Orpheus - YES...Eric Dolphy's death was certainly "unfortunate and tragic". Finished the documentary today. I had no idea the circumstances around it. We can add "unnecessary" to the words describing it. While Eric certainly bore some personal responsibility for how he cared for himself, the greater share of blame has to be on the doctor(s) who, because of stereotypes about black jazz musicians, misinterpreted and mistreated the diabetic coma that he had fallen into.
Appreciated Frogman's comments. Will have to see if I can find Out There. Thanks too to acman for the You Tube clips.
Appreciated Frogman's comments. Will have to see if I can find Out There. Thanks too to acman for the You Tube clips.