GregN

Wouldn't piano be easier?

James I am jealous that you live so close to Baker's. It's 'bout an hour drive for me. But, it is well worth the drive. I am going to start hangin out more often (when not giggin myself). That room has vibe for days. Pls give us all a shout when you get your website up and running. Sounds like you are quite the music historian.

Double Your Pleasure Double Your Fun: Two Leslies!!!!

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I am listening right now. This is my first podcast. Wild.

Good thing there was some turnover, folks ate dinner, listen to a couple shows, while the front room and lobby overflowed. Over an hour wait to get in for the latecomers. Hats off to them for staying and waiting. Having the video and audio in the anteroom/bar probably helps. It was great seeing you again, and meeting new friends. James Jazz and his wife were very much diggin the music and were very cool. I lost my seat at one point and they allowed me to squeeze in. Thanks James. g

Shawn Lane Memorial Website He was a brilliant technician, and in the field a fusion, a force to be reckoned with. The songs on his site sound quite involved and certainly legit fusion tunes. I am just into different music.

I just got all entranced and curious with those flashing lights and pretty knobs.

Cool, Greg! A Greg convention. OK that was dorky of me. g

Jim's other band Root Doctor has a CD due out in a few days. I am working with our radio promoter with the list and didn't want to be remiss. If you are a DJ here and also happen to have something to do with the blues/soul/r&b format at your station, or if the blues dj dates your daughter or somethin' (kiddin') ahem, and you would like a Root Doctor cd for spin consideration pls, pls, PM me. Root Doctor

Look forward to meeting her, Greg, but promise to stay away from the recording machine. Dude, I can't do no recording. Jimmy will set it up. I am doing a 3 hour rap opus on Saturday at Baker's. Randy is gonna lay down some fat groove. Joe's gonna scratch, and Jimmy's gonna just do a funky bassline. And then I am gonna RAP! All freestyle. It will all be recorded. For your pleasure. Gonna be huge!!!

Actually, they are having no luck. arar g p.s. If any of ya'll live in Indy give them a tweak, pls.

It is official my wife and I comin'. g

Well Discmakers tells me we will have the CD on the 25th!!! Pretty exciting!

Root Doctor is not working, my wife has the next day off, my in-laws and a bunch of their friends are driving down... so, I do believe my wife and I will be going. Dinner sounds like a great plan, indeed. Just depends on when the baby-sitter can get here for us and whether we are able to get one. If I can make it, I am either having the turkey dinner or catfish and greens. Lookin forward to the possiblility of hanging out. g

So he writes a book about manic-depression. It it slated to become a movie and a album via websites that look just like his homepage. I am no detective or psychologist but... Well I wont make fun. Manic Depression is a hellish disease. I hope he is OK.

I believe he dropped off an 'f'. I think he meant 50 percent off.

Detroit Metro Times Charles L. Latimer 1. John Coltrane One Down, One Up: Coltrane Live at the Half Note (Impulse): This is everything that Coltrane was — a limitless improviser and a tireless soloist. But it also shows off the chops of ’Trane’s gifted pianist, McCoy Tyner. 2. James Carter Organ Trio Out of Nowhere: Live at the Blue Note (Half Note): Most of Carter’s recordings have been theme-driven, and the saxophonist is at his best when challenged. The slugfest between Carter and baritone saxman Hamiet Bluiett on R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” makes this date worth the cover charge. 3. Sonny Rollins Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert (Milestone): Saxophonist Sonny Rollins is 75 but still blows with all the piss and vinegar of a young horn player. On “Global Warming,” Rollins’ improvisations are simply mystifying. 4. Various Gold Sounds (Brown Brothers): It’s refreshing to hear jazz musicians perform something other than jazz standards. Saxophonist James Carter, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, drummer Ali Jackson, and bassist Reginald Veal ambush alt-rock darlings Pavement with a jazz makeover. 5. Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Don’t Be Afraid: The Music of Charles Mingus (Palmetto): The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra ventured outside its comfort zone to tackle the complex, whimsical and often politically charged work of the late bassist Charles Mingus. 6. The Gerald Wilson Orchestra In My Time (Mack Avenue): This is a definitive big-band record. Wilson’s arrangements are crisp; a mix of young and seasoned musicians pump life into such standards as “Love for Sale” and “So What.” 7. Robert Glasper Canvas (Blue Note): Glasper deserves all the adulation he gets. 8. The Brad Mehldau Trio Day is Done (Nonesuch): Mehldau at this stage of his career has to be the finest melodic pianist in the universe. I soaked up every sonic inch of this recording. 9. Phillip Townsend Beautiful Black Lady (San-Shue): This tribute to women of color isn’t loaded with trite lyrics; what’s beautiful is you believe Townsend genuinely admires his subject matter. 10. Organissimo This is the Place (Big O): This Lansing-based organ trio produced an album that’s soulful, funky, churchy and jazzy — everything you’d want in an organ album.

Zora is bright kid, she'll be typing before ya know it. By 8 I expect she'll be playing circles around the old man. g p.s. I thought Alison's moniker was Kevin Cronin???

Does Johnny E ever make it this far up the board?

Ghuck is going to be in Buffalo Friday night. What's in Buffalo? Our son Eric. I remember this, how is he doing?

This is kind of funny to me For some reason, and remember I live in the midwest, this struck me as interesting. I should get out more.

Great photos! You have got some gift there sir. g

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Life imitates art?