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This is really great -- hosted by Stan Kenton, Mort Sahl, Shelley Manne, Frank Rosolino Hosted by: Stan Kenton, Mort Sahl, Shelley Manne, Frank Rosolino, Med Flory, Harry "Sweets" Edison Liner Notes: There was a very special night that was off limits to the general public at Donte’s Jazz Club in North Hollywood. California. But the famed nitery was far from shuttered, for inside, the SRO crowd was made up of the “who's who” in the Jazz profession, gathered together for an evening of good old-fashioned “winging it.” For such a group of top flight musicians to meet al a Jazz club, sans instruments, evidences a very special occasion, and it certainty was. Hosted by Stan Kenton, Mort Sahl, Shelly Manne and Frank Rosolino, the evening became one or happy nostalgia, personal side lights about fouled up club dates, one nighters and, most of all. laughter; for aside from his creative talents, the most gratifyingly special gilt a Jazz musician has is the ability to laugh at himself. They talked or many things…foolish things…nearly forgotten things…personal things…and everybody had a three hour ball. With Kenton leading the strokes with a deftness that only someone so intimately associated with these talented guys could parry, the evening’s momentum never wavered, and when the wee small hours rolled around, the entire audience knew they had taken part in a unique experience. This album is the result of “that very special evening.” Mort Sahl, although not a musician, has become an intimate and knowledgeable spokesman and friend of the Jazz fraternity. As Stan so ably puts it, “Mort is the classic epitome of comedic talent. Like the Jazz musician, his material is always improvisational, a bit mind bending and always right on target.” Shelly Manne and Frank Rosolino, who both played with the Kenton aggregations, reflect on fellow musicians, string players, playing behind the beat, and those long, dull cross-country bus rides going from one gig to another. Med Flory and Harry “Sweets” Edison provoke near hysteria with their comments on experiences with driving cars for Claude Thornhill, “advancement” in the music business and note holding with Count Basie. lt’s all here…well, most of it anyway, just the way it happened that night at Donte’s. As you listen to the album, quite possibly you can visualize the scene yourself and as you scan the room, you’ll see what kind of company you’re in. Back there in a corner booth is Don Bagley, Dee Barton, Louis Bellson, Milt Bernhart and Pete Condoli. Up at a front row center table sits Benny Carter, nationally famous Jazz columnist Leonard Feather, Bob Cooper and one-time Kenton vocalist June Christy, Bill Holman, Calvin Jackson, Hank Mancini, Don Menza and Dave Rose. Standing at the bar is Pete Rugolo, Howard Rumsey, Bud Shank, Gerald Wilson, Dick Shearer and Nick Ceroli. And holding forth around the rest of the smoke-filled room are more Jazz afficianados whose names would fill most of these liner notes, as they have in countless albums. It was quite an impressive group to spend an evening with, yet not a note was heard; simply because it was an evening with friends, friends who play Jazz, great Jazz, and got together to swap “remember whens.” We had an unprecedented ball putting this album together and hope you’ll have a ball listening to it and getting the same kicks we did. It was the musician’s night of, but what a night it turned out to be. Other mentions: Xavier Cugat, Don Bagley, Lee Richards, Senator Philip Hart, Cream, Bing Crosby, Dick Scheer, Andre Previn (Like Young), Dee Barton, Mrs. Chandler, Zoot Sims, Saul Hurac, Art Pepper, Chet Baker

Note to self: next time I buy a laptop make sure it uses a USB C charger!

I'm a fan of his music, but even more of a fan of his interviews. I like individuals. Which reminds me of the time a fan confronted him about his music, and Stan is sincere the entire way, going step by step

I got both of those (cd version) in yesterday. Hope to listen to them in the next few days. (Unfortunately my laptop charger died and I won't have a new one til sometime Friday, and I'm almost out of juice, so no reports for 72 hours or so).

As has been said often, "Different Strokes for Different Folks". The Jackie McLean recordings that I most enjoy are has Prestige sessions and his "early" Blue Notes. Never cared for his date with Ornette, or the "Bought Soul" album. To my ears his Steeplechase abums are a mixed bag. I like some and don't care for others. I do dig his 1999 session "Nature Boy" with Cedar Walton, David Williams, and Billy Higgins. One of the first LPs I bought was Jackie's album on the Ad Lib label when it was first released. I have a warm spot in my heart for that one. It has been reissued on Fresh Sound

I agree with you, @Late. Multiple is a terrific album -- and WAY underrated, imo. I was surprised (but happy) to see it reissued by Craft.

Not long after I got out of the US Army and returned home to Detroit, I often went to a jazz club to hear the Joe Henderson Quartet.. Joe was living in Detroit. It was so very many years ago I am unable to recall who made up the rhythm section for that gig. Though Joe was a new name to me, I recall digging Joe's tenor playing very much. It was not very long after that when Joe's first Blue Note record was released.

Kirk Lightsey lived in Detroit for a time while I was still living there. One day when I was hanging out at my favorite record shop, Kirk walked in. I recall speaking with him and telling him how much I enjoyed his playing on the 5 Chet Baker albums. He seemed pleased to hear that.

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Listening to the 2025 remaster of Multiple right now. No compact disc issue to accompany this new remaster, which is sad. This is an undervalued album in Henderson's discography.

It´s indeed a fine record. The first tune seems to be what Alfred Lion then wanted all his artists to do. But if I am honest, my favourite Wayne Shorter on BN would be "All Seeing Eye".

I love him. I was just 14 years old when I admired his artistry when he was in Miles´ band. Oh boy that groove. Mike Henderson, Al Foster, Mtume, greatest of all, such a wealth of rhythmic inspirations for a kid...... never will forget that as long as I live. And yeah, with Pharoah - Love is us All.......oh boy, Pharoah Sanders, also from that period of 1973,74. That´s when I bought my first Pharoah Sanders record and Love is us All is a center piece in my life. I love Pharoah Sanders so much, he is a leading figure for me as a musician and as a human being. On my next album there is a tune I dedicated to him...... About Joe Henderson: I heard him first on TV....I think it was a show from 1977 with Ratso Harris on bass, a guitar player and a drummer I don´t remember who, but from the FIRST MOMENT I knew this is what I like. And just a few months after that TV-experience I finally saw him live. I think he had Hilton Ruiz in his group, maybe Ray Drummond on bass, I don´t remember the drummer. I like Joe Henderson for his power and his approach, I love him very much, though as older I get and in the same time younger (have a very young girl friend) it seems that the spirituality of Pharoah Sanders is what reaches me more in an increasing manner.....

Saw Twelve Monkeys in the theatre last night. Still packs a punch. I forgot that it was directed by Gilliam. Am hoping to see the latest Knives Out outing, Wake Up Dead Man before it goes exclusive to Netflix. I might make it out on Sat.

yeah I have heard them. That was a good group. On Steeple Chase I think I have one with a very long version of "Parker´s Mood"....some of the best slow Blues I ever heard. And one that I love is "Ghetto Lullaby". I would not say I have MANY of his records since collecting just is not my thing, I try to get some tastes and see what I can stock in my mind and maybe get some first hand studies.

Well in my religion (politheism) there is no Chrismas, but I like to make people happy and have love and respect for all who believe in something. Tomorrow there is a big familiy meeting at my elder sister´s house with a lotta relatives, brothers and sisters in law and who knows more..... and some kids from my nieces too. I think it´s a how they say..... advent meeting...... Usually the "crazy little brother of his elder sister" is asked to play something on the piano, they had the piano tuned for me they said. So I know it´s time before Chrismas for Christian People, I think I should play some of that stuff. Thought about "Chrismas Song" in Eb. This more in ballad time. Might also give them a taste of "White Chrismas" in medium tempo, in Db that´s a nice key, and play some choruses on it.

Oh I have never heard this. Coltrane sounds great on it !

Thanks! Jan Swerts is a Belgian neoclassical musician with some pop influences. Beautiful music imo but definitely something different than most jazz music.

I've just learned of some family medical issues that will make it impossible for me to do February. Sorry to leave everyone in the lurch. I hope someone else is able to pick it up.

Hipnosis is 38 mins, and High Frequency is 39 mins, so they would fit fine on one CD. That would free up both my McLean Mosaic and my Moncur Select, helping my shelf space and wallet immensely! Probably the same for others here also.