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Marvin Stamm's playing was pretty much flawless, and as this was a quartet, was present in ample proportions. His tone on flugelhorn was especially gorgeous. He was backed by a local group, including the excellent drummer Andrew Griffin, The program was all standards. Definitely an unusual treat on a Saturday night in North Dallas.

Marvin Stamm at the Kitchen Cafe. Some pretty fine trumpet and flugelhorn playing was on display this evening. And the venue was excellent--very good sound.

Part of my lucky find of the week--15 mostly West Coast jazz ten inch LPs.

Stan Getz, New Sounds In Modern Music, volume 1 (Savoy ten inch), Chet Baker Ensemble (Pacific Jazz ten inch), and Hank Mobley, Hi Voltage (Blue Note, Liberty).

The Galveston hurricane was in 1900.

July 15, 2016: Carl Weathersby, Babb Bros., Dallas July 24, 2016: Dave Holland, Lansic, Santa Fe, New Mexico July 28, 2016: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth July 29, 2016, Charles Lloyd New Quartet, Lansic, Santa Fe, New Mexico July 30, 2016: Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lansic, Santa Fe, New Mexico July 30, 2016: Tutu Jones, Balcony Club, Dallas August 4-7, 2016: Leroy Jones, Victor Goines, Bill Summers, Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans August 5, 2016: Stanley Jordan, Wonderland of the Americas, San Antonio August 17, 2016: Pedtrito Martinez, Kessler Theater, Dallas August 18, 2016: Pedrito Martinez, Continental Club, Austin August 19, 2016: Pedrito Martinez, Dosey Doe, Houston August 20, 2016: Pedrito Martinez, Guadalupe Theater, San Antonio August 20, 2016: Gene Bertoncini, Cezanne, Houston August 20, 2016: Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa, Tobin Center, San Antonio August 25, 2016: Guitar Shorty, Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio August 26, 2016: Guitar Shorty, Antone's, Austin August 26, 2016: Lila Downs, Lila Cockrell Theater, San Antonio August 27, 2016: Guitar Shorty, Poor David's Pub, Dallas September 3-4,2016: Janiva Magness, Tutu Jones, Bedford Blues Festival September 9, 2016: Oz Noy, One 2 One, Austin September 10, 2016: Janiva Magness, Dosey Doe Music Cafe, Houston September 17, 2016: Debojyoti Bose and Hindole Majumdar, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston September 22, 2016: Cedric Burnside, Antone's, Austin September 25, 2016: John Pizzarelli, Eisemann Center, Richardson September 30, 2016: Bombino, Austin City Limits Festival October 1, 2016: Niladri Kumar and Zakir Hussain, Westlake Performing Arts Center, Austin October 1, 2016: Rakesh Chaurasia and Aditya Kalyanpur, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston October, 2 2016: Rakesh Chaurasia and Aditya Kalyanpur, Allen Public Library October 7, 2016: Jason Moran, Monk at Town Hall, Cullen Theater, Houston October 7, 2016: Bombino, Austin City Limits Festival October 7, 2016: Benny Golson, Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio October 15-16, 2016: Cedric Burnside Project, Walter Wolfman Washington, Little Freddie King, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Benny Turner, Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, New Orleans October 19, 2016: Buddy Guy, House of Blues, Houston October 21, 2016: Buddy Guy, Aztec Theater, San Antonio October 22, 2016: Danish String Quartet, Wolfe Recital Hall, Corpus Christi October 23, 2016: Danish String Quartet, Temple Beth-El, San Antonio October 23, 2016: Cedric Burnside, Shreveport House Concerts November 19, 2016: Terence Blanchard, Carver Center, San Antonio December 16, 2016: Stanley Clarke, One World Theater, Austin February 3, 2017: Dejohnette Coltrane Garrison, McCullough Theater, Austin February 18, 2017: Joey Alexander, McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College February 24, 2017: Joshua Redman, Cullen Theater, Houston February 25, 2017: Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio March 11, 2017: Marquis Hill Blacktet, Cullen Theater, Houston April 18, 2017: Cyrus Chestnut, Bates Recital Hall, Austin April 22, 2017: Terence Blanchard, Cullen Theater, Houston May 5, 2017: Vijay Iyer, Cullen Theater, Houston

By miss, do you mean that there was at least one actual opportunity to see the musician live in some reasonable geographic proximity to where you lived and you didn't for whatever reason (invariably a bad reason in hindsight)? By that criteria, Red Garland and Cannonball Adderley stand out for me.

Noting that a couple of touring jazz players perform at the Kitchen Cafe in North Dallas this week--drummer Ali Jackson (and unidentified Friends) and trumpeter Marvin Stamm: Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm Ali Jackson & Friends ($10 cover) Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm Marvin Stamm Quartet with Ed Soph, Stefan Karlsson & James Driscoll ($20 cover) The Kitchen Café 17370 Preston Rd #415 Dallas, TX 75252

Unfortunately not--close, I have Argo 636 and 638, but 637 has somehow eluded me so far.

Hampton Hawes, I'm All Smiles (Contemporary)

Stan Getz Plays (Verve), and John Coltrane, Concert in Japan (Impulse).

I would add that there is a complete and very fine performance of Gillespiana by Dizzy's Quintet (Leo Wright, Lalo Schriffrin, Art Davis, Chuck Lampkin) from November 25, 1960. Also a set by the Stan Getz Quartet, with the group from his At Large LP; Getz sounds sublime to me, but apparently he was unhappy and fired the group afterwards. And Shelley Manne's Blackhawk quintet (substituting Russ Freeman for Victor Feldman) plays a terrific set. All is well recorded.

That's the Nino Josele material I saw him perform live at the VV (the not yet famous Esperanza Spaulding was on bass) and I do have that one album.

Shirley Scott Trio, Scottie (Prestige)

A Generation Ago Today, from 1967, is excellent. Perhaps never reissued on CD?

Your list is interesting; I'll try to find some of it. I saw Nino Josele live once at the Village Vanguard--I've been meaning to find more of his music, so I've ordered the one you list--Chano Rodriguez & Nino Josele: Chano & Nino [except it's Dominguez not Rodriguez).

Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh (Atlantic)

I haven't been to the Eiseman (so near yet so far), but I keep my hopes up that someday, somehow, I'll want to go there.

You had your chance, but too late now. January 23 Charles W. Eiseman Theatre Richardson,TX

Gigi Gryce/Don Byrd, Jazz Lab (Jubilee), and Pee Wee Russell Quartet, New Groove (Columbia)

Have a Happy Birthday!

Jack DeJohnette and Ronald Shannon Jackson.

Hindustani Flute Recital – Magical Bamboo Flute Sunday, October 02, 2016 4:00:00 PM Venue: Allen Library Civic Auditorium, 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen TX 75013 Admission: ICMC Members: Free General: $30 Student: $20 Rakesh Chaurasia Flute Aditya Kalyanpur Tabla Rakesh Chaurasia, the nephew and child prodigy of flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, has a famous name to live up to. Amongst the promising musicians of the second generation, Rakesh has carved a niche for himself , as an accomplished flautist. Incorporating the tradition of his renowned uncle and infusing his personal style , he has evolved a style which while maintaining the purity of the flute manages to capture the attention of the young listeners too. The most accomplished of disciples of his uncle, however, shows all the promise to carry the Chaurasia legacy to new heights. Rakesh has already globe trotted many times over, enthralling audiences at classical and non-classical concerts .He is also an accomplished studio musician having recorded with most of the leading stalwarts of the Indian film industry. Rakesh has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. He received the Indian Music Academy Award, presented by the Honourable President Of India, Dr..A.P.J Abdul Kalam in 2007, the Aditya Birla Kalakiran Puraskar in 2008, the Guru Shishya Award in 2011, IWAP-Pandit Jasraj Sangeet Ratna Award in 2013 and the Pannalal Ghosh Puraskar 2013. Recently Rakesh toured as a duo for classical concerts as well as for The Masters of Percussion with legendary tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain at some prestigious venues globally. Rakesh has also had the priviledge of performing with some international names such as Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Joshua Redman. Rakesh's most recent venture is his fusion band Rakesh and Friends(RAF) which creates music that appeals to the young without sacrificing the essence of classical music. He is destined to carve a niche for himself in the realm of Indian Classical Music with the simple yet extremely challenging instrument, the Bansuri. Aditya Kalyanpur is a talented tabla player and percussionist beyond his years, who has made a distinguished career working with some of the most prestigious names in Indian classical, jazz, and fusion genres such as Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, AR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan, Pandit Jasrajji, Larry Coryell, George Brooks, Kenwood Denard, Boston based jazz band Natraj, Mickey Hart, John Mclaughflin. Kalyanpur was first seen with his Guru Ustad Zakir Hussainfor the famous "Wah Taj!" television commercial at the age of 11. Having the honor of being recognized as an "A" Grade Artist of All India Radio, he has given public performances along with his guru. Since then he has lent the enchanting music of his tabla to numerous commercials. Honored with the title of Taal - Mani, Aditya Kalyanpur is the recipient of ITC's prestigious Vidyasagar Award as well as the Sangeet Visharad. A commerce graduate, Aditya Kalyanpur has also achieved the distinct title as a Music Diplomat from Mumbai University. He has received scholarship from the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training in New Delhi. In addition to many awards given in India and the United States, Kalyanpur is one of the first tabla players ever to be invited to Estonia for the prestigious Orient Arts Festival. As a soloist and accompanist, he has performed at other prestigious music festivals in India and abroad including the Edinburgh festival in Scotland, the Earagal Arts Festival in Ireland, and the Jazz Yatra in Bombay, India.On a more local scene, Kalyanpur has also appeared at the Great Lakes Folk Festival held every year in Lansing, Michigan, and many other festivals and competitions held across the United States. As a mark of his true versatility as a musician, Kalyanpur has performed solo for many bands and instrumental groups, including the world famous The Rolling Stones and also recorded for their saxophonist, Tim Ries. Aditya Kalyanpur is currently the leader of his fusion band Fuzikk, and a member of the world renowned group Bombay Jazz comprised of jazz legends Larry Coryell, George Brooks and Indian Flute Maestro Pandit Ronu Mazumdar.

Yesterday, I drove to Longview, Texas for the second day of the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival--a two hour drive from Dallas. Clearly the people running the festival are on the rock side of the blues-rock spectrum, but the festival had two artists I wanted to see, so I made the trip. There were two stages, an outdoor stage moved under cover due to recent prodigious rains. Basically, it was underneath a large shed suitable for farm animal shows, with sawdust covered floors. The other stage was seated and indoors, in the Maude Cobb Convention Center. The sound was pretty well done in both cases. Starting off with the outdoor venue, I'm listening to the pride of Kilgore, Texas, a 17 year old high school girl (Ally Venable) leading a blues rock quartet. Not exactly my usual scene, but I must say this young woman is a very talented guitar player and a surprisingly effective vocalist. Her band was good too. I actually loved her set. Shifting indoors, next we have blues-rocker Eric Gales, brother of the late Little Jimmy King. His group (bass guitar and drums) is at the start augmented by a trio of vocalists in the gospel vein. Kind of interesting and unusual in sound. After awhile the vocalists leave the stage and the focus is more on the power blues/rock trio. The bassist is in the Jaco mode, pretty good, and Eric Gales shows off his guitar chops at length. Again, not my usual genre, but if there is a better rock guitarist than Eric Gales these days, I'd like to know who it is. He generated some pretty high intensity. So far the closest we've come to T-Bone Walker are some Chicago blues chestnuts performed by Ally Venable and Eric Gales, but next we have what is presumably the closest one can get to hearing T-Bone Walker live these days, in the person of 81 year old Roy Gaines and his Orchestra. After a couple of sets of mostly youngsters (well, Eric Gales is in his early 40s), the Roy Gaines Orchestra looked like it had been around the block a rather large number of times. A nine piece group with four horn players, they reminded me of B.B. King's group a bit. Roy Gaines is a perennial sideman originally from Texas, who actually played with T-Bone Walker, starting when he was 14 years old. I hadn't heard any of his late life leader dates, but he turned out to be an exciting performer, playing dynamic guitar in the T-Bone Walker tradition, with a taste of B.B. King. His band was terrific, very swinging, a throwback to the days when jazz and blues had less of a clear demarkation. It was a great set. I do wonder about whether this festival will recur next year though. Attendance was not that great. That is, it looked like they were set up for an audience in the 2000-3000 range, and the actual audience looked like it was in the 500-600 range, between the two venues.

Last year, I went to see Lila Downs at the House of Blues in Dallas, which is literally right across the street from my office.--it was a short walk to a total cultural transformation, it was like I had walked to Mexico City. She's definitely got a lot of power in her voice and has a good band.