I saw Sam and his trio for the first and only time in concert about 6 or 7 years ago. It was a very good concert. While Sam would not be among the musicians I listen to often, I very much enjoy the Mosaic set, which I heard again not long ago. I'll have to listen to Miles in Tokyo later on today. RIP Sam Rivers and thank you.
Some nice Carmen on this one, circa 2002. Never heard of drummer Donnie O'Brien before this, or since, for that matter, but this is a relaxed and tasteful date.
Lovely pics. Thanks for posting. That's about the extent of it here so far (at least where I live - the so-called "banana belt" of southern Ontario - in most of Canada it's quite different.)
Nothing to do with your question but I must say that this is a fantastic set (and I'm not even a huge Dolphy fan). This is one of those sets where each individual session sounds even better as part of the whole than they do on their own. I can't explain why that should be, but it happens sometimes. The Elvin Jones Mosaic set is like that, too.
Two tracks by Benny Green
"You Don't Know What Love Is" (solo piano) from the Benny Green Trio - Greens - (Blue Note)
"Opus de Funk" from Benny Green - Source (Jazz Legacy Productions)
I think it's the first time I've ever seen Danny without shades on.
The music will no doubt sound much better than the cover looks. I very much enjoy the Danny D'Imperio CD's I own.
Edited to add - the samples sound very good. It's a big band date.
I play trombone with "no skills" whatsoever. No "jazz time". Just can't get it. Why I still keep my horn is a mystery to me. But the fact that I don't play very well gives me a great appreciation for those who do.