Yesterday I completed the integration of all the new material to chapters 3 ("Reaching for the Skye") and 4 ("Last Bolero in Berkeley"). Highlights from chapter 3 include Eddie Coleman on the Blackhawk, a scandal at said club, more on the Weiss brothers at Fantasy Records, Ralph J. Gleason's perception of West Coast jazz and Caucasian musicians in general and other reasons that probably led to Cal Tjader eventually falling off his radar, more from Tjader's best friend Philip Smith and Carl Burnett opens up about his tenure with the vibraphonist, among other subjects of interest.
Unlike the first three chapters, "Last Bolero in Berkeley" only has a comparatively small amount of new material. This includes Bob Redfield's memory of the Redondo Beach club Concerts by the Sea and the making of Tjader's 1976 LP Guarabe, more gigs and music reviews.
Chapter 5 ("Flying with Concord") is underway and finally, adjustments to the preface and epilogue.
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