tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post6658086808546344088..comments2023-09-30T06:09:28.429-05:00Comments on Plastic Sax: Confirmation: Weekly News & NotesHappy In Baghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-33722592434389188922010-07-13T19:20:26.497-05:002010-07-13T19:20:26.497-05:00I just saw mention of the tenor sax on Bird's ...I just saw mention of the tenor sax on Bird's tombstone. <br /><br />That was handled by the Kansas City Jazz Commission long after I left it. There had been an insignificant marker at the grave site. To the Commission's credit, they were the only group to raise the money for a new stone. But somehow, they missed that it pictured a tenor and not an alto sax. I wasn't involved, and I've never asked the people who were, so I don't know how something so important was overlooked.<br /><br />Their intentions were good. But it is a major embarrassment.kcjazzlarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658066303545306165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-76053945283379665282010-07-09T22:06:11.515-05:002010-07-09T22:06:11.515-05:00The Kansas City Jazz Commission...another reason w...The Kansas City Jazz Commission...another reason why government needs to govern and stay out of our lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-70057103033328861602010-07-09T14:53:00.852-05:002010-07-09T14:53:00.852-05:00Perhaps KC Jazz Lark could shed some light on how ...Perhaps KC Jazz Lark could shed some light on how the tenor sax was put on Bird's grave stone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-58618874755647639762010-07-09T11:31:32.135-05:002010-07-09T11:31:32.135-05:00Hi all,
Apologies for not giving notice in a time...Hi all,<br /><br />Apologies for not giving notice in a timely fashion, but I'd like to point out that the People's Liberation Big Band will celebrate the two-year anniversary of Jeff Harshbarger's jazz & experimental music series at the Record Bar this Sunday. To celebrate we'll be dipping into the book for a 'retrospective' of sorts, revisiting a couple of one-off pieces (including our reimagining of the Who's Super Bowl halftime show and our score for the classic PSA film <i>VD Is For Everybody</i>), and (as ever) debuting some new works. This Sunday at the Record Bar, 8pm hit.Mike Stovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-70321251003482845572010-07-09T06:09:24.955-05:002010-07-09T06:09:24.955-05:00Tuba players got bills to pay just like everybody ...Tuba players got bills to pay just like everybody else. OTOH, I would much rather see Mr. Johnson playing with his 6 tuba jazz ensemble, Gravity!the unthinking lemminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474976634853731048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-82054221520744909462010-07-08T23:14:28.802-05:002010-07-08T23:14:28.802-05:00Nthing the approval of Howard Johnson with Taj Mah...<i>N</i>thing the approval of Howard Johnson with Taj Mahal and the Band. He also sounded great with Gil Evans, and anchoring the horn section on the first Paul Butterfield Better Days album. <br /><br />Is it a known thing that he doesn't like/want to tour? Absent any information that he's doing it solely because he has to, in order to make the rent, I don't find it sad at all that he's out with Levon Helm. <br /><br />Musicians naturally want to play music, and will take what work is available to them at any given time. Johnson is a an excellent and versatile player, but never really developed a solo career as such. <br /><br />Therefore, if he wants to play, he's gotta find a gig. This seems like it would be a good one, though perhaps not particularly glamorous or big-budget lucrative. <br /><br />Johnson and Helm have a previous musical relationship dating back 35+ years, and it sounds like Levon's band is sounding really good these days. As long as Johnson is there voluntarily, the music is happening, and he's getting paid the agreed-upon wages, I don't see the problem.Dean Mindermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849119270850790787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-54967302891166528582010-07-08T14:23:59.458-05:002010-07-08T14:23:59.458-05:00Perhaps my favorite Taj record and here is a sampl...Perhaps my favorite Taj record and here is a sample along with some wild blowing from Mr. Johnson and the other tubanaires.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZhF7c0pha4bgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864447320201748491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-18519960581931507592010-07-08T14:04:23.299-05:002010-07-08T14:04:23.299-05:00Oh man, BGO. You're a goldmine. My first blu...Oh man, BGO. You're a goldmine. My first blues/folk show was a Taj Mahal concert in the late '70s at UMKC. I remember walking to the concert and sitting on the floor with a bunch of hippies. My mind was blown.Happy In Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-1958838622339480982010-07-08T13:57:12.206-05:002010-07-08T13:57:12.206-05:00When Howard Johnson led the 'tuba section'...When Howard Johnson led the 'tuba section' in Taj Mahal's band years ago I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread.bgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864447320201748491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-77967394304266752012010-07-08T13:44:34.046-05:002010-07-08T13:44:34.046-05:00The estate of Milton Morris probably owes Frank a ...The estate of Milton Morris probably owes Frank a couple grand for repeated plays of "Shiny Stocking" in the tap room through the years. I heard scores of times during my lost years holding up the end of the bar closet to Main Street.bgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04864447320201748491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-63627777980931078172010-07-08T12:56:41.858-05:002010-07-08T12:56:41.858-05:00That makes sense, UL.
Allow me ask you a provoc...That makes sense, UL. <br /><br />Allow me ask you a provocative question:<br /><br />The music was magnificent during Levon Helm's concert. And while Johnson has an extensive resume that includes previous work with The Band, do you find it just a little sad that a great 68-year-old jazz musician finds himself touring with a 15-piece rock band?Happy In Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-51461686905746054352010-07-08T12:27:18.923-05:002010-07-08T12:27:18.923-05:00Howard Johnson is my hero.Howard Johnson is my hero.the unthinking lemminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474976634853731048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-35060652471771787132010-07-08T10:24:24.489-05:002010-07-08T10:24:24.489-05:00Note to readers- I publish almost every comment le...Note to readers- I publish almost every comment left at Plastic Sax, but I decided to reject a libelous assertion someone just made about two people mentioned in this post. Sorry.Happy In Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.com