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It's me also (I don't like his singing, or really his guitar playing after Bad Benson).

It is a solid West Coast jazz date. I convinced myself to buy it (a $5 investment) because of the familiar sidemen, Marty Paich, Dave Pell, and Bob Enevoldsen

Modern Jazz Piano: Four Views (Mary Lou Williams, Errol Garner, Art Tatum, Lennie Tristano) (RCA Camden)

Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from he Northwest, 1959

Dizzy Gillespie and Roy Eldridge, The Trumpet Kings (Clef) Ronnie Lang, Modern Jazz (Tops)

Craig Handy?

Geri Allen, Some Aspects of Water (Storyville)

A couple of nice additions... Daily line ups, single day passes, and, yes, a few more surprises coming soon after the holiday weekend. The Harvest Time Project: A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders Pioneering jazz saxophone icon Pharoah Sanders departed this earthly realm in the fall of 2022, but his luminous and deeply spiritual music lives on. The recent rediscovery of his iconic 1977 recording, 𝓟𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓪𝓱 — thanks to Luaka Bop records — has inspired many and led to The Harvest Time Project, a powerful and vibrant tribute to the master led by Josh Abrams of Natural Information Society, along with Tisiji Muñoz, whose ecstatic guitar fuels the original recording. At Big Ears, they will be joined by a variety of very special guests for what is sure to be a singular, unforgettable, loving tribute to the jazz master, Pharoah Sanders. The Official 1977 LP Reissue Playlist Tomas Fujiwara's 7 Poets Trio A familiar face behind the drum kit at Big Ears — notably with Mary Halvorson’s bands — Tomás Fujiwara returns this year with his own group, 7 Poets Trio. Initially debuting at a Stone Residency in 2017, Fujiwara is joined by cellist Tomeka Reid and bassist Patricia Brennan to create music that “moves far beyond the jazz realm” (The Guardian), with a palette that recalls spy movie soundtracks, Latin rhythms, meditative minimalism, and urgent Kraftwerk beats. It’s a rare treat to catch 7 Poets Trio live, but Big Ears will be your chance.

The Incredible Ira Sullivan (Stash) Claire Fischer, First Time Out (Pacific Jazz)

My mistake, actually it's 30%.

25% off sale on Tone Poets on the Blue Note site today.

It was wonderful getting to see this trio (different bassist) at the Village Vanguard a couple weeks ago.

Tyshawn Sorey Trio, Continuing (Pi)

Winnipeg 65

The first two volumes are terrific, and I have eagerly ordered the third volume.

FORT WORTH AFRICAN AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2024 SOUTHSIDE PRESERVATION HALL • FORT WORTH, TX FESTIVAL HEADLINERS: LIZZIE NO & JERRON PAXTON COREY HARRIS • PIEDMONT BLŪZ ACOUSTIC DUO • JOY CLARK • CRYS MATTHEWS • EJ MATTHEWS LILLI LEWIS • JONTAVIOUS WILLIS SPICE CAKE BLUES • STEPHANIE ANNE JOHNSON

Ray Draper (Josie Jazz)

George Benson, Benson Burner (Columbia)

December 23, 2023: Jackie The Robot, Coral Snake, Austin December 30, 2023: Quamon Fowler, Scott Jazz, Fort Worth January 6, 2024: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin January 13, 2024: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin January 17, 2024: Spike Wilner Trio, Parker Jazz Club, Austin January 18, 2024: Al Di Meola, Heights Theater, Houston January 19, 2024: Al Di Meola, Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas January 20, 2024: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin Al Di Meola, Paramount Theater, Austin January 26, 2024: Joshua Redman, Wortham Theater, Houston January 27, 2024: Jackie Venson, Paramount Theater, Austin February 2, 2024: Catherine Russell and Marcus Roberts, Jones Hall, Houston Brian Blade, Starr Theater, Fayetteville February 10, 2024: Bobby Rush, Granville Arts Center, Garland February 12, 2024: David Sanborn, Meyerson, Dallas February 17, 2024: Branford Marsalis with the Plano Symphony Orchestra, Eisemann Center, Plano Lakecia Benjamin, Jo Long Theater, San Antonio March 2, 2024: Melissa Aldana, Wortham Theater, Houston March 5, 2024: The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer), Charline McCombs Empire Theater, San Antonio March 13, 2024: Cedric Burnside, The Hall, Little Rock, AR March 14, 2023: Cedric Burnside, Victory Theater, Rogers, AR March 16, 2024: Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo, Corey Harris, Joy Clark, E.J. Matthews, Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, Southside Preservation Hall March 21-24, 2024: Herbie Hancock, Henry Threadgill, Charles Lloyd, Brad Mehldau, Marc Ribot, Shabaka Hutchings, Mary Halvorson, Jason Moran and the Harlem Hellfighters, Julian Lage, Brandon Ross, Cedric Burnside, Darcy James Argue, Dave Holland, David Virelles, Fatoumata Diawara, Helen Gillet, Jake Blount, James Brandon Lewis, Kassa Overall, Matt Mitchell, Kokoroko, Myra Melford, Nik Bartsch, Tomeka Reid, Tord Gustavsen, Wayne Horvitz, Yasmin Williams, Leyla McCalla, Francesco Turrisi, Ches Smith, Big Ears Festival March 26, 2024: Myra Melford Fire and Water Quintet, Austin Brad Mehldau, Paramount Theater, Austin April 5, 2023: Jackie Venson, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville April 6, 2024: Meshell Ndegeocello, Jo Long Theater, San Antonio April 7, 2023: Herbie Hancock, Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa April 8, 2023: Herbie Hancock, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas April 9, 2023: Herbie Hancock, Paramount Theater, Austin April 11-14, 2024: French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 19-21, 2024: Charlie Musselwhite, Kenny Neal, Jackie Venson, Nikki Hill, Ally Venable, D.K. Harrell, Robert Kimbrough Sr., Baton Rouge Blues Festival April 24-28, 2024: Festival International de Louisiane, Lafayette April 25-28, 2024: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival April 26, 2024: Hiromi, Paramount Theater, Austin April 27, 2024: Buddy Guy, Austin Blues Festival May 2-5, 2024: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 6, 2023: Jackie Venson, Bayou Music Center, Houston May 11, 2024: Cedric Burnside, Jo Long Theater, San Antonio May 12, 2024: Magos Herrera, San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio June 1, 2024: Samara Joy, Jo Long Theater, San Antonio

Jackie Venson, Ghost in the Machine

The CD notes say Seamus Blake is the soloist on tenor on that track.

This weekend I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend two nights in New York City, for the first time since just before COVID. Friday: First Set: Tyshawn Sorey Trio at the Village Vanguard, with Aaron Diehl on piano and Harish Raghavan on bass. It was great being back in the Vanguard again. Second Set: Mingus Big Band at Birdland. Wayne Escoffrey and Boris Koslow now act as co-leaders. Band included Philip Harper, Mark Gross, Helen Sung, Earl McIntyre, David Lee Jones, Alex Sipiagin, and Jonathan Blake. In a ninety minute set, they played: Open Letter to Duke, Love is a Dangerous Necessity, Reincarnation of a Lovebird, Little Royal Suite, and Tonight at Noon. Saturday: First Set: Charles McPherson Quintet at Smoke. This set was fantastic. At 84, McPherson sounds great, as good as ever. With Terrell Stafford on trumpet, Jeb Patton on piano, David Wong on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. Looking forward to the recording he is releasing on Smoke Sessions. Second Set: The next set at Smoke was sold out, so to the Jazz Gallery for John Ellis. The original Jazz Gallery was a hole in the wall type of place; the current version is very nice. An interesting set of original music.

Matana Roberts, Coin Coin Chapter 5: In the Garden

Sonny Stitt, Plays for Gene Ammons (Muse) Paul Desmond, First Place Again (Warner)

A two song vinyl release, paired with a remixed Love Me Do. Currently on amazon, 18.99 for the 7 inch single or 22.99 for a 12 inch single