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In Reply to: Re: Album cover of the day. Unsung hero ... posted by keldasdad on July 10, 2006 at 18:05:24:
... because it seems that some folks think that the covers are the primary concern.I started the thing, but in NO WAY claim it as my own, because it isn't. It belongs to every Inmate that wants to participate. For me, it just so happens that much of the jazz that I love had great cover art, too, which is icing on the cake ... it adds to the value, in my humble opinion. You've got to admit, they had great cover art ...
I really hope that you don't feel as if Allan is a spiteful man, who is quick to lash out, because that simply isn't true. Also realize that many who participate in this series are EXTREMELY passionate about this genre (since we primarily are talking about Bop Era Jazz) of music.
Now it's time for me to jump off the soap box ...
I agree that it was a combo of addiction and tuberculosis that led to "Fats" Navarro's early death. According to my late friend, Don Lanphere, who played with Fats and was Bird's room mate (and was married to Bird's wife before he was) Fats found out he contracted TB and went on a binge for a few months. He told Don that he didn't want to be confined to a hospital bed.
Do I like to tell this story? Yes and no. Yes because it raises awareness and I enjoy sharing info from guys such as Don Lanphere, who was there, played with the greats, and dealt with the same addictions. No because I hate to think about the "What if?" and "Why" type discussions. I hate to think about where Bop Jazz could have been if guys like Fats hadn't had an addiction which contributed to an early death. I think what you felt from Allan was his (similar) sorrow ... his dislike of thinking about the "Why?" and "What if?".
I hope to see you around,
Jack
Follow Ups:
There is NOTHING to be done about Fats Navarro pissing his talent (and life)away--why do some feel the need to bring this shit up every time someone wants to talk about junkie jazz musicians? Maybe Fats would have burned out and done shit for 30 years (doubtful, very, very doubtful). Maybe the sun will not come up tomorrow. All we have is what we have--I'm grateful for that and don't see any need to get all morose about what might have been . . .Jeesh.
The tragic end of these folks and the tragic lives they led sometimes informs the music.If you accept that Jazz is a conversation then it is about where the guy is coming from. It is personal to each musician.
It is easy to realte this to a singer like Billie Holiday and how her voice technically deteriorated but some would think it had more soul as the years went on. There is a reason for that.
~Slainte,
The OMalley
I does become a moot point ... I mean you can spend the rest of your life pondering "Why?" and "What if?" until you've made yourself a miserable wreck.All we can do is feel blessed that God brought them into our lives and touched us enough to leave a mark. (And that we are fortunate enough to have lived during an era where recorded sound was a reality, and obtainable to everyone).
And, then there is their influence on other musicians ...
So what is lost is sometimes carried on.
Be well everyone,
jack
Both of you. Still - one has to wonder
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
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