The NOTE Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania • Spring / Summer 2014 MED FLORY • ZOOT FEST • DAVE LIEBMAN’S EXPANSIONS • JOE TEMPERLEY In This Issue... The NOTE The Note contains some content that may be considered offensive. Authors’ past recollections reflect attitudes of the times and remain uncensored. Vol. 24 - No. 1 - Issue 61 2 A New Beginning Spring / Summer 2014 by Matt Vashlishan 4 Phil In The Gap by Phil Woods The NOTE is published two times per year 7 An Interview with Med Flory by the Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection, by Bob Bush East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, as part of its educational outreach program. 14 Remembering Brew Moore by Gordon Jack Editor: 16 Brookmeyer and Me: An Odyssey of Friendship Matt Vashlishan, D.M.A. by Michael Stephans Design/Layout: 20 Zoot Fest 2013 Photo Collage Charles de Bourbon at BGAstudios.com by Garth Woods ESU Office of University Relations 22 Near Dawn: Dave Liebman’s Expansions Quintet ________________________________ by Dave Liebman, Matt Vashlishan, and Pathorn Srikaranonda Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection 25 An Interview with Saxophonist Joe Temperley Kemp Library by Jay Rattman East Stroudsburg University 32 Straight Talk: Understanding the Common Qualities 200 Prospect St. that Artists Possess East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999 By David Liebman [email protected] 34 Readers, please take NOTE (570) 422-3828 Contributors & Acknowledgments www.esu.edu/alcohncollection East Stroudsburg University President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D. From the Collection . Dean of the Library and University Collections: Edward Owusu-Ansah, Ph.D. The mission of the Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collec- Cover Photo (front): Bucky Pizzarelli at the tion is to stimulate, enrich, and support research, 2013 Zoot Fest, by Garth Woods teaching, learning, and appreciation of all forms of jazz. The ACMJC is a distinctive archive built upon a unique and symbiotic relationship between the Pocono Mountains jazz community and East Stroudsburg University. With the support of a world-wide network of jazz advocates, the ACMJC seeks to promote the local Centerfold Photo: From left: Adam and global history of jazz by making its resources available and useful to students, researchers, Niewood, Evan Gregor, Lew Tabakin, educators, musicians, historians, journalists and jazz Joe Lovano, and Jay Rattman, enthusiasts of all kinds, and to preserve its holdings by Garth Woods for future generations. © 2014 Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection / East Stroudsburg University ________________________________ Notice of non-discrimination: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, Cover Photo (back): Cannonball Adderley, gender identity or veteran’s status in its programs by Herb Snitzer, donated. and activities in accordance with applicable fed- eral and state laws and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: Director of Diversity/Ombud- sperson, 200 Prospect Street, 115 Reibman Build- ing, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-422-3656. 2 The NOTE • Spring / Summer 2014 A Note from the Collection Coordinator A New Beginning educate people about the amazing materials, playing concerts, etc.). I re- resource available here at the Univer- member meeting Dave Liebman when Fran Kaufman sity. As I mentioned, I knew about I was about 15 years old, and the By Dr. Matt Vashlishan the Collection for years and visited it fact that young people get that kind at least once a year when I returned of influence at such a crucial age in to the area to teach at COTA Camp their development is something that would like to say my first hello to The NOTE Jazz, so I had a “surface” under- doesn’t happen in almost any other the loyal subscribers of ; standing of what was available. I town in the country. The product of I followers of the Al Cohn Memorial now find myself digging deeper to this musical “perfect storm” is some- Collection and the various activities understand the scope of the Collec- thing that should be documented and associated with it and East Strouds- tion and am amazed at the amount of shared with the world. burg University. As some of you may audio recordings, books, oral history, Many students had experiences know, long time Collection Coordina- photographs, handwritten as well as tor Bob Bush left his position at the like I did: Bobby Avey, Jay Ratt- digitally engraved manuscript, and man, Evan Gregor, Dave Lantz, most University this past year. After meet- countless other features that make up ing with the East Stroudsburg Uni- recently Patrick McGee, and the list this collection. Furthermore, it goes goes on. Many, if not all, of these versity administration, I gladly took far beyond a simple “jazz archive” or on the task of keeping the Collection younger people have gone on to create a dedication to Al and Zoot, although a career for themselves in music, and going as well as communicating with it does serve those purposes well. all of you through this publication. they are playing at a VERY high level. The Collection represents some of It is not by coincidence that they grew They say big shoes are hard to fill, the best music in history as well as up under such giving tutelage from and Bob’s are enormous! Since I grew a representation of the rich musical so many masters of the art, who were up in the Poconos of Pennsylvania culture created in the Pocono Moun- always there to encourage them and and play the saxophone, it was easy tains. give them the tools necessary to do to find out about Bob and the Col- Part of my mission through ESU whatever they wanted with the music. lection at ESU. Over the years I have and The NOTE is to ensure that the It is because of the people repre- had a lot of contact with Bob through younger generation of the Poconos sented by the Collection and the mere various Library Alive, Scholastic becomes represented just as well as fact the Collection exists that creates Swing, Celebration of the Arts, and the veterans in an effort to keep the these opportunities in this area. Zoot Fest concerts that I have been a music moving forward and to keep part of. His work and reputation are Even in the short time I have things fresh. Many young people grew first rate, and he put his entire life been involved with the Collection, I up in this area and were incredibly into the Collection. I am happy to be have met wonderful people and am fortunate to be in regular contact following such a great example and working on many interesting projects. with amazing musicians like Phil plan to do my best to keep the Col- I am excited for what is to come and I Woods, Dave Liebman, Bob Dorough, lection alive as well as introduce my feel that music at ESU as well as the Urbie Green, and many others, all own perspective whenever possible. Collection both have a bright future, who are involved with the Collection so watch your mailbox and inbox for One of my main goals of course in some way (either by writing for information. Until then, please enjoy is to keep the flame going and to The NOTE , donating their time and/or this issue of The NOTE! Spring / Summer 2014 • The NOTE U3 Phil In the Gap So Where are the Pork Chops? David Coulter By Phil Woods o here we are - jazz folks under played with. He did it all with aplomb What a winter of discontent! I the editorship of our new custo- grace, and humor – he was a funny haven’t been out since Christmas. It S dian of the Al Cohn Memorial cat. Here is his phone voicemail mes- was so cold I could only breathe out, Jazz Collection, Dr. Matt Vashlishan. sage: but I did have a moment’s respite I have known Matt since he was a when the Quintet, Jill and I did a gig young lion and he studied with me “Hey! How are you? You’re not in Santiago, Chile for the Interna- for a while. He is a great sax man, going to believe this but I was just tional Jazz Festival where it was 90 musician and a good guy who has thinking of you. You must be cyclic. It’s degrees. I was tempted to transfer my a doctorate from the University of so nice to have sensitive friends. If you Union card and take up residence, but Miami. I think Al Cohn would be have anything to make my blues turn I already belong to Locals #577 and pleased with ESU’s new president’s green tell me about it. I want all the #802. sordid details. However if your call re- choice of Matt to take up the burden The International Jazz Festival of former custodian Bob Bush who lates to my doing a benefit for one of the so-called non-profit organizations of of Santiago has been around for a raised the jazz bar very high during few years. The early years were more his tenure. I am confident that Matt my performance with one of the trendy necrophilia ensembles I suggest you call ‘smooth’ jazz than the real thing. will continue to maintain Bob’s laud- People were disappointed until new able high standards. my manager at: 1-800-182 oh I ate one or at 281 I heard you ate one too. blood took charge. Roberto Bara- * * * The jazz world lost a giant and And to ensure a prompt response please hona and an old friend, Pepe Hosias- a dear friend.