tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post8167666418382410812..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: MAX ROACH, LEGENDARY JAZZ DRUMMER...and my teacher: January 10,Patry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-33981275069159877932017-08-02T21:51:02.015-07:002017-08-02T21:51:02.015-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574842818514510929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-22407866498191644882007-09-20T18:50:00.000-07:002007-09-20T18:50:00.000-07:00Tara: Paris is a great city for jazz. David: VERY!...Tara: Paris is a great city for jazz. <BR/><BR/>David: VERY!<BR/><BR/>kg: You saw him in his element. The classroom--at least, that first year--was not that for him. And yet, he was a man who knew how to be at home in the world--and communicated that.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-25515118993754141752007-09-13T19:49:00.000-07:002007-09-13T19:49:00.000-07:00How wonderful that you had Max Roach as a teacher!...How wonderful that you had Max Roach as a teacher! I saw him play once in NYC in the West Village in the early 90's. Watching him play felt sacred somehow.<BR/><BR/>His presence onstage sounds a lot like his presence in your class. I enjoyed reading this and having these memories come back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-68872657567530578572007-09-11T07:19:00.000-07:002007-09-11T07:19:00.000-07:00how cool is that?how cool is that?David Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-33131095240116191252007-09-03T15:08:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:08:00.000-07:00What a beautiful story - I was sad to hear about M...What a beautiful story - I was sad to hear about Max's death. It received lots of media attention in Paris, as his music was so well-loved.paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-11847164698934633962007-08-30T21:22:00.000-07:002007-08-30T21:22:00.000-07:00easy: "make learning live"--amen.taradharma: the s...easy: "make learning live"--amen.<BR/><BR/>taradharma: the scarcity of time is one lesson we never seem to get enough of.<BR/><BR/>tinker: your final sentence says it all...<BR/><BR/>matt: From what I've read, he was no saint, but he was unfailingly kind, stimulating, and generous in our classroom. What more can we ask of our teachers? <BR/><BR/>carmi: I guess we can only hope that the giving was its own reward.<BR/><BR/>herhimnbryn: the older I get the more crowded "the back room of my mind" grows. Great phrase.<BR/><BR/>lara berch: Thank you so much for your interest in my much neglected blog. I haven't updated my links in quite some time, but when I do, I will definitely look at your site.<BR/><BR/>deborah: Always good to see you here...Thank you!<BR/><BR/>chiefbiscuit: Oh, that's the trick isn't it? Not just recognizing the truth when you see it, but holding it in your mind on a daily, hourly basis. If you figure out how to do it, let me know!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-68608395533543984232007-08-30T02:02:00.000-07:002007-08-30T02:02:00.000-07:00That's incredible. What a gem to have such a man t...That's incredible. What a gem to have such a man to glean wisdom from. And what he says is so true. There is too little time to be worrying about perfection - the perfection is in the gaps and slips. Just being free to enjoy the moment - I wish I could remember that all the time instead of only occasionally.Kay Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791873464409271216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-38541309377901416052007-08-29T23:27:00.000-07:002007-08-29T23:27:00.000-07:00What a wonderful experience and beautiful tribute ...What a wonderful experience and beautiful tribute to a man who lived his art. Thanks for sharing, Patry. xx, JP/debJP (mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03120439923927414464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-65954233467407823812007-08-28T18:01:00.000-07:002007-08-28T18:01:00.000-07:00There is (hopefully) always one teacher who stays ...There is (hopefully) always one teacher who stays with us through out our life. Always there in the back room of our mind.herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-27284825633018624132007-08-28T13:45:00.000-07:002007-08-28T13:45:00.000-07:00I often look at the teachers I had in university a...I often look at the teachers I had in university and wonder whether I was worthy of their greatness. It wasn't until much later on that I appreciated the gifts they so unselfishly shared with us in their classroom.<BR/><BR/>In my case, it was journalism, but the essence of your experience rang so true to me. For years, some of my strongest columns were those that touched on these people, on that time in my life. I wish there were some way to let them know how deeply resonant their temporary influences were on my life.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-32034973911239264042007-08-26T23:50:00.000-07:002007-08-26T23:50:00.000-07:00wowwhat a wonderful tributeyou are so lucky to hav...wow<BR/>what a wonderful tribute<BR/>you are so lucky to have known the man and shared his thoughts on jazz and life<BR/>i feel a little green<BR/>(and blue)<BR/>thanks to you both :)flootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530734765701940680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-79264180982055031102007-08-25T09:00:00.000-07:002007-08-25T09:00:00.000-07:00What an amazing story; as much as I hate to hear o...What an amazing story; as much as I hate to hear of the passing of a giant in any particular field, I do find that it gives folks the opportunity to share some amazing stories/memories they have of that person. What you've shared says just as much, if not more, about the quality person that Max was, but it's from a very personal perspective. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.NoVA Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661990626635939447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-88187775249934718322007-08-24T08:09:00.000-07:002007-08-24T08:09:00.000-07:00I hope blogger lets me post this time -What an ama...I hope blogger lets me post this time -<BR/><BR/>What an amazing experience that class must have been!<BR/>I was sad to read about his passing. I'm glad he lived long enough to see some appreciation of his music in his own time, and to see some improvements in civil rights/society's attitude. Though no matter how old a great person lives to be, it never seems like its long enough, does it? <BR/>((hug))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-39694129042511514422007-08-24T07:49:00.000-07:002007-08-24T07:49:00.000-07:00Thanks, Patry, for this tribute! Another classic f...Thanks, Patry, for this tribute! Another classic for your collection. :) Thanks also to Lisa for referring to the Denver Post article, which I just read and printed out. My husband is a Miles and Mingus fan and I'm curious to see if any of his CDs also feature Max.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on the fun courses and wish I'd taken many more....Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-63164098247748093802007-08-22T15:29:00.000-07:002007-08-22T15:29:00.000-07:00beautiful, simply beautiful. what great memories ...beautiful, simply beautiful. what great memories of this man. His advice to the class - wow! We DON"T have time for this! Your words to lisa: this is what I appreciate most about getting older. I do what I want for the sheer pleasure it brings. A great gift, indeed.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-91181080907563338742007-08-22T10:48:00.000-07:002007-08-22T10:48:00.000-07:00Wonderful tribute and a wonderful experience. If o...Wonderful tribute and a wonderful experience. If only all teachers could reach beyond the wrote of lesson and make learning live.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-20295230468563529592007-08-21T16:49:00.000-07:002007-08-21T16:49:00.000-07:00Pohanginapete: So great to see you back in the blo...Pohanginapete: So great to see you back in the blog circuit again! <BR/><BR/>pearl: An interesting thought--and quite true. Perhaps the teaching is even distilled and purified by the final absence of the teacher. One can only hope...Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-3976502490787515502007-08-21T08:23:00.000-07:002007-08-21T08:23:00.000-07:00A good teacher teaches even outside the reach of h...A good teacher teaches even outside the reach of his lifetime. How lovely to honor him by keeping his lessons spreading.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-41617258341778273772007-08-21T04:16:00.000-07:002007-08-21T04:16:00.000-07:00I'm sure Max would have been delighted with this (...I'm sure Max would have been delighted with this (or is, depending on your beliefs). I knew nothing about him, but have come across several eulogies recently. What a privilege to have learned directly from him. Thanks for sharing your impressions and some of what you learned, Patry.pohanginapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463792721091291063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-59475121743182966492007-08-20T18:02:00.000-07:002007-08-20T18:02:00.000-07:00rdl, dave: Thanks for reading...lisa: Interesting ...rdl, dave: Thanks for reading...<BR/><BR/>lisa: Interesting that art history drew you. Given the man you married, that may have served you far better than electrical engineering! p.s. Thanks for returning to read the full piece. Blogger has been giving me a lot of trouble lately...<BR/><BR/>delia: I try to remind myself that we ALL teach something and we all make an impact...but of course, far too often, I forget.<BR/><BR/>marilyn: It's been great to read all the tributes about him. THey make me believe that a lot of people did know...<BR/><BR/>colleen: You would have loved it, but then again, you were off somewhere loving your own corner of the world. (Does that make sense?)<BR/><BR/>jessie: When he refused to teach--at least in the traditional sense--he taught us best. I suppose it wouldn't work for everyone, but it worked for him. Thanks for visiting!<BR/><BR/>sue: THanks for stopping by to share my memories.<BR/><BR/>fred: I read a little bit about the<BR/>controversy Matt started with what some viewed as an "impure" attitude toward his music. But I can imagine him wanting to engage the young where they were, not forcing them to be where he was. That must have been a very fine concert you and your son saw.<BR/><BR/>gary: Oh yes, the hard way every time, but frequently it's also the more interesting way. Thanks for reading.<BR/><BR/>becca: He often said he didn't know how to teach, and that he couldn't relate to the institution that employed him. However, he kept at it. Obviously, the legion of students who have their own memories of afternoons with Max convinced him otherwise.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-87391789389156661682007-08-20T17:38:00.000-07:002007-08-20T17:38:00.000-07:00That man certainly knew how to teach. What a gift...That man certainly knew how to teach. What a gift to you and those other students in the class. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this tribute, and the good advice!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-11430124706277665232007-08-20T16:37:00.000-07:002007-08-20T16:37:00.000-07:00As usual Patry, your life stories reach out and to...As usual Patry, your life stories reach out and touch a cord. I agree with amishlaw, the little truth you laid out for lisa has the feel of real wisdom...learned I'm sure the hard way.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the allowing me to share this bit of your life.Gary Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538889263637608828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-10486251589425958322007-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:002007-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:00Wow Patry! What a great experience to study with M...Wow Patry! What a great experience to study with Max Roach. I only saw him play once. Emeryville, CA in 1991. My son was with me. At that time there was a little controversy about whether or not he should have played with some hip-hop musicians. As I recall Wynton Marselis was arguing for the negative. In any event he was playing with his quartet(Odean Pope on tenor, Cecial Bridgewater on trumpet and Tyrone Brown on bass)He was an an innovator and a class act!Fred Garberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308938520063396329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-32377625078974924062007-08-20T08:59:00.001-07:002007-08-20T08:59:00.001-07:00What a lovely tribute... thanks for sharing the me...What a lovely tribute... thanks for sharing the memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-17278108534565908982007-08-20T08:59:00.000-07:002007-08-20T08:59:00.000-07:00Now those are the words and actions of a true teac...Now those are the words and actions of a true teacher. Your story gave me shivers. He sounds like he was a truly incredible man.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.com