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Artist Title Time Cindy Blackman Santana We Came To Play (Featuring John McLaughlin) 05:41 Cindy Blackman Santana Everybody’s Dancin’ (Featuring Carlos Santana) 04:57 Cindy Blackman Santana "We Came To Play (Featuring John McLaughlin) & Everybody's Dancin' (Featuring Carlos Santana)" Format(s): AAA, College, Jazz, Non-Commercial, NPR - IMPACTING NOW - Out September 18, the album features Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Kirk Hammett, Vernon Reid and Producer Narada Michael Walden. On September 18, renowned virtuoso drummer, songwriter and singer Cindy Blackman Santana will release her astonishing new solo album, Give the Drummer Some. Three years in the making, the record is a rapturous testament to Blackman Santana’s unparalleled musicianship and compositional mastery, featuring 17 tracks (both instrumentals and vocal songs) that take listeners on an exuberant, compelling and beautifully sustained journey that will leave them breathless. Working as her own producer as well as with multiple Grammy and Emmy-winning hitmaker Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey, among others), Blackman Santana welcomed a brilliant array of musicians to her sessions, including an eye-popping host of guitar titan guest stars, such as Mahavishu Orchestra legend John McLaughlin, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. As one might expect, the drummer, who for the past decade been a mainstay in the band Santana, features the unmistakable artistry of her guitar icon husband Carlos Santana, on a generous number of cuts. “If I had any kind of agenda at all, I wanted this album to be all-encompassing,” says Blackman Santana. “Pop, funk, rock, jazz – I embrace the creativity in all of it, and I feel so inspired when I play it. That’s what I wanted people to feel when they listen to the album – inspired.” On the epic instrumental “We Came to Play,” Blackman Santana creates a gargantuan groove while engaging in a riveting musical conversation with John McLaughlin and bassist Matt Garrison; on top of which Neal Evans adds an amazing palate on organ providing warm, textured undertones. “This track kept building and building, and things got very fiery,” says Blackman Santana. The title sums up the vibe: ‘This is us, we’re playing, and if you don’t like it, go home!’” “Everybody’s Dancin’” is a hook-filled, deliciously vibey treasure that features a mega-searing guitar solo by Carlos. As Blackman Santana explains, the song came about following a remark that producer Walden made about her hair: “Narada loves my Afro – he said it was electric,” she laughs. “That really sparked the idea for the song. We wanted something that united people, something fun and universal that would be a joy for them to sing. It certainly was for me.” “It was a lot of fun to do so many vocal songs on this album,” she says. “I am, and always will be a drummer, but it’s also exciting to showcase the singer side of me. I want people to have a great time listening to it. I set out to make a record that was fun and uplifting, but more than that I wanted the messages to matter. If people come away from it feeling all that I put into it, then I’ve done my job.”

Artist Title Time Loudon Wainwright III A Ship Without a Sail 03:57 Loudon Wainwright III You Rascal You (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) 02:59 Loudon Wainwright III A Perfect Day 02:40 Loudon Wainwright III "A Ship Without A Sail" "You Rascal You (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead)" "A Perfect Day" From his new album I'd Rather Lead A Band Available October 9 Rolling Stone Feature Loudon Wainwright III's new album is a collaboration with Vince Giordano and his band The Nighthawks, and producer and music supervisor Randall Poster. The 14-song collection is a loose, fresh, and “anti-nostalgic” take on classic songs from the 1920s and ‘30s featuring Wainwright as singer and band leader. As interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Wainwright and Giordano’s big band present a perfectly paced supper club set of songs by Irving Berlin, Fats Waller, Frank Loesser and others with nimble phrasing and an approach that lets the songs lead the way, like a dance partner. For Wainwright, I’d Rather Lead A Band was also a welcome chance to take a break from playing his guitar and singing in what he calls his “somewhat misanthropic, occasionally goofy persona.” “I loved the idea of just being a vocalist,” he says. “It was freeing, because I could shed my Loudon Wainwright III-ness. I will no doubt return to my foremost incarnation, but what a pleasure it was to settle back with this marvelous band and sing these songs.” www.lw3.com

NEW ALBUM FROM DIANA KRALL THIS DREAM OF YOU Available Worldwide September 25th Second Release “I Wished On The Moon” Out Now Diana Krall will release her new album, This Dream Of You, on Verve Records September 25th. The second single from the album, “I Wished On The Moon,” is out now. You can listen to the song and pre-order the album here. This Dream Of You, produced in May 2020 by Ms. Krall, was mixed by Al Schmitt, who worked closely with the artist to achieve notable intimacy and immediacy with her voice in the final balance. The performances come from sessions in 2016 and 2017, on which Krall worked with her friend and longtime creative partner, Tommy LiPuma. Mr. LiPuma passed away in 2017 at the age of 80. The album features Krall in a quartet with long-time colleagues, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton and Anthony Wilson on “Almost Like Being In Love” and “That’s All”, as well as a trio with Christian McBride and Russell Malone who play on “Autumn in New York” and “There’s No You.” The duos include a wonderful first-take performance of “I Wished On The Moon” from Krall and bassist, John Clayton and two vocal cuts – “More Than You Know” and “Don’t Smoke In Bed” with accompaniment by pianist, Alan Broadbent, who also provided the string orchestration for “But Beautiful” and string arrangement on “Autumn In New York.” The final session for this album took place at Capitol Studios with an ensemble featuring guitarist, Marc Ribot, the fiddle of Stuart Duncan and a rhythm section of Tony Garnier on bass and Karriem Riggins on drums. This line-up played “Just You, Just Me,” Irving Berlin’s “How Deep Is The Ocean” and the Bob Dylan song, “This Dream Of You,” on which Randall Krall plays accordion. This Dream Of You is music for right now but it is also a “long playing record,” one that feels like a movie that you might share with someone because you know they’ll stay with it until the final reel. As Diana says, “If ‘But Beautiful’ is the overture, then ‘Singing In The Rain’ is the end title.” This Dream Of You But Beautiful That’s All Autumn In New York Almost Like Being In Love More Than You Know Just You, Just Me There’s No You Don’t Smoke In Bed This Dream Of You I Wished On The Moon How Deep Is The Ocean Singing In The Rain Diana Krall is the only vocalist, in the jazz category, to have nine albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered five Grammy® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. About Diana Krall: Krall grew up in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Her grandfather was a coal miner and he along with her grandmother worked in a small diner in their later years. Her mother taught library and music and her father was a chartered accountant who collected 78 rpm records and also played the piano. Her Uncle, Randall Krall is also a musician. She was surrounded by a deep love and respect for music and art. Diana grew up listening to music played on 78 records. “West End Blues”, a song composed by Louis Armstrong was a song she listened to over and over. She learned to play 78 records on a windup gramophone and discovered many artists through playing those recordings at a very young age. Diana’s first job was playing piano in a local bar in her home-town when she was 15 years old. She learned from so many great musicians who generously gave their time experience and kindness. Many musicians she had the opportunity to learn from and play with were the very artists who created the art form she honors in her playing. Diana has worked as a piano player, who also sings, all over the world. She is blessed to have a loving husband and two beautiful children. They live in New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Verve: Founded in 1956 by impresario Norman Granz, Verve Records over the years has become home to some of the most pioneering acts in the jazz, blues and pop worlds, including: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Dizzy Gillespie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan, and more. Today, the label continues this rich legacy with artists such as: Jon Batiste; Diana Krall; Harry Connick, Jr.; Bettye LaVette; and Joey Alexander. Keep up with Diana Krall Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter Artist Title Time Diana Krall I Wished On The Moon 02:38

A GIFT FROM THE FIRST LADY OF SONG NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD ELLA FITZGERALD LIVE BERLIN CONCERT RECORDING FROM 1962 THE LOST BERLIN TAPES SET FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2020 ON VERVE RECORDS Verve Records announces the release of a never-before-heard stellar live recording from the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. The Lost Berlin Tapes were recorded – incredibly in both mono and stereo – at Berlin’s Sportpalast on March 25, 1962 and finds Ella at the top of her game with a trio led by pianist Paul Smith, Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, and Stan Levey on drums. The Lost Berlin Tapes will be released on Verve Records on October 2, 2020. Pre-order the album now and listen to the second single “Taking A Chance On Love” here: https://EllaFitzgerald.lnk.to/LostBerlinTapes There was just something about Berlin that brought out the best in Ella. In February of 1960, she gave a concert at the Deutschlandhalle, which became one of her best-known and best-selling records, Mack The Knife: Ella in Berlin. The album won her 2 Grammys, it went on to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Two years after that historic concert, Ella returned to the city at the height of her career, in the midst of her most extensive European tour to date. Flanked by her stalwart rhythm section including pianist Paul Smith, bassist Wilfred Middlebrooks and drummer Stan Levey, Ella delivers an energized, top-of-her-game set a month before her 45th birthday. Ella Fitzgerald The Lost Berlin Tapes is a jewel in the treasure chest of impresario and Verve Records founder Norman Granz’s private collection. As Ella’s manager, he had a habit of recording Ella live – sometimes for radio broadcast, sometimes for later release, sometimes just to have. This particular recording was amazingly done in both mono and stereo – and on this March evening at Berlin’s Sportpalast, Ella delivered, singing some lesser-known gems as well as the hits. One of those hits was “Mack The Knife.” Ella famously flubbed the lyrics in the known 1960 recording, and two years later, nails them. But – she forgets the name of the town she’s in. On the recording, she charmingly says, “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m so embarrassed. This is where the first time I sang Mack The Knife and when I got to the part of the town, I couldn’t think of it!” The audience is enthralled, nonetheless. That unique charm, energy and skill are palpable throughout this live recording. She opens with “Cheek To Cheek,” followed by the rarer “He’s My Kind of Boy.” After her behind-the-shoulder scat-heavy salute with “Jersey Bounce,” Ella shifts to a heart-wrenching ballad of the Great American Songbook, “Angel Eyes.” Ella also sings the Ray Charles hit “Hallelujah, I Love Him So,” singing a reprise that shows Ella’s improvisational skills. The full track listing is below. This incredible performance will be released on CD/digital and LP. Verve Records: Founded in 1956 by impresario Norman Granz in order to create a fair and just label home for Ella Fitzgerald, Verve Records has become home to some of the most pioneering acts in music, including Ella, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Dizzy Gillespie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughn, and more. Today, the label continues this rich legacy with artists such as Jon Batiste, Bettye LaVette, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Joey Alexander, and more. Ella Fitzgerald The Lost Berlin Tapes Cheek To Cheek He’s My Kind Of Boy Cry Me A River I Won’t Dance Someone To Watch Over Me Jersey Bounce Angel Eyes Clap Hands, Here Come Charlie Taking A Chance On Love C’est Magnifique Good Morning Heartache Hallelujah, I Love Him So Hallelujah, I Love Him So (Reprise) Summertime Mr. Paganini Mack The Knife Wee Baby Blues Artist Title Time Ella Fitzgerald Taking A Chance On Love (Live At Berlin Sportpalast / 1962) 02:33

LEGENDARY PIANIST CHICK COREA EXPLORES THE LINEAGE OF GREAT COMPOSERS FROM MOZART TO MONK, JOBIM TO STEVIE WONDER – TO CHICK COREA – ON SPIRITED NEW 2-CD/3-LP SOLO ALBUM On Plays, Corea engages audiences with surprising pairings of his favorite influences as well as spontaneous improvisations and his own sterling compositions on an intimate, captivating live collection “Solo piano is lonely,” says Chick Corea, though the legendary pianist is in good company throughout the solo performances captured on this captivating new double album. On Plays, available now via Concord Jazz, Corea engages with several of his favorite composers, representing a wide swath of musical history – as well as with enthusiastic audiences in concert halls across Europe and the U.S., who become integral collaborators in these spirited renditions. While Corea’s solo explorations are as exploratory and inventive as ever, the tone on Plays is decidedly communal. That comes from the jazz great’s warm and witty dialogues with his audience, but also from the way he makes connections with the iconic composers whose work he celebrates. He also places these composers in conversation with one another, pairing favorite pieces in such a way that surprising commonalities are revealed that bridge styles, genres and eras from Mozart to the moment at hand. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHICK COREA Artist Title Time Chick Corea Chick Talks Mozart and Gershwin (Live at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL / August 17, 2018) 02:13 Chick Corea Mozart: Piano Sonata in F, KV332 (2nd Part - Adagio) (Live at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL / August 17, 2018) 04:18 Chick Corea Someone to Watch Over Me (Live at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL / August 17, 2018) 07:40 Chick Corea Improvisation on Scarlatti (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 02:18 Chick Corea Scarlatti: Sonata in D minor K9, L413 Allegro (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 02:08 Chick Corea Yesterdays (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 05:40 Chick Corea Chick Talks Bill Evans and Antonio Jobim (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 00:41 Chick Corea Waltz For Debby (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 07:22 Chick Corea Desafinado (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 05:07 Chick Corea Chopin: Prelude Op. 28 #4 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 04:14 Chick Corea Scriabin: Prelude Op. 11 (Part 1) #4 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 05:00 Chick Corea Chick Talks Monk (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 00:20 Chick Corea Pannonica (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 04:13 Chick Corea Trinkle Tinkle (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 02:34 Chick Corea Blue Monk (Live at Apostel Paulus Church, Berlin, Germany / April 28, 2018) 04:21 Chick Corea Pastime Paradise (Live at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL / August 17, 2018) 05:56 Chick Corea Chick Talks Paco (Live at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL / August 17, 2018) 00:47 Chick Corea The Yellow Nimbus (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 09:33 Chick Corea Chick Talks Portraits (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 00:59 Chick Corea Portrait: Henrietta (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 02:22 Chick Corea Portrait: Chris (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 02:08 Chick Corea Chick Talks Duets (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 00:22 Chick Corea, Yaron Herman Duet: Yaron (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 03:57 Chick Corea, Charles Heisser Duet: Charles (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 03:07 Chick Corea Chick Talks Children's Songs (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 00:43 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 1 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 01:43 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 3 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 01:12 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 4 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 02:36 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 9 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 01:25 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 10 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 03:50 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 15 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 01:34 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 17 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 03:43 Chick Corea Children's Song No. 12 (Live at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France / April 26, 2018) 07:57

Well, it's well documented that I'm losing my mind, but I can't imagine misremembering Thanksgiving!

Yes, I was visiting a friend's family for Thanksgiving. Maybe you can answer a question for me. That night at the Village Gate (as I recall) Elvin Jones' trio was playing. The door was open, and they were very, very loud. The tenor sax was blaring away. We did not go in to check it out. I assumed that the sax was Joe Farrell because he was on Elvin's most recent album. Can you determine for me if it was in fact Joe Farrell? If not, who? Thanks! By the way, at the Fillmore East that night was a new group called Led Zeppelin. My friend preferred to see them, but only single seats scattered around were still available.

Niko, you are welcome to inform Kelley that he is wrong! To be more specific about Monk's hand, the part of the palm which extends from the pinky finger to the wrist (whatever it's called) was huge, very inflated. Extremely soft, and to use the cliche, smooth as a baby's bottom.

The Braves set a team record with 29 runs against the Marlins yesterday. https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-score-franchise-record-29-runs-in-win-over-marlins/EFD4XJNVKFECZNV7B277MEZKOA/

SP, I was still new to jazz at the time. The four seemed well-rehearsed. Booker and Haynes are two of my favorites. I felt that of the four, Rouse was the weak link. I noticed that, contrary to Lester Young's advice, Monk silently tapped his right foot the whole time. Afterward, I went up to Monk, shook his hand and told him how much I enjoyed it. He gave me a big smile. Monk's hand was huge. Very fleshy, like shaking a catcher's mitt. I tell people that shaking Thelonious Monk's hand is my claim to fame!

I saw Monk at the Village Vanguard the Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 30), 1968. Charlie Rouse was on tenor, Walter Booker on bass and Roy Haynes on drums. I have long wanted a Monk recording of near that time, just because. I have procrastinated all these years, and now a recording made a mere five weeks earlier is being released! I'm looking forward to hearing it.

RIP Mrs. Peele!

Dan, here in Raleigh, all grammar schools are online. Neither of the comments which followed state my views.

My hunch has been that the companies don't see much point in spending money on packaging for items sold by mail order.

Dan, I had difficulty choosing an answer for Question #1 because the comments were not appropriate for me.

Sure they did! It was called being given your "unconditional release."

In my last post, I mentioned that the players were given the right to terminate their contracts. This would make them available to sign with the NFL or any other league. The downside is that any player who terminated his contract forfeited his unemployment insurance. The window for the players to act extended from August 17 through September 3. Quite a number chose to exercise their right. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/08/26/tracking-cflers-exercised-opt-outs/ https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ ***** The league has let go a number of its staff members. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/02/cfl-terminates-league-office-staff-furloughs-many-more-amid-covid-19-financial-crisis/ https://3downnation.com/2020/09/05/weve-had-to-say-goodbye-to-some-wonderful-people-cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie/ ***** The Chicago Bears hired Henry Burris to be an assistant coach this week. It looks like he will be doing more scouting than coaching. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/03/chicago-bears-officially-hire-cfl-legend-henry-burris-as-coach-for-the-2020-nfl-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/04/burris-added-chicago-bears-coaching-staff/ https://www.tsn.ca/henry-burris-staying-on-with-bears-after-internship-1.1518806 ***** The NFL's cut-down day was Saturday. Here is how former CFL players and Canadians are faring. https://3downnation.com/2020/09/05/canadian-and-cfl-related-nfl-cutdown-tracker/ ***** The Riders have released a documentary series about the '89 Grey Cup. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/08/29/unfinished-business-riders-release-mini-doc-89-gc/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/02/unfinished-business-part-iii-the-kick/ https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/03/unfinished-business-riders-release-final-part-mini-doc-89-gc/ ***** Here the players discuss the league's best pass rusher. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/08/30/cfl-stars-weigh-leagues-best-pass-rusher/ ...and who has the best hands. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/01/best-in-the-league-s5-ep4-hands/ ***** Here are six recent memorable Labor Day Weekend moments. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/09/05/six-memorable-marks-ld-weekend-moments/ ***** The Grey Cup will have a new base next year, and the league for a surprisingly small amount is selling to the fans the opportunity to have their names engraved on it. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-raising-money-grey-cup-fans-names-1.5697741

The thing of it is, Ernie Broglio was no bum. He was good for the Cardinals for a number of years. He hurt his arm not long after joining the Cubs, which ended his career. And the Cubs traded a young talent for an older guy who wouldn't have that many more years on top anyway. But I don't recall anyone suggesting when the trade was made that Broglio (and therefore the trade) stunk.

Thanks, HF! I have this one.

Has this been released with a different cover?

RIP Tom Seaver https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/09/02/sports/hall-famer-tom-seaver-dies-age-75/

Yes! But with $40 off the Costco price, that should about pay for a year's membership, and you're still getting the Costco price.

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Computer Speakers - $99.99 ($40.00 off) https://www.costco.com/klipsch-promedia-2.1-thx-computer-speakers.product.100657992.html

Artist Title Time MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Back and Forth 04:24 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Cabarete 04:56 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Down the Road 04:10 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Electric Blue 06:42 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Come What May 07:54 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Blue Sound Bath 07:02 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Hookey 02:11 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB Offering 10:17 MARK EGAN and DANNY GOTTLIEB "Electric Blue" Impacting: September 7 2020 Format(s): Jazz, Non-Commercial, NPR Focus Tracks: Jazz-2,1&4, Jam/Rock/Fusion-7,2&4 Drawing from their 49 years of playing experience with such luminaries as Pat Metheny, Sting, Gil Evans, John McLaughlin, Pat Martino, Larry Coryell and many more, Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb have created a Duo platform to explore and document their highly creative interplay and improvisational stylings within the sonic universe of drums and bass. Although Egan and Gottlileb are long time band mates and a highly acclaimed rhythm section team, Electric Blue is their first release as a duo. Fusion, Jazz, Jamband and Ambient music fans will find these eight new and original compositions to be fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable. www.MarkEgan.com