mrjazzman

Your responses are fascinating. I get a big kick out of reading all of them..........

Which of the Song Books could you do without.

If I had to pick one recording it would be "Cliff Craft" I think its his best............

Im embarrased, doesn't he look like a young SG. I too saw Les Brown on the sheet music. Hmmmmmmmmmm

Looks like Stan Getz to me. These fellows are playing saxes. My uncle Sam(Sammy) Peoples of San Francisco can barely be seen in this photo. Had to crop the heck out of it. I can't find any info on my uncle. Can any of you id the photo, was it a big band, when and where is was taken etc etc. Thanks in advance. Wish you could see entire photo. Is there any way I could put the whole photo here??????????

If he's not at the forefront of his generation, who is?????????

Big E.A. fan, bought every release since his first. Won't be buying his latest "Touching". Wasn't gentle ballads I, II, III and IV enough with the slow stuff. Very disappointing for latest release. Of course some of you will disagree, let's hear it..........Luv Long Tall Dexter on ballads..........

Is Woody Shaw on that set.........

Anybody know where I can find the two cd set "The CTI All Stars Live In Munich 20 August 1972". Need the cd, been searching everywhere

Can anyone tell me how many versions of Ko-Ko were recorded by Bird. Place and date of each if possible. Thanks...........

With you all the way. Personally, I've always thought that JDF got too much, too soon, and never really got his own thing together because everyone thought that he was doing it right. He's kind of a soul jazz version of Wynton Marsalis. I'll listen to him, but mainly when there's someone I like with him. Thanks Supa Groover.......... MG BINGO! I find the two B-3ers that Abercrombie has played with --- Dan Wall and Jeff Palmer --- to be much more interesting. Seems like everytime I visit this site, I discover new(to me)talent. This time it's Jeff Palmer, and I think he writes most of the cuts on his cd's. Thanks JETman. Am I the only one here who likes Bill Heid as a Joey D alternative??????

It's amazing how people can eat like that. Yes, he's XXXXXXXXXXXXXX large

Not re but I've discovered Don Aliquo on "Jazz Folk"............

great info CJ, yes Cobb is still Cobb but I was expecting Coryell and got this guy Cotter because Coryell couldn't make the Friday night set. JD had a nice little trumpet piece and I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad he didn't sing. Somebody needs to tell Joey S T O P S I N G I N G. PLEASE

Had to go see my favorite jazz organist at Yoshi's, Oakland, on Friday night 8-24-2012. the trio included Larry Coryell replacement Steve Cotter on guitar and the ageing jimmy cobb on drums. It was billed as a tribute to Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery but I heard no reference in spoken word or music to either of those giants. Very average, mediocre set. J.D's hold on me may be slipping. Because I'm a selected completist, I finally purchased "40" and "Wonderful! Wonderful! but after tonights very bland performance, I think I'd rather listen to Bill Heid instead, at least for now............

110 people watched this and 0 replies, unbelievable. Where are all my fellow Dex fans. Well, I guess I'm still the biggest Dexter Gordon fan on the planet and refuse to let this great musician and his music go unresponded too. I guess it's me and you Morganized, thanks for posting that, I really appreciate it.............

Since I love a two tenor winner or tenor battles, I'm getting back in Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt, Wardell Gray/Dexter Gordon. Jazz Portraits Mingus In Wonderland was recommended by someone on this forum for the playing of John Handy and Booker Ervin, great recommendation especially No Private Income Blues.............

Funny you should ask. Lionel Hampton. I only own 5 titles............

Let us all thank the web designer for the wonderfully eye-friendly white type on magenta background. obviously no one was looking for one except you. maybe you should re read the question

Wrong forum, topic been covered before? This is the only forum I visit and never deviate from topic, BUT, what in hell has happend to amg. If I were to compare it to an automobile, I'd say it's gone from the showroom to the junkyard. Are there any alternatives. Thanks..........

Had just discovered the fantastic drummer Eric Harland. Then while being dazzled by Erena Terakuba, I discover her drummer Lee Pearson, equally as impressive as Harland. Check him out on youtube testing a new set of drums for the manufacturer.Stephen Riley has a unique sound, reminds me of Charlie Rouse, lets see if he can sustain it. But thanks to jhoots, for me, the discoverey of the year so far is Erena Terakuba. She is a barely 20yr old phenominal alto sax player. When you hear New York Attitude and Northbird, you'll know what I'm talking about...........

Caught the 10pm set at Yoshi's Oakland of The Cookers: Billy Harper TS, Craig Handy AS, David Weiss-Eddie Henderson Tpts, Cecil McBee B, George Cables P, Billy Hart D. Lackluster, uninspired are the words that come to mind. The music sounds good, McBee and Hart are still quite capable at 77 and 71 and Cables has always been a favorite, but Weiss and Henderson did not impress me at all especially Henderson, his ideas seem to lack fluidity and cohesiveness, seem to bottom out. I could swear I heard some sour notes in their ensemble work. Don't remember the name of the ballad feature for Handy, but why have ensemble work on a ballad? Harper still has a "simmering" fire down below but imho the group lacks overall excitement. I don't think I'd go to them first for my must have modern day Hard Bop..........

Do any of those compilations include his stuff with Basie? Forgot to mention Count Basie Septet & Octet and Benny Goodman At Click 1948 are on the way.............

Ok, I now have The Wardell Gray Story, The Chase feat. Dexter Gordon, One For Prez, the Hampton Hawes edition(Memorial) of Live At The Haig 1952, Complete Sunset & New Jazz Masters, and Wardell Gray Memorial Vol's 1&2. Am I missing something? Is there anything I need to pick up to complete this?

Come on Allen, I'm waiting with bated breath for your response.........