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I would imagine Duke actually wrote it; sounds like him of course. And, yes I knew about the ASCAP/BMI thing; thanks for mentioning that Medjuck. Should have clarified that when I posted. On a similar note: although Mercer is credited as writing "Things Ain't What They Used to Be", it is actually a Johnny Hodges piece (no surprise); Hodges "lost" the piece to Duke in a card game! Then Duke had Mercer put his name on it because of the BMI/ASCAP thing. Anyway, just some trivia I heard from a member of the Ellington band, who heard it from Mercer himself.

By the way, the unidentified bass feature during the instrumental medley (track 10, disc 1) is "Jumpin' Punkins" by Mercer Ellington.

Frankie Dunlop played beautifully with Monk! They came from the same rhythmic tree of swing. And he phrased his solos like Monk. "Rhythm-A-Ning" from the 1961 Monk In France concert, "Evidence" from the Monk in Japan 1963 video, etc. He had the Monk bounce! A lot of subtle humor in his playing as well. RIP Mr. Dunlop! "And now, Frankie Dunlop will play some hot licks for you" - quote from Monk introducing a Dunlop drum solo in Brussels 1963.

Give the funky drummer some! RIP Mr. Muhammad. Check him out on Randy Weston's "Portraits of Thelonious Monk" cd. Great version of "Well You Needn't"!

Beautiful music and beautiful spirit. Thank God for Hank Jones. RIP Time to listen to "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning" and "It's Me Oh Lord"; Hank Jones solos.

Mr. Bateman played beautifully on those Dave Burns Vanguard lps, and with Walt Dickerson of course. I wish he had been recorded more. Joey DeFrancesco talked highly of him many times. Peace and blessings to his family. RIP

Has anyone heard this? http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3xfwxztsldhe It is a two-disc set just released by Varese Sarabande. Looks like it contains a lot of radio/V-disc performances that have been out many times. but if it contains performances from 1931, I am curious. I don't recall hearing any Fats radio tracks from 1931; anyone have information regarding these? Thanks in advance.

Check out Ore on Elmo Hope's "Final Sessions" also. Great playing on there! As far as, Dunlop goes, his solos are highly expressive and display a great understanding of Monk's compositions. I've listened to the "Monk's Dream" album hundreds of times, and the groove still knocks me out! And Rouse on there too; the four of them swung as one! (Hmmm........ "Four In One"; almost had a gag there son, uh joke that is..........")

Ed Thigpen: one of the all-time great drummers! Beautiful swing, amazing brushwork, always musical and sensitive. Listen to him on Monty Alexander's "The River" cd on Concord. I had the honor of attending a brush master class that he was teaching; he could make brushwork sound great no matter how messed up and worn out the snare head was (like mine was)! A master! God bless Ed Thigpen.

Hi, long time no post. I've been listening to the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Tones date (cd reissue on Prevue). Although the session is listed as being recorded on 11/8/1954 and that Jo Jones is the drummer on all the cuts, my ears tell me something different (I'm a drummer myself). It is obviously Jo on all the sextet cuts and Ain't Misbehavin', but the other quartet cuts sound like a different drummer to me. Specifically, I believe "Cheek to Cheek", "If I Had You", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Undecided". and "Time On My Hands". This is especially evident on "Cheek to Cheek" where there is trading between drums. piano, and sax. I've listened to lot of Papa Jo and I don't think that is him on those cuts, especially compared to the way he sounds on the other tracks. Perhaps it might be Charlie Smith or Percy Brice? I know they played with Billy Taylor's trio around this time. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this possible discographical error.

For me Marchel was/is a mentor, friend, and constant source of inspiration on and off the bandstand. I was honored to play drums with him for over 13 years here in the Dallas area, and I can honestly say that the nights I was with him on the bandstand were the greatest I've ever had. He played the TRUTH, period. Knowing him and playing with him helped me to know myself better. I played with him Friday night (along with great bassist Lynn Seaton) and he sounded beautiful! Full of energy and passion, and he always had something in reserve. As far as I'm concerned, he's one of the greatest Tenor saxophonists of all time (and a wonderful alto player as well). I think Jim Sangrey would agree. Although I played hundreds of gigs with him, he always would play something I'd never heard; always surprise me with something. Like Sonny Rollins, he played in the moment. Spontaneous beauty. One of the most patient and humble people I've ever met. And a wonderful sense of humor. He could find humor in anything. I've learned more from him than anyone else. So, thank you for everything Marchel. I love you.

Cool! Will definitely try to hit Stereo Jacks, if not the others as well. Thanks so much!

Hello all, I will be visiting Boston for a few days in about a week and I wondered if anyone here could recommend some good second-hand record stores in the area. Looking for jazz (of course) and maybe classical. Also gospel! Thanks to all that reply!

Don't miss these beautiful trio recordings featuring the great Higgins!: 1) Freddie Redd: Live At The Studio Grill 2) Cedar Walton: At Pit Inn (Japanese Import) w/ SAM JONES! 3) Hank Jones/ Dave Holland/ Higgins: The Oracle 4) Hank Jones/ Ray Drummond/ Higgins: The Essence

God Bless Mr. Redman. I'll have to get out the duo album he did with Ed Blackwell live!