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"I love being a singer!" That brought a bit of mist to my eyes. He has had an epic career. gregmo

Re Stitt's competitiveness, Laurie Pepper has some interesting things to say about Art's session with Stitt in the notes for the Hollywood All-Star Sessions box. She makes it clear that Stitt made Pepper very nervous, and that it was his least favorite of those sessions, even though he played pretty well. I wonder if Stitt's brief flirtation with the Varitone hurt him a little with critics and listeners. I always thought it was a gimmick and was glad when he jettisoned it. gregmo

I haven't read the Hawes book, but I did enjoy (if that's the word!) reading O'Day's book. She had quite the life, no doubt about it. gregmo

He was simply brilliant in "Network," for which he received an oscar nomination. gregmo

So, I'm gone traveling for a few weeks, and I return to the Board to find.....this....... I think I might have to leave again! gregmo

Disc 2

Loved listening to this, but it's interesting how much it sounds like Paul Whiteman until the swinging trumpet solo at the end! gregmo This one sounded a bit less Whitemanish. Thanks for posting these, Chewy! gregmo

Ditto. Listening to disc 2 now! gregmo

Thanks Chuck! gregmo

I didn't realize Henderson recorded anything for Edison. Are these sides available on cd somewhere? gregmo

In the mood for a bit of classic Mingus!

"Calling You" was the song from Baghdad Cafe. It was nominated for a Best Song oscar. gregmo

A bit of Curtis Fuller on this classic: