Seeing him on Thursday at SFJAZZ with his Nonet: Steve Slagle alto, Ralph Lalama tenor, Gary Smulyan baritone, Barry Ries trumpet, Larry Farrell trombone, James Weidman piano, Cameron Brown bass, Otis Brown III drums
I kind of missed the Saints for some reason, but definitely need to check them out.
Other related Birdman bands: New Race (one-off MC5/Birdman tour and albums), and New Christs.
Nice list, Randy. I still haven't dug in, but will probably have several of those on mine, too.
I hope to meet up with you guys for at least one breakfast.
Same here. It's one of my favorite films. Liked it when it first came out and it got better with each viewing.
I recently picked up the Criterion release, but haven't watched it yet.
Supposedly Tidal has superior streaming quality available. They don't give you any specs, though. Someone gave me access through a Family Plan, but I haven't A/B'd it against Amazon.
I've only listened to it a couple of times, and it could be a sleeper. But having said that ... it isn't grabbing my attention, so far.
Definitely looking forward to Sun of Goldfinger!
I saw Alessi/Coltrane at the Winter Jazzfest and then bought the CD after the show. Only listened to the album a couple of times, but they were much more dynamic live.
Hey, Randy. I probably won't know until I get there and rendezvous with my friends. I should be able to make it to at least one, I think.
Thanks, Chuck!
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