R.I.P. Beatrice Rivers

[mikeweil]

My sincere condolences to Mr. Rivers - what would the jazz scene look like without devoted wives like Ms. Rivers .....

[Lazaro Vega]

Without being facitious, maybe Sonny Rollins could speak to Mr. Rivers. Such a strong philosophical guide he, more than anyone, might offer Rivers a suitable shoulder now....

This came across the Jazz Programmer's List:

My presenting organization hosted Sam's Trio last May in Tucson and I had

a chance to satisfy my curiosity about a matter that had long interested

me. I asked Sam if he had retained the publishing rights to his most

famous (and frequently recorded composition) "Beatrice." He told me

"that's my retirement." What better tribute to a wonderful woman and

partner in life.

Steve Hahn, KUAZ-FM

[Free For All]

Speaking of which, wouldn't it be nice if Sam'n'Sonny did a side together?

Maybe with Jack DeJohnette, Herbie and Ron Carter (or Cecil McBee?)? Or some other rhythm section? Andrew Hill? Kenny Barron? Billy Hart? Al Foster?

I'd buy that in a minute.

Edited December 7, 2005 by Free For All

[Rooster_Ties]

This came across the Jazz Programmer's List:

My presenting organization hosted Sam's Trio last May in Tucson and I had

a chance to satisfy my curiosity about a matter that had long interested

me. I asked Sam if he had retained the publishing rights to his most

famous (and frequently recorded composition) "Beatrice." He told me

"that's my retirement." What better tribute to a wonderful woman and

partner in life.

Steve Hahn, KUAZ-FM

Beautiful!! Would that all jazz musicians be so lucky to have written at least one really great (and frequenly played) standard, and one that they retained the publishing rights for.

[sidewinder]

I just called Will's Pub in Orlando. Sam played last week, and will play again tomorrow, so I will most likely be seeing him (I'm flying in to Disney for a few days).

I was thinking of starting an Organissimo condolence thread that I could print out and bring to him, unless you guys think it is a bad idea (corny/tasteless, whatever). Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Bertrand.

Bertrand - I'm all for it. Sometimes little things like this can make all the difference and I don't think it's tasteless.