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Post by pettman on Nov 20, 2006 9:48:31 GMT 10
Ok, given the recent complaints about Albert's choices for the Crown-MIJF, I thought I'd ask you all who you would book for a festival if you were to be Artistic Director.
Let's have an International list, and a local one if you like. Maybe Mr Jackson can give us an idea of an approximate budget?
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Post by aj on Nov 20, 2006 14:01:36 GMT 10
How long is the piece of string in question ?
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Post by jj on Nov 20, 2006 14:34:13 GMT 10
If I was artistic director, I would keep my tenure brief. Then hand over the reigns to my biggest critics. That way the festival's aesthetic doesn't get bogged down by the opinions of a chosen few.
After a few years of this broad approach I'm sure more artisitic diversity would be celebrated. And more locals would get a gig.....
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Post by alimcg on Nov 20, 2006 14:48:06 GMT 10
I think Sol Trujillo is the obvious choice for artistic director. He could crush the festival down to nothing, blame government regulation and then get a big bonus.
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Post by pettman on Nov 20, 2006 16:18:40 GMT 10
Oh Mr Jackson, you do have a point. Jazz and budget don't really mix, but lets dream. What do you imagine is the budget for the Crown Jazz Festival? Surely they must have some money to bring out the names in question, or does Albert have enough money to pay for it himself? Maybe he got a big payout for inventing Acid Jazz and he wants to put it back into the community he loves? I wish I could buy my own festival, then again, if I had that money I'd just go see them all where they live.
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Post by glean on Nov 20, 2006 23:07:18 GMT 10
If I was artistic director, I would keep my tenure brief. Then hand over the reigns to my biggest critics. That way the festival's aesthetic doesn't get bogged down by the opinions of a chosen few. After a few years of this broad approach I'm sure more artisitic diversity would be celebrated. And more locals would get a gig..... SHit a freaking communist! |
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Post by marksiks on Nov 21, 2006 15:44:41 GMT 10
I'd hire Gideon and Ferella to run it for me and take a vacation to Alaska while they did all the hard work, then I'd come back and take all the credit, or maybe not.
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Post by pettman on Nov 21, 2006 15:54:12 GMT 10
Why do I get the impression no-one wants to step up to the plate and give some opinions? If you're all so critical, why don't you come up with some templates? Or are you all happy avoiding the issue through humour?
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Post by glean on Nov 21, 2006 21:52:48 GMT 10
Dear Pettman, thanks for the advice about God. Never thought of that one before. Better get busy!
Since you are most likley named for the great French farting cabaret guy does that mean you are really Fartman? and if that is the case are you reincarnated from the great OJF poster who died not long after Ironguts, whose name was cartman? and if you are... welcome back mate we missed ya.
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Post by bodgey on Nov 22, 2006 2:33:45 GMT 10
If money was no object:
(2 shows each in a small venue i.e. Bennett's lab)
Locals (of course, in no particular order):
Andrea Keller Quartet
Scott Tinkler Quartet
Grabowsky Trio
Niko's TD5
AAO
Oehlers doing his two drummer band
Adam Simmons doing his conduction thing
Leigh Barker Quintet
Jon Delaney Trio
The Natives
Big Fela
Vada
Paul Williamson's Hammond Combo
Phil Noy Trio
Geoff Hughes Band
Michelle Nicole
...some more crazy free shit
...some more hard swinging shit
...a kicking big band
...et al
Internationals:
Josh Roseman
Matthew Shipp
Branford Quartet
Jarrett Trio
Ned Goold
Peter Weniger
Rosenwinkel
Wayne Shorter Quartet
Monder
Connick Jr. Quartet
...and that's just off the top of my head what I would like to hear right now. I'm sure the lists could be a lot longer.
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Post by pettman on Nov 22, 2006 7:32:11 GMT 10
Boy, thats a very local list! What about another list, interstate?
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Post by marksiks on Nov 22, 2006 16:49:36 GMT 10
pettman you are one pushy dude more more more you always want more & the squeaky wheel gets oiled.........
Marcus Roberts
Cindy Blackman
Dudu Pukwana (is he still alive)
Charlie Hayden
Gonsalvo Rubalcaldo
Art Orchestra of Accra
Dave Holland
Francis Wong
Tania Maria
Joni Micthell'
Django Bates
Ornette Coleman
Cassandra Wilson
Fred Ho
arrange cultural exchange workshop/forum with the London and East Prague Musicians collectives and the Half Bent crew
ok .. happy now!!!
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Post by pettman on Nov 22, 2006 17:03:46 GMT 10
thank you Marksiks for your input, sorry it was under such pressure. Some truly great artists there. I did notice though that you would have a purely international festival, somewhat different to the cry of 'locals' we hear so much of.
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Post by pettman on Nov 22, 2006 17:26:21 GMT 10
Oh, by the way Glen, do you take offense at my mention of God? I'm sorry if I don't have the imagination you do to come up with new interesting phrases. This one just means something to me. I hope this is ok with you. Maybe I could say something negative of Miles, or just try to be a smart alec? I'll work on something for you.
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Post by captain on Nov 22, 2006 19:28:26 GMT 10
Hey Bodge Matthew Shipp is bad..... Have you heard a trio record he's done that has a couple of Duke tunes on it? wild shit...
yeah Mark - Marcus Roberts, another good call. Has he ever been to Oz
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