I can understand why you might have opted to approve the
message, but I don't believe that there was any mention of
where the proceeds were going (no, I didn't follow all the
links).
I don't have any beef with Jimmy's playing (I enjoy much of
his work) and I don't recall that I said that I did, but I
also think he should be aware of the degree to which
decisions by his record company reflect on him.
I respectfully disagree about the album name; I wouldn't
want to encourage artists (or their record companies) to
start making albums called "Kind of Blue" or "A Love
Supreme".
-Jim
--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "Alisdair MacRae Birch" <akmbirch@y...>
wrote:
As one of the moderators of the group I thought I'd add my
two cents to this. I approved the Concord Jazz (Bruno) message.
The message was approved because all the proceeds of the
Ebay promotion are to benefit the Jazz Musician's Emergency
Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting jazz
artists with medical and financial emergencies.
I felt it would be of interest to many on the list and it is
going to a worthwhile cause.
Regarding, the name of the album it is highly likely that it
was chosen by the record company and judging by the
controversy it has produced, a very good choice by them!
(They've got everyone talking about it!)
Also, the membership in this group is large, and most of the
well known (living!) Jazz Guitar players subscribe. Whether
they choose to post or not is up to them, but I personally
know that they read what is posted.
So remember when you post remarks are about their playing,
they are hearing them! Like most things in life kind
comments and constructive criticism will get probably get you
further than just expressing a negative viewpoint. Everyone
is entitled to their viewpoint, just be aware that what you
post is read by the world!
A gentle reminder: Criticism of people personally will
not be tolerated. Discuss or critique the subject not the
person.
Best Wishes
Alisdair MacRae Birch
Jazz Guitarist
--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "8th-note" <8th-note@h...> wrote:
Probably the moderator felt that this was enough on topic to be
of
interest to members here; I know I feel that it is OK.
[SNIP]
----- Original Message -----
From: <kangas@t...>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 5:49 AM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Jimmy Bruno Midnight Blue Guild eBay
Auction
I'm amazed that this message got by the moderator - a blatant
advertisement. Perhaps I am wrong, but I assumed that part of
the
role of the moderator is to filter out spam and commercial
messages.
[SNIP]
