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Re: Zorn on saxophone
by Andreas Dietz 06 May '03

06 May '03

I donÂ´t know for sure but remember reading on this ever reliable list that he started at the unbelievable progressed age around 20... Andreas np: Bob Stewart - First Line (JMT) >Hi all, > >does anyone know at what age zorn began playing saxophone ? > >cheers >Patrick _________________________________________________________________ MSN Groups & Chat - Freunde finden - leicht gemacht http://groups.msn.com/people/

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Re: Zorn on saxophone
by Andreas Dietz 06 May '03

06 May '03

I donÂ´t know for sure but remember reading on this ever reliable list that he started at the unbelievable progressed age around 20... Andreas np: Bob Stewart - First Line (JMT) >Hi all, > >does anyone know at what age zorn began playing saxophone ? > >cheers >Patrick _________________________________________________________________ MSN - More Useful Every Day http://www.msn.de

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival
by Richard Gardner 06 May '03

06 May '03

Caught two excellent sets at the UK Cheltenham Jazz Festival on Saturday. Uri Caine was the artist in residence and performed on each day. I hoped to catch Bedrock or Mahler but could only make one day so I saw The Goldberg Variations. Very impressive performance by Uri Caine piano, Barbara Walker vocals, Ralph Alessi trumpet, Chris Speed saxophones, Joyce Hammann Violin, Tim Lefebvre bass, Zach Danziger drums, DJ Olive decks. The real star performance came in the evening with Dave Douglas and the Freak In band. The line up was: Dave Douglas trumpet, Seamus Blake tenor saxophone, David Gilmore guitar, Jamie Saft wurlitzer, Ikue Mori electronic percussion, Brad Jones bass, Derrek Phillips drums. The amplification of the drums was poor making them muddy which did not help understand what Ikue Mori was doing down in the mix. I was also not overly impressed by Seamus Blake who held his place but didn't blow me away. However, this is a band that is on fire. They are clearly still new to the material which, in places, is awkward to play. Blake, Saft, Gilmore and Jones were reading all the heads and there were signs of relief when particularly fiendish sections passed sounding fine. Dave Douglas has taken to prowling the stage cueing and urging on soloists not unlike another trumpeter a few years ago. The result is that the Freak In material has moved away from the careful cut and paste of the studio and really stretches out fuelled by the enthusiasm of a band fresh to it. If they are coming to your area go and see them. Apparently the BBC recorded the Sunday night London gig and it is going out on Jazz on 3 (available as a webcast) in a couple of weeks time. Final point, Mr Douglas told the audience it was a joy to play with such an amazing bunch of musicians. He was the fool. There was a pause and he said not as big a fool as our president. Another pause. Did you hear what happened to the Dixie Chicks? If that happens to me I will feel it is an honour.

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Zorn on saxophone
by Patrick Borsarini 06 May '03

06 May '03

Hi all, does anyone know at what age zorn began playing saxophone ? cheers Patrick ____________________________________________________________ Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! http://login.mail.lycos.com/r/referral?aid=27005

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zorn - nw usa visit (oct. 2003)
by the squeegee 05 May '03

05 May '03

hi -- perhaps this has already been posted... ...whatever the case, it appears that fall will bring more zorn to the nw usa, as was the case in 2002. John Zorn Festival - OFAM will mount a special John Zorn Festival Friday-Saturday, October 3-4, 2003 in Eugene, OR Zorn & Masada will appear at The Hult Center. At The Shedd there will be a performance of Cobra and a concert featuring selected Zorn chamber works, including a new piece commissioned by OFAM for its American Symphonia. Details will be posted here as available: http://www.ofam.net ======= "It is in the seeking that you find satisfaction." - Ichiro

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Masada Guitars booklet photo
by Patrick Borsarini 05 May '03

05 May '03

Bought MASADA GUITARS recently am very interested in knowing what zorn is reading in the booklet photo does anyone know? thanks Patrick ____________________________________________________________ Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! http://login.mail.lycos.com/r/referral?aid=27005

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Los Angeles Free Music Society
by nors5379 04 May '03

04 May '03

I am curious if anybody on the list owns this 10 CD boxset. I have recently ran across it in a number of design journals (I am a graphic designer) and was intrigued by the layout of the discs and related pieces. Upon searching the internet I found the box may be up my alley in not only design but the music. However I am very unfamiliar with anybody who is featured on the box and being a college student 2 weeks from graduation I can not afford the price tag unless its really worth it. However if anybody out there is willing to part with their copy please get in contact with me. Darryl Norsen

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NAKED CITY SHIRT - FOR SALE
by Michael Gillham 04 May '03

04 May '03

Hello, I sold it on eBay but it seems I have a non-paying bidder on my hands. Typical. I'm now offering it on this list. Please send offers to : blackoperations_uk(a)hotmail.com Best, Michael. eBay description : "NAKED CITY SHIRT ***** Size XL ***** Full colour artwork by Mark Beyer ("Spy Vs Spy" album artist) on a pale YELLOW shirt. ***** Sorry, but you'll have to email me (blackoperations_uk(a)hotmail.com) for a picture! Trust me, it's a great design though. ***** This shirt was only available at the ZORNFEST at The Knitting Factory, NYC in 1993 and is probably scarcer than the "Torture Garden Tour" shirt, and we all know how rare that is! I'd trade this for one of them though, so if anyone has one and is up for it ... ***** CONDITION : I bought it second-hand and have only worn it once. It's probably been worn and washed many times but the print is still in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the neck of the shirt is quite stretched which is one of my "pet hates" (but if you've got a fat neck, your're sorted!) and there is some slight staining under the arms, but nothing that noticable. I bought it like this! ***** Even though I don't wear it, I don't want to part with it simply because it's a Naked City shirt, but as usual, I need the money. ***** I guarantee you will surely not see another one of these offered again for a good while, if at all. This item is obviously a must for any John Zorn collector. Serious bidders only." __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer

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Los Angeles Free Music Society
by Tosh 04 May '03

04 May '03

Not only have I come across it, but one of its members Tom Recchion has designed my TamTam Books series. The cover for its three books so far as well as the work inside the third title: Guy Debord's 'Considerations on the Assassination of Gerard Lebovici.' And no, I wouldn't even allow my best friend to borrow the package. The music is superb as well as being a fascinating history of avant-garde Los Angeles during the punk years. I strongly suggest to get the boxset not only for it's look (which is smashing) but also for its music. I met Tom in the 70's via the music in this package - and it is something that gave me fuel for what I am doing now as well as pure enjoyment (now and then). >I am curious if anybody on the list owns this 10 CD boxset. >I have recently ran across it in a number of design journals >(I am a graphic designer) and was intrigued by the layout of >the discs and related pieces. Upon searching the internet I >found the box may be up my alley in not only design but the >music. However I am very unfamiliar with anybody who is >featured on the box and being a college student 2 weeks from >graduation I can not afford the price tag unless its really >worth it. However if anybody out there is willing to part >with their copy please get in contact with me. Darryl Norsen -- Tosh Berman TamTam Books http://www.tamtambooks.com

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Die Like A Dog on Tour?
by Samerivertwice＠aol.com 04 May '03

04 May '03

Does anyone know if Die Like A Dog is playing anywhere other than Tonic this Saturday? Thanks, Tom ______________________________________________________ Discs I'm listening to at work: Coleman Hawkins -- The Hawk in Hi Fi JJ Johnson -- The Complete Columbia Small Group Sessions Charles Mingus -- The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie -- Bird and Diz

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