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Happy Birthday Tom!!

There's also this one, that was first issued on Halcyon, McPartlands label: Marian McPartland Plays The Music Of Alec Wilder 1. Jazz Waltz For A Friend 2. Why? 3. While We're Young 4. Lullaby For A Lady 5. Inner Circle 6. I'll Be Around 7. Trouble Is A Man 8. Homework 9. Where Are the Good Companions? 10. It's So Peaceful In The Country This set of Wilder standards and new compositions is clearly a dear personal project for McPartland herself. Several of the selections ("Jazz Waltz For A Friend," "Lullaby For A Lady," "Inner Circle") were written expressly for McPartland herself.

You must mean AFTER 1962, because he was recording for Jazzland in '61 - '62. After that, there's nothing until about 1975. Why? I don't know.

There's a a lot of great musicians on the schedule. I think that Freed Hersch is one of the truly great pianists. I know both Dominick Farinacci and Edmar Castanneda and they are wonderful musicians. You won't be disappointed. And yes, go hear Jean Michel Pilc with another friend of mine, the equally wonderful Francois Moutin.

Yes, that's the correct order.

Front row: Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Les Paul. Back row: Illinois Jacquet Tommy Dorsey, Ziggy Elman, Buddy Rich on drums, bassist unknown. (Photo From Ron Aprea). I found it here: The Lionel Hampton Story 1908-2002

Happy Birthday, Clifford!!

Happy Birthday, Nate!!

I remember this one being particularly good: Heritage Hum 1. Heritage Hum - 4:57 2. Sound for Sore Ears - 6:52 3. Road Runner - 4:30 4. Can\'t Fool Around With Love - 5:07 5. Rainy Days - 6:15 6. Travel On - 7:32 7. Soul Searching - 7:24 8. Parker\'s Mood - 4:04 9. Pennies from Heaven - 2:24 James Moody - Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor) Eddie Jefferson - Vocals Samuel Jones - Upright Bass Micheal Longo - Piano Frederick Waits - Drums

I knew Mr. Wilder a little primarily though his great friend, photographer Louis Ouzer. Here's some photos by Lou, Wilder and Marian McPartland in front of his studio, which was next to the Eastman School of Music:

One of mine from 1975, where she played at a school for disadvantaged children:

Destination Up

I've always thought that "Wail Moody Wail", on Prestige, was one of the better Moody dates: PRLP 7036 James Moody - Wail Moody, Wail Dave Burns (tp) William Shepherd (tb) James Moody (as, ts) Pee Wee Moore (bars) Jimmy Boyd (p) John Latham (b) Clarence Johnston (d) Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 12, 1955 831 The Golden Touch 832 The Nearness Of You 833 The Donkey Serenade 834 Moody's Blue Again 837 Wail, Moody, Wail

Happy Birthday, LWayne!!

Buster Williams Trio Houdini Sirocco Jazz By Josef Woodard Houdini (Sirocco 1014; 59:52), by Buster Williams' Trio is framed by two versions of the title tune, an alternately driving and pensive piece. The first is credited to Williams, pianist Geri Allen and drummer Lenny White, while the closing take is credited to Williams alone. That may indicate some of the porous, collective dynamic in this potent piano trio, in which Allen's playing is notably strong and imaginative, while Williams' sturdy vision shines through. It's a well-balanced song set, between standards like "If I Should Lose You" and "Little Girl Blue" (with Williams taking the melody) and Williams' originals, ranging from the lovely ballad "Bellodgia Diva" to the teasing light swing and hard-bop colors of "Ouija Board," full of the bassist's characteristic nimbleness and verve. Things get especially fiery on their version of Herbie Hancock's increasingly heated "The Sorcerer," and they veer into more ethereal terrain with Wayne Shorter's classic, dreamy ballad "Fall," with Williams' lines tumbling around the landscape like a restless dancer.

Welcome back, Randy! I've always enjoyed your posts, and I hope you have a full and quick recovery.

That used to be the Golden Grail for collectors. Is it still? For the original pressing, of course. I have a well worn copy.

Here it is: My Time with Al Haig

Sad news about Pete King, who kept Ronnie's going for so long. Yes, he did play saxophone professionally, at least in the 50's, when he played with Ronnie Scott in various situations. The musicians who played for him at Ronnie's, all dug him. A down to earth, West End character.Pete King Pete King was born in Bow, London in August, 1929. On his return to London after the second world war he he took tenor sax and clarinet lessons and got his first professional work with Leslie 'Jiver' Hutchinson in 1947. He subsequently worked in the bands of Kenny Graham, Teddy Foster and Leon Roy. He was then with Oscar Rabin from 1948 until joining Kathy Stobart's band in May, 1950, and he stayed until 1952 when he joined Jack Parnell. He left that band along with other musicians who became the nucleus of Ronnie Scott's legendary nine piece orchestra that for three years from 1953 was the top attraction in British jazz for nearly four years. When Ronnie Scott formed the Jazz Couriers with Tubby Hayes in 1957, King became the manager of the group. In 1959 he and Ronnie Scott formed ronnie scott's which, after a shaky few years, became the premier jazz club in the world. King gave up his playing career to concentrate on running the club while Scott concentrated on the music. He was a lifelong friend of Ronnie's and became his personal manager. After Ronnie's death in 1996 the club continued in Pete King's hands for another ten years. He had always been the partner who dealt with the business side of the club and was responsible for it's eventual success.

I know Marcus and think he's one of the finest players of his generation, although I haven't heard the cd mentioned. Having said that, I think that, like a lot of that generation, some editing in their solos would be a good thing. I don't hear any evidence of Joe Henderson ( or Branford) in his playing, although I'm sure he's investigated both at length. He's his own person. Marcus Strickland

I still have a 1957 Lionel train set. I'm going to donate it to The Strong National Museum of Play if they'll have it.

John Young John Young in the Andy Kirk band at the Band Box, 1946. From left to right: Ben Thigpen (drums); Harry Lawson (trumpet); Johnny Walker (trumpet); and Aaron Bell (bass). Lurlean Hunter with John Young at the piano and Bruz Freeman at the drums.

One of my favorites: Track 1 & 2: Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) "Royal Roost", NYC, September 4, 1948 Tracks 2-8: Kenny Dorham (tp) replaces Davis "Royal Roost", NYC, January 1, 1949 Track Listing 1. 52nd Street Theme 2. Ko-Ko 3. Be-Bop 4. On A Slow Boat To China 5. Ornithology 6. Groovin' High 7. East Of The Sun 8. Cheryl

Happy Birthday, Jim!