Thanks for this. Found it, and I'll give it a listen. My fave for years has been The Giants of Jazz, mc'd by Diz. I had the vinyl, but of course I gave everything away in the switch to cd's. (Idiot.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giants_of_Jazz_(album)
One of the first records I bought as a kid (yes, I was into bebop even then) and it stands the test of time. Bless Mingus for having the forethought to bring his recorder, a miracle it captured the concert as well as it did. It could be said the entire venture was miraculous. You set the stage perfectly, Bret. Thanks.
Bret, I’m still lying in bed, but with your piece. I’m getting UP. It brings some of the most to-the-point writing I’ve seen in a long time time.
Thanks for this. Found it, and I'll give it a listen. My fave for years has been The Giants of Jazz, mc'd by Diz. I had the vinyl, but of course I gave everything away in the switch to cd's. (Idiot.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giants_of_Jazz_(album)
Great writing as usual..But is it really thye greatest Jazz Concert Ever? Great yes..Greatest..I guess its subjective
Thanks for the background, most of which is new to me. Have listened to the album hundreds of times!
One of the first records I bought as a kid (yes, I was into bebop even then) and it stands the test of time. Bless Mingus for having the forethought to bring his recorder, a miracle it captured the concert as well as it did. It could be said the entire venture was miraculous. You set the stage perfectly, Bret. Thanks.
Great writing on great music to make a great start to a day. Thanks, again and again.