I was inspired recently by a young fellow--nineteen years old--from Connecticut named Kyle, who recently picked up Music Universe, Music Mind. Kyle was interested in my Ed Blackwell tales, and was led to remark, "Ed Blackwell is just a rarity, and anything of his deserves appreciation."
Can you believe that? Another rarity is the fact that such a young guy would even know who Ed Blackwell is, let alone have an appreciation of him.
Ed Blackwell, as much as anyone else I can think of, was the perfect embodiment of the spirit of CMS. He was a very loving, gentle, and generous soul. And the music just oozed out of him.I'm sure that he could have played with anyone and been right at home with what was happening. Africa, New Orleans, New York--Ray Charles, even!!!
Here, Kyle, you'll like this:
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CMS Update is a blog version of the email newsletter of the same name that I was circulating in 2001 and 2002. My intention in writing this blog is to keep all who are interested informed of the ongoing activities of the musicians, writers, promoters, and other kindred spirits who comprise the enduring Creative Music Studio community.
Read Music Universe, Music Mind
Music Universe, Music Mind: Revisiting the Creative Music Studio, Woodstock, New York (Ann Arbor, Arborville Publishing, 1996, ISBN 0965043843)
This book is the only full-length account of the legendary Creative Music Studio, founded by Ornette Coleman and Karl Berger in 1971.
A wonderful book of reminiscence. -- Karl Beger
A valuable addition to the bibliography on the pedagogy of improvisation. -- George Lewis
Click here to order.
This book is the only full-length account of the legendary Creative Music Studio, founded by Ornette Coleman and Karl Berger in 1971.
A wonderful book of reminiscence. -- Karl Beger
A valuable addition to the bibliography on the pedagogy of improvisation. -- George Lewis
Click here to order.
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