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Same here.

RIP. I'd heard he was seriously ill, so it's inevitable, but it's still sad. While Richie Beirach is famous for his ECM recordings, I'd also recommend checking out his lesser-known albums produced in Japan. On the Trio label, albums like Sunday Song (a duo with Frank Tusa), Omerta (a duo with Dave Liebman), and Maracaibo Cornpone (where he appears as a sideman for George Otsuka) showcase a powerful side of Beirach quite different from his more decadent ECM music, and I really enjoy them.

High Potential

No word from Mosaic on my order yet.

I got to see him play one time. He was a sideman with Frank Morgan's Quartet.

Helluva cover, there.

A trombone, bass, bass and bat quartet.

After a quick comparison this is the enlarged 1944 version of the dictionary again. Makes sense as this must be the most comprehensive one. And a nice opener photo of that legendary 1939 party photo session intended for a LIFE magazine story (that never ran, unfortunately). In addition to the musicians named in the caption, Hot Lips Page, Max Kaminsky, bassist Clyde Newcomb, J.C. Higginbotham, Chu Berry, Cozy Cole, Eddie Condon, Rex Stewart and Johnny Hodges are in the pic. (And there were more at that party, including Juan Tizol, Billie Holiday, Bud Freeman, Dave Tough, Cootie Williams, pianist Dave Bowman and Brad Gowans). Who wouldn't have liked to listen in to THAT?

At the Big Ears Festival this year, Isaiah Collier is doing a Coltrane tribute (Collier Plays Coltrane). At the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this year: Terrence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane are doing a Coltrane and Miles Davis Centennial tribute. The New Orleans based big band Trumpet Mafia is doing a Miles Davis tribute with guest Keyon Harold. Maurice Brown is also usually the co-leader, along with Ashlin Parker. New Orleans based saxophonists Ricardo Pascal (Jason Marsalis trio/Mahmoud Chouki New World Ensemble), Trevarri Huffboone (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and Derek Douget (Ellis Marsalis Quintet/ Herlin Riley Quartet/ Jason Marsalis Quintet) present Love is Supreme, A tribute to John Coltrane.

I believe Emmet Cohen with a group is as well.

https://flashbak.com/cab-calloways-hepsters-dictionary-a-guide-to-the-language-of-jive-1938-378657/

Brand-new song from the Boss: https://youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w

They say Mingus calls her, around 1957 apparently, when she and Leonard Feather no longer get along, and they play together briefly then. The excerpt of Mingus comparing her with Toshiko Akiyoshi is also shown. No indication of last gigs. But probably not many by 1958. 1959 with the deaths of Lester Young and Billie Holiday is said to be a turning point, she “decides to live”, quits alcohol and gets her new job.

Iirc Cab Calloway’s memoir Of Minnie the Moocher and M included a vintage glossary of slang that was based on the books he used to sell at shows in the swing era.

RIP. A keyboard player friend of his used to tell me some of his jokes.: What's Red White and Black? A nun with an arrow through her head.

Yes I just checked again and mine was just picked up and given a Monday delivery date.

I have the DVD, it sounds really good to me, as do most DVD's from Montreux I have.

Indeed there is, thanks!

USPS acknowledges receiving the package and gave a delivery date of monday. Looking forward to it. Meanwhile on with my Freddie Hubbard Mosaic and Chron Andy Kirk festivals!

Eliane Elias “Cross Currents” Denon cd 360×360 32.2 KB Eliane Elias – piano, producing Barry Finnerty – acoustic guitar Eddie Gómez – bass Jack DeJohnette or Peter Erskine - drums Café – percussion