Grant Green on TV 1966, WGBH-TV Boston

[monkboughtlunch]

Found this picture of Grant Green by Lee Tanner. The caption stated it was taken when Green performed on WGBH-TV, Boston 1966. Does anyone have any information on this live TV performance? Was it recorded to 2 inch quad videotape and archived or perhaps kinescope?

Thoughts?

[Joe G]

I wonder who the drummer is. Kinda looks like Jimmy Lovelace.

[Rooster_Ties]

Is there ANY footage of Grant Green, anywhere??

This clip (just one solo) is the only thing I've ever seen, and I'd be surprised is this really is all there is.

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[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

wow, nice one!

[jostber]

Is there ANY footage of Grant Green, anywhere??

This clip (just one solo) is the only thing I've ever seen, and I'd be surprised is this really is all there is.

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Great stuff. A longer version of it here:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x57bil_ba...-grant-gr_music

[Rooster_Ties]

Thanks for the longer clip.

But, really, is this all the footage of Green that there is in the world?? This one date?

I would should hope not.

[monkboughtlunch]

I reached out to Lee Tanner who took the photo of Grant Green. It was for a show he produced called "Mixed Bag." He said the 1966 Boston TV footage has SURVIVED!!!!!!!!

I have forwarded the lead to Michael Cuscuna and the "Jazz Icons DVD" folks.

It would be awesome if this uncirculating 1966 Grant Green TV performance makes it to DVD!!

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

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[Jim R]

I could have sworn that this subject had been brought up here before. It may be buried in another thread topic, but I'm sure I posted something pertaining to the multiple photos in Tanner's "Images Of Jazz" which were taken at WGBH-TV (others included Wes, George Benson, Larry Coryell). Considering the scarcity of Green footage, I can see how his would be a priority. At any rate, it's nice to hear that the tape has supposedly survived. I would have thought otherwise, considering how often tape was re-used back in the day.

[connoisseur series500]

I'd buy the dvd and cd if they came out with both.

[Dan Gould]

I reached out to Lee Tanner who took the photo of Grant Green. It was for a show he produced called "Mixed Bag." He said the 1966 Boston TV footage has SURVIVED!!!!!!!!

I have forwarded the lead to Michael Cuscuna and the "Jazz Icons DVD" folks.

It would be awesome if this uncirculating 1966 Grant Green TV performance makes it to DVD!!

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

If he's certain its survived then he must have a copy or know who does or at least where it would be. Then the issue is purchase/licensing and getting permission from estate(s), none of which should be difficult to do, IMO. Seems to me that if the footage has really survived and is in good condition, getting it to market should not be a difficult task.

[sonnymax]

I seem to recall that one of the members of this board is the host of a jazz show on WGBH-radio.

[monkboughtlunch]

I reached out to Lee Tanner who took the photo of Grant Green. It was for a show he produced called "Mixed Bag." He said the 1966 Boston TV footage has SURVIVED!!!!!!!!

I have forwarded the lead to Michael Cuscuna and the "Jazz Icons DVD" folks.

It would be awesome if this uncirculating 1966 Grant Green TV performance makes it to DVD!!

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

If he's certain its survived then he must have a copy or know who does or at least where it would be. Then the issue is purchase/licensing and getting permission from estate(s), none of which should be difficult to do, IMO. Seems to me that if the footage has really survived and is in good condition, getting it to market should not be a difficult task.

Tanner said: "survived. Contact WGBH-tv in Boston for info"

[monkboughtlunch]

I reached out to "Reelin In The Years Productions," the folks who have a hand in producing the Jazz Icons DVDs.

Here's the response I got from Tom Gulotta:

"We have recently started working with WGBH so we'll keep this title in mind for a future series.

thanks,

Tom"

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[Dan Gould]

"keep this in mind"? How about "Wow! Grant Green performance video? We definitely want to be all over that, and best of all, we've started working with that TV station recently."

[monkboughtlunch]

Folks, check out the left hand side of the photo. That's a Hammond B3.

Is it possible JOHN PATTON or LARRY YOUNG performed with Green on this show?

Green recorded with both Patton and Young during this time period.

Edited August 11, 2009 by monkboughtlunch

[Dan Gould]

Well, ask Lee Tanner - he ought to recall.

[Rooster_Ties]

Is it possible JOHN PATTON or LARRY YOUNG performed with Green on this show?

Who the hell ELSE would have been playing with Grant Green, circa 1966????

A quick 'n' dirty check of the AMG semi-confirms that damn near EVERY date Green was on (with organ) in '65, '66, and '67 -- was either with John Patton, or Larry Young. The ONLY exception is Billy Gardner, who played on Lou Donaldson's "Musty Rusty" for Cadet, and also George Braith's "Extension" (only 2 out 9 sessions -- the other 7 are all Patton or Young, plus two or three dates without organ).

I'm sure Patton or Young would have been Green's first-call choice. Whether either of them were available, or not, is really the only question (in my mind).

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[monkboughtlunch]

Well, ask Lee Tanner - he ought to recall.

I did indeed ask him about the other personnel and set list. The only feedback he gave so far is a very brief "survived," and directing me to contact to the TV station. No info on personnel yet. Will keep everyone posted if additional info comes to light.

Edited August 11, 2009 by monkboughtlunch

[Rooster_Ties]

Any other pictures from the event??

[monkboughtlunch]

I happened across that picture online and nearly fell out of my chair when the caption indicated it was from a 1966 TV show.

I would imagine Tanner took other photos, but I don't know if he has published them.

[monkboughtlunch]

Is it possible JOHN PATTON or LARRY YOUNG performed with Green on this show?

Who the hell ELSE would have been playing with Grant Green, circa 1966????

A quick 'n' dirty check of the AMG semi-confirms that damn near EVERY date Green was on (with organ) in '65, '66, and '67 -- was either with John Patton, or Larry Young. The ONLY exception is Billy Gardner, who played on Lou Donaldson's "Musty Rusty" for Cadet, and also George Braith's "Extension" (only 2 out 9 sessions -- the other 7 are all Patton or Young, plus two or three dates without organ).

I'm sure Patton or Young would have been Green's first-call choice. Whether either of them were available, or not, is really the only question (in my mind).

You are incorrect. He also performed with Wild Bill Davis on the two Johnny Hodges Lps from 1965.

My guess is that John Patton performed with him on the TV show. But could also be Larry Young.

[bertrand]

It's the same organist as on Iron City.

Bertrand.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

lol

[monkboughtlunch]

I wonder who the drummer is. Kinda looks like Jimmy Lovelace.

Could it be Ben Dixon? http://www.clausraible.com/Projects.htm

[Rooster_Ties]

It's the same organist as on Iron City.

Bertrand.

No, it's the other one.