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What I was getting at was, these two didn't try to be very expressive. Maybe playing for Monk and trying to stand out would be futile.

I often wonder why Monk had Frankie Dunlop and John Ore in his band. Listening to a live recording yesterday, Ore's soloing is just a walking base line, and Dunlop not much more creative. With someone as Unique as Monk, I would expect he would want musicians of a higher caliber. Ore did play with Hines, Webster, Powell, Hawkins and others, but I don't hear anything that impresses me. Do anyone else feel this way?

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He has receives a ton of bids on one of his records for sale. Queen He has receives a ton of bids on one of his records for sale. Queen "A Kind of Magic."

I like the fact that he has no feedback as if he never sold anything yet. You think a light bulb would go off in his head, "Should I lower the price?"

Anyone know about these two recordings? Both of these are Japanese issues. I have not heard nor seen these recordings. If you do have these, what do you think of them? Sunrise in Tokyo (1971) All About Dancing Mist (1972)

Starbucks does play a heavy dose of jazz in their stores. At times there will be other styles of music.

Too bad there is more talking then playing on these clips.

Hopefully he will get well quickly. There are some artists that are always there, every year. James Moody is one of them. I can think of a few others, such as Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Hank Jones.

Can you tell us more?

Wes Montgomery is another.

Don't know if this was discussed here, but this sounds like it will be something worth seeing. New Jazz Film to Make History They Died Before 40 Many people may have heard of Charlie Parker, who died at 34. Some may have heard of Bix Beiderbecke who died at 28. But how many people have heard of Herschel Evans, who died before reaching 30? There is very little known about him and more than two dozen other great jazz artists. Their stories should be told. For example, Jo Jones, drummer and an integral part of the Count Basie band for many years, has called Evans the greatest musician he ever played with. He said that Evans made everyone he played with better. Who was this giant, what made him an important creative artist and why did he die so young? These are questions that this film will answer concerning Evans and many more. Also to be featured are Charlie Christian, Fats Waller, Jimmy Blanton, Bunny Berigan, Clifford Brown, Chick Webb and Chu Berry. Others to be included will be Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, Fats Navarro, Oscar Pettiford, Eric Dolphy, Paul Chambers, Serge Chaloff, Sonny Berman, Frank Teschemacher, Lee Morgan and about a dozen more. Through music, archival film footage, photographs, reminiscences and expert discourse we will learn more about these artists, develop an appreciation of their artistry and reveal how and why their careers were cut short. This film will expand our cultural heritage for this internationally renowned art form. The film will be produced and directed by Howard E. Fischer, an attorney who has represented jazz musicians and arts organizations and was the founder of the New York Jazz Museum in 1972 and its Executive Director until 1977. He also produced, wrote and directed the acclaimed film, THE HOLLAND AVENUE BOYS: A SUCCESS STORY, that appeared on over 50 PBS stations. Dan Morgenstern, Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, a renowned jazz historian, author, editor, and archivist active in the jazz field since 1958 will be a consultant to the project. Financial participation is available and film footage, photographs plus any documents, contacts for family members, musicians and others who knew them are sought. More information can be had at http://www.kickstar ter.com/projects /jazzfilm/ they-died- before-40- new-jazz- film-0. link to more Contact: Howard Fischer 155 West 72nd Street, #404, New York, NY 10023 (212) 579-0689 (m-f 9am to 3pm) Email: info@A1documentarie s.com Here is list of some that died before 40. Who Are They (the first eight will be featured) Charlie Christian, guitar - died at 23 in 1942 Chu Berry, tenor saxophone - died at 31 in 1941 Jimmy Blanton, bass - died at 21 in 1942 Bunny Berigan, trumpet - died at 33 in 1942 Clifford Brown, trumpet - died at 25 in 1956 Chick Webb, drums - died at 30 in 1939 Herschel Evans, tenor saxophone - died at 30 in 1939 Fats Waller, piano, vocals - died at 39 in 1943 Charlie Parker, alto saxophone - died at 34 in 1955 Bix Beiderbecke, cornet - died at 28 in 1931 Fats Navarro, trumpet - died at 26 in 1950 Sonny Berman, trumpet - died at 22 in 1947 Lee Morgan, trumpet - died at 33 in 1972 Clyde Hart, piano - died at 34 in 1945 Lil Green, vocals - died at 35 in 1954 Eddie Costa, piano, vibes - died at 32 in 1962 Robert Johnson, singer, guitar - died at 27 in 1938 Dick Wilson, tenor saxophone - died at 30 in 1941 Wynton Kelly, piano - died at 39 in 1971 Tommy Ladnier, trumpet - died at 39 in 1939 James "Bubber" Miley, trumpet - died at 29 in 1932 Nat Jaffe, piano - died at 27 in 1945 Frank Teschemacher, clarinet, saxes - died at 25 in 1933 Eddie Lang, guitar - died at 30 in 1933 Wardell Gray, tenor saxophone - died at 34 in 1955 Albert Ayler, tenor saxophone - died at 34 in 1970 Dinah Washington, vocals - died at 39 in 1963 Serge Chaloff, baritone saxophone - died at 33 in 1957 Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, piano, vocals - died at 24 in 1929 Eric Dolphy, saxophone - died at 36 in 1964 The list would be larger if it included those that died before 50.

A little late, but happy birthday.

On Sonny Rollins' last studio album, the title track "Sonny, Please!" has a Native American influence.

Jim, that's it!!!!!! Thanks. I just bought the CD.

Thanks, I went through all 157 listed there.

There's is a jazz version of this Carol King song done by acoustic bass and guitar. Anyone have an idea who this might be? I heard this today on the radio but there was no mention as to who it was.

Interesting article. Jazz Musicians Throw Concert To Pay For Their Health Coverage Laura Bassett Laura Bassett – Mon Apr 12, 5:48 pm ET Thirteen years ago, 68-year-old jazz guitarist Calvin Keys underwent a life-saving quadruple bypass surgery. Keys, a notable Bay Area musician who recorded and toured with Ray Charles in the '70s, says he would not have been able to afford that surgery if he hadn't been covered under his wife's health insurance. "I don't know what would have happened if I wasn't married," said Keys, who never had health coverage until he married his wife of 35 years. "There are quite a few musicians out here who don't have any health insurance. Most of us are from the ghetto, anyway. We don't know nothing about health care, and that's a big problem." Keys said that as soon as he recovered from his surgery, he was so grateful to the hospital and rehabilitation center that treated him that he decided to throw a benefit concert to show his appreciation and raise money for other musicians who couldn't afford their health care. "We raised about four or five thousand dollars, and donated it on the condition that 40 percent went to a musician that needed health care," Keys said. "That was my way of giving something back to the community. We musicians need all the help we can get." Now Keys has joined forces with trumpeter Eddie Gale to throw the second annual San Francisco Jazz Fest, a health care fundraiser for musicians that will take place on Friday, April 23rd. Gale, who rose to fame in the 60's and recorded on Blue Note Records, says he came up with the idea for the festival after losing a number of his musician friends to health issues that could have been treated or prevented... Article

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I heard something by him tonight and was impressed. Any fans? There isn't much of session available.

Hope you're having a great day.

I agree. When he mentioned if he used a few seconds of a tune in this film he would have had to pay 20 thousand, I thought how insane. Plus sampling will never go away now in the digital age. Yes, Brazil appears to be in the lead with sampling to create new music.

Randy Weston will be at the Jazz Standard this week for his 84th birthday. I would highly recommend seeing this master.

It deals with the music industry, our culture and copyright. I found it very fascinating. web site watch the film

It couldn't happen to a better musician. Dear Fans and Friends, We are proud to announce that on April 16, 2010 the Library of Congress will officially acquire the Dexter Gordon Recorded Sound and Video Collection into its archive. This is a major step in the advancement of Dexter Gordon's legacy and is the result of many years of hard work on the part of Dex Music LLC (formerly Dex Music). If you happen to be in the Washington D.C. area and would like to be part of this event, please send an email with your full name to: info@dextergordon.com. Thank you for taking part in this wonderful celebration. Official Press Release Below Dex Music LLC http://DexterGordon.com Event Details Friday, April 16, 2010 10:30 AM - Announcement of the Acquisition Monday, April 19, 2010 7:00 PM - Library of Congress Jazz Film Series - "Round Midnight" presentation by Maxine Gordon Address: Library of Congress Mary Pickford Theater James Madison Building, 3rd Floor 101 Independence Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. (One block from the Capitol South metro station) RSVP with your name to: info@dextergordon.com Official Press Release - Library of Congress Dexter Gordon Considered one of the world's greatest tenor saxophonists, jazz legend Dexter Gordon (1923-1990) was once quoted as saying, "Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people." The Library of Congress has taken steps to ensure the survival of Gordon's musical heritage by acquiring more than a thousand items from his career spanning more than five decades. The Collection The collection comprises a wide range of Gordon's work from all phases of his career. Consisting primarily of sound recordings, the collection also includes interviews and items from Gordon's film and television appearances. Time and Place The Library will celebrate the acquisition of this invaluable record of Gordon's cultural legacy in a special program at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 16, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed. Speaker, Archivist: Maxine Gordon The featured speaker will be Maxine Gordon, whose academic career as an archivist and historian was shaped by her husband's request to preserve his works. "It was Dexter Gordon's wish to have his collection housed at the Library of Congress," she said. "We want people to know what the Library is doing in support of jazz." Maxine Gordon, who is working on her doctorate in history at New York University, is the senior interviewer and jazz researcher at the Bronx African American History Project at Fordham University. She has written on various aspects of jazz and is currently writing a biography about her husband and his legacy. Items on Display Items from the collection will be on display at the event. Among them will be a short video of Dexter Gordon in Europe, which features his last public performance. In addition, unreleased gems of the iconic saxophonist's work will be showcased. Digitization and Preservation "With the acquisition of the Dexter Gordon Collection, the Library has secured the recorded legacy of one of the great jazz saxophonists," said Eugene DeAnna, head of the Library's Recorded Sound Section. "Most of these great recordings exist only on what are now obsolete formats, so our job will be to catalog and digitally preserve them to archival standards at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation, making them accessible to listeners in our Capitol Hill reading room while sustaining them for posterity." Library of Congress Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. It seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov and via interactive exhibitions on a personalized website at myLOC.gov. The Library's audio-visual collections are preserved at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation, a state-of-the-art facility where the nation's library acquires, preserves and provides access to the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of films, television programs, radio broadcasts and sound recordings (www.loc.gov/avconservation/).