This is OLD NEWS but don't know if it was mentioned before or not. I just dug this issue out of one of our moving boxes. Back in November 2000 Brian Blade was on the cover of Jazz Times. "Dig the NEW BREED Brian Blade Jim Black Nasheet Waits & Matt Wilson define the new generation of jazz drummers" There is a 6 page interview w/pictures inside and mentions of Joni. First off, on page 10, is the content page with a full pic of Brian Blade and the contents written over it. The very first is the Brian Blade interview by Greg Tate, "From stints with Joni Mitchell to Wayne Shorter, Brian Blade is one of the most versatile drummers on the scene. From his family to his drum gear, he's also a wide ranging conversationalist." The interview titled, "BLADE the Sharpest" starts on page 30. Passages with Joni references: "He has been first-call drummer for leaders as disparate as Harry Connick Jr., Kenny Garrett, Daniel Lanois, Joni Mitchell and, currently, Wayne Shorter; his own passions move freely from Laura Nyro to John Coltrane's A Love Supreme." The interviewer asks him what was on his turntable when he was in high school. "A Love Supreme. Joni Mitchell's Hejira, which a friend gave to me after I'd just started driving. I learned it all. To this day it reveals something new." In 'GEARBOX' he talks about his instrument. "I love what the Zildjian cymbals do and I like dealing with that family of folks. With Joni I chose to play a larger set - bass drum was 24-inch with a 12-inch tom and a 16 inch floor tom - they were these beautifully crafted Ayotte drums. In another box on page 37 titled 'recommended cds featuring brian blade" Kenny Garrett: Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane Mark Turner: Ballad Session Joni Mitchell: Taming the tiger Elvis Costello & Bill Frisell: The Sweetest Punch: The songs of Costello and Bacharach Brad Mehidau: Introducing Brad Mehidau Joshua Redman: Spirit of the Moment: Live at the Village Vanguard The interview overall is a great read. You can buy this as a back issue by picking up a recent copy and filing out the order blank or purchase online. Go to http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Then click on BACK ISSUES. Click on 2000. Scroll down to NOVEMBER 2000. You'll see the November cover with Brian on the front. Pictures taken of Brian for this issue can be seen at the photographer's website. http://www.jimmykatz.com/color_frames.html?dtype=2 Color Gallery see page Two Black & White Gallery see page Two Win a trip to: The 20th Annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival August 3-5, 2001 "Looming grandly over nearby Portland, Mt. Hood is one of the countrys most spectacular sites for a jazz festival. And, your beautiful view will include plenty of great music-the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival features the best in international jazz talent every year. The winning JazzTimes Sound$weeps package includes: round-trip airfare for two; 4 days, 3 nights accommodations; reserved seats and backstage passes for the entire festival. " Go to: http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on WIN A FREE VACATION. (winner gets to take me along!! ha! ha!) ATTN: South California JMDLrs. Get a dozen FREE Krispy Kreme Donuts. I have yet to try these. Heard they are wonderful. They just opened a place here but it's about an hour away (like that ever stopped me before!! tee-hee!). http://www.exposegeorge.com/donut_login.html Looking to buy a guitar? Start the kiddies strumming? http://www.guitartrader.com is having a huge after Christmas sale! Some stuff is 50% off. They have FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100, and a great return policy. Music gear specials going on here too. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ex/ds/home (jewel cases are marked down) Call 1-877-428-7948 for a free sample of Bounty napkins and a napkin holder. It is automated. Just leave your name and address, and your samples should arrive in a few weeks. One per household. Travel lite to the Joni Fests with these samples in your luggage: Mentadent Toothpaste: http://www.mentadent.com/dmail/sampling/ Olay Body Wash: http://www.olay.com/bodycare/sample.htm King of Shaves Lotion: http://www.shave.com/store/store_html_docs/free_stuff.epl (the shave samples really do arrive!!) Toothpick http://www.sanex.com/ (just don't be doing this at the table!) Alpen Gel http://www.coolrelief.com/try.html (for the over 40 JMDLrs) Olay Moisturizer: http://www.women.com/beautifulyou/totaleffects/introduction.html Dog Treats: http://www.lovesnax.com/lovesnax/samples.html (Surprize Ashara's pooch and bring these along!) Win a 10 minute phonecard: http://www.attsweeps.com/ (call a JMDLr) Shampoo: http://www.vssassoon.com (go into US and request free sample link) Pantene full size sample: http://www.getprofiled.com (fill out survey) Laura
