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This is my first post. Richie is AMAZING - I'm the only jazz singer that's ever recorded with him and we have a second record coming out in 4 weeks - the name of it is "Varuna." There are 3 brand new Beirach compositions (w/my lyrics) and you'll find 2 of his songs (Elm and Nightlake) on our first recording "The Duo Session." (recorded 1993) I had to post because on your list I also recorded with Joe Bonner in the 80's on his "New Beginnings" album! I had the good fortune of sitting in with Joe Henderson when Joanne Brakeen was playing as well! All 3 are incredible musicians and certainly deserve more recognition. Laurie Antonioli Laurie, thanks for posting! I have your record with Richie. It's GREAT! Thanks for the heads-up on the new one. I'll keep an eye out for it. This is my first post. Richie is AMAZING - I'm the only jazz singer that's ever recorded with him and we have a second record coming out in 4 weeks - the name of it is "Varuna." There are 3 brand new Beirach compositions (w/my lyrics) and you'll find 2 of his songs (Elm and Nightlake) on our first recording "The Duo Session." (recorded 1993) I had to post because on your list I also recorded with Joe Bonner in the 80's on his "New Beginnings" album! I had the good fortune of sitting in with Joe Henderson when Joanne Brakeen was playing as well! All 3 are incredible musicians and certainly deserve more recognition. Laurie Antonioli Laurie, thanks for posting! I have your record with Richie. It's GREAT! Thanks for the heads-up on the new one. I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you! I'd like to a add a few more players. Fritz Pauer, the Austrian pianist who passed away in 2012, worked with Pony Poindexter when Pony lived in Europe. Ironically Pony was the first person to take me on the road some 20 years after he'd worked with Fritz. I met Fritz while working at KUG University in Graz, Austria from 2002-2006 and it was a lot of fun to trade stories. Fritz was Art Farmer's pianist (when he toured Europe) and appears on numerous recordings Art made. As well he worked with Sheila Jordan, Don Byas, Booker Ervin, Dexter Gordon and Annie Ross. Countless American jazz musicians used Fritz when in Europe. He was a beloved person and a wonderful musician. Also on the list of often overlooked pianists, one of my favorites: John Taylor who just passed away. Ran Blake is another and is still very active. Another is Tete Montoliu, from Spain. Tete also worked with Pony. He was another Euro pianist that Americans loved including Dexter, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Archie Shepp and more. That's it for now! LA

This is my first post. Richie is AMAZING - I'm the only jazz singer that's ever recorded with him and we have a second record coming out in 4 weeks - the name of it is "Varuna." There are 3 brand new Beirach compositions (w/my lyrics) and you'll find 2 of his songs (Elm and Nightlake) on our first recording "The Duo Session." (recorded 1993) I had to post because on your list I also recorded with Joe Bonner in the 80's on his "New Beginnings" album! I had the good fortune of sitting in with Joe Henderson when Joanne Brakeen was playing as well! All 3 are incredible musicians and certainly deserve more recognition. Laurie Antonioli