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Hi folks - thanks a lot for your kind comments - (sorry Allen - I'll try to get into some kind of trouble soon) - if anyone's interested..... I’ve done a couple of interviews/podcasts recently – here are the links if you want to check them out: http://thejazzsession.com/2010/03/22/the-jazz-session-153-frank-kimbrough/ http://www.wbgo.org/thecheckout/?p=2193 and here are 5 duos with saxophonist Noah Preminger, recorded at WBGO, and only available here: http://www.wbgo.org/thecheckout/?p=2202

Quietly artful for sure. It's beautiful - "dull" is certainly not how I would describe this recording. I was there for the gig, and have the CD - Moran and Potter both play Motian's music beautifully, with restraint where called for, but some of the later tracks, like "Ten" and "Drum Music" are much more energetic. I don't know your taste, but I think it's one of Paul's best records, and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates Paul's music.

Hi Nate - nice review of Mark Miller's book on Herbie Nichols. The six unissued tracks you referred to (from the Bethlehem recordings) are unfortunately, apparently lost. This according to Michael Cuscuna, who tried to track them down, probably as the Mosaic set was being assembled - a list of titles was all he could come up with. Who knows - maybe we'll get lucky and some day they'll turn up.

Lorraine employs rudeness on an equal opportunity basis - anyone who goes there regularly, or plays there, expects it and knows not to take it personally. Once I went there and sat near the bar beside an elderly lady who told me she's been going there since the early '60's, and that she always found Lorraine to be quite rude. She was wearing a little crepe scarf, which she removed, placing it on the banquette where we were seated. A moment later Lorraine marched over and yelled "Lady, could you please move your luggage"! Another time I ordered a beer from Micky, a bartender who's worked there since 1966....all I had on me was a 50 dollar bill, which he took and and gave me back change for a twenty. I called him over and explained the situation, to which he replied without missing a beat that I hadn't placed the bill on the bar like it was a fifty. I've got quite a few more too. If all the musicians who had a "Lorraine story" collaborated on a book, it would be very long, and funny as hell. Love that place! I'm going tonight - there will probably be another story to tell by the end of the night.

Hi guys - Joel - I just wrote Kendra and gave her your message..........now back to the issues at hand......

Monk performed on a triple bill with Jarrett's quartet and Oregon at Philharmonic Hall in NYC in July of 1975 as part of the Newport in New York festival.

Paul Bley has played with the following: Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Evan Parker, Rich Perry, John Surman, Eric Dolphy, Yusef Lateef, Jimmy Giuffre, Albert Ayler, Jane Bunnett, Anthony Braxton, Lee Konitz, Sam Rivers, Booker Ervin, Joe Farrell, Jackie McLean, Charles McPherson, John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, Steve Lacy, Jimmy Lyons, Archie Shepp, Perry Robinson, Marion Brown, Don Cherry, Don Ellis, Ted Curson, Chet Baker, Kenny Wheeler, Donald Byrd, Herbie Spanier, Herb Robertson, Ray Codrington, Bill Evans, Marian McPartland, Satoko Fuji, Frank Kimbrough, NHOP, Gary Peacock, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Mario Pavone, Charles Mingus, Barre Phillips, Bob Cranshaw, Ron McClure, Jaco Pastorius, Red Mitchell, Dave Holland, Glen Moore, Percy Jones, Doug Watkins, Scott LaFaro, Jay Anderson, Percy Heath, Milt Hinton, Henry Grimes, Eddie Gomez, Art Blakey, Paul Motian, Masahiko Togashi, Roy McCurdy, Barry Altschul, Danny Richmond, Tony Oxley, Pete LaRoca, Bruce Ditmas, Sunny Murray, Victor Lewis, Keith Copeland, Jeff Hirshfield, Jeff Williams, Han Bennink, Billy Hart, Billy Higgins, Bob Moses, Art Taylor, Milford Graves, Steve McCall, Betty Carter, Annette Peacock, Bill Conners, Sonny Greenwich, Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Gary Burton, Dave Pike, Bobby Hutcherson, George Russell, Michal Urbaniak, Jimmy Knepper, Julian Priester, David Baker, Roswell Rudd,Willie Ruff. not too shabby.........

Heard him tonight at Birdland - he played "Cherokee" in all 12 keys, so I think he's doing alright!

A friend of Lee's told me that he has pneumonia, but will be OK - I think they talked on Monday or Tuesday. I can't verify it, but it sounds like he'll be alright. He's supposed to play at Birdland next week - haven't heard any reports on whether make it or not.

Hi Friends – hope you’ll be able to attend this gig – my debut as a leader at Birdland – specifics below… Frank Kimbrough Trio featuring Paul Motian and Jay Anderson – Tuesday, July 14th at 8:30 and 11 pm Birdland – 315 W. 44th St. (between 8th and 9th Aves.), NYC tel. 212 – 581 – 3080 Link for reservations and more info: http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuse...&VenueID=68 For the second set, students are admitted 2 for 1 cover change (with student ID) Hope to see you there – please make sure to say hello! All the best, FK

The reasons for his not fitting into the scene are dealt with to some degree, and again, due to the lack of information available, much of it is somewhat speculative. I think if you read the book you'll get a much clearer picture of that, and of other aspects of his life. Most of what's in the book is factual information - some already known, some not. It deals with his life and career chronologically, and while some of it deals with the types of questions above, that's not the thrust of the book. Miller sticks to the facts for the most part, and presents them very clearly in my view.

I don't think the book really delves into Herbie's sexuality.........there's nothing in the book to support questions that he may have been gay. There is some speculation however that he may have had a romantic relationship with Many Lou Williams, but that is also unsubstantiated. The book contains many relevant details about his life, but these questions remain unanswered.

Mark sent me a copy of the manuscript, and I think it's quite good. He's obviously done a tremendous amount of careful research, and the book will be an important addition to the information currently available on Nichols, his life and work. I didn't think he'd be able to do a full bio of him since there's so little information out there, but he pulled it off and did a fantastic job.

Abdullah Ibrahim solo at Jazz Standard - a lovely, subtle, 90 minute set with no breaks between tunes - one piece just melted into the next. He didn't see the person giving him the "10 minute warning" after 50 minutes, so he just kept going! Sublime...........

Harry Fox agency would be a good start..........

I just got an email from George Schuller, and he says that he, Dan Tepfer, and Jeremy Stratton are playing Friday and Sunday nights. I'm not sure who's there the rest of the week.

last night - Cecil Taylor solo at Merkin Hall, then Enrico Rava with Mark Turner, Stefano Bollani, Ben Street and Paul Motian at Birdland - it was quite a night!

There's a bootleg concert recording of them together in a quartet in Paris - March 25, 1988. That's the only recording that I know of.........

Thanks Tom - now I'm straight................

I just saw an ad for this on DVD in The Wire, the music magazine from England. According to the ad, it was to be released in January 2009 on Discovery Records, UK. It was also to be released on CD as a 2 CD set, including the complete Hamburg concert by the trio, along with 2 solo pieces, and a date with Keith as a sideman w/ Lee Konitz and Chet Baker (with Michael Moore and Beaver Harris if I remember correctly). Checking their website, there's nothing about it anywhere, so it's either been delayed or someone's lawyer got busy in the meantime. I've heard the stuff w/ Konitz and Baker, years ago. It was out for a short time on LP, maybe on India Navigation, but it's been such a long time I'm not sure. I seem to remember that it was recorded at Ornette's loft on Prince Street. anybpdy know this recording? If my info isn't correct, straighten me out.

There are a few trio recordings with Haden and Motian from the 70's - they're on the boxed set on Impulse - "Mysteries - the Impulse Years 1975 - 76". Just a few takes, but here they are: Rainbow, take 3 - originally issued on "Byablue" *Rainbow, take 3A/5A - previously unissued Bop-Be, take 2 - originally issued on "Bop-Be" Blackberry Winter, take 9 - originally issued on "Bop-Be" Blackberry Winter, take 4 - previously unissued Rainbow is credited to Margot Jarrett, Keith's first wife Bop-Be is Keith's tune Blackberry Winter is by Alec Wilder and Loonis McGlohon I think I've seen the video you're referring to, but I'm not sure. Dewey's first perfromance with the group (making it a quartet)was in late Feb. of 1972, at Slug's, just a few days after Lee Morgan was shot there. His first recording with the group, however, was in mid-July, 1971 (El Juicio, on Atlantic). Maybe the video was done prior to that date. There's also a listing for the trio from 1972 in Hamburg - Rainbow, Piece For Ornette, Take Me Back, Life Dance are the tunes. Listed as Norddeutscher Rundfunk '72. That may be the video I saw - I think Rainbow was the first piece on that one. Keith spends a good deal of time working out on soprano saxophone.

I heard this trio's first set last night - mostly Motian tunes, some of them brand new, along with "Once Around The Park", "Ten", "Drum Music" and a few others. They also played a Tadd Dameron ballad, but I didn't get the title. Though it was the first set of a weeklong run, it was wonderful. Moran brings something entirely new to Motian's music, and played with great depth. I don't think I've ever enjoyed his playing more. Potter knows Motian's music and methods well, and was in excellent form. Paul was enjoying himself so much he was practically laughing out loud as they played. They'll be recording later this week for ECM. It'll be a welcome addition to Motian's discography I'm sure.

I went to Arizona State in the late 70's, and Dave Hanson was there at the time - he was a very impressive pianist and tenor saxophonist, and at the time, he was my hero. Even though I didn't see him again for almost 30 years, I always remembered him, and wondered what had become of him in the intervening years. As luck would have it, he was at a gig I did in Denver a few years ago, and we finally had a chance to reconnect. Great guy, and a great talent. Very gratifying to see his music documented.

I'm with Val - silver linings and all........................best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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