>>> Bob, (who would probably want to also hear "A Chair In The Sky" &
"Hejira"...) <<<
Hi Bob,
Interestingly enough, a while back the Bravo "Mingus" documentary
aired. It was on very early in the wee hours and I set my VCR to tape
it. The next day I eagerly rewound the tape and watched the entire
show, not only to learn more about Charles Mingus, but also hoping for
at least a passing reference to his collaboration with Joni.
About 12 or so minutes before the end of the show, Charles' wife was
saying that when his health had failed to the point that he was unable
to compose in his usual manner he resorted to using a tape recorder
and singing the music that was in his head. They aired a short
portion of one of these tapes and there was Charles, voice reed thin,
obviously not in the prime of health singing the music to "Chair in
The Sky." The title at the bottom of the screen showed "'Chair in
The Sky,' originally recorded by Joni Mitchell." It was the only
reference to her during the whole show.
I just thought you might find this interesting.
Cassy
NP George Michael "Father Figure"
