Comments for Todd Barkan's Blog http://toddbarkan.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:51:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Monty Alexander’s Grammy Nomination. by Kori http://toddbarkan.com/2011/12/monty-alexanders-grammy-nomination/#comment-341 Kori Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:51:54 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=73#comment-341 I was thinking about my nights working as a cocktail waitress at Keystone Korner back in the 1970's, and happened upon this site. What an introduction that was to some of the best jazz musicians of that era...unforgettable. I am looking forward to buying the Keystone Korner book. Best wishes to ya, TB! Kori (not my real name--just consider me a mystery guest :) ) I was thinking about my nights working as a cocktail waitress at Keystone Korner back in the 1970′s, and happened upon this site. What an introduction that was to some of the best jazz musicians of that era…unforgettable. I am looking forward to buying the Keystone Korner book.

Best wishes to ya, TB!

Kori

(not my real name–just consider me a mystery guest :) )

]]> Comment on Monty Alexander’s Grammy Nomination. by andre hunt http://toddbarkan.com/2011/12/monty-alexanders-grammy-nomination/#comment-181 andre hunt Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:56:45 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=73#comment-181 Today I received a bootleg Miles 74-75 Keystone Korner from Japan for not cheap! (definitely audience recording) I should have known it wasn't the show I saw...which must have been a few years later...Miles in a purple suit playing material after his release of Get Up With It. Of all the shows I saw at Keystone, as a semi-broke student, this one completely blew my mind. Miles was extremely dramatic in the way he slowly unzipped his trumpet bag, and then held it out in front of him...the band mixed a stew of power than finally ended with the keyboards still fizzling after everyone had left the stage. Even though my ass may still hurt from those seats at Keystone, and my wrist may be permanently outraged by that sullen doorman's hard grab and twist of my wrist at the door...(man he was no fun), Keystone was the best thing that ever happened to me in a small room. Now, I'm at the Treiste at least 3 times a week, and park next to the Keystone location every time....and always think about it. Naturally, I'd die to hear that Miles show some day. I hope you recover smoothly, Todd. You made a big difference in my life at just the right time. Today I received a bootleg Miles 74-75 Keystone Korner from Japan for not cheap! (definitely audience recording) I should have known it wasn’t the show I saw…which must have been a few years later…Miles in a purple suit playing material after his release of Get Up With It. Of all the shows I saw at Keystone, as a semi-broke student, this one completely blew my mind. Miles was extremely dramatic in the way he slowly unzipped his trumpet bag, and then held it out in front of him…the band mixed a stew of power than finally ended with the keyboards still fizzling after everyone had left the stage. Even though my ass may still hurt from those seats at Keystone, and my wrist may be permanently outraged by that sullen doorman’s hard grab and twist of my wrist at the door…(man he was no fun), Keystone was the best thing that ever happened to me in a small room. Now, I’m at the Treiste at least 3 times a week, and park next to the Keystone location every time….and always think about it. Naturally, I’d die to hear that Miles show some day. I hope you recover smoothly, Todd. You made a big difference in my life at just the right time.

]]> Comment on “Keystone Korner: Portrait of a Jazz Club” by Doug Zielke http://toddbarkan.com/2011/10/keystone-korner-portrait-of-a-jazz-club/#comment-124 Doug Zielke Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:51:59 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=48#comment-124 Hi Todd! Just rec'd this wonderful book. Next time I see you in NYC at Dizzys, I want an autograph!! Warmest Regards, Doug Zielke Vancouver, BC Canada Hi Todd!
Just rec’d this wonderful book. Next time I see you in NYC at Dizzys, I want an autograph!!

Warmest Regards,
Doug Zielke
Vancouver, BC
Canada

]]> Comment on Monty Alexander’s Grammy Nomination. by Bashiri Johnson http://toddbarkan.com/2011/12/monty-alexanders-grammy-nomination/#comment-118 Bashiri Johnson Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:00:20 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=73#comment-118 Hi Todd, Percussionist Bashiri Johnson here, wishing you a speedy recovery. All the best to you and yours. Peace, Bashiri Hi Todd,
Percussionist Bashiri Johnson here, wishing you a speedy recovery. All the best to you and yours.
Peace, Bashiri

]]> Comment on “Keystone Korner: Portrait of a Jazz Club” by Jeff Walters http://toddbarkan.com/2011/10/keystone-korner-portrait-of-a-jazz-club/#comment-73 Jeff Walters Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:05:00 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=48#comment-73 Bright Moments Todd... Spent most of 1981 studying in the best jazz venue in the world before moving to NYC. I always visit the neighborhood whenever I'm in SFO. Miss Miles on the wall in the alley. Bright Moments Todd…
Spent most of 1981 studying in the best jazz venue in the world before moving to NYC.
I always visit the neighborhood whenever I’m in SFO.
Miss Miles on the wall in the alley.

]]> Comment on “Keystone Korner: Portrait of a Jazz Club” by Todd Barkan http://toddbarkan.com/2011/10/keystone-korner-portrait-of-a-jazz-club/#comment-54 Todd Barkan Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:51:47 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=48#comment-54 Brian, Kathy Sloane is indeed listed as the author/editor of this great book in all the press releases and almost all the internet mentions. I will ask the guy who helps with my blog to make sure that Kathy's name is added to the basic text of this post also. All my love and respect and eternal brighter moments always, Todd Brian, Kathy Sloane is indeed listed as the author/editor of this great book in all the press releases and almost all the internet
mentions. I will ask the guy who helps with my blog to make sure that Kathy’s name is added to the basic text of this post
also. All my love and respect and eternal brighter moments always, Todd

]]> Comment on “Keystone Korner: Portrait of a Jazz Club” by Brian McMillen http://toddbarkan.com/2011/10/keystone-korner-portrait-of-a-jazz-club/#comment-50 Brian McMillen Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:56:57 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=48#comment-50 My comment is, Kathy Sloane should be named as the author/editor of this book. My comment is, Kathy Sloane should be named as the author/editor of this book.

]]> Comment on First Sunshine In Five Weeks! by Kim O http://toddbarkan.com/2011/03/first-sunshine-in-five-weeks/#comment-39 Kim O Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:42:38 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=25#comment-39 Mr. Barkan, I found your name on the back of a Jimmy Scott CD, and surprised to see a name so similar to my son's teacher, decided to see what you look like. Glad I did. You look like you relish sunshine. Like you glimpse the depth of the story behind eyes that dart away, as well as those which hold yours in mutual appreciation of the sunlight in a smile. May your recovery be gentle, strong and true. -Kim O. I Mr. Barkan,

I found your name on the back of a Jimmy Scott CD, and surprised to see a name so similar to my son’s teacher, decided to see what you look like.

Glad I did. You look like you relish sunshine. Like you glimpse the depth of the story behind eyes that dart away, as well as those which hold yours in mutual appreciation of the sunlight in a smile.

May your recovery be gentle, strong and true.

-Kim O.

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]]> Comment on First Sunshine In Five Weeks! by Anukampa Lisa Walden http://toddbarkan.com/2011/03/first-sunshine-in-five-weeks/#comment-38 Anukampa Lisa Walden Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:30:53 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/?p=25#comment-38 Dear Mr. Barkan, I am very happy to hear that you are mending so well and I hope you are still experiencing sunshine as much as possible. I am one of the countless people who greatly enjoyed The Keystone Korner in SF. Now that I have been back in New York I have been so pleased to once again enjoy your esteemed programming at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. I do not know as of this posting if you are back at Dizzy's but I do hope if not you will so soon. With kindest regards- Anukampa Lisa Walden Dear Mr. Barkan,
I am very happy to hear that you are mending so well and I hope you are still experiencing sunshine as much as possible.
I am one of the countless people who greatly enjoyed The Keystone Korner in SF. Now that I have been back in New York I have been so pleased to once again enjoy your esteemed programming at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola.
I do not know as of this posting if you are back at Dizzy’s but I do hope if not you will so soon.
With kindest regards- Anukampa Lisa Walden

]]> Comment on Well Wishes for Todd by Peter Williams http://toddbarkan.com/2011/02/well-wishes-for-todd/#comment-37 Peter Williams Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:04:14 +0000 http://toddbarkan.com/blog/?p=5#comment-37 Hey Todd, I only just heard about this yesterday..... I am glad to see you're outside and smiling.... Take good care, jazz will be waiting for you upon discharge. -Peter Hey Todd,

I only just heard about this yesterday….. I am glad to see you’re outside and smiling…. Take good care, jazz will be waiting for you upon discharge.

-Peter

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