse to spectacle. Sure, I vastly prefer the rawness of intimate performance but there's something intriguing about wild, complex stage design and choreography. It's another art and when done well, can be quite an experience.

Oh right, Djibrill and Ostaine Blue Warner -- somehow forgot about those dudes. Archie Shepp & Philly Joe Jones is a completely different session from the Coral Rock/Black Gipsy/Pitchin' Can records. Coral Rock and "Uhuru" on Pitchin' Can: Archie Shepp (ts, p, chants) Lester Bowie (tp) Al Shorter (flh/tp) Clifford Thornton (v-tb) Bobby Few (p) Bob Reid (b) Muhammad Ali (d) Djibrill, Ostaine Blue Warner (perc.) Black Gipsy [sic] and "Pitchin' Can" title track Archie Shepp (ss) Noah Howard (as) Chicago Beau (voc) Julio Finn (hca) Clifford Thornton (ct) Leroy Jenkins (vln/vla) Dave Burrell (p) Earl Freeman (b) Sunny Murray (d) Archie Shepp & Philly Joe Jones Archie Shepp (ts, p) Philly Joe Jones (d) Anthony Braxton (as, ss) Leroy Jenkins (vln) Earl Freeman (b) Chicago Beau (voc, ss, p) Julio Finn (hca)