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Scott Glenn Irish McCalla Bill English Howard Wales

Not really one trick ponies. They hit the big time with "Eyes" in 1959, but had been making great jump sides and bluesy ballads since the early 50's. Check out their Chance or Chess recordings some time - a far cry from the slick pop for which they're famous (which I also dig, of course).

Fibber McGee Molly Ivins Ivan the Terrible

Big doo wop fan here. I have to say than most people have never really heard the best stuff - Five Keys, Orioles, Harptones, Moonglows, et al. The 1st PBS doo wop special was great, but they've driven it into the ground since.

yawn. I'm with Chewy - Bennett is a bore, although from all I've heard, he's a nice guy, so I don't wish him dead, just retired.

George Sanders Ed Sanders Sander Vanokur

Memory isn't serving well, MG. Here are a couple of links to the whole story: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Front...1/jaynetts.html http://www.history-of-rock.com/jaynetts.htm Producer was Abner Spector, not Phil.

Harriet Tubman Heinrich Boll Bob Dishy

Unfortunately, yes - Smilin' Ed McConnell.

Cole Porter Porter Hall Hall Daniels

Lawrence "Bud" Freeman Larry "Bud" Melman Billy Budd

Erroll Garner Leon Errol Ponce De Leon

Trumpeter, bandleader, educator, and mentor to a generation of musicians, Herb Pomeroy passed away on Saturday, August 11. He was 77. Herb was woven into the fabric of Boston jazz, from playing with Charlie Parker on his visits here in the 1950s to his teaching and mentoring students at Berklee for over forty years. Trumpeter Joe Gordon and pianist Jaki Byard played in his big band, among others. To say he will be missed is a gross understatement.

The Oakland Raiders Paul Revere & the Raiders Bill Hader

James Coco Coco Robichaux Cokey Roberts

Link Davis Lancelot Link Lance Armstrong

Hawkins plays on "The Solid, Solid South" on "Teen Rock", and on "A Little Bit Square But Nice", "If I Could Be With You", & "Summertime" on "Fraternity Rush". He may not solo on all of them. All these tracks were recorded at the same 7/19/56 session. "Creole" is credited to G. Williams on the Raeburn album, so I guess they must be the same tune.

He was offered a Blue Note date, but it was to have been one of those Lou Donaldson-styled funky sessions, and he turned it down. I think he smokes on Hubbard's "Breaking Point" and on Max Roach's "Drums Unlimited". I saw the Roach band at the time, and they kicked some serious ass.

Antonio Salieri Sal Salvador Salvador Dali

Nat Kendricks Jimi Hendrix Gurf Morlix

I agree about the Columbia LP's - they are lightweight, and not in the same league as the great 40's stuff. However, Coleman Hawkins (uncredited) sits in on a couple of tracks of "Fraternity Rush", which makes it a must-have for Hawkins fans like me.

Olsen & Johnson Johnny Olson Johnny Johnson

Budd Johnson Billy Budd Billy Batson

Leonard Bernstein Lennie Tristano Lenny Bruce

I dispute the assessment of Waller's sidemen as second rate. They function very well as a swing combo, and Al Casey has to be ranked among the very greatest of guitarists. Remember that this unit's primary funtion is to entertain, not to create lasting art, and I think their musicianship carries them through the often mundane material.