Michael Weiss

Why waste column space to review a tourist trap like that? I would think there would be at least one new serious restaurant more worthy. But I guess some things just need to be said!

I seriously doubt Ted would have subbed for Bill. I think Max just got it wrong. It's true - Bill rarely, if ever, missed a gig with that band.

I just did a "Billy Root" search of posts and I didn't find it. Can you post the link?

Looks right. How many Billy Roots in Vegas could there be?

Is he still alive? If so, anyone know of his whereabouts? If not, when did he die?

Thought twice about posting some personal photos, but since you asked... There's a grand piano just to the left out of view. Pinned to the wall is Prez's 1949 Ebony article, "How to Make a Pork Pie Hat."

The man knew how to live.

Bon anniversaire!

October 21, 2012 I've seen Frank Wess, Etta Jones (all the time), Stan Getz, and others. But unless he appeared on a Friday or Saturday before (which I rarely try), this is the first time I've seen Thad.

More commonly referred to as a "sendoff." The word "bridge" implies something else entirely. Yes, it was rehearsed. Sometimes a sendoff can be a little ensemble figure that is within the form of the tune or, as in this case, in between choruses.

I like the way John Gilmore plays the melody to Lights on a Satellite.

Assuming this is satire, :tup I sure hope so!

I was at the game yesterday. The fans went nuts. Great come-from -behind win. Too bad Dickey was pulled one strike away from reaching his all-time high strike-outs in a game (14), but he threw a lot of pitches.

Ben Brown on bass and maybe Mickey Roker.

I very well might but I have no idea who this is.

1. The tenor player has a sound like Ralph Moore, but he's not playing like I remember Ralph playing. 2. Bill Holman's arrangement of Just Friends. It's in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra's book, but I don't think that's them playing it. I can't say I'm fond of this arrangement. 4. Tenor player reminds me of Barney Wilen's phrasing a little but I'm sure it's not him - too much vibrato. A lot of Lucky Thompson in there. I wonder if it's a European guy. 12. Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart playing Omicron.

I heard the Berg piano sonata in Newark airport's terminal C. Couldn't believe it. How's that for ambient music!

Let's see.... process of elimination: Benny Carter?

Xaviera Hollander

That's a great date.

If I may...

I wonder how George Mraz felt about that. I think he would agree with Herbie.

Used to see her hanging out in Bradley's. Apparently she was an accomplished pianist early on.

Pullman has decided to publish a print edition to be sold through his website.