jazzbo

Up early. -3 degrees and saw a party of deer walk through the side lot, always a thrill to see life in the moonlight. Starting off a quiet listening session with Kenny Burrell “Ellington is Forever, Vol. 1” on Fantasy/OJC cd. Yes, Ellington IS forever.

I think you'll find "Morning Glory" more involving. .. it is at least pretty well-written.

Rahsaan Roland Kirk “The Man Who Cried Fire” Hyena Record cd A killer live performance from Kirk.

The Orphan Newsboys “Extra!” Jazzology cd This outfit led by Marty Grosz is always a fun listen. Marty sings in a Fats Waller style better than anyone I’ve ever heard, a skill born from love. And he may not admit it but he plays a better guitar than Eddie Condon. Great stuff. 500×499 61.6 KB Marty Grosz, guitar and vocals Peter Ecklund, cornet and whistling Bobby Gordon, clarinet and singing Greg Cohen, bass Ken Peplowski, alto sax and clarinet Murray Wall, bass This may not be one of the best recordings ever but it’s so well recorded for what it is. And one wonderful aspect of this group is it takes a while before one realizes. . . there’s no drummer.

Charles Mingus “East Coasting” Bethlehem/Solid cd 500×502 22.9 KB A favorite Mingus.

I like this one. Not released until 1995, these 1957 recordings really draw me “into” the music. A trio with Chet’s trumpet and vocals, guitar and bass.

It's really good. Not in my top 5, but really good. “Miles in India” Times Square 2 cd set, disc 2 A very interesting release that I am having a good time re-visiting.

COLD. But again, no snow overnight, happy about that Starting off with a new arrival, Anaïs Reno “Lovesome Thing - Anais Reno Sings Ellington & Strayhorn” Harbinger cd Nice backing and I love this material so much. 632×632 123 KB Bass – Russell Hall Drums – Kyle Poole Liner Notes – Will Friedwald Piano, Leader – Emmet Cohen Saxophone – Tivon Pennicott Violin – Juliet Kurtzman Recorded August 11-12, 2020 at Samuri Hotel Recording Studio, New York City.

Yes I just checked again and mine was just picked up and given a Monday delivery date.

Eliane Elias “Cross Currents” Denon cd 360×360 32.2 KB Eliane Elias – piano, producing Barry Finnerty – acoustic guitar Eddie Gómez – bass Jack DeJohnette or Peter Erskine - drums Café – percussion

Eliane Elias “Illusions” Denon cd, her first for the label. I keep wanting to type “Elaine” instead of “Eliane” as my sister is “Elaine” and I’ve been typing that all my life. This is a nice one, with either Stanley Clarke or Eddie Gomez on bass, and either Al Foster or Lenny White or Steve Gadd on drums. And Toots Thielemans on harmonica on two tracks. From 1987.

Well, jazzbo doesn't drink "adult beverages," and I did do plenty of listening after snow shoveling as we decided not to go anywhere, and had stocked up earlier, knowing this was coming. Like Steve I chipped away at the recent arrivals. Still just a tracking number today, no shipping notice.

Lee Morgan “Search for the New Land” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD.

Cold! But the snow has stopped. Whew! Starting off with Paul Gonsalvs “Cookin’– Complete 1956-1957 Sessions” Fresh Sound cd

I know I'll enjoy it. The big ass storm has stopped. We seem to have a few day respite against us.

“Images of Curtis Fuller,” Savoy/Denon Japan 24 bit lp facsimile cd Curtis Fuller - trombone McCoy Tyner - piano Wilbur Harden - trumpet Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone, flute Lee Morgan - trumpet Jimmy Garrison or Milt Hinton - bass Bobby Donaldson, or Clifford Jarvis - drums One of my favorite sideman appearances of Yusef Lateef. 300×299 25.2 KB

Jackie McLean “One Step Beyond” 24 Bit by RVG lp facsimile cd Blue Note Japan

We had about fifteen hours without snow! The. snow started back up about an hour ago, and should last through the afternoon and then though we’ll have very cold days we should get a respite for a spell from precipitation. Got to watch and listen thorugh the downstairs audio/visual system for a while and now I’m in front of the main system upstairs and listeneing to “Pictures of Heath” on Toshiba Super Bit Jazz Classic lp facsimile cd.

In from some more shoveling. This cup of Ruta Maya coffee tastes really good! Listening to Roy Hargrove “Earfood” Emarcy Japan SHM-CD

I got a tracking number six days ago. . .still no shipment! I'm patient I guess. . . .

I'm canceling another picnic in the side yard.

Eddie Condon “Jazz as it Should be Played” Jazzology cd 500×500 28.5 KB Bass – Bill Goodall Clarinet – Tommy Gwaltney Cornet – Wild Bill Davison Drums – Frank Marshall Guitar – Eddie Condon Narrator – Eddie Condon Piano – Don Ewell Trombone – George Brunies December 1. 1968 Place: Manassas Jazz Festival

We have had about 13" in the last 24 hours, and I've attacked it with shovel three times, kept it to an accessible and exit-able status with effort. Actually, I confess it feels good. Now I have earned a break to listen.

Starting off with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers “3 Blind Mice, Volume 1” Blue Note cd.

Eliane Elias “Quietude” Candid cd