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H a P p Y b I r T h D a Y b A r A k ! ! ! Hope you had a great day and hope you have a great year! -Paul

Oh it's more than a little smokey. After playing there I would go home and strip by the washing machine so as not to "infect" my clean clothes. But the general "vibe" of the place is a big plus. The owner Dave Jemilo is a Chicago guy through and through and treats the musicians very well. They do try to shush the often noisy crowds, but it's still usually a pretty noisy place, especially on weekends. Best to call the ballads early before it gets crankin'. For some reason the noise never bothered me (like it did in other clubs)- it added to the spirit and energy of the place.

My favorite club in Chicago. EDIT: BTW, I've never seen that many of the bulbs in the sign working at one time.

I think one important fact about the longevity of standards is that many if not most of them "came of age" during the early war years, which represented a "loss of innocence" in many ways for our country. These tunes became associated with feelings of national unity, perseverance, nostalgia etc. They came out of popular movies. They became popular as a distraction from the everyday routine. The popularity of dancing certainly had a lot to do with attaching a nostaglic feeling to these tunes. I think that tunes have to "ripen on the vine" quite a while before they enter the mainstream as "standards". I do think that there are tunes coming out of current pop music that may become standards. Not many, though. I've pondered this question for a long time- what makes these tunes so special and timeless? Yes, part of it is the quality- composers like Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin etc. seem to be quite rare these days. I mean, as tired as you might be of hearing "All The Things You Are" it's hard to deny that it's a beautifully constructed tune. Or "Stella". Or "Body And Soul". Etc. IMHO, it's also the aging process that makes these tunes so immortal. Like a fine vino.

You've GOT to be kidding! If you cut back on the Coke, you could probably afford to BUY all that music. ← That's a pretty hefty dose of high fructose corn syrup.

Yes, it's one of my favorite late Miles recordings. Oops, sorry.......misread the thread title.

The House of David Baseball Team, for you "Buddy Rich tapes" fans.

Sounds very interesting.......I'll admit not being familiar with a lot of that particular material, though- what players would that include? Will it be a big set?

Even without "It All Comes Back To You" this will be a good'un.

BTW, the writer is also a bass trombonist (she played with the band Diva a while back). She has written several excellent articles for the KC Star.

How about.......

Papaya King menu, locations etc. BTW, don't even bother looking at the "nutritional info" link.

Make sure you go the RENDEZVOUS. Do not miss it. Rendezvous

Yeah, I used to do the same with my buddies. The one I remember best is "Painful Rectal Itch".

....and wash it all down with a big ol' glass of Prune Tang.

0 guests, 1 members 0 anonymous members Free For All Show detailed by: Last Click, Member Name 1:52 AM and I'm all alone. First time this has happened to me.

Actually it's just the mouthpiece that's made of wood, if that is what he's still using. The tenor itself is made of metal. ...and I also hear a JoeHen influence in his playing.

Tried a new recipe for grilled chicken tonight. Before grilling I boiled the chicken in beer/onions/garlic/chipotle/seasonings first. Then grilled it (briefly) with some Gates BBQ sauce. I must say it did not suck. Quite tasty, actually. I can recommend this recipe with confidence.

Oh, I'm a fan of Dizzy my friend! I got to meet him in the 80s on a jazz cruise. I've also got a lot of Dizzy recordings, which is why this new thing blew me away- I'm jacked to hear Diz in a moment where the imagination and chops are in TOTAL sync. Not that it hasn't happened before, but this particular concert was especially good IMHO. I'm down with you on love for Diz, kh1958! BTW, is 1958 your birthyear? It happens to be mine, so we might be of the same vintage. Regarding who's playing on 52nd Street- I won't pretend to present any kind of expert opinion, but I got a feeling from the chatter/audience response between tunes that Sid might have stayed on to play the short version of 52nd St. The feel between Max and Sid is so similar it's hard to say. IMHO Sid played with a little more emphasis on the quarter notes than Max. But I'm not sure. Other guesses?

Is that the car you drove on your trip to KC, Chuck? Yikes! No shocks on those crappy Missouri roads? That'll keep you "regular" for sure!

Mike, you are awesome! BTW, I've been enjoying the Gryce book lately.

I've been enjoying this a lot lately. Outstanding playing by all involved, although I think it's particularly some of the best Dizzy I've ever heard. His chops were amazing that night. And Sid Catlett is an extra treat for sure. Great stuff- definitely a candidate for best new release of the year.

Remember the song "Funny Farm" (or something to that effect) from the 60s I think? You know..... "they're coming to take me away, ha ha hee hee ho ho...." That song kind of creeped me out when I first heard it.