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I've only just recently begun exploring Kenny Dorham's music but I've really dug what I've heard, especially "Quiet Kenny" and the Blue Note Recordings with Joe Henderson.

Damn, I fly back out on a Monday, hopefully he'll be doing one of those occasional gigs...

Listening to this now. It is excellent. Is Von still playing live? I am going to Chicago in May and would love to see him.

I recently had the good fortune of interviewing Prof. Kelley about the book. You can view the interview here: http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/an-interview-with-robin-d-g-kelley/

A friend and I have been debating this for awhile but we are having a hard time finding stats. I know Milt Hinton is on record as saying he had over 1,200 sessions to his name. Ron Carter must also be up there. Other names I've heard mentioned include Art Blakey and Billy Higgins. Is there a place where I could get reliable information on this? Thanks. EDIT~! I apologize if this should be in the discography section...

Finally recorded a new episode of Bop and Beyond with music from Dave Bailey, Jaki Byard, Thelonious Monk, and more. Download is available here: http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2009/11/...l-2009-edition/ Also back-episodes with music from Pres, Rashied Ali, and more...

Last night I posted my centennial tribute to Lester Young -- the almost 2 hour show is available for download here: http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2009/08/...e-for-download/ Music from Pres with Billy Holiday, plus stuff from the Aladdin sessions, The Jazz Giants, Pres and Teddy, and more...

Alice Coltrane is my guru -- her music, like her husband's, is supreme!

Over at Bop and Beyond, I've posted several tribute articles, links, and videos to Pres, as well tonight I will be uploading a new broadcast dedicated to him with music tracing from Lady Day in the 30's to the Jazz Giant session in the 50's. Should be up around 9pm.

Here's last night's Bop and Beyond Rashied Ali tribute show -- music from John and Alice Coltrane; Jackie McLean and Grachan Moncur III. Ali was a monster, such a spectacular drummer. The radio station is closed for the summer so this is my first home recording. I think it sounds ok. http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2009/08/...aturday-081509/ RIP, Rashied Ali (1935-2009)

I agree -- it's an amazing interpretation, definitely my favorite. ------------------------------------ http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com

The Parlan set is fantastic -- I highly recommend it.

I bought the RVG Bluesy Burrell and honestly I think it sounds terrible like I'm standing behind the drum kit looking out at the band from behind (if that makes sense) -- the drums are so far out and to the front that it just sounds weird. Also, Hawk's tenor sounds compressed, not as full as I expected. Do the earlier pressing sound better (more balanced) or is it just the recording in general? http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com

No one has mentioned this album yet: It's fantastic! 'Marchin' Along' stretches out almost 18min and Hawk lays down a monster blues solo that just keeps going and going, accumulating so much feeling. Grimes is a sympathetic player for Bean in the same way Burrell was so if you dig any of those records, you really need to get this one.

Uploaded the Stanley Turrentine/Charlie Rouse show on the site: http://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com Due to circumstances beyond my control, Bop and Beyond is taking a short hiatus in May, but will be back on the air in June. In the meantime, I will still be updating the site frequently with interviews, albums reviews, videos, etc.