JohnJ Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Saw her friday night at the Tokyo Blue Note. She was clearly enjoying herself and sang with a lot of emotion in front of a very enthusiastic audience. The Blue Note is pretty large but was almost full, there is a lot of love for Helen in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbro Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) Saw her friday night at the Tokyo Blue Note. She was clearly enjoying herself and sang with a lot of emotion in front of a very enthusiastic audience. The Blue Note is pretty large but was almost full, there is a lot of love for Helen in Japan. I think she lives there now right? Havent heard of her performing in the states lately. Edited March 5, 2007 by bluesbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Saw her friday night at the Tokyo Blue Note. She was clearly enjoying herself and sang with a lot of emotion in front of a very enthusiastic audience. The Blue Note is pretty large but was almost full, there is a lot of love for Helen in Japan. I think she lives there now right? Havent heard of her performing in the states lately. My understanding is that she lived in Tokyo from 1967-72 and has lived in New York City since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 she lives in NYC and is married to Torrie Zito - I talked to her on the phone last month - nice lady - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmilovan Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Two Helen Merrill Verve titles were added to the Verve Vault. . . most likely sourced from Japanese cds. Here's the original US issue of the Helen Merrill/Teddy Wilson LP on ebay still sealed for eight bucks. I have the record--it's a good one: Helen Sings Teddy Swings 8$ only for Merrill with Wilson... Gee, this world is weird place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 good news: Mosaic will release three of Merrill's best albums (on two Mosaic Single discs, the first is a twofer): Mosaic Single: The Helen Merrill- Dick Katz Sessions In the mid '60s Helen Merrill and Dick Katz collaborated on two magnificent albums, "The Feeling Is Mutual" and "A Shade Of Difference", both originally issued on the Milestone label. These were the greatest example of Merrill's artistry since her collaborations with Gil Evans and Clifford Brown. The repertoire fits her like a glove and sidemen include Thad Jones, Gary Bartz, Jim Hall, Katz, Ron Carter and Elvin Jones. Both albums are on one CD for the first time. Mosaic Single: Helen Merrill - Casa Forte This 1980 album beautifully orchestrated by Merrill's husband Torrie Zito features her in a variety of settings interpreting mostly the great Brazilian songwriters (Jobim, Caymmi, Nascimento etc). The exceptional supporting cast includes Sal Nistico, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Mraz, Grady Tate and Dom Um Romao. Theser were, I think, originally on Milestone, but their last incarnations were done by Universal. Magnificient music on the first one, and the second isn't exactly bad, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elissa Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Both Dick Katz albums and the Gil Evans are tough to find. No one is even selling the Gil Evans on amazon; the Katzs are $30 a pop. Picked up Dream of You, HM w CB, Jelena and You've Got a Date though. Edited July 8, 2009 by Elissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebop Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I will get to see Helen for the first time this coming Saturday night, July 11th. She is singing at The Upstairs Club in Montreal as part of this years Jazz Festival. She will be doing two sets each on Friday and Saturday nights. I am very much looking forward to this gig, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lucky bastard, they announced the Upstairs programmation after thetickets from the regular jazz festival programmation were available, so i'm already booked and can't see her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I also bought tickets for Saturday July 11th at Upstairs Jazz club , but guess what ? Yesterday the ticket office called me and they said that her agent called and cancelled the shows. No reasons given. I was so much looking for this show. Can't believe it. Denis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Let's hope it's not health related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Let's hope it's not health related Indeed, let's hope it's not that, given her age; she'll be 79 later this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 helen is one of the wonders of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebop Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Helen came down with flu-like symptoms and was advised not to travel. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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