The JC Group Giveaway/Review - Tonight At Noon by Sue Mingus

Lois Gilbert · March-17th-2005, 08:28 PM

Lois Gilbert · March-17th-2005, 08:30 PM

Squaredancecalling Steve · March-17th-2005, 08:54 PM

I'm in. I know Sue has been a controversial figure, but Charles is my all-time favorite jazz artist, so I'm in.

We had a thread on the book a while back.

Lois Gilbert · March-17th-2005, 10:24 PM

Sue Mingus has kindly offered to the JC Group Giveaway/Review 10 copies of her self-penned Tonight At Noon. The is open for domestic only to the first 10 folks who did not a score Gary Giddin's book. Promises to be an interesting read.

So send vitals to me including
user name
real name
address
tel #
email

checking account # with routing (just want to see if your paying attention)

to lois@jazzcorner.com

Lois Gilbert · March-17th-2005, 11:44 PM

In addition, we are celebrating the Mingus Orchestra moving to its new home at Joe's Pub beginning a week from tonight, as well as the Big Band kicking off a world wide tour, plus the formation of Sue taking music into her own hands with the formation of her own label, SueCity to be distributed by Sunnyside.

For more info on all these projects, please visit http://mingusmingusmingus.com

We will be doing a live chat with Sue and some of the band members sometime in April...

Valerie · March-18th-2005, 12:54 AM

may i say for probably the hundredth time how much i loved this book. it's a fascinating read by a very talented writer!

Ron Thorne · March-18th-2005, 01:36 AM

I'm really glad that I already have a signed copy of this fine book, thanks to a certain special JC friend.

I'm also thrilled that Patti and I will be able to witness the Mingus Big Band in-person on the stage of the Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on April 30th.

I can't wait!

jazzy mary · March-18th-2005, 10:27 AM

This is a really good book. I really like Sue Mingus' writing. I see they've changed the cover. I got the book in hardback when it first came out. I think this cover is better. You ten winners: Enjoy!! It's a fascinating book.

Gentle Giant · March-18th-2005, 11:42 AM

His memoir is one of my all-time favorite books by and/or about music and musicians, so I'm curious to hear her perspective on this endlessly compelling figure.

Boris Badenov · March-18th-2005, 01:16 PM

I bought this in hardback and didn't regret a penny.

Mike Schwartz · March-18th-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Valerie

may i say for probably the hundredth time how much i loved this book. it's a fascinating read by a very talented writer!

Ditto, every word Valerie said, plus Sue Mingus was kind enough to appear on the weekly broadcast when the book and Mingus Big Band CD of the same name came out during that time frame and toured.

Lois Gilbert · March-18th-2005, 09:43 PM

We have 5 left....

Lois Gilbert · March-20th-2005, 02:20 PM

I have 4 left...

Valerie · March-21st-2005, 12:17 PM

where are all the discriminating jazz readers?!?!? you're really missing out, big-time!

jazzy mary · March-21st-2005, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valerie

where are all the discriminating jazz readers?!?!? you're really missing out, big-time!

That's for sure!

hornplayer · March-21st-2005, 02:51 PM

I hope I got my request in in time...

Valerie · March-21st-2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hornplayer

I hope I got my request in in time...

hp: i'll be very interested in reading your "review"! so glad you're interested in reading it. i'm sure jm and i would be willing to place a bet that you'll enjoy it (although we have been wrong - but only once before)!!

Lois Gilbert · March-22nd-2005, 02:54 AM

Sue read this thread last night and was quite flattered, but she didn't know she was a "controversial figure." according to Squaredance.

Squaredancecalling Steve · March-22nd-2005, 03:31 AM

Let me preface this by saying that I adore Charles' music, know almost nothing about Sue, own the 'Revenge' set, and am very much looking forward to reading the book. If I like it well enough, I intend to choose it as my selection for my book discussion group -- I've been looking for a jazz book to bring to them.

My comment about Sue being controversial was based on the earlier discussion we had about this book. (I think it had a thread of its own, and I think it's in the Archives since my reguar search didn't find it and my Archives searches never work.) Several of the regular posters painted Sue Mingus in a less than flattering light and said they wouldn't buy the book because it was by her. I don't remember the specifics well enough to recount them, and I'm not especially interested in transforming the thread into something other than a celebration of the generous book offer. But since it was mentioned, I did want to respond.

Ron Thorne · March-22nd-2005, 04:19 AM

Knowing you somewhat, I think it's safe to say that you'll dig this book on many levels, SDCSteve.

Frankly, I'm a little surprised that anyone would not characterize Sue Mingus as a "controversial figure". That's not a bad thing, simply a characteristic which probably fits well.

Lois Gilbert · March-24th-2005, 03:59 AM

I'm aghast - we have 3 left. What's up with that?
Best Lois

Jesse · March-24th-2005, 04:10 AM

Oh, hell, send me two. I'll find a home for it.

jazzy mary · March-24th-2005, 10:14 AM

Hey Lois, If you'd like, send me one. I have lots of friends who love Mingus and who would love to be given a copy!

I didn't sign up for the giveaway as I already had a copy of this book in hardback and I felt others should get a chance. But, if I hadn't already had it and hadn't already read it--I would have been among the first to go for it!

Gentle Giant · March-24th-2005, 10:22 AM

True, reading requires a bit more effort than listening, but I, too, am surprised the urbane and highly literate folk here at the Corner aren't jumping over each other for the chance to read some free and likely highly entertaining and informative reading material.

I know when I get mine, I'm going to throw Let My Children Hear Music on the stereo, lie down on the couch and get right to business.

Valerie · March-24th-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lois Gilbert

I'm aghast - we have 3 left. What's up with that?
Best Lois

i would assume that folks just don't want to commit to reading a full book within a certain amount of time and have that obligation hanging over their head. can't imagine any other reason. i have already read this marvelous book twice and am about to begin reading the "artist's proof" or whatever the editor's draft is called!

hornplayer · March-25th-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm really looking forward to digging into it!

Alastair · March-25th-2005, 12:50 PM

If you open the giveaway to non-US posters, please put me top of the list.

Darryl G. Thomas · March-25th-2005, 04:09 PM

Hey hook me up.

jesus marion joseph · March-28th-2005, 11:08 AM

Not sure if oyu have any copies left, but I'd be interested if you do. Took me since Thursday to figure out how to enter the giveaway. I'm a little slow.

jazzy mary · March-28th-2005, 11:11 AM

This book is so readable and so well written--it wasn't "work" at all. It read like a wonderful novel to me!

It's an amazing story and told with real honesty--at least that's how it felt to me. There was something else I read by Sue--an article, I think, that I was also very impressed by. Does anyone know what else she has written and where it can be found? Thanks.