From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2006 #265 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Monday, July 24 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 265 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Jack Nielsen NJC [john.van.tiel@wxs.nl] Jack Neilson njc [mags h ] Joni Designer Bag - Who knew!? An Education in Designer Handbags [est86m] Jack Neilson (NJC) [tinkersown@comcast.net] A couple of favours ["Ric Robinson" ] Re: Jack Neilson, njc [LCStanley7@aol.com] Re: A couple of favours ["Cassy" ] Re: Jack Neilson ["Sherelle Smith" ] honouring Jack Neilson njc [mags h ] Goodbye My Old Friend NJC ["John van Tiel" ] Thanks to everyone [Michael Paz ] Arlo [Michael Paz ] Re: Jack Neilson's passing [PassScribe@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:44:34 +0200 From: john.van.tiel@wxs.nl Subject: Re: Jack Nielsen NJC First meeting with Jack: Picking me up at the airport in New Orleans for Pazfest in May 2000. Big Smile. Wonderful talker, spirited as a child. Took me to the cafi where I met Claudia for the first time. I lost my heart, he lost his car key. Second memory. Jack Playing at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans. What a voice, such beautiful guitar playing. So fragile. So real. He sang about being lost and finding. I got it. Third flash. Touring the New Orleans area with a group of Pazfesters, still in New Orleans. He pointed out the beauty spots, then lost the way. A few years later. Full Moon, Jonifest. Jack was quiet, talked about his life which took hime here, there and everywhere. Or did he say 'nowhere'? Seemed a bit lost inside himself, quietly restless. Until he started singing. That voice, those songs. Chillingly beautiful. By any standard. A few weeks ago, he sent me an e-mail. He would love to come over and visit us in Holland. You would have been so welcome, Jack. I feel a bit lost now. Can you sing "Hello my old friend" for my dad up there? John ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 05:20:44 -0700 (PDT) From: mags h Subject: Jack Neilson njc What news. Incredibly sad and shocking. Earlier this past year, I had corresponded with Jack extensively, as he was interested in applying for performance at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. After a few emails flying back and forth with Jack, and Michael, his biggest fan. As per Jack's wishes, I submitted a package, as well as his CD. Dropped it off at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office. I knew in my heart that Jack was the stuff of this festival, that he would have everyone in the palm of his hand. Jack wrote to me and said he had a friend up here who had connections with the board, and that he was certain to be chosen. I'm not sure what happened, but he wasn't. Which was of course, sad, because he had his heart set on that....told me he wanted to break into the Canadian folk festival scene. extraOrdinary times. Plain speak conversations. My exuberance based on his tender interpretation of Blue Boy on the CD Pazfest, as well as his own CD. A most memorable time at Full Moon when Jack had the opportunity to share his wonderful talent, in person. Humble, warm, sweetness in the dark. I remember in the weeks prior to Jonifest 2002, Michael wrote with such excitement, telling us about a "special guest" and that we would all be blown away. And we were. Oh yes, we were. And will be. Always and in all ways. much ado about Jack. Tender, beautiful man. May you rest well and in peace, knowing that you live on in memory, place, time. Be still. Listen now to the whispers of joy and sorrow. Listen now while hearts speak. hello and goodbye my old friend, I believe in you, still. Mags let us go then you and i ~t.s.eliot~ I'll keep on moving Things are bound to be improving these days These days- These days I sit on corner stones And count the time in quarter tones to ten, my friend Don't confront me with my failures I had not forgotten them ~jackson browne~ - --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 09:51:34 -0500 From: est86mlm@ameritech.net Subject: Joni Designer Bag - Who knew!? An Education in Designer Handbags The Joni Bag by Designer Luella Bartley (approx $1,295.00).........inspired by Joni Mitchell This is news to me..........so thought I'd share. Ah, something new to save my $$$ for to add to my "all things Joni" collection. Donations accepted (tee hee) "........... Designer Luella Bartley, whose Luella label has produced some of the best-selling it-bags of the past five years, discovered the selling power of this connection when one of her creations for Mulberry made its catwalk debut on the arm of supermodel Gisele Bundchen at the autumn/winter 2002 show. 'That was an accident,' Bartley admits. 'The press went ballistic and the bag became known as the Gisele - I didn't plan it. I actually had to write to her and apologise, explain I wasn't using her name, it just happened. Though I think if I were a model, I'd be quite pleased to have a bag named after me.' The celebrity connection is as hard to unravel as the idea that women want to be friends with their handbag. Pictures of a skeletal Victoria Beckham dolled up in hot pants at the World Cup provoked opprobrium both for the outfit and her weight, but everyone also clocked the rather nice Hermes Birkin - perhaps because it looked more substantial than she did. We may no longer care about Sienna Miller's rather wobbly career; and if we never hear about her relationship with Jude Law again, it'll be too soon. But we still want to know what bag she's carrying. Our fascination with it-bags is more powerful than our disapproval of any celebrity's lifestyle, weight or love life. It's a difficult relationship to understand and it's also difficult for designers to control. As Bartley says: 'Certain people are inspiring - we've had a lot of press with our Joni bag which was named after Joni Mitchell, because she's a legend - but the celebrity thing is weird." - read the entire article here under MAMA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,,1824169,00.html It's a "hot" bag according to THE BAG LADY website......here's a quote when describing a similar bag called the Mulberry Phoebe, "Apparently, the 'Phoebe' is the Mulberry bag du jour. The truth is, it's only the Mulberry bag du jour if you can't get your hands on a 'Joni' (who can?), but it's still a gorgeous little number which, amazingly, doesn't just look like every other designer bag on the market. A chic combo of saddle bag and shoulder bag, it's boho chic reinvented for the new season." And when describing the Mulberry Tooled Bayswater, "Everyone else might still be swooning over the Roxanne, its baby sister the Blenheim and the new must-have Joni, but I'm in love with this re-working of the fashion editor's classic." For those interested here's some pictures of the Joni Bag Neiman Marcus shows it onsale for $697.00 (red color) however the item is NOT AVAILABLE http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId= prod27560013 or Caramel and/or Black http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId= prod27560020 Gold Description reads: "The fact that this bag is named after Joni Mitchell makes it the ultimate rock n roll bag. Swing it on your shoulder and rock it day and night". http://www.brownsfashion.com/BrownsFashionSite/product/BrownsFashion_Shoes_Ba gs/78285.htm Turquoise blue leather. (I like this one!) http://www.brownsfashion.com/BrownsFashionSite/product/BrownsFashion_Shoes_Ba gs/73578.htm Check these eBay auctions http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270001107117&categ ory=63852 also see eBay Item #130008939467[] (caramel color) Laura O [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of a643c8.jpg] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:56:15 +0000 From: tinkersown@comcast.net Subject: Jack Neilson (NJC) Dear Michael, I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Jack's death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all his friends and family. After meeting him at your house in 2002 (and enjoying his CD) it was so great to get to hear him play at Folk Alliance in Austin, both on the main stage and in the Joni tribute with you and Sonia. I was confident that I would see him at FA in Memphis next year, and at my series some day soon. What a fine man and musician. What a friend you've lost. What a year you've had. Much love, Steve & Michele *************************************************** Steve Dulson Costa Mesa CA tinkersown@comcast.net "The Living Tradition Concert Series" www.thelivingtradition.org "Folk Alliance Region - West" www.far-west.org ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 16:39:12 +0100 From: "Ric Robinson" Subject: A couple of favours Hi everyone, This list has introduced me to some new artists, most of whom have been = a joy to discover (the main exception being Tori Amos who is awful! = :-)). In return I'd like to point you all the way of Martha Tilston = whose album you can download free (and legally!) here: = http://www.pondlifestudios.com/index.asp . I'd also recommend Cerys = Matthews, Welsh songstress late of Catatonia currently touring her new = album over here to great applause. I saw her last Friday and had a great = time. I'd like also to pass on my condolences to Paz for his loss and my hope = that Nuri keeps safe while his country starts WW3. Love to all, Ric [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of Ric.gif] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:45:27 EDT From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: Re: Jack Neilson, njc Hi Paz, Wow "too much sorrow, too much pain... But too much love, I've never seen too much love, I don't know what it means." My heart goes out to you and to Jack's other family and friends. Another song comes to my mind, Judy Collins' Song for Duke. I'm thinking in songs today. These are my prayers for you. Love, Laura Song For Duke Words and Music by Judy Collins Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP)/ The Wildflowers Company (ASCAP) (Administered by Universal Music Corp.) I didn't even know the man I didn't know the man himself Even though his music filled my life As it has so many others I knew that he had died that week After fighting death a year or more But I had had a rule before That funerals were a waste of flowers But something said I had to go To be a witness to his gift of love A man who never once gave up on life Until death took him in his tracks The people stood around the church Ten thousand people there they say, or more Black and white, rich and poor Together they were there to say farewell In New York City it had rained that day The streets were silver and the sky was grey But in the church the music soared and sang And seemed to fill the air with shining sun The man was a hero He played the music of our souls He knew that we all have in us A place where beauty always grows Outside in the streets again The people wandered through the falling rain They waved their hands and dried their tears And turned to go about their lives again But none of us will be the same If we hear the things his music says That loving is the gift of life And making music was his way of love The man was a hero He played the music of our souls He knew that we all have in us A place where beauty always grows ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 13:01:15 -0400 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: A couple of favours From: "Ric Robinson" <<< In return I'd like to point you all the way of Martha Tilston whose album you can download free (and legally!) here: http://www.pondlifestudios.com/index.asp >>> Ric, I downloaded the CD and love it! Thank you so much for pointing this one out to us. I liked the change from girl with a guitar to The fuller sound of "A Surfer Courted Me" the piano on "Kinvarna". It sounded like a mandolin plucking on "Corporation" and I found myself really listening and enjoying the sounds. Thanks again, what a treasure. Warmly, Cassy NP: Cobwebs - Martha tilston ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:49:01 +0000 From: "Sherelle Smith" Subject: Re: Jack Neilson My dear friend, I know that this entire Joni list along with myself extend our deepest sympathies to you right now. This person I can tell was very close to you. My heart aches for your loss and this is a time when you need your friends around you. You always find a way Paz...that is what I admire about you my friend...you always find a way. This time, you need a little support and we're here for you. One day at a time my friend...my prayers are with you and with Jack's family. I had a chance to listen to Hello Old Friend and it is absolutlely beautiful. I have no explanation for his leaving. I am just so sorry that he's gone because of how you feel about him. Take care and know that I won't be far away my friend. It's time for me to stand in for you and help keep you strong. Love, Sherelle Paz wrote: Just got home from HOB seeing Michael Franks. Got a phone call from my friend Roger Wilson that I wish I never got. My best friend in life has checked out. My heart is so broken. I thought I had death figured out after this fucked up year of losing my daddy and my brother and... Jack was such a tender generous spirit and such a wonderful singer and songwriter not to mention guitar player. He called me day before yesterday and left me a message that said, "hey it's me, Jack, you remember me, we used to work together back in the early 2000's. I am ready to record an EP, maybe 6 songs." I was elated. I had been bugging him since the CD release party of "Here I go Again" when I was ready to record the next one. And he had a ton on new songs. The Arlo and Friends Tour was a milestone in his life and he never stopped thanking me for getting him on the tour. I am dreading calling Arlo tomorrow to tell him that he is gone. I don't know how I am going to act now. I have no one calling me 10 times a day telling me all kind of crazy shit. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:25:11 -0700 (PDT) From: mags h Subject: honouring Jack Neilson njc This is the bio that Jack that I received earlier this year, when we were working on his application to the Winnipeg Folk Festival this year. A warm and captivating performer, Jack Neilson was born and raised in New Orleans, via many other parts of the country that have played a role in his fanciful musical journey. He attributes his influences to Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, John Sebastian, and Randy Newman, as well as his friendships in his youth with fellow "Big Easy" musicians David Torkanowsky and Michael Paz. Jack started writing songs in high school and playing around town with fellow musician John Parker, and eventually attended Berklee College of Music in the early seventies. The Boston folk scene impacted him greatly, and he began to play various venues aruond town. This inspired him to take his music to a higher level. A subsequent brief stint living in Chicago furthered this motivation, as he continued to perform at songwriter nights and build friendships with fellow aspiring musicians. When Neilson returned to New Orleans, he was reunited with old friend and music producer Michael Paz, a strong believer in Jack's music. Michael became a driving force for helping Neilson to produce a CD. For over a year, they laid down tracks and polished songs, determined to create a debut release worthy of Neilson's name and talent. The result: Here I Go Again, a multifaceted gem lovingly furbished by the hands of many talented musicians who played on this album, including David Torkanowsky, Johnny Vidacovich, Dave Easley, Beth Patterson, Leslie Smith, Jay Dronge, Denmark's Christina Friis-Neilsen, and Kevin Aucoin. Jack's friendly nature and his dedication to musical camaraderie also became evident in his musical and lyrical themes. From his role as a casual observer of human nature to the plethora of friends and characters he has encountered along the way; artists, writers, actors, fellow musicians, and buffoons, he is deeply inspired by the words and antics of everyone he crosses paths with. Jack plays numerous gigs around the New Orleans area, from coffee shops and pubs, to the more distinctive venues including the House of Blues, Tipitina's, and the Hard Rock Cafe. All of which adds to his rising recognition as a part of the music scene. His music has taken him to the radio and TV airwaves, including a prestigious appearance on Louisiana Jukebox. Neilson also recently placed as a winner of the Frank Brown International Songwriting Contest, and was chosen among a select few to perform for its corresponding festival in Florababa. Now, prepared for more widespread touring, Jack is ready to expand his collection of stories, and if we're lucky, he'll share them with the class. go gently, dear Jack. submitted by Mags - --------------------------------- Open multiple messages at once with the all new Yahoo! Mail Beta. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:11:24 +0200 From: "John van Tiel" Subject: Goodbye My Old Friend NJC My first meeting with Jack: Picking me up at the airport in New Orleans for Pazfest in May 2000. Big Smile. Wonderful talker, spirited as a child. Took me to the cafi where I met Claudia for the first time. I lost my heart, he lost his car key. Second memory. Jack Playing at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans. What a voice, such beautiful guitar playing. So fragile. So real. He sang about being lost and finding. I got it. Third flash. Touring the New Orleans area with a group of Pazfesters, still in New Orleans. He pointed out the beauty spots, then lost the way. A few years later. Full Moon, Jonifest. Jack was quiet, talked about his life which took hime here, there and everywhere. Or did he say 'nowhere'? Seemed a bit lost inside himself, quietly restless. Until he started singing. That voice, those songs. Chillingly beautiful. By any standard. A few weeks ago, he sent me an e-mail. He would love to come over and visit us in Holland. You would have been so welcome, Jack. I feel a bit lost now. Can you sing "Hello my old friend" for my dad up there? John ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:06:15 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Thanks to everyone Thanks so much to everyone for all your letters and calls. My heart is full of your love. I got up the nerve a while ago to call Arlo and tell him of Jack's passing and of course got his vox mail. I then called Gordon Titcomb, the pedal steel-mandolin-guitar player from Arlo's band and he told me that they had heard the news last night before their gig in Boone, North Carolina. Gordon said Arlo looked like someone had kicked him when they told him. He dedicated St. James Infirmary to him which is very appropriate I think. Jack's mom called me and thanked me for all that I have done for Jack the past few years. She said that he had the happiest year of his career because of it. I met his sister Margaret (Goppy) and gave her a ton of pics of him from my collection. She said the family wants me to be a pall bearer at the funeral. While I am deeply honored it made me laugh to myself that I knew I'd have to carry his fat ass one more time. That's the news for now. Love to all Paz ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:07:04 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Arlo I got up the nerve a while ago to call Arlo and tell him of Jack's passing and of course got his vox mail. I then called Gordon Titcomb, the pedal steel-mandolin-guitar player from Arlo's band and he told me that they had heard the news last night before their gig in Boone, North Carolina. Gordon said Arlo looked like someone had kicked him when they told him. He dedicated St. James Infirmary to him which is very appropriate I think. The whole band was devastated by the news. Love Paz ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:25:00 EDT From: PassScribe@aol.com Subject: Re: Jack Neilson's passing Hi, all, I, too, remember meeting Jack at the JoniFest in 2004, I believe it was. Funny how we feel some kinship with those we've met who share our passion for something (in this case, music... especially Joni's music). Allow me to offer my condolences to those closest to Jack, like Michael, as I know what it's like to lose a good friend. Chris mentioned finding a glass of "something suitable" to raise in honor of Jack. Odd, but when I lost a good friend many years ago, I just sat and cried for a while; then, I quietly walked over & got my favorite special sipping glass, poured myself a Scotch, and raised it to his memory. Sad to say, it's been a kind of ritual several times since, but that's... life. Kenny B ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2006 #265 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------