My father forwarded me the following notes from a painter's studio notes. I'm still trying to find out who wrote this and will add the author's name when I do. I often find that painter's are better at expressing their personal philosophies about art than musicians are. From my studio notes, June 22, 1985. Oakland, early morning. We are a tangle of vibrations searching for harmony. Beauty is harmony. A work of art can give beauty, harmony to its owner. That... Read Full Story
Johnny Griffin, one of my all-time favorite saxophonists, passed away last Friday. Griff first capture my attention when I was about 19 years old. I ran across his record called Little Giant and was totally entranced by it. At that time I hadn't yet developed a taste for Trane yet and was just moving from Cannonball from Bird. Griff was so fluid and confident and his sound was expressive. I couldn't imagine how he could articulate as fast as he did, it seemed almost super-human. I feel... Read Full Story
" I cannot sufficiently describe the wonderful power of this talisman of knowledge [music]. It sometimes causes the beautiful creatures of the harem of the heart to shine forth on the tongue, and sometimes appears in solemn strains by means of the hand and the chord. The melodies then enter through the window of the ear and return to their former seat, the heart, bringing with them thousands of presents. The hearers, according to their insight, are moved to sorrow or to joy. Music is thus... Read Full Story
Yes, here they are. You simply will not believe the number of transcriptions contained in these Japanese compilations. You need the passwords to open them. Don't say I never did anything for you.... The Real Jazz Vol.V (password: nkjcjp) The Real Jazz Vol.VI (password: qgssjp) The Real Jazz Vol.VII (password:bvatjp)
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