Hardbopjazz

yeah. NYC, like so many other places was hit real hard.

The many institutions that closed in NYC during this pandemic. https://www.curbed.com/article/nyc-businesses-closed-2020-pandemic.html?fbclid=IwAR0q_c4SOwB6ONoF_KIN0_lLMTCWtfGcQaMpAfO3hmL3UrHmvHvFjSrZFJo

Thanks. I’ll report that to the museum.

Who is this woman with Benny Carter and Alec Wilder? Photo provided by the National Jazz Museum of Harlem. They are trying to ID her.

The auction is up to $282. I stopped bidding at 80 dollars.

RIP, Bobby.

Is this really unheard Miles and Trans? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-MILES-DAVIS-SEXTET-ACETATE-LIVE-SF-AUDITORIUM-UNREALEASED-1960-HEAR/324440603445?hash=item4b8a2abb35:g:C8QAAOSw-9Zf8hjp

Another club in NYC on the verge of closing. A go fund me campaign has been set up to try to save the club https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-birdland-the-jazz-corner-of-the-world?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR02-IU4EzchxDLD5SocJiddV5TR7n8li2dd-6Z19ofNgjofj-GTgxpInwc

Although not jazz, still worth mentioning his passing. “Ferry, cross the Mersey,” Gerry. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/01/03/entertainment/gerry-marsden-pacemakers-obituary-trnd/index.html

Here’s to a better year. Stay safe everyone.

The last survive a member of the Dave Brubeck quartet in the 50s and 60s has passed away. He was 97. RIP https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157853807104562&id=57080394561

RIP, Frank. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/arts/music/frank-kimbrough-and-colleagues-at-the-jazz-standard.html?fbclid=IwAR2_dEDRpBV_unjZD8jncRhmsZ1-ioeBOJcPGJAM2GFVmO8xItDuCsiG_wU

I too order many releases from their website via PayPal.

Happy holidays to all. Stay safe and healthy.

Which two board members will do he test of strength and wrestle each other?

I wonder how many times this has happened to someone?

I would love to get a listen to these broadcasts. I have those that were issued as well as a few that trade amongst collectors.

There more for sure. It was a very bad year https://www.npr.org/2020/12/16/947111849/in-memoriam-jazz-night-in-america-remembers-10-musicians-who-altered-shape-of-ja?fbclid=IwAR1aXADtL3m_0MU1NsptL42N-ckwCt_bP1bUqKi7fGurXfc4tGud2g8gTDE

Stanley showing some other big time pianists pointers at the Vanguard. Jason, Fred and Ethan soaking up every bit of it. All three are so immersed in the moment.

His daughter, Sunny, posted on her Facebook page, he was getting treatment fir cancer when he went into shock.

What a horrible year. This is bad news indeed. I was just the other day playing his "Beautiful Friendship" CD with James Morrison. RIP, Jeff. 65 is too young.

695 months

This is really bad news. Rest in peace

Happy Birthday, Barry Harris. 91 years old today.