medjuck Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 https://www.maison-du-duke.com/meeting-2023/meeting-international/ Anyone else here attending. I am (god willing and the creek don't rise-- an actual concern here the last few months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Yes I am going. Thursday I’ll take the Thalys from Rotterdam to Paris Nord. I’ve got tickets for all events and looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 I'll look for you. There. Will PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 I'll bet the wine selection at the VIP reception will be fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles65 Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said: I'll bet the wine selection at the VIP reception will be fantastic! I don’t doubt that. Unfortunately I’m not a vip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, miles65 said: I don’t doubt that. Unfortunately I’m not a vip. Mention my name. That will open doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Yall enjoy and please report back. Would be great to be able to attend one of these conferences one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dub Modal said: Yall enjoy and please report back. Would be great to be able to attend one of these conferences one day. And tell us about the French wines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 You know they're good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Attended the conference this afternoon, which finished with a an exciting performance by Leila Olivesi's band. Looking forward to tomorrow night's concert, which will be held in a nicer venue ! https://www.balblomet.fr/ Edited April 28, 2023 by hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) As for the conferences, I was left wondering how many French attendees do not speak english ? The constant translation from English to French was tedious - was it really necessary ? It seems to me that if you are hosting an international event, especially on Duke Ellington, then all presentations and discussions should only be in English. Edited April 28, 2023 by hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, hopkins said: As for the conferences, I was left wondering how many French attendees do not speak english ? The constant translation from English to French was tedious - was it really necessary ? It seems to me that if you are hosting an international event, especially on Duke Ellington, then all presentations and discussions should only be in English. I just assumed the whole thing would be in French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Teasing the Korean said: I just assumed the whole thing would be in French. Last year's conference (I attended via Zoom) was all in English. Our Nordic friends are all excellent English speakers. Whereas here in France, we've been preoccupied with "preserving" French... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, hopkins said: Last year's conference (I attended via Zoom) was all in English. Our Nordic friends are all excellent English speakers. Whereas here in France, we've been preoccupied with "preserving" French... As you should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) The eternal question was raised again as to how "preserve" the legacy of Ellington, and attract more "younger" people to his music. These questions apply to jazz in general. The only thing that is perhaps specific about Ellington is the well known idea that he really is "beyond category". As a result there is perhaps some form of neglect by some "jazz critics" today? He's not really considered to be a "jazz musician" like Coltrane or Miles, to name two that the general public is aware of. So Ellington stays out of the radar, in a sense ? To prepare myself, I listened to a lot of Ellington these past weeks. I have come to the conclusion that what I love most about Ellington is his piano playing, whatever the context (accompanying his band, in small groups, trios, duos, or solos...). But Ellington is mostly subtle, and I am not sure a casual listener would not simply miss out on this. 9 minutes ago, Teasing the Korean said: As you should! But it's a lost cause. Kids don't read anymore Edited April 28, 2023 by hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Anyway, it's great to witness first hand the enthusiasm of hardcore Ellingtonians! Last year, for example, they showed a long video of Marc Tucker discussing "New World a-Coming" and then performing the piece. It was fascinating (both the content, and then being able to listen to his performance of that composition). The presentations are all available on the Swedish society's website. I wonder if they filmed the presentations this week. Edited April 28, 2023 by hopkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, hopkins said: But it's a lost cause. Kids don't read anymore Yeah, but you'll always have that B&W footage of Paris jazz clubs in the 1950s, plus French New Wave films. Hopkins, tell us about the wines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Teasing the Korean said: Hopkins, tell us about the wines. I stopped drinking 15 years ago, so I cannot tell you about the current production, but have fond memories of a few Bordeaux. Call me a snob, but I believe wine is best enjoyed locally, with the "cuisine" (and that probably applies to all countries). So I hope some of you visitors this week will get a chance to treat yourselves to a good meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 It was nice to meet medjuck and miles65! Safe travels back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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