Category Archives: Blindfold Test
Raw Copy of Benny Green’s Blindfold Test from Around 2000—He’s 49 Today
It’s the 49th birthday of Benny Green, one of my favorite pianists for many years. I’m appending below the unedited complete DownBeat Blindfold Test that he did with me more than a decade ago. * * * Benny Green Blindfold … Continue reading
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For David Murray’s 57th Birthday, a Jazziz Article From 2007 and a DownBeat Blindfold Test From Ten Years Ago
David Murray turned 57 a few days ago; he’ll be in NYC next week to present his latest project, a big band collaboration with guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer, a partner on various projects over the last 35 years. I’ve appended … Continue reading
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A 2002 DownBeat Blindfold Test with Butch Morris (Happy Birthday, Butch)
For Butch Morris’ 65th birthday, here are the proceedings of a Downbeat Blindfold Test that he did with me in November 2002. Butch Morris Blindfold Test (11-21-02): 1. Thad Jones, “One More” (from THAD JONES, Debut, 1991) (Thad Jones, tp; … Continue reading
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James Carter’s Uncut Blindfold Test From 2000
James Carter, the saxophone and clarinet master, celebrated his 43rd birthday on Tuesday. Here’s an uncut Blindfold Test for Downbeat from 2000. * * 1. Roscoe Mitchell, “Dragons,” (from HEY, DONALD, Delmark, 1996) (Mitchell, soprano saxophone; Malachi Favors, bass; Jodie … Continue reading
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John Abercrombie’s Uncut Downbeat Blindfold Test
It’s John Abercrombie’s birthday, giving me an excuse to post the complete proceedings of a Blindfold Test I conducted with him about ten years ago. His responses were terrific. * * * John Abercrombie Blindfold Test (Raw Copy): 1. James … Continue reading
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Matt Wilson’s Uncut Blindfold Test From Ten Years Ago
A day late for Matt Wilson’s birthday, but hopefully not a dollar short, here are the complete proceedings of a Blindfold Test that I conducted with Matt in 2001, at the offices of Palmetto Records. * * * … Continue reading
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Randy Brecker’s Uncut DownBeat Blindfold Test
Went to the Blue Note last note to hear Randy Brecker and the “Brecker Brothers Reunion Band,” for a DownBeat caught piece. I won’t give away the goods on what transpired, except to say that no one is playing more … Continue reading
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Blindfold Test (Uncut) From 2002 With Branford Marsalis, Who Turned 51 Yesterday
Anyone who knows Branford Marsalis, even a little bit, knows that he is never loath to speak his mind. That being said, Marsalis—who celebrated his 51st birthday a day early at the unveiling of the Ellis Marsalis Center Of Music … Continue reading
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Brad Mehldau’s Blindfold Test From 2000 (Uncut) — He Turned 41 Yesterday
Eleven years ago, I had an opportunity to do the DownBeat Blindfold Test with Brad Mehldau, then 30, and in residence at the Village Vanguard for a week-long engagement. It was conducted in Mehldau’s hotel room on the Upper West … Continue reading
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Uncut Blindfold Test With Vernon Reid, Who Turns 53 Today
To mark guitar giant Vernon Reid’s 53rd birthday, I’m posting the uncut proceedings of a DownBeat Blindfold Test that he sat for a few years back on the occasion of the release of Birthright, an unaccompanied Ulmer recording that he … Continue reading
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