tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post1792872962035822605..comments2023-12-21T03:13:11.317-08:00Comments on jazztruth: Open Letter To Brent BlackGeorge Colliganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11277569607502834278noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-69786490436183544842012-09-27T19:38:45.367-07:002012-09-27T19:38:45.367-07:00Oh really? Then what, exactly, does "your day...Oh really? Then what, exactly, does "your days at the label are numbered" mean, if not that, through letting the label know you are pulling all their reviews, you are trying to pressure them into taking action against Joe? Do you really think your puny little blog has that much clout? Do you really think you matter that much?<br /><br />Ya know, Brent, I think I may be changing my initial diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. I think narcissism may be more like it. You do seem to think you can email record labels and, with one fell swoop of your powerful (albeit grammatically incorrect and misspelling) pen, you can get artists into trouble. You sure do have a high opinion of yourself.<br /><br />"now you have hurt a whole bunch of her people that actually like me..." Brent? You're a blogger. Not a critic; a blogger. And those people don't *like* you, they just like getting good press from you. Now that you've decided to pull and, I guess, stop all future Motema coverage, let's see how long those folks stick by your side. As you are so quick to say in some of your own reviews, "it's called the music business for a reason."Davis Bookernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-28033153462193259522012-09-27T15:27:01.171-07:002012-09-27T15:27:01.171-07:00Nick's still in your head. do you wake up at n...Nick's still in your head. do you wake up at night, in a cold sweat, screaming "BITCHES!!..BITCHES!!...BITCHES!!"<br /><br />Name the publicist who said that or I call bullshit. <br /><br /><br />I'm trying to give you the biggest shovel I can find. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-22499898653984558392012-09-27T15:21:26.312-07:002012-09-27T15:21:26.312-07:00orrin evans posted on here his label was "bul...orrin evans posted on here his label was "bullshit" - now even a retarded piece of crap like you can figure out that didnt go over well......i sent it straight to positone and several other labels even a publicist who said and i quote "oh god no...i'd never work with nicholas payton first blood part two." so chew on that...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-86710461589877099072012-09-27T15:18:40.233-07:002012-09-27T15:18:40.233-07:00since our relationship is over and i signed to con...since our relationship is over and i signed to confidentiality agreement i can say damn near anything i want. mr. a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-35851651015337038152012-09-27T15:16:37.232-07:002012-09-27T15:16:37.232-07:00i dont care...i told them i would not be reviewing...i dont care...i told them i would not be reviewing any of their talent any more so fuck you....there is a posi-tone artist that if he hasnt been kicked off yet he soon will be....."horse's mouth" as it were. you can play the other end. no i never said i would get locke kicked off the label so learn to read. i said they would not be/ are not pleased. thats all. but i did pull and am pulling all my motema stuff off their site and we "had" a great relationship so learn how to read boy then maybe you can learn how to sign your name. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-50134345438717349622012-09-27T15:10:04.256-07:002012-09-27T15:10:04.256-07:00LOL!
Now this guy thinks he has the clout to get ...LOL!<br /><br />Now this guy thinks he has the clout to get someone like Joe Locke kicked off a label?<br /><br />Thanks for the entertainment during a very chaotic week, B3.<br /><br />I'm sure Cary (not Carey) will love the fact that you are discussing your conversations here.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-19715620002186721232012-09-27T14:52:12.716-07:002012-09-27T14:52:12.716-07:00in fact all motema artists are being pulled from m...in fact all motema artists are being pulled from my site thanks to you.....jana sends her best. should have kept your nose out pal....now you have hurt a whole bunch of her people that actually like me. your days at the label are numbered. i understand from carey you were a litle upset over getting screwed by downbeat...now you got screwed by the little guy too. god you are as sharp as a tack buddy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-71930656888661786112012-09-27T11:44:41.561-07:002012-09-27T11:44:41.561-07:00no problem joe. good luck to you. consider the int...no problem joe. good luck to you. consider the interview dead and burried. <br />and george you call me "mentally sick"? simply because i called you out on a point you tried to label me? never mind colligan is guilty of the same thing he accused me of....when someone challenges my integrity or credibility i certainly get upset and challenge it. not to worry joe, if you find me that offensive i'll take you stuff off my site. glad to be of service. joe - get your facts straight and your stuff together before attacking me buddy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-2477376410278312002012-09-26T22:09:43.835-07:002012-09-26T22:09:43.835-07:00George Colligan? Dwayne Burno? Both consummate mu...George Colligan? Dwayne Burno? Both consummate musicians. I personally don't know anyone who would question that. Got a communique from Brent Black the other day saying he would be finishing an interview he had done with me. Don't hurry on my account, Brent. I, for one, won't be reading it.<br /><br />Hoping everyone's cool out there. -JLJoe Lockenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-38196719248927225502012-09-26T20:08:18.444-07:002012-09-26T20:08:18.444-07:00George Colligan you are a gentleman. From the line...George Colligan you are a gentleman. From the liner notes of Pat Martino's "We'll Be Together Again" album all those years ago:<br />"true music, like all true art,<br />is an experience to be shared, not judged,<br />for praise cannot make it better,<br />as blame cannot make it worse.<br />its creation swells and ebbs;<br />it evolves and yet is always the same.<br />it envelopes all that it touches,<br />and it caresses the minds of its listeners<br />as it does the minds of the performers. "<br /><br />This is not boxing - we don't have a champion and 10 ranked contenders. We DO have beautiful people making beautiful music for those open to receive it. Who knows, if I keep working on my craft I can rise into obscurity ;)<br />David (O'Rourke)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181611162301273090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-26170487362777433992012-09-26T15:41:26.609-07:002012-09-26T15:41:26.609-07:00This last anonymous post is of course from Blent B...This last anonymous post is of course from Blent Brack himself, as I'm sure a look to its IP address would confirm.Frank Careganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-21388216537316701532012-09-26T13:49:36.107-07:002012-09-26T13:49:36.107-07:00Thank you all for making jazz look like an exclusi...Thank you all for making jazz look like an exclusive club of elitist musicians that argue over the most ridiculous things. It's really disappointing and this kind of crap is discouraging to new listeners, young performers, and the genre itself which should represent cool, inclusive, laid back, people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-26195534444534522082012-09-26T12:08:44.900-07:002012-09-26T12:08:44.900-07:00Whats more manly phone or email? Just curiousWhats more manly phone or email? Just curiousOrrin Evanshttp://www.orrinevansmusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-86692181820723814552012-09-26T12:06:30.677-07:002012-09-26T12:06:30.677-07:00Good thing I have my own label....
Imani Records....Good thing I have my own label.... <br />Imani Records.....you want their informantionOrrin Evanshttp://www.orrinevansmusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-28858348059114135252012-09-26T07:12:18.674-07:002012-09-26T07:12:18.674-07:00That's what I'm talkin 'bout... (smile...That's what I'm talkin 'bout... (smile)....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-83162010718760766072012-09-26T06:59:07.500-07:002012-09-26T06:59:07.500-07:00Yes. Brent is very sick, mentally, and I think phy...Yes. Brent is very sick, mentally, and I think physically as well. I thought maybe we could bury the hatchet, so to speak. It's clearly not going to happen. He sounds like he's pretty miserable. But who knows? Anyway, I have a cool interview of Don Byron coming up in a minute.George Colliganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277569607502834278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-67372178183820988142012-09-26T06:42:01.564-07:002012-09-26T06:42:01.564-07:00Jeez, the more you argue the more you feed the bea...Jeez, the more you argue the more you feed the beast. Just ignore the guy and he'll fade away. The jazz community is one of the most supportive artistic communities around, so it's great that we all want to defend George. But this is unproductive and it just gives Mr. Black validation. It's a blog, there are millions of them and anyone can spout whatever they want. I see this happening more and more with the jazz blogs. Circular arguments that go 'round and 'round doing no good. It's treading water and it doesn't serve anybody.<br /><br />Don't we all have better things to do? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-88602739875504531842012-09-26T03:16:02.293-07:002012-09-26T03:16:02.293-07:00In regards to Mr. Black, I think that the "Al...In regards to Mr. Black, I think that the "All-Purpose New Yorker Cartoon Caption" fits handily, "Christ! What an asshole!"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598737080724211396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-71693085754457182682012-09-26T00:22:52.055-07:002012-09-26T00:22:52.055-07:00Brent Black is clearly an asshole. It would be one...Brent Black is clearly an asshole. It would be one thing if he offered his opinion of George in a more respectful manner. But since he's name calling and communicating in an angry and vulgar spirit, his opinion has absolutely no credibility. <br /><br />I don't know George personally, but I've heard his music and am a big time fan. And even though politically I'm more of a libertarian, which would put me at odds with some of the opinions espoused by Mr. Colligan, I very much enjoy reading his well written blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942991957036738818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-69386010415539027832012-09-26T00:11:29.179-07:002012-09-26T00:11:29.179-07:00Haha seriously? Its funny how immature you are, gi...Haha seriously? Its funny how immature you are, given how old you look in your picture.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942991957036738818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-40271581317326032552012-09-25T23:59:52.904-07:002012-09-25T23:59:52.904-07:00ancient chinese parable: a man died and went to he...ancient chinese parable: a man died and went to heaven; there , he found 2 houses. He entered the first. Inside he saw a table full of food, but everyone was starving. Everyone was holding chopsticks 6 feet long and in misery. The man went into the second house, inside , he saw an empty table and everyone was fat , happy and dancing in joy. All the 6 foot long chopsticks were on the table. He went outside, perplexed. Then it dawned on him, in the first house, the people only thought to try to feed themselves and starved; In the second, they used the chopsticks to feed the person sitting across from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-18705675144652206962012-09-25T23:20:46.795-07:002012-09-25T23:20:46.795-07:00This probably isn't news to anyone, but Mr. Bl...This probably isn't news to anyone, but Mr. Black needs to consult a mental health professional. I know it's difficult, but the best thing to do for us and him is avoid future interaction, at least until such a time that healthy relationships are possible. I say this to encourage compassion and acceptance for everyone. You never know what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes. Peace...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-62021112393756304282012-09-25T22:35:06.752-07:002012-09-25T22:35:06.752-07:00george - my final word and i wont be back EVER.
i...george - my final word and i wont be back EVER. <br />i have plenty of peace in my life. but i do hate self righteous hypocrites that are nothing but good sidemen such as yourself. your writing clearly indicates you want more but like i said some are leaders, some are session guys. you are of limited talent and a session guy. 22 records of bad material on shitty labels with other half-assed musicians does not a career make. <br />take your offer, shove it up your ass and deal with it. if i go to the great north west i will be meeting or seeing real musicians with real careers not glorified professors wishing for what might have been and pretending to be more then they arent. you, john kelman and mike ricci can line up and collectivly kiss my ass. <br />billy childs? another wanna be loser. you crossed a line on the palmer piece and you even admit it but you set back and let a handful of your servants do your dirty work. nice......your boy orrin evans is now in trouble with his label and they probably wont resign him, why? ME! you are orrin can chew on that and go fuck yourself. you dont attack me, my credibility etc and not expect a response. go cry to john kelman arguably the biggest piece of shit editor on the planet. later man. i would say good luck but i dont give a shit what happens to a douche like you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430688453384805200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-78250616666909615292012-09-25T21:39:57.686-07:002012-09-25T21:39:57.686-07:00you really think I'm a douchebag? coward? base...you really think I'm a douchebag? coward? based on what? nothing negative has to be said about you. You're doing it to yourself. Any artist that reads words like yours coming from a critic would agree. I don't know George, or Payton, or Orrin Evans. I happen to respect their music, but even if I didn't like them or their music, I would read what you said and react the same way. What's the point man? What do you get from slinging hate like that? Keeping your ego intact? You even managed to insult Payton and Evans in your angry response to an anonymous coward like me! why? My guess is that you wanted to be a saxophone player and play gigs and make records and all that, but when you saw what it took to do that, you opted out, wrote about what you wished you were doing, and have remained bitter ever since. The thing is - despite all the jealousy and b.s. that can happen between musicians, they will always have each other's back when it comes to being insulted by someone that can only talk a good game. This is why I've bothered to stay up to write this. This whole thing is really out of hand, and I wish I could take the high road and not care enough to respond. Part of me actually thinks you are a performance artist posing as b.b., because I cant wrap my head around why a professional would say things so absurd and hateful, and childish enough to cause me to laugh out loud. You're just fuckin with us right b.b.? If this is the case,and you are a performance artist, well played sir. You are truly talented in an Andy Kaufman sorta way. Well now I'm just having fun. Just felt compelled to add 2 cents. Thanks to George for allowing an open if not civil discussion on his site. I'm still so confused though, b.b. anything to add? nite sweetie. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713397068832099475.post-9203479815127174782012-09-25T21:12:56.402-07:002012-09-25T21:12:56.402-07:00I think it's really Charlie Sheen writing this...I think it's really Charlie Sheen writing this stuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com