Playin' Ketchup

I'm back in town after a week of traveling (I have so much respect for musicians who travel a lot - airports really drain me) and I've got some catching up to do. There are some posts of substance coming this week, but in the mean time here are some links that I missed while I was gone:

The wonderful Nicole Mitchell was interviewed by AAJ.

Guy Hasson wondered why most artists are liberal (and some good discussion followed).

David Ryshpan posted his thoughts on the process of composition.

If you're in Tel Aviv, The Jazz Ear record store is putting together a great show for it's 20th anniversary.

Joe Germuska ponders the meta layer of links.

David Murray's performance in St. Lucia was reviewed.

Do The Math remembered Dewey Redman's birthday (a birthday I happen to share...good company), and also got a snazzy new redesign.

The start of FIMAV got two reviews.

The LA performance of Mingus' Epitaph (I missed the Chicago performance as I was out of town...curses) was reviewed.

Stanley Zappa gave me the dialectic treatment in an ongoing discussion on Theodor Adorno.

Peter Breslin interviewed JA Deane and reviewed the recent Roscoe Mitchell performance in New Mexico.

If you're in Chicago, the (insert multiple superlatives here) Fred Anderson is making a return to performing after a long hiatus. I will definitely be at these shows as I never miss an opportunity to hear Fred do his singular, unique thing that only Fred does.

6 to 8 pm. Sunday, June 10
Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, (312) 791-9050
Guest soloist with the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble.
http://www.velvetlounge.net

7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12
Stop Smiling magazine HQ, 1371 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, (773) 342-1124
"From the River to the Ocean" Thrilljockey record release party.
Fred, Hamid Drake, Harrison Bankhead, Jeff Parker and Josh Abrams.
 
8pm. doors, 9 pm. show, Wednesday June 13
Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, (312) 791-9050
"From the River to the Ocean" Thrilljockey record release party II. Fred, Hamid Drake, Harrison Bankhead, Jeff Parker and Josh Abrams.