Gust0o Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Instead of deciding by name alone, do we know of what kinds of lives they all lived? I'm assuming you'd want to capture something of the man in the work, so that be perhaps the best place to start - and I imagine stories of drugs, wild parties, and rock and roll (substitute for knitwear, jazz festivals and elbow patches in this instance) would make a more interesting [i]write[/i] as well as a a read, no? Quote
Bilbo Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 True but there are always stories to tell (and like the world needs another jazz and drugs 'crash and burn' story). Quote
Doddy Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1330606554' post='1560188'] Instead of deciding by name alone, do we know of what kinds of lives they all lived? I'm assuming you'd want to capture something of the man in the work, so that be perhaps the best place to start - and I imagine stories of drugs, wild parties, and rock and roll (substitute for knitwear, jazz festivals and elbow patches in this instance) would make a more interesting [i]write[/i] as well as a a read, no? [/quote] Strangely,I've read a couple of (auto)biographies of musicians that are based around 'drugs,parties and rock and roll' and find them boring...I like reading about their musical background and accomplishments. Quote
Clarky Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Yep, for that read about Chet Baker - pretty boy trumpeter, got heavily into heroin, lost his front teeth in drug-related beatings, lost his looks completely and ended up dead having fallen out of his apartment window on to the street below, cause unknown. From this: [attachment=101418:chet-baker1-e1325468761730.jpg] To this: [attachment=101419:300h.jpg] Edited March 1, 2012 by Clarky Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1330602008' post='1560030'] There is another aspect to it, Jake. Writing about living people means you can offend them and get sued. Its is harder to offend someone who is no longer with us and they tend to be less litigious !! [/quote] As someone who worked with Frank Zappa material and Alumni in the 2 years following his death I would say keep one eye on the owners of the estate!!! Edited March 1, 2012 by jakenewmanbass Quote
Johngh Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Got to be Stanley Clarke as I haven't heard of any of the others really I'm not a Jazzer you see, only like Jazz Fusion, and then only remotely. Soz Quote
Bilbo Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1330607457' post='1560226'] As someone who worked with Frank Zappa material and Alumni in the 2 years following his death I would say keep one eye on the owners of the estate!!! [/quote] Very true. Fortunately, few Jazz musicians HAVE any form of estate!! Quote
Toasted Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='deaver' timestamp='1330602264' post='1560039']TheBigBeefChief[/quote] Sadly missing from the poll Quote
Owen Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1330636493' post='1560919'] NHOP!!! Didn't think of him!! [/quote] Shocking behaviour! I bet it would make a fascinating read. Put me down for a copy. Quote
Graham56 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I know he's not jazz, and I know he's still alive.. But...... As far as I can see, no-one has yet dun a good biography of "Duck" Dunn. Cheers Graham Quote
TheRev Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I would like to read about Danny Thompson. Having heard him talk about his life a couple of times, he has a very philosophical approach to his playing and a load of interesting stories, admittedly mainly about John Martyn! So my vote goes to Danny, even though he wasn't on your list.... Quote
leftyhook Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Only heard of 2 of them.. ..!!!!!!!! get my coat myself, thanks. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1330648646' post='1561116'] I would like to read about Danny Thompson. Having heard him talk about his life a couple of times, he has a very philosophical approach to his playing and a load of interesting stories, admittedly mainly about John Martyn! So my vote goes to Danny, even though he wasn't on your list.... [/quote] There was a pretty lengthy interview in a guitarist magazine from the 90s I have somewhere that was pretty interesting. Will turn up eventually and I can send it to you digitally or something. Quote
Truckstop Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I know he's alive (and I voted for Doug) but how about a book on Jim Mullen? Im sure he's had an interesting life aswell as being a truly gifted guitar player! How Pat Methany ended up bigger than him really vexes me! Truckstop Quote
TheRev Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1330649822' post='1561128'] There was a pretty lengthy interview in a guitarist magazine from the 90s I have somewhere that was pretty interesting. Will turn up eventually and I can send it to you digitally or something. [/quote] Ohh, thank you very much! Quote
daz Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1330605954' post='1560163'] Money is not the only driver, Daz. [/quote] I supose so, if you have it already you dont miss not having it. We have to remember though, even bass players who to us are very famous like Jaco and Stanley, are complete unknows to most of the world. Even so called music journalists dont know who they are. I remember seeing the Old Grey Whistle Test DVD box set, where they had Mark Ellen and David Hepworth on it doing the obligatory voice overs and reminising on old times and what happpned when the band were in the studio, etc. So up comes Stanley Clarke, and not only could they not remember his name, they had no idea who he was and could not remember the actual Old Grey recording, even though at least one of them was in the studio and must have spoke to him and introduced him! So they spent their time mickey taking the keyboard player who had strapped his keys to a guitar strap and mistook it for a guitar, as was in vogue for a period in the late 70s/early 80s (fair enough point on that one, though) Excuse to show the clip [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0D2RtOTrIg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0D2RtOTrIg[/url] Edited March 2, 2012 by daz Quote
risingson Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I voted Ray Brown if there's nothing comprehensive out there on him already. Christian McBride consistently cites his playing as one of his major influences, as I'm sure a million and one other upright players do. Dave Holland is a staggering player but he's not really that old. Might be a bit of an odd one to see a major biog on him just yet. Quote
Owen Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 There is a Scott La Farro book out already. Jade Visions? I am half way through it but have stalled. If I could be bothered to get off the sofa I could confirm the title. Quote
Owen Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I am also stalled on a Pops Foster book. I am not doing very well. Quote
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