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Jan 6, 2021Liked by CJ Kaplan, Ken Warshaw

As a friend of Ken's he led me to believe this are supposed to be rock albums. There is no way that Kind of Blue can be classified as such. I vote that all points attributed to him be void and he should be sanctioned! Lol!

-Neil

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This is definitely not limited to rock. But you're living in Georgia and this is a special day for you guys, so I'll let it slide.

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What's next Ken, a review of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

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I hear you Neil. But, Ken was so distraught after my Black Sabbath pitch that we let him have this one.

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There are blurred lines of what constitutes rock, but this is way outside. I am just waiting for someone to put a reggae album or a Johnny Cash album on.

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Hey Neil!

Why don't we cut out the middle man and just do a Johnny Cash reggae album?

Have you heard his cover of "Redemption Song" with Joe Strummer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZBaklS79Wc

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Bill Evans was the secret weapon on this classic. Still feels vital (as does some Reprise era Sinatra)

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Jon, you may get a taste of Reprise era Sinatra coming to EONS at some point in 2021.

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You have excellent taste Jon. The Bill Evans Trio is amazing. Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby are both excellent. I also enjoy old man Sinatra more than the Bobby Sox era.

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The whiskey and cigs worked for about 20 years for him. Later life Sinatra was uncomfortable. Gotta love the "tin" jacket in this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U60ixsEQUrA

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Feb 18, 2021Liked by Ken Warshaw

There is absolutely nothing bad that could ever be said about this album. I purchased Kind of Blue about 15 years ago and recently got it on vinyl. It sounds so rich and has such warmth. You can almost feel yourself becoming cooler as you listen to it. You want to snazz up a get together with friends put this one on the stereo. If things are a little too hum drum around the house during your quarantine tap into this gem and instantly your mood is upbeat. However if you really want to enjoy its full essence sit alone in a room and just listen. Jazz fan or not it doesn’t get much better. Brilliant.

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Don, have you given Sketches of Spain a listen? It’s a bit more experimental than Kind of Blue, but the musicianship and the production are right on par with all of Miles’ best stuff.

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Mar 19, 2021Liked by Mitch Blum, CJ Kaplan, Ken Warshaw

I was lucky enough to take Prof. Morrill's History of Jazz class when I was an undergrad at Colgate. Aside from all you describe about him here CJ, there is one thing that will always stand out to me about that class. After the killing of Clement Lloyd and the resulting riots in Miami, Prof. Morrill came to class that day so angry he could barely speak. Studying jazz was studying the history of black contributions to America's culture (and beyond), and he was enraged to the point of tears that morning. Within 5 minutes he sent us all home to write a 5-paper about racism, which we each read aloud the next class. I was a stupid kid who knew nothing in 1989, but there I saw a man who cared enough to make us care with him. He was passionate, principled, and led by his actions. It opened my eyes, and I am forever grateful to him.

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That's a powerful memory, Michael. I know we're not the only ones who have these indelible recollections of Professor Morrill. He was so good, in fact, that even as a second semester senior who was just playing out the string I never missed his class. It was just too important. Thanks for the comment.

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