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yeah, that's true. it ain't like sco ain't got no fans...deeeg?

I pre-ordered this but might cancel. Until I heard the clips, I forgot how much I truely hate Sco's playing and sound. Jack D. and Larry G. are such a dream team...wish almost anyone else was the third in the trio besided Sco.

Acension-John Coltrane.

I don't know if I would be Thronel and Donald Bailey in the same class of musicianship. To me, Donald Bailey was one of the best organ drummers ever (arguabley THE best).

working musicians often play the cheapest stuff.... but sound best on it expensive instruments are for people with dayjobs..

Yeah, one of the things I'm not crazy about Jimmy is that most of the time, it was the "Jimmy Show." Although it WAS the Greatest Show On Earth, music is so much about interaction...that's why I'm more of a fan of his earlier sides w/horns, ect. or of the stuff w/Wes Montgomery.

Nice thumbnail sketch of Thornel's musical career. No doubt, he was at the forefront of the organ/guitar/drums wave. That said, I think Jimmy's earliest recordings with Kenny Burrell are far superior. Jimmy kept guys like Thornel and Quinten Warren in his working bands because they were affordable I would guess. It was the Jimmy show all the way and they were afforded very little solo space (or none at all in many cases). Take Thornel's showcase on "Indiana" at "Groovin' At Smalls," he's a competent soloist, but not much more. Also, his work on Larry Young's early recordings were unremarkable imho. Thornel might be the first to agree. From what I understand he was in awe of later guitarists such as George Benson, ect although he initially inspired many of them. Thornel was a good workman-like sideman in a genre that bridged the gap between blues and bebop. Just my opinion, although I do enjoy hearing him play...that overdriven tone is something to remember for sure.

It's funny, when I first got into jazz...I really, really enjoyed the notes. Now, I could really care less.

Especially curious since "Midnight Blue" was one of the very first RVGs issued domestically. I would love to see the 5 Spot reissued...I mean it does have Tina Brooks on it. A great record for sure.

Mine was Hank Mobley's "Workout". A used bookstore got a whole batch of Blue Note CDs when they first came out. That was the first one I bought. I went back the next day and bought the remaining 10 or so titles they had which included, to my memory, Bud Powell's "The Scene Changes" among others.

I thought that might be her....just because it looked like her!

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/searc...rke/video/86203 Check this Kenny Clarke/Lucky Thompson clip....who in the hell is that badass female piano player!?

Glad you like them Andy! I'll pass along the good vibes to George.

Watch out Jim, home remodeling pays better than organ playing! I think you might have found a new sideline of work! Beautiful! I wish I had the talent to do that sort of thing. I'm paying a ton of money for some home remodeling right now, and it doesn't look half that good.... Anyway, great job! House looks awesome.

Wow. Isn't that as "bebop" as anything Parker ever played?

...enjoy your "quality time."

Wow, just the knowledge that this great bassist is still alive and able to play is heartening. I assumed Butch Warren had passed years ago. Hopefully, his story will perhaps end as successfully as Henry Grimes. We can only hope and pray that he gets better and can perform.

Who, on paper, owns the record store and the nightclub...I have no idea. Jailtime along with the requirements to hold a liquor license, the taxman, ect...some stuff went in his sister's Suzan's name. The club has been bought out and re-bought out over the years by investors. But in everyone's hearts and minds', including Clifford's, both the nightclub and the record store were his. He will be sadly missed. Personally, I wouldn't have had a music career without his intervention and help.

For those who know him, or who he is...club owner Clifford Antone died today suddenly.

One of my favorites is Shirley Scott with Otis Finch on drums on Stanley Turrentine's "Dearly Beloved." Guitar isn't missed at all on that one and it's my fav Shirley recording...she really has room to stretch.

Great news....was with John Patton's widow this weekend and she told me Hugh Walker called her 2 weeks ago. He's living in Oklahoma. Apparently, the Patton's stayed close with Hugh during his stint in D.C. and would stay with him there at times. She didn't know if Hugh left his number or not and is going to look around some more to see if she has it somewhere. I'll let you know if I find out anything else.

Mel was the guest on Pete Fallico's "Doodlin' Lounge" last night. Pretty cool.

Disappointing for sure. That said, T.V. in general is such utter crap right now that it still makes The Sopranos the best show going...even if it is by default.

I think Ben Sidrian talks about George Brown in his book....I think it's the same guy.

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