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Getz Live

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I love this album.

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I heard Getz Live, as in 3 feet away - oldmkvi 08:45:49 08/08/24 (7)
at a Concord Jazz Recording Session for a Local ( SF ) Singer and Eddie Duran on Guitar.
I was playing Bari in a 4 piece Horn Section and he was right next to me as Soloist.
He had a Gold Plated Mark VI Tenor that looked like the photo you posted.
Awesome and Beautiful!
- Getz story - tlea 16:28:39 08/12/24 (4)
  Here's a repeat of my personal Stan Getz story from an old post that you guys might find amusing.
  
  Stan Getz story
  
  . . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .
  - You can always have Al D make you dinner and play jam. - G Squared 11:33:06 08/13/24 (3)
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    Gsquared
    - https://www.aldimeola.com/house-events (Open in New Window)
    - Looks like Al is doing alright for himself - tlea 14:20:01 08/13/24 (2)
      It just shows what musicians are having to resort to to survive these days, even one as brilliant as Al Di.
      
      The first person I can remember who did something like this was the Canadian cult singer/songwriter Jane Siberry, an innovative musician, performance artist, and indie trailblazer. I really enjoyed her recordings from the 80s, and I think she is still active today. She was an early proponent of self-producing and self-releasing her music and left Reprise at the peak of her popularity (such as it was) to start her own label. Hard to believe, but there was a time when DIY was mainly for punks.
      
      In the early 90s, she began offering to perform in peoples' homes (or anywhere). You had to agree to provide travel costs and one night's lodging and guarantee an audience of 20 or more. I don't remember the fee, but it was reasonable enough that I actually began organizing a group of friends to share the cost (but never followed through).
      
      This was before email and internet were mainstream so it was a lot more unorthodox than it seems now. I suppose it's not so far away from the legendary "rent parties" that jazz and blues musicians used to put together a long time ago, but it seemed radical to me then and still does today. Like what Di Meola is doing.
      
      . . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .
      - RE: Looks like Al is doing alright for himself - belyin 19:32:02 08/13/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Looks like Al is doing alright for himself posted by tlea on August 13, 2024 at 14:20:01
        
        I have a singer/songwriter/guitarist friend who frequently tours sold (much easier than taking a band) and at least half his gigs are house parties.
        
        Since you are from New Orleans . . . - tlea 19:55:28 08/13/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Looks like Al is doing alright for himself posted by belyin on August 13, 2024 at 19:32:02
        
        . . . I'm gonna ask who your friend is. Might be somebody I know.
        
        I have heard that for the last half of his career, Chuck Berry toured solo. The venue or event producer was expected to provide the sound system, the backing band, and everything else.
        
        When you booked Chuck, what you got was Chuck and his guitar.
        
        . . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .
- What a great experience. - G Squared 11:56:57 08/08/24 (1)
  There are two Getz albums Serenity and Anniversary that are from the same series of live sessions. I think with Barron on keys. These albums were my gateway from being a jazz fusion (RTF...) fan to the wider world of jazz. There is something palpable about his playing on these albums that I keep coming back to.
  Thanks for your reply it was a joy to read.
  
  Gsquared
  
  Edits: 08/08/24
  - It was! - oldmkvi 08:13:59 08/09/24 (0)
    Many Thanks!
    I have some Getz, incl w/Oscar Peterson Trio.
    I'll look for the Albums you mentioned here!
    He lived in the Bay Area, at least for a while.

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