Like so many others, I feel I owe you big time. Seeing you on TV in the '70s on the 'Shabazz' tour demonstrated that freedom and discipline in exactly the right balance was essential to the serious art of playing jazz - and that footage led me to so many great records.
As a keyboardist, I devoured what Milcho and all your fantastic sidemen were playing in relation to your rhythm innovations - it taught me a whole new approach to playing time, things I could never have remotely imagined. I have closely followed your career from then on - an ongoing education in fine, adventurous music.
When my daughter Eartha started taking singing seriously, her first gig was with Asere at Bristol Colston Hall - right after attending a songwriting week with them (which certainly knocked my first gig for six!)
A Billy-on thanks to you, Mr BC - long may you reign!
Your words on your spectrum album "what is life but a sprectrum and what is music but life itself" share my life.... "Stratus" is one of my life's faves since 37 years
I am very happy to meet you in this wonderful network
Hey Bill, Nice place you got here..... You are a long lost good friend....
I hope we can stay in touch.... Let me know when you'll be in the Miami area, so we can hook up! No Cameras Please!
In the early '80s there was a tune on one of your recordings that I would listen to over and over in college. It began with the sound of an airplane lifting off, and went into some furious straight-ahead swing about mid-way through. I can't remember the title, unfortunately, but I sure remember the feelings of exhiliration I felt every time I listened to it.
Also, I dug your candor in that JazzTimes blindfold test.
I'm host of Jazz it Up!, which my colleague George Moorer wrote you about a few days ago. Please let us know when you'll be playing in the NY area.
Hi Bill,
My first jazz/drummer Album I've bought, back when we kinda got allowances (Mom's way of keeping some money in a Teens pocket), was yours late 70's. Now, I've created and produce a jazz show, Jazz it Up! We've had legendary drummer Roy Haynes. Featured Carl Allen on the show. ..and this season we will have Chico Hamilton and Lewis Nash. I would luv to catch up with you when you're in NY.
Take a look at Jazz it Up!
I'm thrilled to share a webpage where your name is on as well. You have been an inspiration since my teen days (long ago today), although I'm not a drumplayer. Thanks !
JooZz
Thanks Bill. I meant every word. And I'm on the lookout for a vintage Fibes kit for touring next year so I can maybe (well try!) to emulate the master!
Love and respect
BB
Jaijai, what a wonderful mission you've undertaken to create such a place for artistic minds to meet and share their hearts. A place to renew faded determinations, and revive lessened momentums. A place to display our wares and reconfirm to one another that we actually are on the right track.
I commend you, Jaijai, for caring so much that you created this castle of the heart for all of us. I want to share my praise for all of the new friends as well as old friends that I've met and will meet here in our castle. Here we can garnish the where-with-all, the strength, the conviction, and the selflessness through our symbiosis, to share our gift to the world with an unbiased agenda.
My mentor, Daisaku Ikeda says of art: "A beautiful flower delights and refreshes the hearts of all people equally, no matter what soil it grows in. That is the power of beauty. The same is true of great art. It is this spirit that the German poet Heinrich Heine sang of when he wrote that once the peapod bursts open, the sugar peas inside are for everyone to enjoy."
The rambunctious, indefatigable tuba player and composer makes a lot of joyful noise on London's jazz scene — part heavy anchor, part combustion engine, with a will to set any groove aflame.
A new collaboration from Karen O and Danger Mouse, a fresh new beat from French producer FKJ and a new single from Jack White's The Raconteurs are among this month's favorites.
On March 29, 1992, Betty Carter performed The Music Never Stops at Alice Tully Hall in New York. This spring, that classic concert can be relived once again.
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Like so many others, I feel I owe you big time. Seeing you on TV in the '70s on the 'Shabazz' tour demonstrated that freedom and discipline in exactly the right balance was essential to the serious art of playing jazz - and that footage led me to so many great records.
As a keyboardist, I devoured what Milcho and all your fantastic sidemen were playing in relation to your rhythm innovations - it taught me a whole new approach to playing time, things I could never have remotely imagined. I have closely followed your career from then on - an ongoing education in fine, adventurous music.
When my daughter Eartha started taking singing seriously, her first gig was with Asere at Bristol Colston Hall - right after attending a songwriting week with them (which certainly knocked my first gig for six!)
A Billy-on thanks to you, Mr BC - long may you reign!
Beni
Peter
I am very happy to meet you in this wonderful network
Günni
i've been a fan for years....peace to you
Mike Ellis
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/blogcategory/57/65/
I hope we can stay in touch.... Let me know when you'll be in the Miami area, so we can hook up! No Cameras Please!
Good to hear from you
Harold
In the early '80s there was a tune on one of your recordings that I would listen to over and over in college. It began with the sound of an airplane lifting off, and went into some furious straight-ahead swing about mid-way through. I can't remember the title, unfortunately, but I sure remember the feelings of exhiliration I felt every time I listened to it.
Also, I dug your candor in that JazzTimes blindfold test.
I'm host of Jazz it Up!, which my colleague George Moorer wrote you about a few days ago. Please let us know when you'll be playing in the NY area.
Keep swingin',
Greg Thomas
Host, Jazz it Up!
My first jazz/drummer Album I've bought, back when we kinda got allowances (Mom's way of keeping some money in a Teens pocket), was yours late 70's. Now, I've created and produce a jazz show, Jazz it Up! We've had legendary drummer Roy Haynes. Featured Carl Allen on the show. ..and this season we will have Chico Hamilton and Lewis Nash. I would luv to catch up with you when you're in NY.
Take a look at Jazz it Up!
Are you planning on playing gigs in Poland any time soon?
Best wishes,
Monika
I'm thrilled to share a webpage where your name is on as well. You have been an inspiration since my teen days (long ago today), although I'm not a drumplayer. Thanks !
JooZz
I am a great admirer of your talent!
All best and loads of respect,
Monika
Love and respect
BB
Kindest
Peter
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Jaijai, what a wonderful mission you've undertaken to create such a place for artistic minds to meet and share their hearts. A place to renew faded determinations, and revive lessened momentums. A place to display our wares and reconfirm to one another that we actually are on the right track.
I commend you, Jaijai, for caring so much that you created this castle of the heart for all of us. I want to share my praise for all of the new friends as well as old friends that I've met and will meet here in our castle. Here we can garnish the where-with-all, the strength, the conviction, and the selflessness through our symbiosis, to share our gift to the world with an unbiased agenda.
My mentor, Daisaku Ikeda says of art: "A beautiful flower delights and refreshes the hearts of all people equally, no matter what soil it grows in. That is the power of beauty. The same is true of great art. It is this spirit that the German poet Heinrich Heine sang of when he wrote that once the peapod bursts open, the sugar peas inside are for everyone to enjoy."
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