bertrand Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 CD depot in College Park had three copies of Wahoo and one of Flight To Jordan for $13.99. I already have the former and will not pick up the latter because I am boycotting Duke Jordan on principle (as a leader, not sideman - I'm not crazy!). I did get Miles Davis's No More Blues on Jazz Door for $10, however. That's one I hadn't seen in years. The sound is ragged, though... Bertrand. Quote
Clunky Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 why are you boycotting Duke Jordan, his piano style or what,...... Quote
WD45 Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 Didn't Duke Jordan have mean things to say about Miles? Quote
Big Wheel Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 (edited) Judging by the comments in the Miles autobio, the feeling was mutual. I have read quite a bit about Jordan having an obnoxious disposition--on the old board Victor Christensen mentioned something to that effect (Jordan lives in Copenhagen now). Edited July 28, 2003 by Big Wheel Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 (edited) Judging by the comments in the Miles autobio, the feeling was mutual. I have read quite a bit about Jordan having an obnoxious disposition--on the old board Victor Christensen mentioned something to that effect (Jordan lives in Copenhagen now). Jeez, if we all started boycotting artists because of their perceived "asshole-ness", we wouldn't have much of a collection! Let's face it, Miles was a jerk, plain & simple. I would never avoid his work because of this. Bertrand, what is the story with the boycott of Duke Jordan's leader dates, anyway? Enquiring minds and all that. Later, Kevin Edited July 28, 2003 by Kevin Bresnahan Quote
Big Wheel Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 Sorry, didn't mean to imply that Jordan's disposition by itself was enough to justify a "boycott". I was speculating that Jordan's attitude might have resulted in Bertrand having a bad experience at one of his gigs. Quote
bertrand Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 A lot of musicians are a-holes and have been quoted as saying really nasty things - Miles being just about the worst... Except that Duke Jordan takes the absolute cake. Of course, Miles said some nasty things about his playing in the 'autobiography', but Jordan's response was way out of line and utterly tasteless. I'm alluding to an interview I read where he was so mad at Miles that he said he hoped he would get AIDS. Since that may be what happened to Miles anyway (there have been rumors, but I don't want to dredge that up), it's in particularly poor taste. Miles notwithstanding, it's also in poor taste for the millions around the world who have died or lost a loved one to this horrible disease. That's why I'm boycotting this loser's sessions as a leader. I'll keep the sideman dates - no way I'm parting with True Blue! Bertrand. Quote
Stefan Wood Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 CDepot also had 2 copies of Baby Face Willette's "Face to Face" ............... sealed. Quote
shrugs Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 I've read some stupid shit here and elsewhere(and have written some of it myself) but this takes the cake for the time being. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 I'm boycotting all musicians who changed their names from Bernard McKinney to Kiane Zawadi. Quote
vibes Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 I'm boycotting all musicians who changed their names from Bernard McKinney to Kiane Zawadi. Can I have your "Ready For Freddie" JRVG, in that case? Quote
Templejazz Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 I'm boycotting all musicians who changed their names from Bernard McKinney to Kiane Zawadi. Can I have your "Ready For Freddie" JRVG, in that case? I don't think Weizen will give in to that one, McKinney didn't change his name until 'A Slice of the Top', no? Quote
Parkertown Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 CDepot also had 2 copies of Baby Face Willette's "Face to Face" ............... sealed. Don't 'spose you could grab one for me, eh? If so, please PM. Thanks Stefan. Quote
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