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What style of music is it?

Eddie Jefferson. What all the others said.

Two friends Carlton and Joe are arguing. Carlton says he knows everyone in the world. Joe says he’s full of crap. They argue a bit more, when Joe says, “prove it”. Carlton says, “Okay, I’ll prove it”. He tells Joe to name someone. Joe says, “Okay, do you know the president?” Carlton, replies, “The president, of cause I know him, we go back a long way.” Joe says how can you prove it. Carlton says, “Let’s go to the white house and say hello.” So they go to the white house and knock on the door and Bush opens it. “Why Carlton, long time no see. How’s things with you?” Joe is in a loss for words. “Wow, he knows the president.” Joe says in amazement. They leave after some Texas coffee. Carlton asks Joe if he believes him now. Joe replies, “You got lucky. I know someone you don’t know.” “Who’s that?” asks Carlton. “You don’t know the Queen of England.” Joe says. Carlton replies, “Of course I do.” So they fly to Buckingham Palace and knock on the door. The Queen opens the door and says, “Carlton, what a lovely surprise. Won’t you and your friend come in for some tea?” So they sit and have tea with the Queen. After a bit they leave. “So do you believe me now?” Carlton asks. “No,” says Joe. “There’s one person I know you don’t know.” “And who’s that?” Carlton asks. “You don’t know the Pope.” Joe yells. “I know the Pope” Carlton says. “We are close friends.” So off they go to Vatican City to meet the Pope. When they arrive there is a huge crowd in the courtyard below where the Pope is sitting giving a speech. Carlton tell Joe to wait here while he tries to get up to the Pope so he can prove he know him. “I’ll shake his hand.” Carlton says. That should be enough to prove it. He makes his way up to the Pope. After an hour the crowd starts to fade. Carlton comes back to see if Joe now believes him. He looks all around for his friend but doesn’t see him. He notices a bunch of people standing around looking at someone lying on the ground. Carlton realizes it is Joe and breaks through the crowd to get to his friend. “Joe, Joe,” Carlton yells. “Are you okay?” Joe sits up and says, “ I didn’t believe it when you said you knew the president. I still didn’t believe it when you said you know the Queen of England, But when I was standing here and the guy next to me yelled out, “Hey, who’s that man with the funny hat next to Carlton, I couldn’t take it.

Of all the alto players that had to follow in Bird's shoes, I was wondering which one sounded the closes to his playing. My vote goes to Lou Donaldson. Whom do you think?

This is becoming a big debate. I thought there would be a simple answer to a simple question. I guess unless you were there, there may never be a definitive answer.

We all know how great a guitarist Charlie Christian was. It made me wonder why wasn’t he ever offered a date as a leader. Was there something in his contract with Benny Goodman that prevented him from leading up a band of his own?

Yes, it is a sad loss.

Mike, it is the Texas Tenors. Great film.

It’s a documentary of Illinois Jacquet. This part his band were in France preforming in an very old castle. The film lacks on some details. I have to watch the closing credits to see if I can catch the names of the musicians in the band.

This second photo is Cicel Payne. The others names are never mentioned in the film. I thought Woody Shaw too, but he walked into the room with a Tenor. Plus the year is 1990, and Shaw was dead by then.

These 2 guys, I have no idea. Any guesses?

This one I know. Do you know who this is?

I have to admit, I have no idea who this bass player is. Does anyone have a guess as to who it might be.

This is great to read.

Doesn't work just suck? Espically when you get stuck putting in all those extra hours with nothing inreturn, not even a thanks from the powers to be.

This made me sick. If if bothers too many, I will delete the thread. It id very graphic. It still amazes me that this gies on in the 21st century. http://www.hsus2.org/slideshow-seal-hunt/sealhunt.html

Having not read anyones posts yet, I have only figured out one track so far on disc 1. Track three is Fletcher Henderson, if I can trust my ears.

Welcome. Rob, I was listening today to Night at the Black hawk. What a great album. I'll be sure to play his music on the 5th of May.

Yeah, that's correct.

You're at 50%

Can you figure out who these 2 artists are?

Can you name some musicians that have remained as side players for the front men? I can think of Bob Cranshaw for Sonny rollins. Al Foster for Joe Henderson. I guess you can say Nat Adderley for Cannonball would be another.

Was shink wrapping of LP albums there from the very beginning? How were the early 33 1/3 records packaged or sealed?

So what happened in the staff meeting when you answered 'neither'? Get demoted? There's this woman who swares she's street smart, but she would get mugged in a nursery school. It made me wonder what other people think of them selves.

Coming out 3/22/05 on DVD. I just pre-ordered this. Synopsis: A concert recording from 1976, this performance from Harold Silver and his quintet is taken from the Umbria Jazz Festival. A composer and pianist of some repute, Silver has garnered an impressive reputation for himself over his lengthy tenure in the music industry. Confessing that he prefers to work with a small group in order to allow for more improvisation, Silver allows himself--and the musicians that surround him--to stretch out and express themselves at every opportunity. Silver never ventured into the studio to record the songs presented here, making this an extra special artefact from the great jazz man