tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957800621291025741.post1707296714532077212..comments2024-01-27T00:40:06.082-08:00Comments on Gapplegate Music Review: More on The Two Sonny Simmons Musics: Sonny the GreatGrego Applegate Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06188040049179872295noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957800621291025741.post-83976194810624703682010-03-18T05:07:01.897-07:002010-03-18T05:07:01.897-07:00I agree. It seems that when artists cannot be easi...I agree. It seems that when artists cannot be easily pigeonholed they do not always get the critical attention they deserve. Also, of course, we have been in a period where "Young Turks" get the lion's share of attention even though older artists may be doing some of their best work. That certainly applies to Simmons and Tchicai. I appreciate the feedback! Thanks.Grego Applegate Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188040049179872295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957800621291025741.post-60065716983517753172010-03-17T02:36:54.683-07:002010-03-17T02:36:54.683-07:00Thanks for addressing the issue! Since 2000 alone ...Thanks for addressing the issue! Since 2000 alone Simmons has released over 30 albums! I'm a long-time fan but a recent convert - the 2000s precisely - and am still puzzled nobody pays attention! Check also his stuff with J.Shurdut, his duet with Bobby Few, and his album with symphony orchestra (from Norway)... All of that is way more surprising and diverse than anybody's output... Seems there's the same problem with a guy like John Tchicai: he's tried church music, heavy metal, electronica, and people are still stuck on his Fontana output. Hey out there, they are not dead YET!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com