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So what's next to be relegated to "Running Low" status? Any guesses? I'm feelin' the need to make a purchase. Been eyeing the Horace Parlan set for years quite literally. Is this one in danger?

Let me give you a hint. Six letters, starts with a "C" and ends with a "S"

Can't believe no one has mentioned Joe Henderson & Kenny Dorham yet. A few more below... Clifford Brown & Max Roach Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith

Now's The Time Walk Don't Run

If you want to hear how a real pro does it, check out Sonny Rollins' The Cutting Edge. More specifically Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Rufus Harley has the first solo on this one, a few minutes into the solo, Sonny decides he's had enough (that's what it sounds like anyway) and totally takes over. Really interesting to hear. Additionally, a very good Sonny album IMO.

How about Jimmy Raney on Parker 51? That one is fast (and melodic)!!!

Bought new tubes for my guitar amp today. Details below... Sovtek 5AR4 (Rectifier) Electro-Harmonix 6V6GT (Power) Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH (Preamp) Electro-Harmonix 12AT7EH (Reverb Pre.)

Fly Me To The Moon!

Thanks for the link Mike. Roger's Bio from AMG is below. Apparently he gigged with Stantley T. & Shirley Scott for a while. Also Brother Ray! AMG BIO Although hardly as well-known as Buddy Rich, the jazz drummer Roger Humphries began playing at just an early age. Humphries came from a family of ten children and, his uncles were a pair of professional horn players, Frank Humphries and Hildred Humphries. Roger Humphries' knack for percussion as a toddler even got him admitted into school early. He was first asked to play a gig at the ripe age of four — that was a Christmas program with the Mary J. Cowley Band. The little drummer began winning prizes in amateur contests; at four-and-a-half, he sat in with the hard-swinging Tab Smith band under pressure from Uncle Frank. By 14, the drummer had become a professional, and two years later led his own group at the Carnegie Music Hall. Humphries began gigging on the road with major jazz performers in the early '60s. Naturally, he gravitated toward artists from his Pittsburgh base, backing up both tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and organist Shirley Scott in a legendary trio. By 1964 Humphries had made it to New York City to join up with the Horace Silver Quintet, touring Europe with this popular group twice. He is the drummer on some of Silver's most popular albums, including the superb Song for My Father. Next the drummer built up his big band chops working with Ray Charles. Humphries' career continued with a long list of jazzmen who found his drumming to their taste, including Lee Morgan, Grant Green, Billy Taylor, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Clark Terry, Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Johnny Griffin, and many others. The drummer's own bandleading bug got to take a few bites in the early '70s with the organization of a Humphries band entitled the R.H. Factor. He would continue leading bands such as the Roger Humphries' Big Band in 1996. Albums under his own name were released in both 1993 and a decade later. The latter effort, Don't Give Up, sports a wonderful photo of the drummer as a child on the front cover. As a teacher, Humphries is considered to have had a major impact on young players through his teaching at the University of Pittsburgh. Additional family members who play music include cousin Teddy Humphries, a professional pianist, and brothers Lawrence Humphries Jr. and Norman Humphries, musical hobbyists. Following in the family tradition, Roger Humphries Jr. and nephew Gregory Humphries have become drummers.

Just got the latest reissue of The Cape Verdean Blues. Never heard the album before now. As you all know this is a great album. I'm especially impressed with the drumming of Roger Humphries. He has a real knack for creating a lively, multi-layered, accompaniment without detracting at all from the song. That guys alright in my book!

Really like the alternate take of Moanin' on the album of the same name. Benny Golson rules on this particular take. Lee's solo isn't quite as strong, but Benny just kills!

Yet another good reason to cherish your vinyl!

Good call. Love that song.

Inspired in part by the jazz=good vibes thread.... What are examples of songs that make you happy the minute you hear them? I think this was also an old BNBB thread, which I quite enjoyed reading. Figured I'd start it up again. Here's a few to start things off... Air Mail Special In Walked Bud My Favorite Things St. Thomas West Coast Blues Jack The Bear My Sweet Lord Sleepwalk Blue Sky Albatross

No... Thank You.

Just this last week I heard a version of Satin Doll off his latest album American Songs? Very nice slow bluesy shuffle-type reading that I really enjoyed. Looks like I'll be buying this album and the previously mentioned "Tuesdays".

I concur 100% with all the previous comments regarding Joe's playing. The thing that strikes me about his playing immediately, is that he can create a range of different emotions/feels with his instrument. It's not all high energy funk (nothing wrong with that of course). There are other sides to his playing. A rare thing these days. Keep it up, and do find time to collaborate with like minded musicians that inspire you! You guys have a good thing going. Continued good luck and best wishes. Hurry up with that 2nd album! I just reorganized my CDs and have plenty of room in the "O" section. The ball is in your court. B)

Sweet Georgia Brown: The Harlem Globetrotters Days Of Wine and Roses: Dexter On Green Dolphin Street: Miles Isn't It Romantic: Bill Evans A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing: Johnny Hodges What Is This Thing Called Love: Sonny Rollins Softly As In A Morning Sunrise: McCoy Tyner Mona Lisa: Nat King Cole

My first concert experiences were Jean-Luc Ponty & Jeff Beck. Jean-Luc on Friday night, and Jeff on Saturday. That was a good weekend of fusion!

Go for it! His take on Harlem Nocturne is alone worth the price of this wonderful set.

That's a pretty good CD. As a matter of fact, I was just having a discussion about this very CD at lunch today with a fellow music lover. He does some interesting covers on that album including House of the Rising Sun if I'm not mistaken. Worth checking out. A player not exactly new to the scene, however he's not widely known, is Anthony Wilson (of Diana Krall fame). A fine swinging player in the Jim Hall tradition. Very much his own man though.

Thanks for the candid comments. I do pick my spots as far as upgrades are concerned. I will probably buy this one, since it's also one of my desert island discs thanks to a recommendation you gave me back in the BNBB days. Never thanked you for that. So, thanks! P.S. The bass player ain't too bad either. B)

That's the one, thank you!

Just wondering if anyone has bought this reissue and can comment on the sound quality? Looking to upgrade if the sound is better.

Not much going on tomorrow. Going out for breakfast with some friends. Gonna make a "Sam's Club" run to stock up on staples. Play some guitar and just generally decompress. Probably go catch some local music Saturday night. Sunday morning I have a pre-drywall walk through of my new house. Should be cool. Sunday afternoon band practice. Sunday night relax and listen to some good music. I've got to meet with my direct reports next week to give performance reviews. Unfortunately there not all going to be good. I'm sure I'll stay up way too late on Sunday not wanting the weekend to be over. If feeling a Blue Hour kind of Sunday coming on!