Requisites
Canvas is an album by jazz pianist and composer Robert Glasper, released on the Blue Note label. The 2005 post bop album was his first for a major label and was produced by Eli Wolf.
Tracks All songs composed by Robert Glasper except “Riot,” composed by Herbie Hancock. Album recording length ~ 64:28 Rise and Shine – 7:37 Canvas – 9:57 Portrait of an Angel – 5:24 Enoch’s Meditation – 8:12 Centelude – 1:06 Jelly’s da Beener– 7:46 Chant – 8:17 Riot – 6:20 North Portland – 5:51 I Remember – 5:58 Personnel
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The Jazz Voyager
While in Scandinavia the Jazz Voyager is jumping over to Finland to catch some jazz at the Koko Jazz Club in Helsinki. Situated not far from the center of the city at Hämeentie 3 00530, the venue is at the corner of Hämeentie and Näkinkuja.
The music is staged in what looks like the workshop of the theater, it boasts a good acoustics and great sound system. This week the Jazz Voyager is going to partake in the music of the Jenny Robson Brasil Jazz Quartet presenting a combination of Bossa Nova and samba jazz with original compositions and classic Brazilian songs.As always one can get tickets and/or more information by calling 050-3219919.
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Three Wishes
When Pannonica asked Julian Euell (misspelled in book as Yuell) what his three wishes he was at no loss for words:
- “To be able to develop fully as a musician. I don’t want to be the top bass player, but to get close to myself.”
- “To be able to keep practicing with good health and energy.”
- “If one and two worked, I wouldn’t have to worry about security for my family, so for three I would like for club owners and record studios to become aware of acoustics, and to be able to hear how musicians really sound. If they can’t hear each other and themselves, they lose intimacy. And the same goes for audiences: why can’t they be like Carnegie Hall? You take a solo, project yourself, and then… they haven’t understood. This kills a guy.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
Sweet Love, Bitter is a 1967 album with the soundtrack composed and recorded by Mal Waldron on March 23, 1967 in New York City for the film of the same name. The cover design was created by Robert Flynn/Viceroy. The album was released by Impulse! Records.
Based on the novel Night Song by John Alfred Williams, the story was inspired by the life of jazz musician Charlie Parker. Starring Dick Gregory, Don Murray, Robert Hooks, Diane Varsi and Jeri Archer.
The film opens with Richie “Eagle” Stokes found dead in his bed before showing the journey of how he got there. He is a jazz musician, jaded by how society treats him and seeks to numb himself with drugs, liquor and women. He crosses paths with David Hillary, a white male and former professor, when they both find themselves at a pawn shop. Hillary is distraught by the loss of his wife in a car accident, convinced that he is the cause of her death. They bond over drinks only to be found by Keel Robinson , Stokes’ friend and former reverend. Robinson offers to provide Hillary with a room in exchange for working at the coffee he owns.
The personnel on the date included pianist Mal Waldron, trumpeter Dave Burns, alto and tenor saxophonist George Coleman, baritone saxophonist Charles Davis, bassists Ruchard Davis and George Duvivier and drummer Al Dreares. Thirteen songs comprised the album for a total of 31:28: Loser’s Lament (Theme From “Sweet Love, Bitter”) — 5:11 Della — 2:36 Hillary — 2:23 Espresso Time — 2:11 Keel — 2:40 Smokin’ — 2:06 Della’s Dream — 2:23 The Search — 1:21 Candy’s Ride — 1:18 Bread — 1:47 Eagle Flips Out — 2:14 Brindle’s Place — 3:07 Sleep Baby Sleep — 2:11
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is on a jet plane soaring the friendly skies to celebrate this 4th of July in London, England by checking out a jazz club called The Bull’s Head. Located on the Thames in the Barnes section of the city at 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9PY, the pub has an eclectic array of spaces including a jazz venue.
The club’s carbon footprint is minimal as they offer tradition and seasonal British dishes all sourced locally including vegan and gluten free choices along with a full bar menu. This week this Jazz Voyager looks to be delighted by the vocal talents of Zeateah Massiah at 8:30 pm this Friday.
A cover of £13 adv / £15 door ($18) is charged and reservations are recommended and can be made at +44 20 8876 5241.
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