Hardbopjazz

I have a jimmy Smith quote. I saw Jimmy Smith live in 2002 or 2003 at the Iridium. I was with my wife. We were sitting up at the front of the stage. I was smiling from ear to ear as he played. Jimmy was playing great. After the tune finished he saw me smiling. Jimmy said, “What the fuck you smiling at... I’ll come down there kick your ass. Wipe the smile off you face.” He just kept stared at me. My wife leaned over and said to me, “Is he talking to you?” I told her yes. Still staring, he said, “I’ll kick you bitches' ass too.” No lie. I wish there existed a recording of this.

Here is the link to the BFT 180. Here is the link: http://www.thomkeith.net/index.php/blindfold-tests/

RIP, Andre. Thanks for the wonderful music.

I was not familiar with Nubya Garcia. I liked what I heard.

Sad news. RIP, Ira.

I have the SMH issue of Moanin'. The sound is real nice but the solos are identical on both takes of Moanin'. What are differences between the two takes other than a 13 second time difference? I don't hear anything. Blues March and the alternate take are different, although Lee Morgan begins the solo on each with the same phrase, he quickly takes a different approach.

Sonny Rollins, 2009 Central Park concert. The man kept playing for over two and a half hours until the Manhattan sound curfew drew near and he was asked to wrap it up. It was outdoors and after 11 PM.

This one I like.

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Sonny Rollins Meets Rahsaan Roland Kirk. I never knew about this. I have to find the full video.

The late Randy Weston was always telling stories about James Reese Europe at his gigs.

I have about a dozen or so CD's from this Italian label and enjoy them all. Does anyone else here also like what they release? If so, any favorites? I have all the Cedar Walton, Sphere, Billy Higgins and some others.

I don't either the Rollins or Silver when I looked on the website. I see sessions that are over 50 years old and are in the public domain in Europe and have been repackage.

I have only two of these tracks. Number 2 and 9. These were identified already. Nice set of music. I enjoyed this BFT. Waiting for the reveal at the end of the month.

Way to go Wayne.

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