Back in the 70’s I had a friend who took tenor lessons from Dave Liebman. He said Dave was very upset about being drowned out by Pete Cosey, (who looked like he enjoyed doing that when I saw them live), who was also a great player, but he said Miles told him, “Play when I play, solo when I solo,” I guess to get Pete off his back? And my friend said, “Dave said he couldn’t get into it.” Now did that mean he felt intimidated, or didn’t want to share the solo time, even with Miles? My friend didn’t specify… interesting, though. Miles was a good leader.
Thank you. Dave Liebman always seem to be present in my listening history. So many great records. Actually saw him live with Miles On the Corner. But all the while I read your piece my mind was replaying McLaughlin’s My Goals Beyond “Peace One” and Peace Two. And one particular riff an echo so right at the moment. I wish I knew more about this recording. Thanks again.
From your Pat Martino book material, do you have more about him playing in Harlem and meeting those fantastic guitarists who were a bit older than him? I still remember those stories from your book.
Yes, you must be referring to that scene where Pat and George Benson were hangin’ up in Harlem, talking on the corner outside Small’s Paradise with Grant Green.
Back in the 70’s I had a friend who took tenor lessons from Dave Liebman. He said Dave was very upset about being drowned out by Pete Cosey, (who looked like he enjoyed doing that when I saw them live), who was also a great player, but he said Miles told him, “Play when I play, solo when I solo,” I guess to get Pete off his back? And my friend said, “Dave said he couldn’t get into it.” Now did that mean he felt intimidated, or didn’t want to share the solo time, even with Miles? My friend didn’t specify… interesting, though. Miles was a good leader.
It must give him some satisfaction that he outlived Pete Cosey…
Thanks for this post on Mr. Liebman
Thank you. Dave Liebman always seem to be present in my listening history. So many great records. Actually saw him live with Miles On the Corner. But all the while I read your piece my mind was replaying McLaughlin’s My Goals Beyond “Peace One” and Peace Two. And one particular riff an echo so right at the moment. I wish I knew more about this recording. Thanks again.
This is an amazing post – – thank you!
Early in the post, you switch from 10 Wheel Drive to 10 Years After. Unintentionally, I assume.
Good catch, Carl. Bit of a brain fart there. Guess I need to have a Prevagen & tonic right about now!
From your Pat Martino book material, do you have more about him playing in Harlem and meeting those fantastic guitarists who were a bit older than him? I still remember those stories from your book.
Yes, you must be referring to that scene where Pat and George Benson were hangin’ up in Harlem, talking on the corner outside Small’s Paradise with Grant Green.
Yes!