Brad Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 WKCR is running a memorial broadcast all day today for Jimmy Smith. They will be playing only his music all day. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 THANKS for posting this, Brad! Quote
7/4 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Yez...I've been listening to this all mornng. It's strange...I just bought three of his cds on Monday morning and he passes on the next day. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 They're playing some great stuff. Could you imagine living in a world where THIS MUSIC was played on the radio all the time and the people who played it were as famous as pop stars and rappers today? It think that would be Heaven. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 They're playing some great stuff. Could you imagine living in a world where THIS MUSIC was played on the radio all the time and the people who played it were as famous as pop stars and rappers today? It think that would be Heaven. I second that. Just how many jazz stars make the front page when they pass on? Had Jimmy been a rock star, it would be front page news. Quote
Michael Fitzgerald Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Hey, it's front page here. Mike Quote
AfricaBrass Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Hey, it's front page here. Mike Good point! Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Hey, it's front page here. Mike As it should be. Quote
Big Al Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 (edited) They're playing some great stuff. Could you imagine living in a world where THIS MUSIC was played on the radio all the time and the people who played it were as famous as pop stars and rappers today? It think that would be Heaven. Amen to that!!! All of this and no Phil Schapp! Or so I thought, anyway; I don’t know who this guy is yakkin’ right now, but he’s been going on for about ten minutes now. Shut up and play the music, fercryinoutloud!!!! EDIT: The guy's name is Ben Young. Following in Schapp's footsteps? Edited February 9, 2005 by Big Al Quote
Peter Johnson Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Hot DAMN!!!!!! What is this track (playing on KCR right now) with the orchestra/big band? I must have it!!! Quote
Peter Johnson Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Ahhh, Bashin'! Never heard it! Going to Barnes and Noble in my building (dangerous) right now... Quote
7/4 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Jimmy Smith Memorial Broadcast 2/9 - 2/11 WKCR will be honoring the musical genius of jazz organist Jimmy Smith, who passed away Tuesday, Feb 8th. A special memorial broadcast airing his works will commence Wednesday, February 9th and run uninterrupted until 6:45 PM on Friday, February 11th. Jimmy Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on December 8th, 1925. As the first musician to integrate the sounds of the Hammond B-3 organ into jazz, his influence is far-reaching and monumental. Join WKCR as we celebrate the life and musical splendor of this distinguished jazz musician. Quote
scottb Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 I haven't heard a lot of these verve sides. I prefer the Blue Note stuff to the Dynamic Duo dates but THE CAT and BASHIN' are very hip. Such sweet sorrow, I'm certainly saddened by his departure but this broadcast has been terrific! Quote
Michael Fitzgerald Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 Please remember that WKCR is still in dire straits financially, despite the success of their recent fund drive. While you're enjoying the music, please support them via the "pledge" page on their website. Who else would drop everything to pay proper tribute to a lost great like Jimmy Smith? Mike Quote
Brad Posted February 9, 2005 Author Report Posted February 9, 2005 They're playing some great stuff. Could you imagine living in a world where THIS MUSIC was played on the radio all the time and the people who played it were as famous as pop stars and rappers today? It think that would be Heaven. Amen to that!!! All of this and no Phil Schapp! Or so I thought, anyway; I don’t know who this guy is yakkin’ right now, but he’s been going on for about ten minutes now. Shut up and play the music, fercryinoutloud!!!! EDIT: The guy's name is Ben Young. Following in Schapp's footsteps? I thought Ben Young was highly thought of. Hasn't he authored some books? Quote
7/4 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Posted February 9, 2005 They're playing some great stuff. Could you imagine living in a world where THIS MUSIC was played on the radio all the time and the people who played it were as famous as pop stars and rappers today? It think that would be Heaven. Amen to that!!! All of this and no Phil Schapp! Or so I thought, anyway; I don’t know who this guy is yakkin’ right now, but he’s been going on for about ten minutes now. Shut up and play the music, fercryinoutloud!!!! EDIT: The guy's name is Ben Young. Following in Schapp's footsteps? I thought Ben Young was highly thought of. Hasn't he authored some books? Alber Ayler: Holy Ghost: Rare & Unissued Recordings (1962-70) Revenant Records Ben Young - Writer, Editing, Mastering, Transfers, Remastering, Research, Restoration, Interviewer, Project Supervisor, Essay. Works for me. Quote
Michael Fitzgerald Posted February 10, 2005 Report Posted February 10, 2005 Ben Young is author of "Dixonia" the Bill Dixon discography. Ben is a friend and is certainly highly thought of by me. He's the guy responsible for most all the good things at Verve in the late 1990s in terms of reissues (the Elite series, etc.). Subsequently did stuff for Savoy, RCA, and others. Sometimes he can talk a bit much on the air. Nothing like PS, though. Mike Quote
Jim Dye Posted February 10, 2005 Report Posted February 10, 2005 They are playing the Sermon now!!! Quote
Big Al Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 Ben Young is author of "Dixonia" the Bill Dixon discography. Ben is a friend and is certainly highly thought of by me. He's the guy responsible for most all the good things at Verve in the late 1990s in terms of reissues (the Elite series, etc.). Subsequently did stuff for Savoy, RCA, and others. Sometimes he can talk a bit much on the air. Nothing like PS, though. Mike Yes, it appears I misspoke. I had no idea (big surprise) that he was held in high regard. It’s just that, well…… shut up & play, dammit!!! However, my comparison of him to PS was waaaay off-base, though, and for that I apologize. Quote
Big Al Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 Last 15 minutes of an EXCELLENT tribute! Excellent indeed! I wish this could've gone on for another few days or weeks! Quote
Soul Stream Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 Please remember that WKCR is still in dire straits financially, despite the success of their recent fund drive. While you're enjoying the music, please support them via the "pledge" page on their website. Who else would drop everything to pay proper tribute to a lost great like Jimmy Smith? Mike My thoughts exactly! Quote
Big Al Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 Our local jazz station provides some real laughs when you hear the students. But hey, they're gettin an education! True on both accounts! Quote
Michael Fitzgerald Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) Yes, absolutely right, the folks who stumble and butcher names are the student broadcasters, not the veterans. I do cut the rookies some slack - they're *not* experts and they're probably quite nervous at times being on the air. Eventually they get comfortable, and hopefully get corrected that it's not Charlie Roose and Clint Howston. The veterans manage to supply all the title and personnel details with ease and style, each with a particular personality - Sharif Abus Salaam, Ted Panken, Sid Gribetz, et al. They also, of course, have their music selection personalities - something that is pretty much forbidden by WBGO (and a lot of other stations that are heavy handed with playlists) and something that is harder to read from the WKCR rookies. I think it's vital to keep the veterans on - they benefit the listeners, establishing the high artistic quality of the station AND they serve as models for the rookies. Mike Edited February 11, 2005 by Michael Fitzgerald Quote
scottb Posted February 11, 2005 Report Posted February 11, 2005 I thought the comparison between DJs was a bit humerous. Ben Young: (this is a generalization) "That last album was Jimmy Smith with blah, blah, blah, recorded on blah, blah, blah, at a time when Jimmy was recording for Verve with big band arrangements by Oliver Nelson, etc, etc Student DJ : (I'll try to quote as directly as I can remember) "That was Jimmy Smith on organ backed by SOME HORNS, playing... soulfully." His commentary is a good example of the difference between accuracy and precision. Quote
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