Enjoying another cool morning–got to sleep in a bit more as well, a good thing.
Starting off with Marcos Ariel “Alone with Jobim,” a great solo piano disc.
Gary Peacock Trio “Eastward” Sony HiFiCD
Gary Peacock (bass) Masaaki Kikuchi (piano) Hiroshi Murakami (drums)
Man, he was a master player and a deep musical mind. And this is a very interesting recording. In the Keith Jarrett Trio “exploratory mode” tradition.
Another great reissue from Muzak Japan:
"Serge Chaloff plays Fable from Mabel"
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Baritone Saxophone – Serge Chaloff
Bass – Ray Oliveri
Drums – Jimmy Zitano
Piano – Dick Twardzik
Tenor Saxophone – Vardi Haritounian
Trombone – Gene DiStachio
Trumpet – Herb Pomeroy, Nick Capazutto
Another excellent Storyville/Muzak Japan cd reissue.
Joe Newman “Joe Newman and the Boys in the Band”
Baritone Saxophone – Charlie Fowlkes
Bass – Eddie Jones
Drums – Gus Johnson
Flute – Frank Wess
Guitar – Freddie Green
Organ – Joe Bailey
Piano – Joe Bailey
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Frank Wess
Trombone – Henry Coker
Trumpet – Joe Newman
“Introducing Millie Vernon” Storyville/Muzak Japan cd
I’d never heard of Vernon, but with this band and as it’s one of the superb reissues from Muzak Japan. . . I tried it out.
She reminds me of June Christy and Chris Connor. But with a different sense of swing and feel. Nice record!
Bass – Wyatt Reuther
Drums – Jo Jones
Guitar – Jimmy Raney
Piano – Dave McKenna
Trumpet – Ruby Braff
Vocals – Milli Vernon
Yes, I can say the same thing. . . saw Mayall with Mitchell at the University of Chicago for a television show taping. Also on the bill was the Ohio Players, another band I enjoy.