cliffpeterson

Last night on Facebook on one group, it was reported that Sonny died. Under "John Coltrane memorial project" on youtube, yesterday an individual has posted a tribute to Sonny while referring to his passing. A French jazz blog appears to confirm Sonny's death: http://jazzaparis.canalblog.com. No details provided.

It is being reported on Facebook that Andy Fusco died.

3 cd set of 14 new compositions of solo trumpet, which was released on March 31, 2021: http://www.tumrecords.com/release/box-002-trumpet The music was allegedly recorded during one week in 2016 in a 15th century stone church on the southern coast of Finland.

This material was recorded at Bill Laswell's studio in New Jersey in 2015 and 2016. http://www.tumrecords.com/release/box-003-sacred-ceremonies This release is part of Tum Records' celebration of Wadada Leo Smith's 80th birthday.

DeJohnette played on "On a Different Level", which is the only Brignola Reservoir release that I know of with Jack. The other musicians on that recording were Dave Holland and Kenny Barron. I agree with you about the quality of that album, which was well named. Like Nick did, I live in the New York Capital Region (Albany/Troy/Schenectady) and saw him 3-4 times a year. "Sister Sadie" was often included in his sets. "Tenderly" was another favorite of his, which he always played on clarinet. His rendition hits my sweet spot. "Tenderly" appears on "Raincheck".

Lovely recording. Nick allegedly approved of this release but not the later release of "Things Ain't What They Used To Be: Last Set at Sweet Basil", which was issued after Nick's death. Reservoir's owner thought that music was worthy of release. As I recall, Nick also plays soprano on at least one cut on the album. BTW- it is "Rich", not "Rick" Syracuse and Mike "Holober", not "Holobar".

according to Dusty Groove, will be available on cd at same release date: https://www.dustygroove.com/item/980389?cat=jazz&incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date

Regarding "The Box Office", check out the credits under "Music" and then "Songs". Under "Music", there is a long list of notable jazz musicians included in a big band and a quartet. If you scroll through the movie, there is at least one brief scene with a big band and then a quartet, which crashes through a wall. That quartet includes Teddy Edwards, Philly Joe Jones and Freddie Redd. https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56736-BOXOFFICE?cxt=filmography Josef Bogdanovich was the producer, writer and director of this film. It appears to be the only movie he was involved in. Apparently, Bogdanovich was a scion of the family that created and ran the Star-Kist Tuna company. Internet research indicates that after the movie, he became involved in the reggae music industry.

FYI-The March issue of Point of Departure has a Bill Shoemaker article reviewing Hemphill's legacy, reprints Coda Magazine interviews with Hemphill and includes an interview of Marty Ehrlich, the curator of the box set in which he touches on that work. http://www.pointofdeparture.org/Content.html

https://www.city-journal.org/ecm-german-music-label

Lou who?: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975598869/lou-ottens-inventor-of-the-cassette-tape-has-died

It is being reported on facebook that Mark Whitecage has died. Seems to have started with a post by Don Minasi.

For felser: domestic cd release https://www.dustygroove.com/item/979416?kwfilter=Alan+Braufman&incl_oos=1&incl_cs=1&sort_order=artist

According to Dusty Groove, this recording will be released on cd in April, 2021, presumably because the Japanese market demands it to be so: https://www.dustygroove.com/item/979452?cat=jazz&incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date

https://whyy.org/articles/jazz-legend-after-house-partially-collapses-gets-help-from-philanthropist-neighbors/

I saw him for the first time in April 2012. He appeared by himself. I thought I was watching and listening to the Victor Borge of Jazz. This reviewer agreed with my assessment: https://www.nippertown.com/2012/04/17/live-chick-corea-the-college-of-st-rose-massry-center-4412/ As the reviewer describes, after intermission Corea returned to the bench and then jumped up to play at the mike a John Coltrane tune he had on his smart phone (the reviewer claims it was an iPod). The best part was that Corea was beside himself with glee at sharing that with the audience. Caught him later in a trio at Tanglewood. Both concerts were marvelous.

New releases including mostly unissued early ICP music: https://www.corbettvsdempsey.com/cat/records/albums/

Just received email from New World Records with a link to additional information. Check this out: https://www.newworldrecords.org/products/julius-hemphill-1938-1995-the-boye-multi-national-crusade-for-harmony-box-set

No idea who booked the band. Yes, Junior swung all night-the dancers seemed to enjoy the music.

Yes, Junior was hired to provide the music for the swing dancers. To most of them (presumably other than whoever hired him) the trio was just another group. Hence, us fans on metal chairs were a curiosity. July 2007 at the Hibernian Hall on Ontario Street in Albany: http://aplaceforjazz.org/Newsletter%2007Sep.pdf. (scroll down to page 7, middle column under heading "Surprise Visitor")

There is a swing dance club here in the Albany NY a/k/a Capital Region area. About 10-15 years ago that club hired Junior Mance to appear with a trio at a local Elks-type club building (now gone). There were 10-20 jazz fans on folding chairs up close to the stage while the club members dance behind us. The dancers were not happy that we took some of the dance floor away from them. The dancers did not seem to appreciate who they had playing for them that day. Don't remember what Junior played but it was all good. I still find it funny to think about seeing him for the only time in such a venue.

Reported on Alvin Queen's Facebook page that Junior Mance died earlier today at home.

How about No Business's release of Volumes Three and Four from the Sam Rivers Archives series, "Ricochet" and "Braids", respectively? see, e.g.:http://www.nobusinessrecords.com/ricochet.html

J.R. Monterose, Sheila Jordan, Dodo Greene

Don Friedman Standards in Cagliari on Soul Note recorded live on October 15, 1999 at the Sardinian Jazz Festival. With Jeff Fuller on bass and Tony Bradascio on drums. You can find one tune, Shadows of your Smile on youtube. https://www.discogs.com/Don-Friedman-Trio-Standards-in-Cagliari/release/6448123