tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post1590842710591978704..comments2023-06-17T09:54:13.134-04:00Comments on Jazz Chronicles: Will Jack Be Back?James Halehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337378839588913083noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post-72873016689608678042009-12-13T15:16:17.994-05:002009-12-13T15:16:17.994-05:00Tough keeping a band together these days? It's...Tough keeping a band together these days? It's always been a hard road. I recall the first time I met Jack, who I've had the great pleasure of working with at times over the years since. It was 1987, I believe. He was out touring behind one of his most acclaimed LPs as a leader, IRRESISTIBLE FORCES which was a poll topper in Down Beat as Best Jazz LP and Best Band if I recall. The band was playing a free show at Penn's Landing in Philly (sure miss those free jazz shows at the old venue) and was musing on how such a renowned band could have only two gigs all year in the U.S. Both free, city sponsored hits. Granted, Jack refused to take a band of this level into clubs for next to no bread but to think that PACs and colleges, festivals wouldn't book this incredible band. The show was incendiary with Greg Osby, Gary Thomas, Lonnie Plaxico and the still under-appreciated Mick Goodrick on guitar joining Jack onstage. I try to ctch Jack every chance I get no matter the setting and here's hoping for many more years of his mastery. -- Brad RiesauBrad Riesauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post-10936526217626000182009-07-27T16:55:03.428-04:002009-07-27T16:55:03.428-04:00I believe it was 1985 when Jack played Astrolabe w...I believe it was 1985 when Jack played Astrolabe with David Murray, John Purcell and Rufus Reid. I interviewed him after the show. Murray almost missed the show because his visa had expired and someone from the festival had to drive him back to the border to get it renewed.James Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337378839588913083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post-64366044470410724582009-07-24T12:21:29.826-04:002009-07-24T12:21:29.826-04:00James,
I have very fond memories of catching Jack...James,<br /><br />I have very fond memories of catching Jack's group w/ Purcell and Murray (?) and Rufus Reid (?) at the Astrolabe in the mid-80s. Were you there?<br /><br />More recently, I've been digging Music We Are from Jack + Danilo Perez and John Patitucci. I trust you've heard it?<br /><br />http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/jazzblog/archive/2009/04/11/music-they-sure-are.aspx<br /><br />Cheers<br />PeterPeter Humhttp://jazzblog.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post-19722616017913625572009-07-22T11:55:34.819-04:002009-07-22T11:55:34.819-04:00Good post.
I was yesterday in Barcelona for a con...Good post.<br /><br />I was yesterday in Barcelona for a concert of the trio.<br /><br />Really I think it was disappointing. I feel sorry to say that, but the trio is now too much close to routine. And Jarrett must be more respectful to all people and his fans (like me): one guy with a camera or a cell can't disturb a concert for 2.000 people. It's to easy to provoke him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37421498.post-1700671480688013672009-07-21T12:35:44.598-04:002009-07-21T12:35:44.598-04:00I also loved the Parallel Realities studio and liv...I also loved the Parallel Realities studio and live stuff, and saw him as the lead in that one.Michael Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061568790581429107noreply@blogger.com