That NEA Jazz Master event was at SFJAZZ and I was fortunate to be able to see it in person.
Yes, Cassandra wasn't there, but sent in a video that was shown.
Yes. Very sad.
He had been pretty active on FB up until the last few weeks or so - mostly posting musician's birthdays. Didn't know about his health. I remember he had some serious issues a few years ago.
He goes way back in the history of jazz message boards - Jazz Central Station and JazzCorner. Probably others I don't recall, as well.
Going to try very hard to see EVERY Threadgill show.
It's nice to see the daily lineups, but until the start times and venues are listed it's not that helpful.
Kronos Quartet has now been added to the program.
Looking over the lineup, I can tell already that there will be MANY conflicts that I'm going to have trouble making decisions about. But I guess that's a GOOD problem 🤷♂️