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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!

That's cool. Start em' young! I've been working on my nephew for the last couple of years. He's now a big Slim Gaillard ( ), and Brian Setzer fan. When ever we watch the Brian Setzer Live In Japan DVD he literally stands in front of the big screen and directs the band. Also, he knows every single lyric on the entire DVD. Pretty good for 3 year old. It's obvious that he genuinely enjoys music which makes me very happy. Louis Jordan is next! The T/K/M is everything that it's purported to be and more. Enjoy!

That's cool. The only DTB CD I don't have. I need to remedy that soon.

I think I might be in the early stages of becoming an Allman Brothers completist. Something about them that I still find very appealing. I think it must be the willingness to constantly take chances. Each live show is an adventure. Hell, they played Afro Blue on opening night at the Beacon last week. That's cool. Also, it doesn't help that an acquaintance of mine is one of the foremost Allman Brother collectors in the world. That guy is dangerous! I need to stay away from him.

Jazzmoose from the recent thread titled A Stupid Question For Our Resident Musicians "I'm beginning to think I came to the wrong place to ask my question..." Now that's funny

I play about 3 hours a day, so about every 2-3 weeks I need to change them on my practice guitar. I usually change the strings on my gigging guitar about every 3rd gig. I use Thomastik-Infeld Round Wound .12-.53 gauge. I take about 10 minutes to stretch these strings right after I put them on. Additionally, I'll play them in for about 20 minutes. They seem solid as a rock after that. They stay in tune perfectly. They are a tad bright for another 1-2 hours after that, however it's nothing that can't be compensated for by rolling off the treble a little.

Yep. I wonder how much he got paid? Jerome Richardson plays tenor on Can't Buy A Thrill's Dirty Work. Good stuff.

I voted for Sticky Fingers. Really like the Mick Taylor influence. There are some very good Stones albums after the early Seventies. Some Girls and Tattoo You come to mind. Some Girls may actually be my favorite album period. Speaking of guilty pleasures "Send Her To Me" gets my vote. Love that song! As far as albums go Black and Blue has some great moments, but I kind of consider it a guilty pleasure when all is said and done.

and... That Gretsch ain't too bad either. Is it just me, or do you have an overwhelming urge to buy a Gretsch everytime you see Brian Setzer play?