mrjazzman

I'm sorry, but this can't be true. That is, I don't believe he owns seven homes. It makes no sense. I've spent a lot of time researching his life and career and speaking with him and there has never been a hint of anything like this or that level of wealth. However, he has said to me that he considers a lot of cities "home," including Los Angeles where he's been based since landing there with Lunceford in 1940; Detroit, where he came of age as musician, attending high school at Cass Tech; Chicago, where he was stationed during the navy; etc. In what context did he say he has seven homes across the planet? FWIW, he made a comfortable living as an arranger-composer for hire and had his hand in lots of musical activities but that doesn't get you to Brubeck or Quincy money. context schmontext, the man said to me face to face after the set at Yoshi's in oakland quote I own 7 homes, so was he lying or confused, or am I lying or confused?????????, did u ask, did he tell u how many homes he owned at the time you spoke with him? When did he tell u these things. He and my Dad were band mates in diz's band. My mom, sis and I visited him in LA when I was a boy. You have a lot of nerve saying you know what a man doesn't have

I'm referring to jazz musicians

Why is "A London Bridge" selling at such high price........

Gerald Wilson told me he has seven homes across the planet. Who are/were the richest jazz musicians. Miles must have made a ton of money. Benny Golson says you need "lots of money" I think Lionel Hampton had lots of green stuff. From the 40's to the 00's, who made the most money??????

imho, the Turrentine version of Can't Buy Me Love with Lee Morgan and McCoy Tyner is far superior to the one with Shirley Scott because of the Morgan solo

I should have checked jazzdiscography.com before asking for help. Looks like leftovers from the "Soul Mates" session also on Uptown. The other two cuts are Silent Night led by Shihab, and Jingle Bells led by Davis, Jr.

Cut #4 on "An Uptown Christmas" by Various Artists on Uptown Records is "We Three Kings" by the Charlie Rouse Quartet, recorded at RVGS in Englewood on 7-7-88 with Santi Debriano, bass, Walter Davis, Jr. piano, Victor Lewis drums and Sahib Shihab. What cd or LP did this appear on. I can't find it anywhere. Was it unissued? I thought I had all his sessions. HELP

Caught the 8pm show at Yoshi's in Oakland of The Cookers. We all know I'm a hardbop fanatic and as much as I love The Cookers and their cd's, I was not overly impressed by this set. Good but bland. And, to my amazement, there was only the 8pm set, no 10pm set, unbelievable. To make matters worse, the guys kept motioning to the sound guy to make adjustments to the mikes. Eddie Henderson likes Saki and that's a good thing............

Of the ones I've not heard of before, I really like Thomas Marriott and Josh Evans. Thank you Marcello and Funktastic............

"In Scandinavia", "The New York Sessions", and "Tubby's Back In Town/Return Visit" are my favorites, the latter two are with American bandmates. When I first heard him, my first thought was, how come I haven't heard of this guy before. Great British hard bopper.

Of today's trumpet players, who best continues the Eldridge, Gillespie, Brown, Morgan, Hubbard, Shaw lineage. After Woody, who has it been, one person or several? Would you start with Roy Hargrove?

When I listen to music, the musicians don't have to be saints or even nice people. I'm not concerned with all that non musical stuff.........

I'm pretty sure it was 1965, I was 15. My neighbor, Mr. Velez, said he was friends with Miles, and that he was coming to Basin St. West on Broadway in SF and did I want to go. Of course I said yes. I thought it was fascinating that Miles would play the head and then walk off the stage, mingle with the audience and then arrive back at the mike just in time to re-play the head. What was more fascinating to this teenager was when Mr. Velez and I went to Miles' dressing room after the show and his wife Francis was there. The sexiest woman I had ever seen up until that time. She had on a Chifon, almost see through dress. Very provocative for 1965. I remember Miles in that raspy voice of his said to Francis; "go put some clothes on". A memorable night indeed for this awestruck teenager. I had the LP Seven Steps To Heaven autographed by Miles, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams. I may have told this story before, don't remember.........

For me it's a nobrainer, "Sweet Rain", his best ever. Of course, Getz/Gilberto is a close second.......

Your responses are fascinating. I get a big kick out of reading all of them..........

Which of the Song Books could you do without.

If I had to pick one recording it would be "Cliff Craft" I think its his best............

Im embarrased, doesn't he look like a young SG. I too saw Les Brown on the sheet music. Hmmmmmmmmmm

Looks like Stan Getz to me. These fellows are playing saxes. My uncle Sam(Sammy) Peoples of San Francisco can barely be seen in this photo. Had to crop the heck out of it. I can't find any info on my uncle. Can any of you id the photo, was it a big band, when and where is was taken etc etc. Thanks in advance. Wish you could see entire photo. Is there any way I could put the whole photo here??????????

If he's not at the forefront of his generation, who is?????????

Big E.A. fan, bought every release since his first. Won't be buying his latest "Touching". Wasn't gentle ballads I, II, III and IV enough with the slow stuff. Very disappointing for latest release. Of course some of you will disagree, let's hear it..........Luv Long Tall Dexter on ballads..........

Is Woody Shaw on that set.........

Anybody know where I can find the two cd set "The CTI All Stars Live In Munich 20 August 1972". Need the cd, been searching everywhere

Can anyone tell me how many versions of Ko-Ko were recorded by Bird. Place and date of each if possible. Thanks...........

With you all the way. Personally, I've always thought that JDF got too much, too soon, and never really got his own thing together because everyone thought that he was doing it right. He's kind of a soul jazz version of Wynton Marsalis. I'll listen to him, but mainly when there's someone I like with him. Thanks Supa Groover.......... MG BINGO! I find the two B-3ers that Abercrombie has played with --- Dan Wall and Jeff Palmer --- to be much more interesting. Seems like everytime I visit this site, I discover new(to me)talent. This time it's Jeff Palmer, and I think he writes most of the cuts on his cd's. Thanks JETman. Am I the only one here who likes Bill Heid as a Joey D alternative??????