Peter Friedman

I have seen Wycliffe numerous times. He is a marvelous musician. He plays trombone, and a number of other brass horns. Wycliffe also sings. Wycliffe loves New Orleans style jazz as well as Swing style, Funk style and Bebop. His enthusiasm on the band stand makes his performance great fun.

Vol.1 Piano Sonatas No. 39, 47, 31, 49

Scott Hamilton plays in top form here. No hint of Coltrane or Rollins in his tenor work. No long lines of 8th notes played rapidly. Just a lovely sound with beautiful music from the heart.

Partitas No.1, 2, & 4

String Quartet No.4 and No.8

Chuck Mangione is from, and lived much of his life in Rochester,New York where I lived for more than 30 years. Saw him live a number of times. I very much like his early recordings on the Riverside label, and also his session when he was with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. R.I.P.

Saw Cleo Laine twice over many years. Enjoyed her singing. R.I.P.