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We Are All In This Together
December 6, 2009 by
The nonagenarian pianist presented de Barros with every biographer’s hope, unrestricted access to his subject’s personal papers and nearly unrestricted access to her private thoughts. He made the most of it, turning exhaustive research and hundreds of hours of interviews into a true story with the sweep of a novel. From the early discovery of McPartland’s musical gift through her wartime service, her ecstatic and stormy marriage to Jimmy McPartland, her growth as a pianist, her deep affair with Joe Morello, and the radio show that made her a national figure, she has had a fascinating life. It makes a splendid read.
Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band had three fewer musicians than most big jazz outfits. Its size permitted precision, flexibility and subtlety, yet the band had the power of sprung steel. In this concert from a half century ago, the CJB is as fresh as yesterday. Arrangements by Mulligan, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn and Johnny Mandel set standards to which big band writers still aspire. Bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Mel Lewis inspired Mulligan, Brookmeyer, Conte Candoli, Gene Quill and Zoot Sims to some of the best soloing of their careers. This beautifully produced issue of the complete concert is a basic repertoire item.
Hello from exotic Albany, New York, USA. Here are a few facts from the CIA World Fact Book about this largely uncharted area.
LANGUAGE: English (formerly Dutch)
CURRENCY: The “dollar”
MAIN EXPORT: Bureaucracy
MAIN IMPORT: Politicians
BICYCLING FRIENDLINESS: Marginal. Lots of ridiculous hills, few bike accommodations.
Ready for a visit?
On old friend of Rifftides from Ashkelon, Israel.
Greetings from one of your readers in Prague. I got a kick out of your recent entry listing the locations of some of your readers around the world. I’ve been following your blog now for some time and enjoy it very much, always interesting and informative, lots of great clips. Thanks very much!