Lazaro Vega

Strangely, I had both eyes done while still in my 40's. Chose the lens which gives me good distance sight, so now wear tri-focals for a tweak at distance, focus at mid range and the ability to read. Walking down stairs can be tricky if I have on my most rectangular glasses. A few months after the surgery had to go back in for a laser zap as things were fogging over again. Since then, no problems, except when I get real high and drive at night, then there are rainbows and little bears and these floating chameleons in my vision, which cause me to weave like that grinning Dean Moriarity.

From Henry Johnson's Facebook page: R.I.P. Leon Spencer Jr. One serious jazz organist that I met in 1976 in Houston, Texas. He played and recorded with a lot of jazz legends. http://dougpayne.blogspot.com/2009/06/whatever-happened-to-leon-spencer.html

Lunch The way she tore into her food he knew, yes he did: the crack of teeth through the skin of the fruit, the nom-nom-nom ravenous mastication of the pulp, the juice wetting each side of her mouth and dripping with delicious abandon on to the table alongside her plate – oh yes, this was the one. She was a danger to all men. “We will call,” he said, placing the napkin down as he stood up. Then swallowing a last sip, he walked away, stealing a glance as she opened her mouth wide, tongue out, for another bite. They were waiting in the car. “Yes. She’s the one,” he said before folding into the back seat and closing the door. Anyone on the sidewalk could hear, and someone did. The second car pulled up as the town car pulled away. This is bad, he thought to himself. They were watching. What was she doing? What had she done? The impressed sensation of her thighs across his still kept him warm despite the vicious chill of the wind. He wanted to get out of it, go around the corner of the building, but they weren’t to be trusted. Thoughts of screw drivers, hammers and kitchen knives circled under his wool cap, but the fear in his imagination froze him standing, dreading. He was no hero. But he could talk. Then it happened. The street convulsed like a blanket, tossing cars into the air like a game played by cheer leaders; the building across the alley split open and fell with horrible weight, desks and files and chairs spilling out amid broken walls and hissing, rending pipes. A light pole crashed violently between the restaurant and their car, sending missiles of chunky glass in every direction, breaking windows in the cars parked on the street. Theirs! He didn’t know he acted, couldn’t remember how he got to her – she was terrified, then surprised by him. The back of the building fell away, and they ran out of it. Later, as they sat in the dark city at each end of her table, empty but for candles and questions, her appetite much suppressed, he looked at her, and he knew: this was safe. With her, he was safe.

Those trombone interludes, though....space time. Been listening to his Freedom Jazz Dance quite a bit, and playing it on the air....

http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/2012/03/thinking-about-john-gilmore.html

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/well-known_michigan_wildlife_j.html

Speaking of May: http://roulette.org/events/improtech-parisnew-york-2012-improvisation-technology/

March 6, 2012 charlie.hoats@gmail.com www.thegilmorecollection.com/ot.php FAREED HAQUE TRIO TO APPEAR AT OTTAWA TAVERN Grand Rapids, MI Owl Studios recording artist Fareed Haque will lead the latest version of his Chicago-based jazz trio on a visit to Grand Rapids, appearing at the Ottawa Tavern on Friday, May 11, 2012. Joining Haque will be Greg Fundis on drums and Alex Austin on bass. Moving easily between jazz and classical guitar, modern guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque has worked with many prominent artists including Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Holland, Sting, Joe Henderson, Joe Zawinul, Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Lester Bowie, Arturo Sandoval, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Kahlil el Zabar, Defunckt, Ramsey Lewis, Nigel Kennedy, Edgar Meyer, Robert Conant, Stephen Stubbs, Frank Bungarten, members of the Vermeer Quartet and many symphony orchestras in the US and abroad. He has performed all of the major guitar concertos, is an active transcriber of Baroque and South American music, and has had numerous modern works dedicated to him. Fareed has released nine recordings as a leader: Voices Rising and Manresa on Sting’s Pangaea label; Sacred Addition, Opaque and Déjà Vu on the prestigious Blue Note label, and Singh Song on Haven Records and Cosmic Hug on Magnatude. Haque’s latest recording, Flat Planet, is available on Owl Studios Records. Fareed Haque: www.fareed.com Greg Fundis:www.gregfundis.com Alex Austin: Performance Information Artist: The Fareed Haque Trio Date: Friday, May 11, 2012 Time: First set 8pm, second set 10:30pm Venue:The Ottawa Tavern, 151 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI Stage:Bite Stage Tickets:$10 per set, available at the door day of performance About the Ottawa Tavern The Ottawa Tavern is another unique part of the Gilmore Collection of Fine Restaurants. The Ottawa Tavern is Grand Rapids’ only authentic jazz club, featuring GR's best local jazz talent and nationally touring favorites. Whether on the main Tavern stage or the more intimate Bite stage, you'll be treated to the best jazz West Michigan has to offer from professionals, students, educators and up-and-comers.

That's Ben with Harry and Red on that RCA session "Just A Mood"?

As a teenager Red Norvo excelled in a novelty marimba ensemble, then he heard the music of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Earl Hines and other early jazz greats and became a convert. Like the great Coleman Hawkins, Norvo was open to young musicians with new ideas, and though a swing player at heart, recording with Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman, he was open to musical changes in the 1940's, bringing Dizzy Gillespie and Charlier Parker into his "Selected Septet," recording with Woody Herman, hiring bassist Charles Mingus, and recording with Shorty Rogers and Jimmy Guiffre. You could spend hours listening to the great recordings Norvo made in the 1930's, especially with his wife, vocalist Mildred Bailey (Mr. and Mrs. Swing). The xylophone and vibes of Red Norvo tonight, 10 p.m. - 3 a.m., on Blue Lake Public Radio, http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html

March 7, 2012 The Jazz Datebook: Regular Hits: Mondays from 6 to 10 p.m., Fridays 7 – 11 p.m. and Saturdays 6-10 p.m. The What Not Inn features a revolving cast of local musicians each weekend. Every Monday the What Not Inn jam session is open to musicians and vocalists featuring local, regional and international jazz musicians sitting in with the “house” band. No cover charge. For a full schedule see www.whatnotinn.com. The What Not Inn is located at M89 and the Blue Star Highway, 2405 68th Street, Fennville, MI. (269) 543-3341. Mondays from 8 to 11 p.m. pianist/vocalist John Shea continues at The Republic, 45 South Division, Grand Rapids, with veteran Chicago drummer Greg Sergo in the “first chair.” www.republicgrandrapids.com. Tuesdays from 7 to 11 p.m. an open mic “Soundstage” with host and vocalist Larry Gramer accompanied by Bill Huyge on keys, Jeff Beavan on bass and Timm Sanders on drums inviting singers and instrumentalists to join them at The Muze, 925 Four Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids. Reservations from (616) 608 -4198. Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. pianist John Shea’s trio plays Reserve, 201 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids. See www.reservegr.com. Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. The Tom Hagen Trio with vocalist Rick Reuther at Notos Old World Italian Dining, 6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids. (616) 493 – 6686, or www.notosoldworld.com. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday live piano jazz is heard from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mangiamo, 1033 Lake Drive S.E., Grand Rapids. Information from (616) 742 – 0600. Wednesday, March 7, Bob VanStee; Thursday, March 8, Steve Talaga; Friday, March 9, Bill Davidson; Saturday, March 10, Nick Ayoub; Wednesday, March 14, Gregg Miller, guitar; Thursday, March 15, Ryan Limbeck; Friday, March 16, Bob VanStee; Saturday, March 17, Mark Kahny; Wednesday, March 21, Steve Talaga; Thursday, March 22, Paul Lesinski; Friday, March 23, Bob VanStee; Saturday, March 24, Ryan Limbeck; Wednesday, March 28, Greg Miller, guitar; Thursday, March 29, Mark Kahny; Friday, March 30, Robin Connell; Saturday, March 31, Nick Ayoub. www.thegilmorecollection.com. Wednesdays from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. the Wally Michaels/Tony Reynolds duo at Gilly’s in The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, (616) 356 – 2627. Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m. pianist John Shea leads his swinging trio at Gilly’s in The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids. (616) 356 – 2627. Thursdays and Fridays, from 6 to 9 p.m. live jazz at The Viceroy, 53 Commerce Avenue S.W., Grand Rapids. (616) 774 – VICE. Thursdays from 7 to 10 and Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 live jazz at Shepard’s Grill and Tavern, 6246 28th Street S.E., Cascade. (616) 350 – 9604. Wednesday and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight The Ottawa Tavern, on the corner of Pearl and Ottawa Streets in The Waters Building, presents jazz. In March Bite and The Ottawa Tavern will be transformed into Grand Rapids own full time jazz club, a cooperative between local musicians and The Gilmore Collective. Here’s the schedule: Wednesday, March 7, The John Shea Trio with drummer Tim Froncek; Thursday, March 8, guitarist Mike Hyde; Friday, March 9, Mary Rademacher Reed with the Tom Hagan Quartet; Saturday, March 10, the John Shea Trio with Tim Froncek; Thursday, March 15, Mike Hyde; Friday, March 16, saxophonist John Gist; Saturday, March 16, John Gist; Wednesday, March 21, The John Shea Trio; Thursday, March 22, Mike Hyde; Friday, March 23, the hard bop and Latin jazz of saxophonist Micheal Doyle and Evidence; Saturday, March 24, Evidence; Thursday, March 29, Mike Hyde; Friday, March 30, drummer Fred Knapp leads the jazz/soul band Groove Merchant; Saturday, March 31, The Paul Lesinski Trio See www.thegilmorecollection.com. Sundays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. pianist/vocalist John Shea returns to the J.W. Marriott, 235 Louis St. N.W., Grand Rapids. See www.jwgr.com or (616) 242 – 1448. Sundays from 7 to 10:30 p.m. a jazz jam session under drummer/harmonica master Randy Marsh’s direction at Hop Cat, 25 Ionia, Grand Rapids. (616) 451-HOPS. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to gain playing experience with a professional level band. March 11, keyboardist Paul Lesinski and fretless electric bassist Charlie Hoats join drummer Randy Marsh; March 18, pianist Terry Lower and guitarist Carlos 'Kiko' Melendez are in the trio; and on March 25, Professor Steve Talaga plays piano with bass and reeds by Tom Lockwood. Timely Hits: Friday, March 9 at 9 p.m. The West Side Jazz Trio plays Hennessy’s Irish Pub, 885 Jefferson Street in downtown Muskegon. See http://hennessyspub.com . Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, pianist Wally Michaels and singer and saxophonist Andy Frisinger plays The Porto Bello, 41 Washington, Grand Haven. (616) 846 1221. See www.enjoyportobello.com. Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. The Turtle Island String Quartet presents “A Love Supreme: The Music of John Coltrane” in the Covenant Fine Arts Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids. Information on his Artist Series concert at Calvin College from the Calvin College Box Office, (616) 526 – 6282 or on-line from www.calvin.edu/academic/music. Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. the Holland Area Jazz Festival welcomes the jazz bands of Holland Christian High School, West Ottawa High School and Holland High School to a performance in the Holland Christian High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 950 Ottawa Avenue, Holland. Headlining the concert is the Holland Jazz Orchestra directed by Brian Coyle. Information from Scott VendenBerg, Holland Christian High School, (616) 820 – 2905 or www.hollandsymphony.org/hollandjazzorchestra. Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians and the Grand Rapids Community College Music Department present “The Ray Gill All Star Orchestra” directed by Bob Nixon playing charts from Gill’s big band book. Also on the program, GRCC student jazz orchestra and the vocal group Shades of Blue. The concert is held at the St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids. Proceeds of the concert will create a Ray Gill Instrumental Jazz Scholarship at GRCC. For information see: www.livemusicgr.org/raygilltribute.cfm. Friday, March 16 at 8:15 p.m. trumpeter Scott Cowan celebrates the release of his newest CD “Jack’s Place” with a Faculty and Guest Concert at Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Joining Cowan in Quintet, Sextet and Octet configurations are saxophonist John Wojciechowski, the trio Tri-Fi, and musicians from WMU’s School of Music. Tickets through the Miller Auditorium Box Office, (800) 228 – 9859 or www.millerauditorium.com. Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the 32nd Annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival showcases 30 outstanding high school big bands and combos, followed by at 7:30 p.m. concert featuring The Scott Cowan Quintet with saxophonist John Wojciechowski and the NYC rhythm section Tri-Fi with drummer Keith Hall, bassist Phil Palambi and pianist Matthew Fries. The event is held in the Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Tickets from (800) 228 – 9859 or www.millerauditorium.com. Sunday, March 17th (the first and third Sundays of each month) at 5:30 p.m. the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra plays a broad spectrum of big band jazz at Founders Brewing Company, 235 Grandville Avenue S.W. Grand Rapids. If you can’t make it to the bar the performance is streamed (both audio and video with a live chat) via www.grjo.com. Saturday, March 17 at 6 p.m. vibraphonist Jim Cooper brings his trio to the Jazz Vespers service at First United Methodist Church, 227 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. Then on April 21st, Hugh DeWitt; May 19, Robin Connell and Paul Brewer. See www.grandrapidsfumc.org. Monday, March 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 the West Michigan Jazz Society’s Jazz Gumbo Showcase presents “My Favorite Things,” with music by Chris Bickley on saxophones, Mark Kahny, keyboard, Tom Lockwood, bass and Tim Froncek, drums, at The Kopper Top Guest House, 634 Stocking N.W., Grand Rapids. Information from (616) 735 – 4744 or www.wmichjazz.org . Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m. saxophonist and composer Faruq Z. Bey appears with The Northwoods Improvisers and special guest Native American poet Gordon Henry at Central Michigan University Library Auditorium, Mount Pleasant. Information from: http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/bin/browse.pl/A124 or www.northwoodsimprovisers.com . Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. the a cappella vocal group Groove For Thought kicks off the Gold Company Invitational Jazz Festival, Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Finalists in the NBC program “The Sing Off,” Groove For Thought is an a cappella septet from Seattle. Tickets available at the door. Information from (800) 228 – 9859 or www.grooveforthought.com or www.wmugoldcompany.com. Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 32nd Annual Gold Company Invitational Vocal Jazz Festival features 25 high school and college vocal jazz ensembles from seven states as well as Canada, Austrailia and Germany. At 4:15 Gold Company II directed by Michael Wheaton performs, and at 8 p.m. Gold Company directed by Steve Zegree closes out the festival. Tickets will be available at the door. For information: (800) 228 – 9859 or www.millerauditorium.com. Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. jazz pianist Fred Hersch presents a solo recital in the Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Music Building, 127 East 12th Street, Hope College, Holland. Fred Hersch, jazz pianist, is on Hope's campus Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Kathy Waterstone, Music Departmental Assistant, waterstone@hope.edu, 616-395-7650. Sunday March 28 East Lansing’s Summer Solstice Jazz Brunch at the East Lansing Marriott, University Place, 300 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing. (517) 337 – 4440. Details to follow. Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. pianist Terry Lower and vocalist Edye Evans Hyde plays duets at The Blackhawk, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland, MI (near the corner of M-89 and M-43). Information from (269) 731 – 5388. Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 9 p.m. four of Michigan’s finest practitioners of blues roots music – harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth, guitarist Drew Cap’n Midnight Howard, bassist Mark Schrock and drummer Michael Shimmin – appear at The Union Cabaret and Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo. For more on the musicians see www.Madcatmusic.net/maxwellstreet.html. Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. the Hope College Jazz Combos play the Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Music Building, 127 East 12th Street, Hope College, Holland. Contact Kathy Waterstone, Music Departmental Assistant, waterstone@hope.edu ,616-395-7650 Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Edye Evans Hyde instructs a Vocal Jazz Workshop at Hope College’s Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Music Building, 127 East 12th Street, Holland. Contact Kathy Waterstone, Music Departmental Assistant, waterstone@hope.edu ,616-395-7650 Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Hope College’s Jazz Arts Collective and top two Jazz Combos appear in concert at the Dimnent Chapel, 277 College Avenue, Holland. Contact Kathy Waterstone, Music Departmental Assistant, waterstone@hope.edu ,616-395-7650. Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. the Shelby Rotary Club’s 4th Annual Ocean County Jazz Festival at Shelby High School Auditorium featuring the high school jazz bands from Shelby, Hart and Pentwater plus headliners The Truth in Jazz Orchestra with Blue Lake Public Radio’s Lazaro Vega as your evening host. Information from The Shelby Gang via slessens@charter.net. Friday, April 13, the world music of 12 string guitarist Neil Jacobs is heard in the MAJIC Concert Series, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave. SW Grand Rapids. See http://grmajic.org or www.neiljacobs.com. Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 and 9:30 first prize winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, Gretchen Parlato, performs at Wellspring Theater, EPIC Center, Kalamazoo as part of the Fontana Chamber Arts Jazz Series. See: http://tinyurl.com/6ug45v4 or phone (269) 382 – 7774. Saturday, April 14, by the Charles Lloyd Quartet, with Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor. See www.ums.org for more information. Monday, April 16 the last Jazz Gumbo of the season presented by The West Michigan Jazz Society features a prohibition theme and is a CD release party for vocalist/actress Mary Rademacher Reed, pianist Tom Hagen, bassist Elgin Vines, saxophonist Mike Lutely and drummer Cherie Lynn. Information from www.wmichjazz.org. Saturday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. The Hugh DeWitt Trio appears in the liturgical setting of the First United Methodist Church Jazz Vespers Service, meant for jazz and worship lovers of all ages, free of charge, at First United Methodist Church – 227 East Fulton St, Grand Rapids. Sunday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. vibraphonist Dave Samuels and The Organik Vibe Trio with Ron Oswanski and Marko Marcinko plays Butch's Restaurant, 44 East 8th Street, downtown Holland. Butch’s phone number is (616) 396-8227. For information contact Kathy Waterstone, Music Departmental Assistant, waterstone@hope.edu , 616-395-7650. Tuesday, April 24 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 p.m. The Truth In Jazz Orchestra plays big band jazz at the West Side Inn, 1635 Beidler Street, Muskegon. Come early for best seating in the intimate tavern (the perch special makes it a night). The band promises more new charts for this hit. www.tijo.org. Sunday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Diana Krall returns to the Gilmore Keyboard Festival for an opening weekend concert at Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo. A full schedule with bios and videos of all the artists coming to the Festival is found at www.thegilmore.org. Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. The Lakeshore Big Band plays The Grand Haven American Legion Hall. They’ll return on October 5, November 2 and December 7. Information from www.lakeshorebigband.com. Sunday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Grand Lady Riverboat is hosting a Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch with music by Tom and Cherie Hagen. The Grand Lady launches from the Steamboat Landing (near Riverview Airport), 755 Taylor Street, Jenison. RSVP (616) 457 - 4837 or see www.grandlady.com. Mondays June 11 through August 13 the West Michigan Jazz Society presents “Jazz at the Zoo” at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. A special concert there June 4 will showcase the East Kentwood High School Jazz Bands. Information from (616) 735 – 4744 or www.wmichjazz.org. Saturday, August 18 from noon to 10 p.m. the Grand Rapids Jazz Fest takes place at Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids. Information from www.grandjazzfest.com. Friday, October 26, bassist Ben Allison’s band appears at 7:30 and 9:30 in the Wellspring Theater of the Epic Center, Kalamazoo. See www.fontanachamberarts.org for more information, or phone (269)382-7774. www.benallison.com. Thursday, November 1, The St. Cecilia Music Center’s Great Artist Gala features John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, called “Hip with a wink” by Town & Country, “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times and “the genial genius of the guitar” by The Toronto Star. When he performs with his wife, singer/actress Jessica Molaskey, and his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, they’re labeled “the First Family of Cool” (by the San Francisco Chronicle) and “the von Trapps on Martinis” (by The New Yorker). According to The New York Times, “the Pizzarelli-Molaskey duo are as good as it gets in any entertainment medium.” Sponsorships are now available. Contact development director Ricki L. Levine at 616.459.2224 (ext 205) or ricki@scmc-online.org. St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids. www.johnpizzarelli.com. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 7:30 and 9:30 jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Quartet presents performances in the Wellspring Theater of the Epic Center, Kalamazoo, as part of the Fontana Chamber Arts Jazz Series. Information from www.fontanachamberarts.org or (269)382-7774. Saturday, April 20th at 8 p.m. Beyonce’s saxophonist, Tia Fuller, appears in a jazz concert at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall, Kalamazoo, as part of the Fontana Chamber Arts Jazz Series. Information from www.tiafuller.com or from www.fontanachamberarts.org and (269)382-7774.

http://www.radiovideojazz.com/video/?v=gfcP5nPko0M

Thanks Larry. Was leaving it so Chuck's reply made sense to anyone reading. So, tonight, Jim, we're playing the Perdidos back to back. The Paris Concert version is faster, much to Ellington's delight, and I see what you mean about the two tenors. They sound rich. Hamilton then comes back on clarinet? Later, in the 11 o'clock hour, we'll hear Flip's version.

Great jazz tonight with tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Check out his edgy lines, raucous sound, great ability to catch a "ride" (playing one note repeatedly buy varying the rhythm and fingering) and bebop moves with the Count Basie Orchestra of the 1950's, the Eddie Lockjaw Davis/Johnny Griffin "Toughest Tenors" band of the 1960's, Harry Edison in the 1970's, and organist Shirley Scott on standards and blues. Jazz From Blue Lake, 10 p.m. to midnight eastern from http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html

That makes sense -- the line is so fluid and improvisational in character it's hard to imagine as anything other than a transcribed improvisation. Will check out the two tenor version -- Hamilton on tenor never sounded that "lithe" to me -- more gut bucket.

Ha! Thanks guys. Yes, did mention Wilson. That long unison passage at the front is so swinging, even ol' Flip Phillips JATP (!) solo on Perdido might take a back seat to it.

Tonight on Jazz From Blue Lake from 7 to 8 p.m. we'll hear classic jazz by Louis Armstrong, the great version of "Perdido" from Duke Ellington's "Piano in the Background" album, plus new records. At 8 please stay with Blue Lake for a radio special on Ray Charles, Singular Genius, followed by "Jazz on the Side" at 9 and a program on Duke Ellington in the 1940's at 10 p.m. with David Brent Johnson on Nightlights. All coming up on http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html

Remember that Miles Davis Quintet in Europe 1967 3-CD/1-DVD set that came out last year, the one with Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams playing some of the same pieces completely differently at three separate concerts in October and November? Blue Lake Public Radio will highlight that music tonight from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. as I celebrate my 29th anniversary with the station (3-1-1983). We'll also hear from Ralph Towner, Vinny Golia and The Henry Threadgill Sextet. Hope you'll join us, http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html

On this final night of Black History Month, Blue Lake Public Radio features the Afro-centric music of Chicago percussionist and former AACM president Kahil El Zabar. Long grooves, post-Coltrane tenor solos by David Murray, Pharoah Sanders, Ari Brown and Ernest Khabeer Dawkins. Brass playing by Lester and Joseph Bowie, bass by Malachi Favors, violinist Billy Bang. Out On Blue Lake (12 a.m.) features the El'Zabar's Ritual Trio with Pharoah Sanders live at the Wealthy Theater, Grand Rapids, May, 2001. Jazz from Blue Lake, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. est tonight, streaming live from http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html.

We'll still get calls from listeners who have the choral parts handed out by Ellington for the Second Sacred Concert performed in Grand Rapids at Fountain Street Church. Looking forward to the article.

April '53, Hank with Roach: http://www.discogs.com/Max-Roach-Quartet-The-Featuring-Hank-Mobley-The-Max-Roach-Quartet-Featuring-Hank-Mobley/release/839821

Been playing this on the radio -- that "After Hours" is fun, especially because of the crowd, and for anyone who knew him or heard him in Detroit, pianist Earl Van Riper. Rhyne plays piano on Nica's Dream.

As a young teen Hank Jones was playing territory bands here in Michigan -- perhaps with Benny Carew -- when Lucky Thompson befriended the pianist and invited him to New York to play in trumpeter Hot Lips Page's band. The rest, as they say, is history. Hank Jones duet recording with Charlie Haden, "Come Sunday," was recorded a year ago and is the primary focus tonight on Jazz From Blue Lake, 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. eastern. After the 1 a.m. Jazz Datebook we'll plug in to the electric music of Robert Glasper and Nicholas Payton (who are both playing concerts here within days) and hear bits of our interview with Payton about his album "Bitches." Hope you'll give us your partially undivided attention: streaming live from http://www.bluelake.org/radio.html.

Jim, He plays in Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 9th. So, next week Monday we'll feature his teacher Alvin Batiste; Tuesday, Ellis Marsalis; Wednesday, Nic. Been running our interview with him throughout the program all week, though. Usually comes up after the half hour mark. Been mostly running his discussion of #BAM. Have you heard Tar Baby's album "The End of Fear"? LV

February 1, 2012 The Jazz Datebook: Regular Hits: Mondays from 6 to 10 p.m., Fridays 7 – 11 p.m. and Saturdays 6-10 p.m. The What Not Inn features a revolving cast of local musicians each weekend. Every Monday the What Not Inn jam session is open to musicians and vocalists featuring local, regional and international jazz musicians sitting in with the “house” band. No cover charge. For a full schedule see www.whatnotinn.com. The What Not Inn is located at M89 and the Blue Star Highway, 2405 68th Street, Fennville, MI. (269) 543-3341. Mondays from 8 to 11 p.m. pianist/vocalist John Shea continues at The Republic, 45 South Division, Grand Rapids, with veteran Chicago drummer Greg Sergo in the “first chair.” www.republicgrandrapids.com. Tuesdays from 7 to 11 p.m. an open mic “Soundstage” with host and vocalist Larry Gramer accompanied by Bill Huyge on keys, Jeff Beavan on bass and Timm Sanders on drums inviting singers and instrumentalists to join them at The Muze, 925 Four Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids. Reservations from (616) 608 -4198. Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. pianist John Shea’s trio plays Reserve, 201 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids. See www.reservegr.com. Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. The Tom Hagen Trio with vocalist Rick Reuther at Notos Old World Italian Dining, 6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids. (616) 493 – 6686, or www.notosoldworld.com. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday live piano jazz is heard from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mangiamo, 1033 Lake Drive S.E., Grand Rapids. Information from (616) 742 – 0600. Friday, February 3, Bill Huyge; Saturday, February 4, Steve Talaga; Wednesday, February 8, Mark Kahny; Thursday, February 9, Bob VanStee; Friday, February 10, Mark Kahny; Saturday, February11, Robin Connell; Wednesday, February 15, Gregg Miller, guitar; Thursday, February 16, Ryan Limbeck; Friday, February 17, Bill Davidson; Saturday, February 18, Paul Lesinski; Wednesday, February 22, Robin Connell; Thursday, February 23, Steve Talaga; Friday, February 24, Mark Kahny; Saturday, February 25, Bob VanStee; Wednesday, February 29, Greg Miller, guitar. www.thegilmorecollection.com. Wednesdays from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. the Wally Michaels/Tony Reynolds duo at Gilly’s in The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, (616) 356 – 2627. Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m. pianist John Shea leads his swinging trio at Gilly’s in The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids. (616) 356 – 2627. Thursdays and Fridays, from 6 to 9 p.m. live jazz at The Viceroy, 53 Commerce Avenue S.W., Grand Rapids. (616) 774 – VICE. Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight The Ottawa Tavern, on the corner of Pearl and Ottawa Streets in The Waters Building, presents jazz. In March Bite and The Ottawa Tavern will be transformed into Grand Rapids own full time jazz club, a cooperative between local musicians and The Gilmore Collective. Here’s the schedule: February 3, 4: singer Edye Evans Hyde with The Terry Lower Trio; February, 10, 11: drummer Randy Marsh and pianist Steve Talaga’s trio; February 17, 18: The Cooper/Hay/VanLente trio; February 24, guitarist Steve Hilger’s Quintet; February 25, drummer Randy Marsh with Traverse City-area guitarist Ron Getz. See www.thegilmorecollection.com. Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. John Shea’s trio swings the standards and jazz at the J.W. Marriott, 235 Louis St. N.W., Grand Rapids. See www.jwgr.com or (616) 242 – 1448. (Except February 17). Sundays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. pianist/vocalist John Shea returns to the J.W. Marriott, 235 Louis St. N.W., Grand Rapids. See www.jwgr.com or (616) 242 – 1448. Sundays from 7 to 10:30 p.m. a jazz jam session under drummer/harmonica master Randy Marsh’s direction at Hop Cat, 25 Ionia, Grand Rapids. (616) 451-HOPS. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to gain playing experience with a professional level band. (Music from 3 – 6 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday). Timely Hits: Friday, February 3 at 8 p.m. The Lakeshore Big Band plays The Grand Haven American Legion Hall. They’ll return on March 2, May 4, October 5, November 2 and December 7. Information from www.lakeshorebigband.com. Saturday, February 4, at 8 p.m. The Robert Glasper Experiment plays their hybrid of improvised music, rhythm and blues and hip-hop at The Knickerbocker Theater, 86 E. Eighth Street, Hope College, Holland. Opening the program the Oregon-based group American Hybrid with 2011 Hope graduate Nate Roberts on guitar. Tickets from (616) 395 – 7890. See http://robertglasper.com or http://www.hope.edu/academic/music/opportunities/jazz.html Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. Mary Rademacher sings to accompaniment by Tom Hagen and Cherie Lynn at One Trick Pony, 136 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. Information from (616) 235 – 7669. Saturday, February 4, 12 string guitarist Neil Jacobs appears at The Box Factory, St. Joseph. See www.boxfactoryforthearts.org and www.neiljacobs.com for more information. Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. trumpeter/keyboardist/vocalist/composer Nicholas Payton wraps the Jazz Series at the St. Cecilia Music Center’s Royce Auditorium, 24 Ransom Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids with his trio including bassist Vincente Archer and drummer Damion Reid. Information from (616) 459 – 2224 or www.scmc-online.org. Thursday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. the Jazz Arts Collective and Jazz Combos from Hope College perform in the Dimnent Memorial Chapel, Hope College, Holland. Information from Brian Coyle @ (616) 395 – 7653. Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. four of Michigan’s finest practitioners of blues roots music – harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth, guitarist/vocalist Shari Kane, plus Mark Schrock and Michael Shimmin – appear at One Trick Pony Grill and Taproom, 136 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. Reservations accepted from (616) 235 – 7669. For more on the musicians see www.Madcatmusic.net/maxwellstreet.html. Friday and Saturday, February 10, 11 at 9 p.m. you’ll hear the electric jazz and folk of Garrett Borns Trio at Hennessy’s Irish Pub, 885 Jefferson Street in downtown Muskegon, with drummer/vocalist Jim Johnson leading his trio there on Saturday, February 25. See http://hennessyspub.com . Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. keyboardist Doug Decker and singer/saxophonist/keyboardist Bob Schultz play duets at The Blackhawk, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland, MI (near the corner of M-89 and M-43). Information from (269) 731 – 5388. Friday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. the Michigan State University Jazz Octet I, II, III, IV perform at Demonstration Hall, East Lansing. For information contact the College of Music on-line box office at www.music.msu.edu, or visit Room 102, Music Building, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Phone (517) 353-5340. Sunday, February 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Glad Hatter Jazz Quartet plays at Dreamer’s Blues Bar, 978 Pine Street, downtown Muskegon. With Tom Treeza alto and tenor saxophone, Rick Stephens piano, John Simmons bass and Mark Meade on drums the ensemble plays standards and blues. (231) 728 – 9157. Tuesday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Mary Rademacher sings love songs at Marn E. Walker’s,4322 Remembrance Road. Walker. Mary is accompanied by Tom Hagen and Cherie Lynn for this Valentine’s Day performance. See www.marnewalkers.com or call (616) 453 – 3740. Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. a concert celebrating literature: “The Arc of Justice” is the murder mystery set in 1920’s era Detroit, The Jim Cooper Quartet with Detroit saxophonist George Benson play music from Detroit in the Jazz Age with commentar by Lazaro Vega at the Community Room of the Fremont District Library, 104 E. Main Street, Fremont. (231) 924 – 3480. Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, pianist Wally Michaels and vocalist Tony Reynolds plays The Porto Bello, 41 Washington, Grand Haven. (616) 846 1221. See www.enjoyportobello.com. Friday, February 17, 12 string guitarist Neil Jacobs performs at the Stryker Theater for the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Concert Series. www.kalamazoomuseum.org or www.neiljacobs.com for information. Saturday, February 18 at 6 p.m. The Dave Collee Quartet with vocalist Ginny Dusseau finds the trombonist/bassist Collee playing Jazz Vespers at First United Methodist Church, 227 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids. See www.grandrapidsfumc.org or www.grjo.org . Saturday, February 18 at 7 p.m. “Sounds of Sinatra” presents vocalist Mark Randisi at Rockford High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 4100 Kroes, Rockford. For information see: www.markrandisi.com. Seating is reserved from (616) 350 – 3959. Sunday, February 18th (the first and third Sundays of each month) at 5:30 p.m. the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra plays a broad spectrum of big band jazz at Founders Brewing Company, 235 Grandville Avenue S.W. Grand Rapids. If you can’t make it to the bar the performance is streamed (both audio and video with a live chat) via www.grjo.com. Wednesday, February 22 the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis appears at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor; followed Saturday, April 14, by the Charles Lloyd Quartet, with Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers, and Eric Harland. See www.ums.org for more information. Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. organist Bill Heid gets down to business with guitarist Ralph Tope and drummer Randy Gillespie at The Blackhawk, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland, MI (near the corner of M-89 and M-43). Information from (269) 731 – 5388. Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. the Michigan State University Professors of Jazz, led by bassist Rodney Whittaker, present a swinging recital, “The Birth of the Cool” in the Music Building Auditorium, Michigan State University, East Lansing, with special guest artist Michael Dease, jazz trombone. College of Music on line box office is www.music.msu.edu, or visit Room 102, Music Building, MSU, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call (517) 353-5340. Friday, February 24th at 10 p.m. the Steve Rush Trio from Ann Arbor plays live on Blue Lake Public Radio, WBLV FM 90.3, in Grand Rapids on WBLU FM 88.9 and streaming live on the world wide web from www.bluelake.org/radio.html. With Stephen Rush, piano; Jeremy Edwards, drums; and Edward Bishop, clarinet. Information from www.stephanjrushmusic.com. Saturday, February 25th at 8 p.m. Stephen Rush’s Naked Dance is heard live at Mexicains Sans Frontieres, 120 South Division #226, Grand Rapids. With Stephen Rush, piano; Jeremy Edwards, drums; and Edward Bishop, clarinet, the trio celebrates the release of their new vinyl record album Naked Dance! See www.stephanjrushmusic.com. Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians and the Grand Rapids Community College Music Department present “The Ray Gill All Star Orchestra” directed by Bob Nixon playing charts from Gill’s big band book. Also on the program, GRCC student jazz orchestra and the vocal group Shades of Blue. The concert is held at the St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids. Proceeds of the concert will create a Ray Gill Instrumental Jazz Scholarship at GRCC. For information see: www.livemusicgr.org/raygilltribute.cfm. Sunday March 28 East Lansing’s Summer Solstice Jazz Brunch at the East Lansing Marriott, University Place, 300 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing. (517) 337 – 4440. Details to follow. Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. pianist Terry Lower and vocalist Edye Evans Hyde plays duets at The Blackhawk, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland, MI (near the corner of M-89 and M-43). Information from (269) 731 – 5388. Friday, April 13, the world music of 12 string guitarist Neil Jacobs is heard in the MAJIC Concert Series, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave. SW Grand Rapids. See http://grmajic.org or www.neiljacobs.com. Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 and 9:30 first prize winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, Gretchen Parlato, performs at Wellspring Theater, EPIC Center, Kalamazoo as part of the Fontana Chamber Arts Jazz Series. See: http://tinyurl.com/6ug45v4 or phone (269) 382 – 7774. Sunday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Diana Krall returns to the Gilmore Keyboard Festival for an opening weekend concert at Chenery Auditorium, Kalamazoo. A full schedule with bios and videos of all the artists coming to the Festival is found at www.thegilmore.org.