Beneath the Underdog

His world as composed by Mingus. In this video I yap about this book, a book that cites this book, and a third book that’s related in terms of type of book but mostly just in that I also read it recently.

[@phoebemelrose]

I’m glad your cat is safe. Always a good day when you post

[@leafyconcern]

Thank you. It was a huge relief when he was back in the house, dozing off.

[@kintrap5376]

Do you ever wear electronic wristwatches? My father apparently could never wear them because something about his skin or body would cause the batteries to corrode within a few days.

[@kintrap5376]

(Also, fantastic video. Would be so on-board with more of this kind, especially, even, that random forced comparison idea.)

[@leafyconcern]

@@kintrap5376 I may try to do more of that! Re: the corrosion, I wouldn’t put it past skin to be capable of such chemical action

[@davidhall8656]

I am a big mingus fan, read his book maybe 25 yrs ago but dont remember mich of it. Some of the graphic sexual technique descriptions were offputting, but the anecdote of mingus gett8ng kicked out of Ellington band for fighting a trombone player. Of jazz autobios, my favorite is probably Raise Up Off Me by Hampton Hawes.

[@leafyconcern]

@@davidhall8656 thank you for this recommendation. I would love to get my hands on that one.

[@davidhall8656]

@@leafyconcern even by jazz great standards, hamp led an incredible life. If you are unfamiliar with his playing, I recommend the album For Real! Scott laFaro on bass!

[@leafyconcern]

@@davidhall8656 Scott lafaro is a legend! Such a tragic loss when he died. I gotta hear this. Thank you.