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June 25, 2006 - 2:19pm
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What's Up With Emily Remler - "Catwalk"
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Well RG you read correctly, Remler had herself one hell of a heroin addiction and that drug usage was the direct cause of the heart attack that took her life. So I guess the Good Lord didn't have much to do with it other than not answering her prayers.
As for the high price of "Catwalk" and some of her other out of print recordings, they all have been given the Jazzfan Seal of Approval, which obviously accounts for their great popularity and high demand. My advice, next time don't wait when I make a recommendation since the price is sure to rise.
By the way, if I had "Catwalk" on CD I'd make you a copy but no can do since I only have the vinyl. However I do have two of her CDs, "East To Wes" and "Together" (with Larry Coryell), if these are also out of print I'll gladly send you copies so you can hear what all the fuss is about.
I am afraid that if we knew them all there are plenty of "Eva Cassidys" out there. Another is www.lauriez.com who also died in her early 30's of lung cancer that was detected too late. Another very talented performer. She can be found at www.cdbaby.com .
Hey jazzfan,
This is a huge ask, but I'm doing my doctorate in jazz guitar and I am going to be the first to write a (LONG overdue) dissertation on Emily. I am having a really hard time finding "Together," and if you have a CD... would you be willing to make me a copy? If so, shoot me an email at deninkochguitar@gmail.com, please. Thank you!
DK
DK-
how is you Doctorate Program going?
The album can be heard in full length on Youtube;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnyOy6vDS0w&loop=0
It is a beautiful album indeed.