Comments on: Jazz Vinyl Today: A Bevy of Blue Notes

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:19:29 +0000

Indeed, I watched it a while ago and remembered it when I saw the clip that Maarten linked to. This video, especially the last bit, seems to contain unedited material, ’cause we can actually see and hear how Mingus calls the shots, tells who solos when; stuff that I guess for broadcast or something would be edited out. I sometimes open the video and press play at work. Not to watch, but just to have their great music playing in the background. Saw that part where Mingus’ bass slides from under his hands? Great footage! 😉

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:28:05 +0000

Mattyman: this is worth more than a statue. Apparently recorded in Belgium, this is a milestone in modern music, never to be equalled.

By: maartenkools

maartenkools — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:43:59 +0000

GREATSKY Matty!!

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:10:39 +0000

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that “Little” Johnny Coles is also in the line-up!!

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:08:21 +0000

Maarten's clip is part of an entire video (two hours long!!) of Mingus live in Europe. It can be viewed HERE, an absolute must watch! We see Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan, Jaki Byard, Danny Richmond and of course Charles Mingus. Enjoy, folks ;-)

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:36:56 +0000

thanks Maarten for this fantastic link to Mingus and Dolphy. Cliff was seen, but rarely heard, in a rather tertiary role, like the trumpeter. Who was it, Johnny Coles?

By: BigBear

BigBear — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:48:07 +0000

Listening now to BN 4059, Kenny Drew Undercurrent…this is just a fabulous session. Joining Kenny is Hank Mobley, Freddie Hubbard, Sam Jones and Louis Hayes. Can’t believe it took me this long to find this great session….

In keeping with Al’s post, will put on Cliff Jordan BN 1582 next…

By: maartenkools

maartenkools — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:25:16 +0000

clifford jordan…

great albums: with art farmer: PHD and Blame it on my Youth
and this video is GENIUS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRrE6nGeRQ&feature=related

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:02:39 +0000

I haven’t heard much from Cliff Jordan post 1970, but I understand he had plenty of interesting albums out. I’ve been meaning to check some out, anyone suggest a good place to start? I have Mal Waldron’s “What it is” and Andrew Hill’s “Shades”, both of which I enjoy.

By: bill

bill — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:25:14 +0000

My favorite Clifford Jordan is These Are My Roots – Plays Leadbelly, on Atlantic, an overlooked masterpiece.