A Great Day in New Jersey

Lois Gilbert · October-1st-2003, 10:10 AM

Jersey Jazz Greats
Bob Ackerman
Geri Allen
Bill Ash
Lisle Atkinson
Kate Baker
Richard Banks
Roni Ben-Hur
Andy Bey
Anders Bostrom
Cephas Bowles
Don Braden
Anthony Branker
Cecil Brooks III
Ike Brown
Jeanie Bryson
Winston Byrd
Ozzie Cadena
Martha Chang
Bill Charlap
James Chirillo
Eddie Clark
Rio Clemente
Michael Cochrane
Joe Cocuzza
Richie Cole
Gloria Coleman
Iqua Colson
Adegoke Steve Colson
Todd Coolman
Vinnie Corrao
Vinnie Cutro
Andrew Cyrille
Kenny Davern
Xavier Davis
James Dean
David Demsey
Tony DeNicola
Anton Denner
Bob DeVos
Bruce Ditmas
Paquito D'Rivera
Jon Faddis
Bob Ferrel
William Fielder
Saul Fisher
Marty Fogel
Andy Fusco
Giacomo Gates
Eddie Gladden
Enrico Granafei
Rhonda Hamilton
Winard Harper
Barry Harris
Rob Henke
Larry Hilton
Javon Jackson
Leo Johnson
Jimmy Jones
Vic Juris
Mike Kaplan
TK Blue/Talib Kibwe
Matt King
Bill Kirchner
Dorthaan Kirk
Steve LaSpina
Karl Latham
John Lee
Mike Lee
Connie Lester
Amy London
Boot Maleson
Russell Malone
Kristine Massari
Earl May
Virginia Mayhew
Cornell C. McGhee
Andy McKee
Jim McNeely
Dick Meldonian
Ron Middleton
Grachan Moncur III
T.S. Monk
Mike Moran
Kitt Moran
Dan Morgenstern
Bill Moring
Diane Moser
Russ Moy
Gerry Niewood
David Niu
Damian Paone
Sarah Partridge
Gene Perla
Ralph Peterson
Gene Phipps Jr.
Gene Phipps Sr.
Lewis Porter
Bernard Purdie
Douglas Purviance
Pam Purvis
Michael Rabinowitz
Rufus Reid
Richard Reiter
Scott Robinson
Claudio Roditi
Renee Rosnes
Bill Saxton
James Scott
Daryl Sherman
Norman Simmons
Carrie Smith
Derek Smith
TyShawn Sorey
Mike Spengler
Alex Stein
Zan Stewart
Dave Stryker
Rich Szabo
Gwendolyne Terry
Clark Terry
Joseph Thomas
Danny Tobias
Bruce Tyler
Billy VerPlanck
Marlene VerPlanck
Roseanna Vitro
Rudy Walker
Kenny Werner
Chris White III
Chris White
Bruce Williams III
Willie Williams
Ben Williams
Daoud David Williams

There is also a link at

Great Day in New Jersey Jazz

that's clickable

jazzy mary · October-1st-2003, 10:27 AM

Wow, I knew alot of musicians lived in Jersey but whew that's quite an ensemble! Cool.

Lois Gilbert · October-1st-2003, 11:05 AM

on their website (link above) they also include musicians who couldn't make it that day!

Jon Abbey · October-1st-2003, 11:13 AM

every day is a great day in New Jersey.

Uli · October-1st-2003, 11:16 AM

The nites are better in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx, afaik.

Nice picture.

Mike Schwartz · October-2nd-2003, 12:55 PM

I was sent the picture and the article by Dave Stryker, who was a guest on my show a couple of Sundays ago. Thanks Dave!

It doesn't surprise me at all, the numbers and such, just a joyous celebration of gathered talent! Wonderful idea whoever came up with putting a 21st century "Great Day..." photo together.

hornplayer · October-2nd-2003, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lois Gilbert
on their website (link above) they also include musicians who couldn't make it that day!

and some who were absent and UN-acknowledged..... Robin Eubanks, Billy Kilson, Buster Williams, James Williams.... DUH??

Lois Gilbert · October-2nd-2003, 02:32 PM

I don't know if they mentioned no in the picture Billy Drummond, Ray Drummond, Paul Meyers, Andrea Brachfeld all JC clients living in NJ.

Buster I believe lives in Harlem
James Williams lived in Bklyn but certainly teaches at Paterson

Valerie · October-2nd-2003, 02:45 PM

I was just looking at a copy of one that was done in Los Angeles years ago. It was kind of sad as so many of the guys are gone now. On a lighter note (pardon the pun!), I can see myself at the top of the photo (about as big as a pin) as I was standing on a second level overlooking the shoot and never imagined that I'd be in the shot! Lovely memento!

Steve Reynolds · October-2nd-2003, 07:03 PM

and no LAKE, CYRILLE, WORKMAN

no anybody anywhere near the avant-garde of the past or the present

and with the new jazz writer for ther Ledger, nothiong of interest in the spread that conatained the picture

zzzzzz

Mike Schwartz · October-2nd-2003, 07:20 PM

...and along strolls Reynolds with his much missed [by some, not I] tremendous lack of respect.
Here's a fantastic event full of greatly gifted, talented and dedicated musicians, recorded for today and for history, but it doesn't somehow measure up because it doesn't contain those who are worthy according to the laws of *Planet Stevie*

get over yourself...........................

Pete C · October-2nd-2003, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Steve Reynolds
and no LAKE, CYRILLE, WORKMAN

from the website:

40 who couldn't make it to the photo shoot

Many of the biggest names in jazz make their home -- or regularly perform -- in New Jersey. Here are some N.J. jazz notables who do not appear in the Great Day in Jersey photo:

...

Oliver Lake -- Lake, a longtime resident of Montclair, is a formidable alto saxophonist and composer of the jazz avant-garde. A founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet, he leads various ensembles, including a quartet and big band. His CDs include "Movement, Turns & Switches" and "Cloth" (both Passin' Thru), "Kinda' Up" (Justin Time) and "Dedicated to Dolphy" (Black Saint).

...

Reggie Workman -- This bass dynamo, active in post-bop and avant-garde circles, lives in Montclair. He has performed and/or recorded with many giants, among them Art Blakey ("Free For All," "Caravan" and "Ugetsu'), John Coltrane ("Ole Coltrane," "Impressions" and "Live at the Village Vanguard'), Freddie Hubbard ("Here to Stay," "The Body and the Soul'), Lee Morgan ("Search for the New Land") and Wayne Shorter ("Night Dreamer" and "Adam's Apple'). He is a co-leader of Trio 3, with Oliver Lake and Andrew Cyrille. Workman's albums include "Summit Conference," "Cerebral Caverns" (Postcards) and "Altered Spaces" (Leo).

...

They also mention:

David Ware -- A powerhouse tenor saxophonist of the jazz avant-garde, Ware is a native of Plainfield who lives in Scotch Plains. Ware has performed and recorded with Cecil Taylor ("Dark Unto Themselves") and Andrew Cyrille ("Special People") and leads a quartet with pianist Mathew Shipp. His recordings include "Surrendered" (Columbia), "Oblations and Blessings" (Silkheart), "Freedom Suite" (AUM) and "Threads" (Thirsty Ear). ...

Andrew Hill -- Pianist and composer Hill, who lives in Jersey City, is an artist who can meld the past modes of jazz with its current streams. He has played and/or recorded with Roland Kirk (before he was known as Rahsaan Roland Kirk), Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley, Sam Rivers and Greg Osby, but his main influence has been as a leader. His numerous albums include "Point of Departure" (Blue Note), "Invitation" (SteepleChase), "Dusk" and "A Beautiful Day" (both Palmetto). ..

Ted Curson -- Long-time Montclair resident Curson is a bold trumpeter who has performed and/or recorded with Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill, Cecil Taylor and the Spirit of Life Ensemble. He is a regular in Jersey jazz rooms and leads a monthly jam session at Trumpets in Montclair. His albums include "Tears For Dolphy" (Black Lion), "Traveling On" (Evidence) and "Sugar 'N Spice" (Level Green).

Among the other artists who didn't make the photo shoot are Kenny Barron, Kenny Garrett, Keith Jarrett, James Moody, Wayne Shorter & Steve Turre.

I assume they were all otherwise engaged at the time of the shooting.

It's very dangerous to base a rant on ignorance.

Uli · October-2nd-2003, 08:24 PM

Andrew Cyrille is in the picture, I think. According to the text to it he is the dude in the whithe suite and the dark hat in the second rowe from the front. Have seen him many times but the picture is not such that I could positively identify him. would probably need a bigger copy.

Pete C · October-2nd-2003, 08:30 PM

Indeed, Cyrille is on the list that Lois posted. I guess concern for the facts is too mainstream for Reynolds.

Pete C · October-2nd-2003, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Uli
According to the text to it he is the dude in the whithe suite and the dark hat in the second rowe from the front.

Actually, Abbey is in the second Rowe. But only in the negative of the jazz photo.

mke · October-3rd-2003, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hornplayer
and some who were absent and UN-acknowledged..... Robin Eubanks

Why Robin?

mke · October-3rd-2003, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Reynolds
and with the new jazz writer for ther Ledger, nothiong of interest in the spread that conatained the picture

I like the article. Especially the transcription of the flute lesson at the end.

Jimmy Cantiello · October-3rd-2003, 05:58 AM

Not that it really matters that much but unless he's recently relocated, Giacomo Gates lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a matter of fact, I saw him at the local Home Depot not too long ago......................

hornplayer · October-3rd-2003, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimmy Cantiello
Not that it really matters that much but unless he's recently relocated, Giacomo Gates lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a matter of fact, I saw him at the local Home Depot not too long ago......................

All the artists portrayed don't LIVE in New Jersey, Jimmy. For instance, I remember reading that Darryl Sherman "lives in Manhattan but WORKS in New Jersey clubs..."

Jimmy Cantiello · October-3rd-2003, 11:49 AM

Oh, I must have got that impression from Mary's post............

hornplayer · October-3rd-2003, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mke
Why Robin?

Good question. He certainly an outstanding (Jazz) musician, and he surely lives in New Jersey!!!

I know he and Billy were in Europe touring with Dave Holland when the photo was taken, but there was all that other stuff....

GA Russell · October-3rd-2003, 05:01 PM

Great to see this!

I looked for a hat, and found Richie Cole right away!

I didn't know that Billy VerPlanck is still with us. I have some Savoy work of his from the '50s, and I love it. Any recommendations?

Lois Gilbert · October-3rd-2003, 10:18 PM

Sadly this is probably the last picture of Eddie Gladden....

mke · October-4th-2003, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hornplayer
Good question. He certainly an outstanding (Jazz) musician, and he surely lives in New Jersey!!!

I think he said on his "Ask" thread a few months ago that he moved to New York City.

Ron Thorne · October-5th-2003, 04:34 AM

Thanks for sharing this wonderful image, Lois. Anyone who doesn't understand and appreciate the significance of this photo simply doesn't "get it", and likely never will.

hornplayer · October-7th-2003, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mke
I think he said on his "Ask" thread a few months ago that he moved to New York City.

not going to argue with you, mke, but he lives in New Jersey.

mke · October-8th-2003, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hornplayer
not going to argue with you, mke, but he lives in New Jersey.

You are right, Robin moved from New York to New Jersey, I remembered it wrong. Sorry for doubting you!