tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post3016069240897018490..comments2024-03-26T07:58:59.761+00:00Comments on I'll think of something later: Eggs-changeDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-24092254343470393922010-04-21T13:17:08.171+01:002010-04-21T13:17:08.171+01:00The late great Mr Pastorius was a big fan of r'...The late great Mr Pastorius was a big fan of r'n'b and The Chicken was one his favourite live showstoppers, but it was written by saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis in 1969 when he was in "godfather of funk" James Brown's band.<br /><br />The drummer was unknown to me although I found him on google easily. The Funky Chicken was a hit by Rufus Thomas (of Walkin' the Dog fame) also from 1969. So which came first, the Chicken or the Funky Chicken - will we ever care? Guitarist Sco is on this week's Jazz File with Alyn Shipton, well worth a listen I'd say.<br /><br />Ironically, and volcanically, Claire was in Pompeii with a school party last week, but got home over land and sea barely more than a day late !Howard Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-8515201440481567072010-04-13T18:23:06.078+01:002010-04-13T18:23:06.078+01:00David, even if Mi Tradi isn't included (a real...David, even if Mi Tradi isn't included (a real possibility given an "authentic" conductor in that recording) Elvira's entrance aria and Fuggi, Traditor should give a good idea of what Alexander can do.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279473113628377106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-16651198550619111672010-04-12T13:54:41.435+01:002010-04-12T13:54:41.435+01:00forgettable - for now, yes. I had to look the man ...forgettable - for now, yes. I had to look the man up:<br /><br />http://www.hanskox.nl<br /><br />It was 1977:<br /><br />'Dorian Gray' is fascinating! Hans Kox' opera shows enough substance and personality to receive more chances, also abroad.Busternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-13618716070450534032010-04-12T07:45:11.191+01:002010-04-12T07:45:11.191+01:00Interesting, Will: I'd love to have heard RA s...Interesting, Will: I'd love to have heard RA sing something florid, though I must investigate the Harnoncourt Don G mentioned by Jon - her Donna Elvira would give some idea of this, though that's assuming 'Mi tradi' is included, which it isn't always.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-31743543572913472882010-04-12T03:01:46.354+01:002010-04-12T03:01:46.354+01:00I love that Glyndebourne Jenufa, not least for the...I love that Glyndebourne Jenufa, not least for the way the crowd is directed in the third act after the exit of the Kostelnicka.<br /><br />I was very lucky to have Ms. Alexander as Vitellia in Clemenza di Tito at the MET (with the great Tatiana Troyanos and David Rendall). The role held absolutely no terrors for her; it was a virtually perfect performance.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279473113628377106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-27612764889323255112010-04-10T18:29:25.703+01:002010-04-10T18:29:25.703+01:00Dorian G - unlikely and surely collectable if poss...Dorian G - unlikely and surely collectable if possibly forgettable?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-81858076993366956172010-04-10T14:32:28.287+01:002010-04-10T14:32:28.287+01:00Yes, that Jenufa is sensational. I'm also a hu...Yes, that Jenufa is sensational. I'm also a huge fan of Alexander's Donna Elvira on the unjustly neglected Harnoncourt DG. Very envious that you got to hang out with her.<br /><br />So, you're seeing Prima Donna on Monday, huh? Wednesday for me. I've not heard a note of it yet...jondrytayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014577384156823525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-33962465225453776412010-04-10T12:28:41.420+01:002010-04-10T12:28:41.420+01:00She and Langridge were in an Oscar Wilde opera tog...She and Langridge were in an Oscar Wilde opera together a long time ago - Langridge as Dorian Gray, and Alexander as Sibyl Vane. Did not see it, unfortunately. <br /><br />I'll have to look at that entire Jenufa DVD - only saw snippets of it on youtube.Busternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-51062186125944825582010-04-10T11:19:37.190+01:002010-04-10T11:19:37.190+01:00At least her Glyndebourne Jenufa is preserved for ...At least her Glyndebourne Jenufa is preserved for posterity, with the equally wonderful Anja Silja and late, lamented Philip Langridge (whom she was quick to mention backstage on Wednesday). It's probably my number one opera DVD, and certainly the one I'd recommend to theatregoers unused to opera.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-41120445247815809742010-04-10T09:45:40.383+01:002010-04-10T09:45:40.383+01:00Unfortunately, we never heard her Janacek here. Fo...Unfortunately, we never heard her Janacek here. For one reason or another she was always rare on the stage of the Netherlands Opera. Our loss, I am afraid, and difficult to understand. <br />Best,Busternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-27627113384770795172010-04-10T09:22:38.991+01:002010-04-10T09:22:38.991+01:00Thanks, Sebastian, and not to worry about the drum...Thanks, Sebastian, and not to worry about the drummer. Yes, I gathered 'Chicken' was the number's title, but wondered why. 'Funky', perhaps? But maybe there doesn't have to be a reason.<br /><br />Wondered what you thought of Krystie Warren. Saw her on an 'American Songbook' concert last night, BBC4, and was amazed.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-37469934100658174182010-04-09T23:32:53.371+01:002010-04-09T23:32:53.371+01:001) who's who
The bass player and the composer...<em>1) who's who</em><br /><br />The bass player and the composer of The Chicken is Jaco Pastorius, the guitarist is John Scofield, and I'll need help with thedrummer<br /><br /><em>2) why 'chicken' (why not?)</em><br /><br />That's the name of the Pastorius tune<br /><br /><em> 3) can you tell me if the weird comment 'these guys shit on today's jazz-rock' is meant to be in the players' favour, or agin 'em? </em><br /><br />Definitely in Pastorius' favour. Older is deemed better. It's the inverse of C S Lewis's concept of "chronological snobbery." <br /><br />I hope that helps!The LondonJazz sitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346426719014759836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-37011882309265184022010-04-09T20:13:32.482+01:002010-04-09T20:13:32.482+01:00Thanks for that, Buster. RA was, as I mentioned in...Thanks for that, Buster. RA was, as I mentioned in the review, very moving and direct about the connection between 'Take care of this house' and Obama. A few tears were shed, I can tell you.<br /><br />How lucky you were to see her Pamina - truthfulness incarnate, I'd imagine. So was her Jenufa. And I still treasure the Bernstein songs disc, which was released, can we believe it, in 1986...Now she has even more colours in the voice and still that sweetish top when she doesn't push it too much. I adore both those singers.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-78328191766646522992010-04-09T20:09:15.302+01:002010-04-09T20:09:15.302+01:00Wonderful review - thanks! I heard the same concer...Wonderful review - thanks! I heard the same concert last year. Claron McFadden was ill, and cancelled at the last moment, so Roberta Alexander had to sing everything on the progam herself! No Glitter and be gay, though. It was right after Obama's inauguration, and she opened with Take Care of This House - I'll never forget that.<br /><br />Her greatest role on stage for me was Pamina - the year I started to go to opera, in 1980.Busternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-78372428819003457792010-04-09T16:47:37.522+01:002010-04-09T16:47:37.522+01:00Cool's the word, Sebastian: a perfect mid-afte...Cool's the word, Sebastian: a perfect mid-afternoon interlude, thank you. But tell me a few things: 1) who's who, 2) why 'chicken' (why not?), 3) can you tell me if the weird comment 'these guys shit on today's jazz-rock' is meant to be in the players' favour, or agin 'em?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506881804082382739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248503935075362425.post-17053710079531939772010-04-09T16:37:58.839+01:002010-04-09T16:37:58.839+01:00Tenuous Youtube connections. Eggs lead to chickens...Tenuous Youtube connections. Eggs lead to chickens so have this one <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmJ7EKkv93oThe LondonJazz sitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346426719014759836noreply@blogger.com