Rooster_Ties Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) What should I take?? Tyrone Washington's "Natural Essence" for sure (but which track to try to have played?). Maybe something off "Passing Ships" (Hill)?? Anything else?? What should I take?? What would you take, to try and have played?? Blue Note Records Listening Party Join fellow music lovers, renowned saxophonist Bobby Watson, record collector & Blue Note aficionado Elmer Jackson and DJ Miles Bonny for an old-school listening party at the Blue Room! Attendees will discuss the impact of the many eras of the legendary Blue Note record label while listening to local DJ and jazz enthusiast Miles Bonny spin music from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. The Urban League of Greater Kansas City will sponsor a speed-networking session from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. At 7:00PM and lasting until 9:00PM, Bonny will play Blue Note requests. Patrons are invited to share their favorite Blue Note recordings from the past 70 years and share their memories with fellow music lovers. The Blue Room will also several specials and other promotions, including $5 martinis, $3 drafts and wine, Blue Note 7 concert ticket giveaways and other prizes. Additional tickets to the Blue Note 7 concert will be available exclusively at this event for only $30, which also includes a complimentary solo American Jazz Museum membership. Admission to the Blue Note Listening Party is free, but please RSVP (see link above for details). Tuesday February 10th 2009, 5:00pm to 9:00pm In the Blue Room, Admission is Free Edited February 1, 2009 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Sounds like fun. Wish I could be there. Well you should definitely see that Hill gets represented, and I'd vote for Passing Ships- you can talk about its long-awaited release. The more I listen to it the more I become convinced of its heaviness. I'd probably take Mode For Joe or Unity. Or Roll Call. Or Free For All. Or Cape Verdean Blues. Or the Blakey Live at Birdland. Damn, tough call. I hope you go, I'd like to hear about it. Edited February 1, 2009 by Free For All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Dorward Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Well, take some of Bobby's, I'd think.......... He had two, I think, on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) How about a track from Bobby's 'Post Motown Bop'? The other ones were 'The Inventor' and 'No Question About It'. All good. Edited February 1, 2009 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Gotta include some Horace Silver in there. And Blakey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewHill Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Agree on Hill and Passing Ships is fitting; it is indeed HEAVY. Gotta get some Jackie in there, maybe something off of Let Freedom Ring. With the new Moncur RVG's maybe something from Evolution as well. Sounds like it'll be a blast, keep us informed as to how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I would take something that illustrates the element of risk taking. While Monk is the most obvious choice in this context, I would look elsewhere. Others have suggested Andrew Hill and Larry Young, both of whom fill this bill, but to me, Tina Brooks is most representative of the label's willingness to take chances. His inclusion could lead the session in a number of different, and interesting directions. As to what track, if I'm interpreting the invitation correctly, that should your call. This sounds like fun. Definitely report back if you go. Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Risk taking is a good point. Jimmy Smith's first would be another good example. Who knew that you could sell this stuff like crazy in 1956? In any case, you gotta have some JOS, or Big John, or Baby Face. And don't forget earlier stuff: Sidney Bechet's "Summertime"; Ike Quebec's "Blue Harlem"; And something from the Ammons/Lewis session that started it all. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'll bet some George Braith would go down well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Off the top of my head, some stand-outs that might have been representative of the label's different interests. Golden Circle Out to Lunch! The Last Session Indestructible! Street of Dreams Sonny Clark Trio or Horace Silver Trio or Herbie Nichols Trio (I would have a tough time choosing between these, but I would end up on Nichols) Fats Navarro and Tadd Dameron: The Complete Blue Note and Capitol Recordings There is such a range of music to choose from. Maybe a good point to try to make, since Blue Note seems to be so identified with HARD BOP and the Jazz Messengers style of music. in that case, maybe one of the last Wayne Shorter sessions... Moto Grosso Feio, Supernova, Odyssey of Iska? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Don't forget some Hank! And Davis Cup if you've got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkeith Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Bobby Hutcherson's NOW, track SLOW CHANGE or HELLO TO THE WIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 JOS - The Champ - Groovin' At Smalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'd take your favorite track/album. We all have ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 nothing gets a party started like Bobbi Humphrey- Fancy Dancer!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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