The Jazz Loft Project: An Interview with Sam Stephenson

[OttoLink10]

I wish he had not referred to mistakes while rehearsing or exprimenting as "bad music" or "mediocre!" He missed the point there. Also, Dick Cary was one of the musicians involved, who does not get mentioned enough.

[Soulnik]

Superb book!

[albroholm]

The book illustrates that Smith's recorders, mics, and cords were visible, wired, and running in every room. According to remaining living loft attendees, everyone knew that too. The playing was all voluntary. The book credits every musician as best as the research uncovered thus far, and all legal issues have been handled. Even though this moment in time was recorded and photographed, it would be dead and lost if it were not for this project. The tapes sat and deteriorated for 50 yrs.

[polarityrecords]

Um... has anyone brought up the little point about the ethics of surreptitiously recording musicians as they rehearse?

Just thought I'd bring that up.

[cyberhatch]

The book looks great! I can't wait to get a copy. Also the video looks beautiful looks like a well thought out and great project all around.