BeBop

As a lot of families are gathering for holiday meals, I'm curious about yours. (Mine's pretty-much dissipated to death and distance.) I'm guessing my family would have recognized Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, and Chet Baker; add George Benson (for the younger generation) and Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw and a bunch of big band singers (for the not-so-younger). Charlie Parker is a "doubtful". (They'd have recognized the names of a few of my friends who are from the jazz world, but they would have reconized them mainly as my friends.)

Between the vegeterian (no dairy, no egg) schtick and having no frige or cooking tool, it's raw faves: - carrots - broccoli - soy milk - dessert apples

I started this thread five-and-a-half years ago. Damn. Still love the album, though it's been a while since I spun it. Can't believe it's been five-and-a-half. I must like it here. Even if I don't have the JSngry post count.

Wow, I though virtually all of the FYEs had already closed. I'm exaggerating a bit; I still see them from time to time, but...

Happy!

As my outdated information makes clear, I'm not a Beltway denizen, just a visitor. But WOW, the scene is changing quickly there...and for the worse, decidedly. Most of all, sad to hear about Orpheus. I can remember shopping in the old Georgetown location - what? - 20 years ago? And Olsson's used to be all over and seemingly prosperous, with book business to back up the "records"; then again, that's like having a noodle as a crutch - not much support.

Washington's kind of odd in that it has a lot of new-only CD shops. Olsson's, Melody, a heap of Borders, Kemp Mill, Sam K... (some of these are no doubt closed by now). In Arlington, ten minutes by Metro, Orpheus is great, especially for vinyl.

In DC proper? First one that comes to mind is the Second Story Books off DuPont Circle. If you're willing to Metro to Virginia or Maryland, many more options.

I don't know show "Today", but I think it's pretty mainstream, yes? Some other Loft Tapes resources here and previous discussion here.

During my 17 hours in Oakland, I picked up the local free weekly paper, but didn't get around to reading it until now: An Old Blueprint Made New With his Talking House debut, Donald Bailey migrates from the margins to the center. By Rachel Swan November 11, 2009 Seventy-five-year-old drummer Donald "Duck" Bailey has an anomalous presence on the artist roster at Talking House Records, which otherwise includes prominent indie bands like Loquat and the Lovemakers. Bailey is, in fact, a living legend, known both for his musical accomplishments (he backed organist Jimmy Smith and singer Carmen McRae for many years) and his eccentricities (he came to a recent interview with a necktie fastened around his waist). But for one reason or another, he spent most of his life dwelling in obscurity. Only recently did a startup record company "rediscover" the old drummer and begin documenting his work. Full story here

Bummer to have missed the show. The travel's no big deal. I'm back at the airport. Destination: Colorado Springs

Funny you should mention Chuck Isreals, one of my other formative-year favorites, a teacher and an influence (broadly speaking).

I flew from Raleigh to Oakland last night to attend, but missed the show due to a late flight/missed connection.

Belated best!

Damn, slept through Conn's birthday. More like working 'round the clock. Oh well, better belated than never. Hope it was a swell one.

I grew up listening to and, on at least one occasion, playing with Bailey. He was (is!) a Bay Area institution. Seems like he and Eddie Marshall split 'house drummer' responsibilities for many years at several clubs. I don't think I ever went more than two weeks without seeing him somewhere, unless he wasd on an extended road trip. His Blueprints CD is one of exceptionally few I bought last year...and I'm glad I did. Wish I could be there for the Yoshi's gig, but I'll be sending positive vibes (or something).

Happy birthday! I hope you enjoy more feasting this year!

I picked up (and thought I posted about, but now I'm not so sure) Mankunku' s Yakhal'Inkomo. What a gem! It reissues a couple of dates from, I think, the late '60s. Clear Trane influences, but plenty of individualism too. Some bits/inflections remind me of Tubby Hayes. Several tributes/homages to jazz greats. Wish I had this on the MP3 player I'm carrying today. To be honest, I haven't liked his more recent recordings nearly as much, but I haven't spent as much time with them.

It may be as much me and Bond as the Basie part. Having never seen any Bond films, it's just a bunch of soundtrack-y music. Basie and the Beatles works better for me.

The Basie James Bond thing doesn't work for me. And Baker's "Blood Chet and Tears" isn't false advertising: copious tears. Gotta agree with the Blakey "Buttercorn Lady". Pres' late period can be (ahem) inconsistent.

Wow. I can't imagine she was all that old. She joins her father on a recording I have and remember enjoying. Rest peacefully.

I'm headed from Seattle to Arkansas; should I be setting my clocks back an hour...plus thirty years?

Too often, when I talk to myself, I get into knock-down, drag-out arguments. But, the lovin' is mighty fine after we make up. So no need to ignore myself.

Next assignment for me. I've been to all these places, but never had any time to explore. Probably won't have more than an hour a week this time. But glad to have live music or shopping recommendations. (Shopping recommendations can include really overpriced places, since I never actually BUY anything!...until Jim's new recording comes out, that is.) I've seen the Raleigh-Durham thread and a couple on Atlanta. Some good info, but a bit dated too. Hip me.

Bon anniversaire, Brownie!