Yes, it's quite unfortunate they still drag Elvin all over hell's creation so we can watch this once vibrant drummer, struggle behind his kit. Really? This is his last wish to be behind the drum kit, fumbling with his sticks, his wife helping him sit down, while his fans look on... talk about a lasting impression, huh? No thanks, I'd rather listen to him wail all over Coltrane's Impulse catalog, before shelling out another $20, only to have his wife open up the show with an "announcement" about his last wishes, talk about a buzz kill. Fortunately, I had the chance to see Mr. Jones back in '95, and could tell back then it was pointless to have this guy put on a live show. I couldn't imagine his act being electrifying almost ten years later. I guess, I'm left wondering if this is really his last wish, or is the Elvin Jone's Camp just trying to squeeze more water (read: money) out of an old tired rag? Also touring, Bill Frisell at Yoshi's in Oakland tonight/tomorrow. Thanks to the Zorn-lister from Atlanta/Georgia(?) who mentioned checking out FANTOMAS. Caught them at the Fillmore last week, and their set is bad-ass!! Melt Banana opened up for them, and they totally shocked it! Bruno San Francisco
From: Efrén del Valle <efrendv@yahoo.es> To: zorn-list@lists.xmission.com Subject: Sad News about the great Elvin Jones Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:44:10 +0200 (CEST)
I received this through another list. Too bad.
"I saw Elvin Jones last night at Yoshi's here in San Francisco.
He could barely make it to the stage, his wife helping him sit and placing the sticks in his hand.
Elvin had trouble hitting the drums but his time and sound were impeccable.
His wife made an announcement that Elvin was obviously very sick and has been in the hospital for 3 months and she wanted him to spend his last moments, at his wish, behind the drums.
He looked about like he weighed 75 pounds and was truly sick...it was one of the saddest moments of my life. I was so used to seeing him look fit, happy and powerful.
The last number was announced, Dear Lord, and his wife asked us all to pray as she hugged him from behind the drums for the entire tune.
I could not stop crying... ALL HAIL EMPEROR JONES!!!!!!
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