I caught a YouTube clip and was VERY impressed. Got their CD and going to see them here in Boston in a month! Looking forward to it. Nice new change of pace.
Thanks Steve. The minute you posted it to Facebook I went over to the site and contributed to the project. I can't remember if I went there but it was an important part of Boston jazz history. When did it go out of the of jazz biz?
I really hope people contribute as it seems to be off to a slow start.
I love Lee. I have all his records. Even the (Correct BN) version of Live at the Lighthouse shows a serious difference than the Jazz Messengers Lee. I thought he was an outstanding trumpeter and a very good composer. His big band record is pretty good too.
Just saw this and am going to contribute. Funny I don't know much about him. What do you guys think?
Jim this is your area.. How good was he?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/182501700/johnny-hammond-smith-his-time-is-now?ref=category
You know I ordered both sets from their website (during a holiday promotion) but it still hasn't arrived. That was at least 2 weeks ago. Usually by that time frame I've got my overseas packages. Given the holidays I'm hoping it will come within the week.
Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Centennial @ Newport
Pat Metheny Unity Band - Berklee Performance Center
Pat Martino - Birdland
Looking forward to Branford Marsalis Feb @ Scullers, SF Jazz Collective @ Berklee March
Amen brother... Well said.
Although I never got to see the classic quartet.. I did see Brubeck probably 5-10 times and loved each one. Bobby Militello can play...RIP Dave.... you are already missed.