paul secor

My wife and I haven't exchanged gifts yet -probably later today - but a couple of friends joined us for Christmas dinner yesterday, and that was a great Christmas for us.

:party: All the best to you on YOUR DAY! :tup

He was good enough for Monk, but not for youmust be.

Shouldn't the thread title be - Who Killed Tina Brooks, CODA article?

Joe Carroll, Kenny "Pancho' Hagood, Frankie Passions, et al w. Monk, Howard McGhee, Al Haig, et al: Cool Whalin' (Spotlite)

Wilkins Micawber Fagin Miss Havisham

From The N.Y. Times obit: For all of Baugh’s exploits, a tale from his rookie season endures. It is evidently apocryphal, but its telling reflects the awe in which Baugh was held for his uncanny passing skills and self-confidence. Baugh was taking the field for his first practice session with the Redskins when his coach, Ray Flaherty, handed him the football. “They tell me you’re quite a passer,” Flaherty is said to have remarked. “I reckon I can throw a little,” Baugh replied. “Show me,” Flaherty said. “Hit that receiver in the eye.” To which Baugh supposedly responded, “Which eye?”

Perry Bradford: I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle (Frog) Sonny Rollins: Way Out West (Contemporary/OJC) - I've had an LP version for many years, but had never heard the alternates. Figured it was time I did.

Charlie Johnson and his Paradise Band: "The Boy in the Boat" from Hot Notes - New York Volume 1 1926-1929 (Frog) Could have chosen one of several other Charlie Johnson tracks on this compilation, but this one stood out.

You should have asked the instructor if he got that "contempt/dozens" info from Monk's mouth.

Jimmy Knepper played great with Mingus, but he was no slouch on his own dates. Those interested might want to check out: Jimmy Knepper in L.A. (Disco Mate LP - reissued as a Japanese CD on 3D) Tell Me ... (Daybreak) - "Nearer My God in G", "I Thought About You", "Nearer My God in G" Dream Dancing (Criss Cross) - "Goodbye", "Of Things Past"" "Hold Back the Dawn" on T-Bop (Soul Note) - co-led w. Eric Felten Primrose Path (Hep LP) - "What Is There To Say", "Latterday Saint"

The Blues ... A Real Summit Meeting (Buddah/Mobile Fidelity)

John Williams' novel Stoner.

Voted for the Weston - best of the bunch, imo. Right now it's got 100% of the votes. That should be a decider. 'Course mine is the only vote up there.

William Bell: The Soul of a Bell (Stax)

Lou "The Toe" Groza Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch Marie "The Body" McDonald

Big Sid Catlett Big Mama Thornton Mr. Five By Five

:party: Best wishes for a great birthday!

Tim Pleasant was in the trio that played when my wife and I got married. Good drummer and a real nice guy.

Yes they are - glad you brought up their names. I have an LP on the JEMF label - wonderful stuff!

Joe - The Shorty Baker/Doc Cheatham was one of the last few I dropped before I posted my list. Glad you included it. It's a very good one.

That's it. Copied but forgot to post it. Sorry.

Dexter Gordon: Doin' Allright (BN/King Japan)

The only "Missing Link" Anderson I'm aware of is Chuck's. I've never heard the Eremite, so I can't comment. Here's a Fred Anderson thread that may interest you - & may answer your questions. I haven't reread it, so I can't be sure.

Earl Hines: Once Upon a Time (Impulse/Jasmine)