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  7. Groove Holmes

    in Artists & Recordings

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    Nobody has mentioned the album that turned me on to Groove some 40+ years ago:

    "Somethin' Special" (Pacific Jazz) Clifford Scott (tenor sax), Groove Holmes (organ), Les McCann (piano), Joe Pass (guitar), Ron Jefferson (drums)

    Tkis album burns from start to finish! The tenor player was listed as "Joe Splink" on the original LP. Clifford Scott is mostly remembered for his classic tenor solo on Bill Doggett's "Honky Tonk."

    Didn't remember Clifford Scott being on that one. I've got to go and dig this one out again.... Thanks

  9. my ignorance of Jack McDuff

    in Artists

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    When I advertised my teaching on this forum I should have included working with Mcduff. We actually got along very well after I stopped playing with him. He gave me a thick skin, something i'll always be grateful for.

    Wow...how about some insight/stories?

  10. my ignorance of Jack McDuff

    in Artists

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    Speaking of Jack McDuff, any views/review of Prelude from the Jack McDuff Big Band?  This came out on September 9.

    I too would like to hear what others think about this session. I just received it with an order and haven't yet had an opportunity to listen to it. The reissue apparently contains additional material which brings the playing time to nearly 80 minutes.

    I've got it on order. That said, I've heard the album at one point at wasn't all that thrilled at the time. I think the organ/big band thing is a very hard thing to make work for my tastes. Jimmy Smith and Wes had some nice turns at it, but...I dunno...(the Groove Holmes/Gerald Wilson stuff is about my personal favorite in this genre)...

    But I'll post when I get the CD :D

    Dug up this old thread, and now....years later, I laugh because this is absolutely one of my favorite big band with organ recordings. McDuff is killer on this and Benny Golson arranges and conducts the stellar band. What was I thankin'?!

  12. Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Etc. Jazz & Other Concerts

    in Live Shows & Festivals

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    Sonny Rollins was great. We even got to hear the unamplified sound of Sonny's horn at the beginning of the show. . . his mike was not working or not turned on or something. Sure didn't expect that bonus, the sound of Sonny's horn unamplified, in the air. Wonderful!

    He was in a great bouyant mood and the whole show just bounced. Bobby Broom was excellent. "Don't Stop the Carnival" never sounded so good to me.

    And then . . . for an encore. . . Sonny came out and sang the blues. He . . . sang the blues. I still don't really believe it. But he did, oh yes he did.

    I was there too Lon.... Sonny SANG the blues... like you, I couldn't BELIEVE it!!!! Does he DO that? He was so unbelievable. That first song when his mic was off...his sound still filled Bass Concert Hall unamplified...wow. He sounded to me on that first tune like a bull elephant charging through the jungle, I literally got that visual in my head while he was playing. Amazing is an overused term, but, he was...amazing. I took my mother who knows nothing about jazz, and she said it was one of the greatest shows she's ever seen in her life, she was blown away. Standing ovations by the third tune. Sonny KILLED that place. I can't believe I actually got to see Sonny Rollins. I can't believe that.

  19. organissimo on the East Coast this summer

    in organissimo - The Band Discussion

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    Ever think of Cecil Brooks III's club in East Orange, New Jersey? It's an organ room, maybe you could get something there if NYC isn't happening for money. Just a thought. I've been there when Scone played there and Cecil was real cool. Also might try the Acton Jazz Cafe in Mass. if you're over that way...think Tony Monaco played there and I know Ken Clark plays there a lot...an organ spot that might pay something.

  24. THE Freddie Roach?

    in Discography

    Posted

    BOB REID the emergency sound

    Orignale Music from a Modern Day Black Opera.

    Kwela Records, 30 k 010. Recorded 25th May 1974.

    AFRICA IS CALLING ME

    "This original music was recorded live at the first presentation of a modern day black opera: Africa is calling me, performed at the Centre Americans for Students and Artists in Paris France, 25th May 1974. The reception and response inspired the producers, Kwela Inc, to take the spontaneous of the music from the five scenes and make an album"

    Bob Reid; leader, bass, voice, rhythm, piano

    Oliver Lake; soprano, alto saxophones

    Gustavo Kerestezachi; piano

    Louis Armfield; congas, rhythm, bells

    Makan Milola; deep bass, congas

    King David; Vocals

    Roxianne de Montaignac; Vocal

    Freddy Roach; recitation

    I wouldn't doubt it. He was VERY involved in the theatre. Was a playwrite and put on productions in Neward from my understanding. Also wrote poems. Always wrote the liner notes on his LPs which were very beautiful. Also did some recitation on some of his albums. I'd love to hear this.

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