Clark Terry at the Village Vanguard NYC

[Hardbopjazz]

dates May 24 thriough the 29.

I'm on my way to see a living legend. This guys been around so long and played with just about everyone.

Edited May 25, 2005 by Hardbopjazz

[JSngry]

Remember a few years ago when he was on his deathbed? Hard to believe.

[MartyJazz]

I last saw him at the Vanguard in December 1966. He opened for Coltrane. Listening to him perform jazz standards, e.g. "A" Train, then hearing Trane with Pharoah made for quite a contrast.

[Michael Fitzgerald]

Marty - do you recall anything about the audience reaction? Were they cool with both or was it obvious that there were factions that were there to hear one but not the other?

My experience is that people who dig out stuff are much more likely to appreciate in stuff than the other way 'round.

Mike

[Dan Gould]

I think its a no-brainer that what Mike says is true. "Out" people have gone beyond the tradition but haven't necessarily lost their appreciation for it. "In" people -and I'm one of the most "in" people this side of Hardbop Heaney - just can't find anything in the "out" cats to appreciate.

[sheldonm]

I think its a no-brainer that what Mike says is true.  "Out" people have gone beyond the tradition but haven't necessarily lost their appreciation for it.  "In" people -and I'm one of the most "in" people this side of Hardbop Heaney - just can't find anything in the "out" cats to appreciate.

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I would also agree that people that dig free jazz (if I can use that term) will more than likely still enjoy bebop/hardbop. I've sat through many avant garde shows that people have got up and left but not the other way around. I'm a big fan of hardbop but have enjoyed the free playing I've seen in the past year, having seen several shows. I will say that some of it is too much to take but I'm trying to find some "value" in it.

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[kh1958]

I was able to see Mr. Terry at the VV a week ago Friday. He was not moving around very well, needing some assistance to reach the stage. He was still able to play, at least for brief passages, in his identifiable style. At times, he could no longer execute his ideas. (As he said, "the Golden Years suck.") Still, I enjoyed seeing him. His best performance was a very quiet and beautiful muted version of Mood Indigo. Red Holloway was on tenor, and his playing was quite strong.

Edited June 5, 2005 by kh1958