Milestones

I vote for Randy Weston. And earlier, I take Lovano over Liebman. Also, Chandler over Hammett. Keith Jarrett or Hank Jones?

Wes Montgomery or Kenny Burrell? These are the two who best express mainstream jazz guitar--certainly the two I listen to the most. Seems to me that "This or That?" is simply about preference.

The most memorable one for me is my wife buying Portraits of Monk by Randy Weston. I'm a huge Weston fan, and I already owned the others two "Portraits" album. I had heard the Monk CD from a library copy and thought it was the best of the three. I really wanted this record/CD, and yet it was so hard to find at the time; this was maybe close to 20 years after its release. Even now it can't be found very easily at a decent price. She found it somewhere and for years wouldn't tell me the cost. Then eventually she told me it cost around $40! But it was not the cost that was important, but rather the kindness. It was just something I mentioned, and she tracked it down and made it a gift. We might have been only engaged at the time.

There is a link between musicians on each track--at least one player and often several. The link is not always found in the leader.

Of all jazz saxophonists associated with bebop and hard bop, for me he is the least heard and least appreciated. He did go very heavy with standards and the occasional Charlie Parker tune. But I am sure he is an artist who will rise in estimation if I listen to more of his work.

I find it be a fine record--good both jazz newbies and for most grizzled veterans hanging out around here. I used to be one of those who thought Brubeck was a bit square (maybe mostly based just on the appearance of the man), but I have come to appreciate a great deal of his work. I also like Time Further Out (1961) a good deal.

I don't know who Marc Myers is. I'd just soon as get lists of geniuses from members of this forum.

Without a doubt. The connection (not so broad as bassists) is more accidental than deliberate, but I guess that's often the case.

"Candlelight Vigil." That makes everything identified. This thing couldn't last even 5 days! Could that be a record? However, the theme/connection/thread remains.

Thom, you are doing great. You are right in naming Stern as the guitarist. It took me awhile to really appreciate Stern, but for some time now I have come to enjoy a great deal of his work (albeit not all of it). On the BFT this track has mostly received praise. Also, you are hot (not just warm) on #10. Mjzee, it's not Cyrille on #3, but it is notable veteran drummer.

As I expected, this was a pretty easy BFT. But there is a sort of theme here, or at least a connection--so you may want to try guessing that. Two tracks have still not been identified by either artist or title: #3 and #10. They are not obscure artists.

Some good guesses here. I note Frisell's name popping up a couple of times. He is on #5, but another well-known guitarist on #13. The majority of the selections have been previously identified. You took care of the full ID on #9: The Nurturer by Geri Allen (with Garrett on sax).

Chick was certainly fond of Monk, with renditions throughout his career--including in the trio with McBride and Blade.

Yes, sir. You also had Chick Corea and Roy Haynes on #7 (with Vitous on bass). This was a notable trio, and I personally quite enjoy their take on Monk.

Jsngry, Some interesting responses, especially on the tracks that sound like they belong on a soundtrack or would benefit from lyrics. You mentioned Ron Carter on #4. Of course it is him. I'm expecting an ID on the drummer, which should be easy. You correctly named George Benson, though not the title.

On #4, I think that you should NOT say "definitely not Tommy." Track 6 is Gil Evans from 1964--and it is Wayne Shorter and it is Elvin and it is Kenny Burrell (you were confident on him, but not much on the others). You are correctly hearing Kenny Garrett on #9. He is not the leader.

Jimmy Heath is correct! It's a record from the 1990s.

Not Frisell on #3.

BillF did not have the correct tenor player on the J.J. Johnson track (#2). He guessed "Let's Call This" on #7, which mjzee later noted was actually "Think of One." The other guesses are correct.

One can hardly say that Frisell is not adaptable.

Track 4 is "Angel Eyes." The players have not yet been identified.

You did a full ID on Baron and Scofield. The Monk piece is indeed "Think of One," but it is not The Great Jazz Trio (although it is a trio of great players).

Of those responding so far, BillF has been doing quite well. Clearly folks are hearing Art Pepper on track #1.

Yes, that's what I remember.

Wasn't there a version by Clark Terry late in his career?