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Solo. With his trio or solo? Either way, I'm sure he was great.

Richard Thompson. Just back. Great show.

Buddy De Franco is in the class of 2006.

Both copies have been sold. Thanks for your interest.

Yesterday's (June 15) New York Times crossword: 9 down: Saxophone great Sidney (6 letters) The remainder of the puzzle was somewhat harder.

I'm with you there, and very few of them have ever appeared on cd. Most is one of those lesser known guys who would really benefit from a box and probably will never get one, but I loved his work. RIP. gregmo Sad news. I remember seeing a notice a few years ago about a box set of Sam Most's complete Bethlehem recordings. Then I woke up and realized it was just a dream.

I agree. Many of the chapters cover individuals not documented extensively in other publications. One of the copies is now taken. One is still available.

My understanding is that Moody wrote and then recorded "Last Train From Overbrook" following his release from Overbrook Hospital where he had an extended stay for treatment for a drinking problem after a fire destroyed his band's instruments and arrangements. I think that would qualify as autobiographical. In the same vein are two Muggsy Spannier compositions that refer to his life saving treatment at the Touro Infirmary: "Relaxin' At the Touro" and "Oh, Dr. Ochsner."

James Moody. Last Train From Overbrook.

"Unknown Jam Session" Don Ellis, Nick Travis (trumpet) Jimmy Knepper (trombone) Phil Woods (alto saxophone) Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone, bass clarinet) Benny Golson (tenor saxophone) Lalo Schifrin (piano) Jim Hall (guitar) Barre Phillips (bass) Charlie Persip (drums) "Carnegie Hall", NYC, April 18, 1963 Donna Lee GM Recordings 3005D; Enja (G) 5045 * GM Recordings 3005D Eric Dolphy - Vintage Dolphy * Enja (G) 5045 Eric Dolphy - Vintage Dolphy

Due to a series of ridiculous delays in mail service between France and the U.S., I have two unopened copies of the Jazz Puzzles book. The authors have asked me to try to sell them on their behalf instead of mailing the extra copies back to France. Accordingly, if someone in the U.S. is looking for a copy of the Jazz Puzzles, let me know. The book normally sells for 40 euros (a bit over $52) plus 10 euros (around $13) for shipping. The domestic shipping would probably be less than half of that from France. Make me a reasonable offer if you're interested. The book is of a quality similar to that of their earlier Tommy Ladnier book. Some reviews of the Jazz Puzzles book can be found here: http://www.jazzedit.org/Pz/bonus-pz.html Some more information on its contents can be found here: http://www.jazzedit.org/Pz/jazz-puzzles.html The books are extremely well researched, beautifully illustrated, and printed on high quality paper.

I was also surprised, especially when I learned that he grew up in the city where I live, taught where my wife went to graduate school, and had been living in the city where I work. It turns out that I have "On Green Mountain" on this lp and not on the double album whose image I posted originally:

I completely missed this until I saw a remembrance last night in a local paper: http://www.wickedlocal.com/newton/news/x776195287/Brandeis-professor-Harold-Shapero-an-inspiring-teacher-composer#axzz2UnONvENu My apologies if it was already noted elsewhere. A few obits: N.Y. Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/arts/music/harold-shapero-93-american-neo-classical-composer-dies.html Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/23/harold-shapero-composer-inventive-midcentury-scores-helped-define-american-neoclassical-style/loNMAkHSWPy8Ux2cOxGjRN/story.html Some of us are, no doubt, familiar with his "On Green Mountain" on this:

For the benefit of some, that's Cambridge, Massachusetts (not UK). Not to be confused with this: http://www.camboaters.co.uk/2011/08/cambridge-river-festival-sunday-25th.html or this: http://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/blog/ccf-at-cambridge-river-festival/ or this: http://www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/dragon-boat-festivals/cambridge/index.html Let's hope the weather is better than last year, when the festival was cancelled due to rain and concerns about potential flooding. The forecast for Saturday is for very hot, muggy weather, but there should not be any rain unless some pop up showers form. The full schedule is available here: http://www2.cambridgema.gov/CAC/Community/CRF_Schedule_Events_2011.cfm

Excellent issues of Teddy WIlson small group sides are still available on Hep (1012, 1014, 1020, 1029, 1035, and 1043). There's also Hep 1043 which covers his big band sides as well as four small group sides from 1940. I only wish that Hep had issued material from the 9/16/41 and 7/31/42 small group dates for Columbia.

Truly horrible news. I remember seeing Mulgrew Miller back on October 14, 1989 in Boston (just pulled out the program) as part of a tribute that James Williams (someone else who left us far too young) put together in remembrance of Phineas Newborn Jr. The program consisted of performances by 11 different pianists, many of whom had some Memphis connection. Based on my annotations, the order of performance was: John Medesky Katy Roberts Russell Wilson James Williams Art Mathews Donald Brown Geoff Keezer Joanne Brackeen Mulgrew Miller Dave McKenna Harold Mabern Quite a collection!

Here's a picture of the cover:

Yes, he's still alive. See here: http://www.the-aleecat.com/aaron_sachs1.html His "official" website says: "Aaron Sachs is still quite active in music in 2013 and makes rare appearances in the New York City area."

Saturday (May 11, 2013) NY Times: Ellington band vocalist Anderson.

Rather insightful, especially when compared to the recent NY Times article about Anat Cohen.

Pardon me, but I couldn't resist. These were the first images that came to mind when I saw the topic title:

George Guesnon. The Creole Blues. Jazzology. The Cotton Pickers. Volume One. Grannyphone.

From NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/arts/music/bob-brozman-guitarist-is-dead-at-59.html?hpw

Here's some more information, courtesy of Russ Connor's "Benny Goodman Listen To His Legacy." >>> During this brief midwestern tour, Charlie Christian became ill and left the band, never to return. His malady was diagnosed as tuberculosis in Bellevue Hospital in New York, and from there he was transferred to Seaview Sanitarium in Staten Island. He will never recover. Tommy Morgan(elli) jointed in his stead--so phrased, because no one could really replace him. Charlie died of tuberculosis Marach 2, 1942. >>> Connor shows Tommy Morgan (real name Morganelli) playing with the band and the sextet until a June 17, 1942 session on which Dave Barbour plays guitar. Anyone have the later Connor book? I wonder if there are any changes indicated there.

My reference materials are all at home, so I'll have to take a shot at this from memory. My recollection is that Christian left Goodman due to contracting tuberculosis, so he was effectively "replaced" before he died. Strictly from memory, I think that Mike Bryan may have been the replacement. I can check this evening (unless someone else supplies the information before then).