randissimo

I thought Baker's in Detroit held claim to the title of "oldest continually running Jazz club"... Baker's has been in operation over 71 years now and at the same location..

Great article, very insightful, and very well written.. Kudos to you Mark. I often wondered what had happened to Bennie Maupin.

Jim must have been talking to himself in the chat room. Best way to keep a secret, I reckon. MG

Sometimes the stats on the bottom of the forums will show a username in the live chat and I'll go in and nobody is there! This happened a week or so ago. It said that one member, Jim Alfredson was in live chat and several times I tried going in and though his username was on the bar for quite a while he was not to be found! Is there an option for members to chat in secrecy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch_fullscreen?vi...20over%20Reggae

http://www.myspace.com/jackdejohnette

I didn't realize there was already a thread going on... I played at the Idlewild Jazz Festival in 2004 and had come offstage after playing a set with organist Lyman Woodard.. I had a message from the promoter announcing that Rufus needed a drummer for his set later that afternoon.. I get onstage and there's Rufus with his bagpipes, wearing a red, white, & blue kilt, and sporting a big red head bonnet with dredlocks. He came over to me, shook my hand and says, "Thanks for playing with me, start a vamp for "My Favorite Things" and kicked off a bright tempo in a 9/8 afro-latin feel and I heard this bizarre sound in my monitor. It was a weird whining sound that was building in intensity and was Rufus filling the air chamber of his bagpipes before starting the head of the tune.. He played great that day and was a delight on the mic between tunes. He had lots of stories and anecdotes he shared with the audience. I'm glad I had a chance to play with him. I heard him once on a tv talk show in the 60's and never forgot him..

I'm glad you enjoy it.. Thanks for the purchase.

HE'S NOT KIDDING

Any chance of getting organissimo into that festival with possibly a club hit somewhere next year?

we wanna play there !!

I believe Matt Brewer is currently playing bass with Greg.. Matt's father Paul, a fine trombonist, occasionally comes out to sit in with organissimo..

Guess what? I AM THE 500,000 POSTER.... I was on a computer in Pentwater Sunday afternoon and hit THE BIG NUMBER! Jim, is there any way you can confirm this?

WRONG! .... Scully and I are like brothers and have a few occasional misunderstandings.. We've been friends now 16 years.. He actually invited me to kayak with him and his family next week..

It sure was a fun night!

Jack DeJohnette, Bill Maher, and my pops..

We're gonna have a hot time in Pentwater tonight !!

Cool... I'm glad you found that CD and I hope you can make it to Pentwater Sunday night.. WE ARE HAVING A BALL !!! My dad is playing his ass off! .... And I have never heard Jim & Joe play so inspired !! Seriously, I look forward to every gig on this tour !!!

Nice stuff David! Speaking of Contemporary Jazz Quintet, Drummer Danny Spencer is a dear old friend and a big inspiration! I first heard Danny in the early 70's and was blown away..

Thanks Mark.. Hope you can make it to one of our hits next week.. And thanks everyone else for your birthday wishes..

Oh Ron that was mean!!! . Hey Randissimo hope you have a Happy Birthday!!! HEY, WAIT A MINUTE! BUSH'S BIRTHDAY IS THE 6TH.... MINE IS THE 7TH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK! My birthday is tomorrow,,

Scott lives in Vancouver, Wash, across the river from Portland, Or. Scott spent most of the 80's and part of the 90's in the SF Bay Area.. He's a great acoustic bass player and is my cousin..

http://www.alltalkradio.net/main/modules.p...+Real+Las+Vegas When the page comes up, click on the 6/23/06 link This is a good interview!

Will there be any of our members at the festival?