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Lightnin' Hopkins, My Life in Blues (Prestige) Sal Salvador, Stan Kenton Presents (Capitol)

January 20, 2023: Quamon Fowler, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth Oscar Rossignoli, Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 21, 2023: Miguel Zenon, Cullen Theater, Houston Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin Herlin Riley, Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 24-25, 2023: Jon Cowherd Project (Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas, John Pattitucci, Chris Potter), Jazz TX, San Antonio January 26, 2023: Jon Cowherd Project (Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas, John Pattitucci, Chris Potter), Parker Jazz Club, Austin January 27, 2023: Elio Villafranca, Music of Chick Corea, Walton Arts Center, Arkansas Donald Harrison, Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 28, 2023: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin Shelley Carroll, Kitchen Cafe, Dallas January 31, 2023: Al Dimeola, Heights Theater, Houston February 1, 2023: Al Dimeola, Kessler Theater, Dallas Tim Berne/Nasheet Waits, Draylen Mason Music Studio, Austin February 3, 2023: Bill Charlap, Musical Bridges, Carver Center, San Antonio February 5, 2023: Bnois King, Poor David's Pub, Dallas February 9, 2023: Terence Blanchard, Meyerson Symphony Hall, Dallas February 10, 2023: Jackie Venson, Performing Arts Center, San Marcos February 11, 2023: Jackie Venson, Lewisville Grand Theater February 14, 2023: Badi Assad, Southwestern University, Georgetown February 15, 2023: Davy Mooney, UNT, Denton John Pizzarelli, Jazz TX, San Antonio February 16, 2023: John Pizzarelli, Jazz TX, San Antonio February 17, 2023: John Pizzarelli, Parker Jazz Club, Austin March 3, 2023: Buddy Guy, ACL Live, Austin Christian McBride, Wortham Center, Houston March 4, 2023: Christian McBride, Tobin Center, San Antonio Buddy Guy, ACL Live, Austin March 5, 2023: Buddy Guy, 713 Music Hall, Houston March 8, 2023: Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Ally Venable, Majestic Theater, Dallas March 9, 2023: Buddy Guy, The Cove, Tulsa, Oklahoma March 10, 2023: Buddy Guy, 7 Clans Casino, Newkirk, Oklahoma March 18, 2023: Jackie Venson, Jake Blount, Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, Southside Preservation Hall March 28, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio March 29, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Antone's, Austin March 30, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Dosey Doe, Houston April 1, 2023: Jackie Venson, McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Houston March 30-April 2, 2023: Bill Frisell, Mary Halvorson, Vijay Iyer, Sona Jobarteh, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano, Christian McBride, Makaya McCraven, William Parker, Marc Ribot, Antonio Sanchez, Tarbaby with David Murray, Tyshawn Sorey, James Blood Ulmer, Sun Ra Arkestra, Bassekou Kouyate, Anthony Coleman, James Brandon Lewis, Ned Rothenberg, Theon Cross, Brandee Younger, Etran de L'Air, Aurora Nealand, Wadada Leo Smith, Imagination Trio (Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, David Vireles), John Corn, Big Ears Festival, Knoxville, Tennessee April 13-16, 2023: French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 26, 2023: Vieux Farka Toure, Tulips FTW, Fort Worth April 27, 2023: Vieux Farka Toure, Last Concert Cafe, Houston April 26-30: Sona Jobarteh, Festival Internationale de Louisiane, Lafayette, Lousiana April 28--30, 2023: Angelique Kidjo, Charlie Musselwhite, Mdou Moctar (Niger), Nicholas Payton with MonoNeon, Little Freddie King, Donald Harrison and Aurora Nealand, Something Else (Randy Brecker, James Carter, Vincent Herring, Lewis Nash, Essiet Essiet, Dave Kikoski, Paul Bollenback), Jordan Family Tribute to Kidd Jordan (Kent, Marlon, Stephanie, Rachel Jordan), Kenny Neal, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Charlie Gabriel and Roger Lewis, Bassekou Kouyate (Mali), Jason Marsalis and Warren Wolf, Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Tuba Skinny, Leroy Jones, Alexey Marti, Plena Librej (Puerto Rico), Angel Papote Alvarado y el Grupo Esencia (Puerto Rico), Tambuye (Puerto Rico), King Oliver Creole Jazz Band Centennial with Don Vapie, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 3, 2023: Djavan, House of Blues, Houston May 4-7, 2023: Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride's New Jawn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Leyla McCalla, Eric Gales, Trumpet Mafia, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Meschiya Lake, Artemis, Charlie Sepulveda and the Turnaround, Astral Project, Charlie Gabriel, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Mahmoud Chouki, Blodie's Jazz Jam, Sue Foley, Jamil Sharif, Louis Ford, Joe Dyson, Chris Thomas King, Tom McDermott, Atabal, (Puerto Rico) Guitar Slim, Jr., New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 12, 2023: Kendrick Scott, Cullen Theater, Houston May 20, 2023: Matthew Whitaker, Carver Center, San Antonio May 22, 2023: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Meyerson, Dallas September 23, 2023: Tall City Blues Festival, Midland

World music focus at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2023 The Cultural Exchange Pavilion spotlights Puerto Rico in 2023 Following the cancellation of its 2020 event, Jazz Fest renews its commitment to celebrate Puerto Rico in 2023 through colorful artist demonstrations, live music and dance showcases, parades, cultural displays, photo exhibits and authentic cuisine. Inspired by Alynda Segarra’s 2017 song “Pa’lante” – a fierce ode to her people’s resilience in the wake of hurricane Maria –- Jazz Fest’s celebration of Puerto Rico Pa’lante Puerto Rico! or Onward Puerto Rico! highlights the vibrant music and culture of the island, which remains strong despite the devastating effects of hurricanes, earthquakes, and the pandemic over the past few years. Puerto Rican bomba, plena, salsa and reggaeton rhythms will echo across the Festival grounds with daily parades and live performances on various stages, and inside the Cultural Exchange Pavilion. Reggaeton artist Farruko headlines the musical line-up with 12 bands ranging from Mayaguez’ traditional bomba ensemble La Raȉz to Loiza’s urban bomba sounds of Tribu de Abrante, and from the traditional jibaro repertoire of Conjunto Típico Samaritano to local techno drum band ÌFÉ. Strolling through the Fair Grounds over both weekends, colorful Vejigantes – Puerto Rico’s iconic masked folk characters – will lead daily parades with La Casa de La Plena Tito Matos. Another highlight of the presentation includes Hurray for the Riff Raff’s leader Alynda Segarra drawing from her Puerto Rican roots for a special show at the Cultural Exchange Pavilion. New this year, the Cultural Exchange Village comes to life outside the performance tent with artist demonstrations, daily parades and samplings of Puerto Rican dishes presented by FOWLMOUTH in collaboration with Carmo Restaurant. Vejigante mask maker Raul Ayala, bomba dress designer Milteri Concepción, and güiro maker Edwin Curbelo will be among a dozen artists and master craftsmen demonstrating their creative process in the Cultural Exchange Village. While spotlighting Puerto Rico, the Cultural Exchange Pavilion Stage continues to present its signature blend of local and international performers from around the world, with special appearances by Bassekou Kouyate of Mali, Mdou Moctar of Niger, and by Colombian artists Ceferina Banquez and Rey Vellanato & Beto Jamaica.

Lineup announcement for New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Weekend 1: Jazz: Nicholas Payton; Tribute to Sidney Bechet with Donald Harrison and Aurora Nealand; Something Else (Vincent Herring, Randy Brecker, James Carter), Tribute to Kidd Jordan (Kent, Stephanie and Marlon Jordan); Charlie Gabriel and Roger Lewis; Doreen; Jason Marsalis with Warren Wolf; Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra; Tuba Skinny; Leroy Jones. World: Mdou Moctar; Bassekou Kouyate; Angelique Kidjo. Blues: Kenny Neal; Charlie Musselwhite; Little Freddie King. Weekend 2: Jazz: Herbie Hancock; Terence Blanchard; Christian McBride; Dee Dee Bridgewaer; Trumpet Mafia; Uptown Jazz Orchestra; Meschiya Lake; Artemis; Charlie Sepulveda; Astral Project; Charlie Gabriel; Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses; Mahmoud Choucki; Blodie's Jazz Jam; Jamil Sharif; Louis Ford; Joe Dyson. Blues: Buddy Guy; Eric Gales; Sue Foley.

Yes, originally on Wired.

It is pleasing. I'd like to hear the quartet in person.

Oded Tzur, Isabela (ECM)

Auto-"correct" got me again.

The Argo Jimmy Woode date, which I had never seen before running across this somewhat warped but playable copy, and apparently his only leader date, is quite excellent, featuring a number of fine Jimmy Woode originals, a mix of Ellington sidemen (Paul Gonsalves, Clark Terry and Sam Woodward), the well known (Ramsey Lewis), and obscure to me sidemen (Porter Gilbert on alto, Mike Simpson on flute). I went to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1987 and saw Buddy Tate in a George Wein All-Stars group, along with Norris Turney, and Slam Stewart. Warren Vache and Scott Hamilton were also in the group but not interesting to me at the time. Johnny Griffin, Call It Whachawana (Galaxy) Galaxy All Stars, Live Under the Sky (Galaxy)

The former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith had dropfoot caused by neurological damage sustained when he tore his ACL and MCL in college.

Sal Salvador on The Complete Beehive Sessions.

Buddy Tate, Live at Sandy's (Muse) The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode (Argo)

Tim Berne and Nasheet Waits Duo (NYC) Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 (doors 7, music 😎 The Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA (41 Navasota ST. Austin, TX 78702)

January 14, 2023: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin Cedric Burnside, Luckenbach Blues Festival January 20, 2023: Quamon Fowler, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth Oscar Rossignoli Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 21, 2023: Miguel Zenon, Cullen Theater, Houston Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin Herlin Riley, Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 27, 2023: Elio Villafranca, Music of Chick Corea, Walton Arts Center, Arkansas Donald Harrison, Snug Harbor, New Orleans January 28, 2023: Jackie Venson, Antone's, Austin January 31, 2023: Al Dimeola, Heights Theater, Houston February 1, 2023: Al Dimeola, Kessler Theater, Dallas Tim Berne/Nasheet Waits, Draylen Mason Music Studio, Austin February 3, 2023: Bill Charlap, Musical Bridges, Carver Center, San Antonio February 5, 2023: Bnois King, Poor David's Pub, Dallas February 9, 2023: Terence Blanchard, Meyerson Symphony Hall, Dallas February 10, 2023: Jackie Venson, Performing Arts Center, San Marcos February 11, 2023: Jackie Venson, Lewisville Grand Theater February 14, 2023: Badi Assad, Southwestern University, Georgetown March 3, 2023: Buddy Guy, ACL Live, Auston March 3, 3023: Christian McBride, Wortham Center, Houston March 4, 2023: Christian McBride, Tobin Center, San Antonio March 8, 2023: Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Ally Venable, Majestic Theater, Dallas March 17, 2023: John Pizzarelli, Parker Jazz Club, Austin March 18, 2023: Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, Southside Preservation Hall March 28, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio March 29, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Antone's, Austin March 30, 2023: Vanessa Collier, Dosey Doe, Houston April 1, 2023: Jackie Venson, McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Houston March 30-April 2, 2023: Bill Frisell, Mary Halvorson, Vijay Iyer, Sona Jobarteh, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano, Christian McBride, Makaya McCraven, William Parker, Marc Ribot, Antonio Sanchez, Tarbaby with David Murray, Tyshawn Sorey, James Blood Ulmer, Sun Ra Arkestra, Bassekou Kouyate, Anthony Coleman, James Brandon Lewis, Ned Rothenberg, Theon Cross, Brandee Younger, Etran de L'Air, Aurora Nealand, Big Ears Festival, Knoxville, Tennessee April 13-16, 2023: French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 26-30: Sona Jobarteh, Festival Internationale de Louisiane, Lafayette, Lousiana April 28--30, 2023: Angelique Kidjo, Charlie Musselwhite, Mdou Moctar, Nicholas Payton with MonoNeon, Little Freddie King, Donald Harrison and Aurora Nealand, Something Else (Randy Brecker, James Carter, Vincent Herring, Lewis Nash, Essiet Essiet, Dave Kikoski, Paul Bollenback), Jordan Family Tribute to Kidd Jordan (Kent, Marlon, Stephanie, Rachel Jordan), Kenny Neal, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Charlie Gabriel and Roger Lewis, Bassekou Kouyate, Jason Marsalis and Warren Wolf, Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Tuba Skinny, Leroy Jones, Alexey Marti, Plena Libre, Angel Papote Alvarado y el Grupo Esencia, Tambuye, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 3, 2023: Djavan, House of Blues, Houston May 4-7, 2023: Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride's New Jawn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Leyla McCalla, Eric Gales, Trumpet Mafia, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Meschiya Lake, Ateemis, Charlie Sepulveda and the Turnaround, Astral Project, Charlie Gabriel, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Mahmoud Chouki, Blodie's Jazz Jame, Sue Foley, Jamil Sharif, Louis Ford, Joe Dyson, Chris Thomas King, Tom McDermott, Atabal, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 12, 2023: Kendrick Scott, Cullen Theater, Houston May 20, 2023: Matthew Whitaker, Carver Center, San Antonio May 22, 2023: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Meyerson, Dallas September 23, 2023: Tall City Blues Festival, Midland

Ufortunaterly, Amadou and Mariam have disappeared from the schedule. They are a section 501(c)(3) organization and here is their annual report which sets out their sources of funding and expenses. https://bigearsfestival.org/2022-annual-report/ 2022 income: $3.3M, if which $1.4M was from tickets and $1.3M from Government grants (including COVID relief). 2022 expenses: $2.5M ($2M programming expenses).

Dezron Douglas, Atalaya (International Anthem)

One of these days, I need to acquire Shirley Horn's Steeplechase recordings. I don't have any of them.

Sun Ra, Universe in Blue

Yes, Spiral is also very good.

That series is so good.

iLe, Nacarile (Sony)

Earl Hines, The Father of Modern Jazz Piano, sides 1-3

I like it. Krestin Osgood was at the Big Ears Festival in 2022, backing up Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins. Excellent set. Bought his CD from him with Lonnie Smith on it, and it is great.

Either Dexter or Ira Sullivan on saxophone on the album, with Nat Adderley. George Cables and Ron Carter in the rhythm section. It's an excellent album. The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra (Savoy/Craft Recordings).

I'm getting a copy also. Looking forward to it.