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There is a bassist on the date - that's all I know right now.

Corey Christensen at the Jazz Kitchen tonight. Mark Sheldon gonna be there?

Didn't know about that one - Versace is one of my favorites.

Betty Joplin w/McDuff. And coming soon: organissimo w/Freddie Cunningham!

I found out about it just before I posted, so, nope. I'm interested, though.

John Scofield (guitar); Jon Cleary (piano, organ, vocals); George Porter Jr (bass); Ricky Fataar (drums); John Bouttè (vocals); Shannon Powell (percussion) 2009 Release. It is a rare artist that can explore more than one kind of music with true fluency, virtuosity and sincerity. Guitarist John Scofield can, and he s proven it once again with Piety Street - a powerful collection of Gospel renditions. Playing with John on this recording: Born in Kent, England in 1964, Jon Cleary is known for his salty-sweet voice, masterful piano/ organ skills. Cleary is best known as a member of Bonnie Raitt's band and his own group Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Sharing a 26 December birthday with Scofield, Porter, Jr. was born in Louisiana in 1947. Few bass players in the history of modern New Orleans music are as storied as George Porter Jr. During the course of a career spanning four decades, Porter earned recognition as one of America's most iconic and elite bass players as a member of The Meters. Born in Durban, South Africa in 1952, Ricky Fataar started playing drums at age nine. Fataar appeared in film The Rutles, All You Need is Cash, playing guitarist Stig O'Hara. Stateside by the early 70's, he joined the Beach Boys, touring and recording as their drummer. He has been Bonnie Raitt's drummer since 1979. Multi-instrumentalist, Ricky also writes music for films. Born into a seventh generation Lousiana, singer John Boutté lives and breathes the heart and soul of New Orleans. Boutte works with a wonderful amalgam of styles -- from torchy jazz to soul and African-American gospel. Also native to New Orleans, drummer and percussionist Shannon Powell, 43, is both a traditional jazz and modern jazz musician. Powell is widely recognized for his six years in Harry Connick Jr. s band.

I certainly hope not, but it's true that the last thing he did which REALLY grabbed me was his performance of The Wish, from the live Remember Shakti album which came out about 10-11 years ago. Sublime, IMO. That said, I have not heard the last two albums he's put out.

Beautiful, man! All the best.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL!! Makes me want to jump up and slap my uncle!

Spent a WHOLE lot of time between 1980 & 1990 listening to those two. People can say whatever they want, but Halford is an amazing singer. I sold Halford a Lincoln in 1990. He walked into the dealership and none of the other sales guys knew who he was and left the up for me. Easiest sale I ever made and dude could not have been more cool. OMG DUDE! DUDE!!

mujadara w/yogurt salad.

This just in: Slugs intercedes bender papillaary

Sounds like a wonderful performance!

He already was on Money Jungle!

So funny I forgot to laugh.

Times is hard...

A clasp from the past! Coupla fancy-lookin' plaques!

Big Fun! FWIW, we tied with Ralston for Song of the Year. Check out the video - we're on there briefly, but mostly you'll want to see the Concussions (featuring Bill Vits, percussionist on This Is The Place) at the end of the clip.

I'd like to get to the point where I could write and arrange stuff like that. Would be helpful for the university gig.

Who's on the fence re: Lonnie?? Never!

It would be funnier if it weren't true.

At age (almost) 38 I've come to the same conclusion. I've been working a lot with scales in all keys, and diatonic chords and arps moving through sequences (usually 4ths and 5ths, also 3rds), plus cycles of major, minor, and dominant 7th-type chords. My reading needs work, and so does my knowledge of standards. And bop heads. The Bach is never far away, though I haven't read anything new lately. Been working on some Mick Goodrick compositions out of his new book for (mostly) solo guitar. What did you think of the quartet I sent you, David?

I don't know whether you're joking or not.

Nice! We've been around long enough for a retrospective.

Outstanding!!