Always happy to see Warne Marsh content! A friend of mine tracked down Marsh’s wife after his death and she told him she’d fallen in love with Marsh after hearing his sound.
Thank you. Always more to explore. My former neighbor Steve Lasker handed me a disc of Lennie Tristano when he found I didn't know about him. And let's just say even some of the better jazz stations out there are guilty of playing the same old over and over, but there's no way I could be talking about KJAZZ in Los Angeles. Where David Benoit always airs at least one of his own songs, and the other DJs double down. (upside down smiley face emoji?)
I know what you mean--even public radio feels pressure to play what they know people already like. Steven and i are in touch fairly often. THANK YOU Dean
The "Steeplechase Unissued Studio Performances CD" arrived today. It's wonderful! I got to hear and record Warne with Supersax for a 5-night week in '77 at Ratso's. Zoot played alternate sets with a local rhythm section and a pianist he was very unhappy with. On the last set of the week, Zoot and Warne played several tunes together. It was as nice as you imagine. The master is at the LAJI archive. Chuck Nessa was there, and a few days later, Warne recorded for Chuck's label.
I am still listening to Warne play and still am deeply moved by his music. To understand the man one must know his only true love was music. It was so strong that I told him that at times I could see the notes flying out of his head. He would just smile. Thanks for your post. Geraldyne Marsh
Thank you for these nice thoughts about your late husband. KC interviewed me some years ago for the film. I hope he's able to finish it someday. THANK YOU GERALDYNE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Always happy to see Warne Marsh content! A friend of mine tracked down Marsh’s wife after his death and she told him she’d fallen in love with Marsh after hearing his sound.
Wow--very cool--Thank you Karl!
Thank you. Always more to explore. My former neighbor Steve Lasker handed me a disc of Lennie Tristano when he found I didn't know about him. And let's just say even some of the better jazz stations out there are guilty of playing the same old over and over, but there's no way I could be talking about KJAZZ in Los Angeles. Where David Benoit always airs at least one of his own songs, and the other DJs double down. (upside down smiley face emoji?)
I know what you mean--even public radio feels pressure to play what they know people already like. Steven and i are in touch fairly often. THANK YOU Dean
The "Steeplechase Unissued Studio Performances CD" arrived today. It's wonderful! I got to hear and record Warne with Supersax for a 5-night week in '77 at Ratso's. Zoot played alternate sets with a local rhythm section and a pianist he was very unhappy with. On the last set of the week, Zoot and Warne played several tunes together. It was as nice as you imagine. The master is at the LAJI archive. Chuck Nessa was there, and a few days later, Warne recorded for Chuck's label.
Wow--great story--Warne and Zoot sounds like a great combination. That's very cool that you recorded Supersax when Warne was a member. THANKS JIM!
I am still listening to Warne play and still am deeply moved by his music. To understand the man one must know his only true love was music. It was so strong that I told him that at times I could see the notes flying out of his head. He would just smile. Thanks for your post. Geraldyne Marsh
Thank you for these nice thoughts about your late husband. KC interviewed me some years ago for the film. I hope he's able to finish it someday. THANK YOU GERALDYNE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wow!
Thanks John--hope all is well! If your book is still online, please send me the link and I'll add it to the end of the essay.
Wow!