This was one of the greatest nights of music I ever attended: Yes, all of those groups performed in one night—for $4 !! It was the only time I saw Dorham, Morgan, or The Last Poets. How did I hear about this event? At that time an organization called Jazz Interactions compiled a weekly listing of all the jazz in New York City. You could subscribe to the printed listing, or you could call for free to hear a recording of someone reading all the listings. (That ended years ago, and today
Wonderful! What a wonderful way to start the day! Flying to NYC tomorrow to see my boy and the city I adore -- haven’t been able to get there in 17 years. Going to the Blue Note for the first time -- life is sweet!
In 1970, Hancock was recording for Warner Brothers Records- the recorded versions of "You'll Know When You Get There" and "Wandering Spirit Song" were for that label. (They appear on the excellent 2CD Hancock anthology "Mwandishi", a favorite of mine).
It was a dream reading this
Maybe when I die & go to heaven..
Thanks for posting, Lewis!
Wonderful! What a wonderful way to start the day! Flying to NYC tomorrow to see my boy and the city I adore -- haven’t been able to get there in 17 years. Going to the Blue Note for the first time -- life is sweet!
In 1970, Hancock was recording for Warner Brothers Records- the recorded versions of "You'll Know When You Get There" and "Wandering Spirit Song" were for that label. (They appear on the excellent 2CD Hancock anthology "Mwandishi", a favorite of mine).