Um, did I rank any of Chuck's achievements? Did I say "cooler than"? Do I
need a lecture on who the jazz greats are? Is Lenny Bruce "a comedian?"
Ken
At 08:57 PM 7/23/2005, you wrote:
On Jul 16, 2005, at 11:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now that is a cool thing to have on your "resume," Chuck. That's great.
Ken
Cooler than playing WITH Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and
directing the National Jazz Ensemble? I dunno, but I would have ranked
those achievements above playing opposite a comedian. Not to put you down,
Ken, but the first three names are generally among most people's top ten
when listing the most masterful players in jazz. Being associated, even
briefly, on the same artistic level with any ONE of them would be a career
highlight for the vast majority of jazz players. And I'm sure Chuck's list
is even longer than the one I gave, which are only the items that came to
me off the top of my head.
Christopher
Remember Lenny Bruce's schtick on "What I don't understand is why
saying 'F%$# You' is a BAD thing??"
Ken
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Chuck Israels wrote:
I certainly do. I spent 6 weeks working opposite him at the Village
Vanguard some (how many!?) years ago.
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