Thanks for the link, Randall.

It's odd, because much of their stuff is borderline Smooth Jazz, which I really have no ear for anymore. But there's just something about what they're doing, and the infectious happiness they exude that really hit me at the perfect time. Isn't it odd? You say borderline Smooth (which I also skeeve!...

And now, one of my favorite people who ever walked on this planet and made music ... Jim Pepper. He's in excellent company, as you'll soon hear.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHlCnTlGCw

This is a wonderful clip from one of my all-time favorite documentaries, Calle 54.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ebIE4MVST0

Scott Dolan wrote:I always thought that thread was specifically for posters to share photographs they personally shot.

You are correct. That was the genesis for that thread. And, sharing photos and stories of cameras, new and old.

This is one of those videos that truly must be seen to be believed. There are other earlier videos of these two characters, but I saw this one first this morning, thanks to a friend who sent me a link in an e-mail. Bluenoter, this one has your name written all over it. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Thanks for the links, Ralf. Unfortunately, I cannot figure out how to play the video(s).

Can you help?

Thanks.

Yeah, Flickr is our friend, Coda. Glad you found the Img button. Let us know if we can help point out anything else.

If you can ignore or tolerate two short commercials (and Tavis, occasionally), there is the wisdom and insight of a nearly 60-year career with saxophonist Wayne Shorter in the clip linked below. This aired last night on PBS. Wayne Shorter Interview The interview gets better and better by-the-minute,...

Your example, Ron, of Chick Corea is well taken. I've always thought that his choice of instrumentation follows the requirements of the music he hears in his head, as opposed to, "Here's a cool new toy, let's do something with it." His playing is exceptional regardless of what instrumenta...

Holy shit! Very much so! 8-) What albums of their's do you recommend to newbs? I've GOT to get some of their material! I was pretty confident that you'd dig Enrico. Here's a short list, but I can provide more recommendations, too. The Night Gone By (my 1st one, and a monster) Alone Together - (quar...

Here's a video of one of my favorite jazz trios, dedicated to my pal, Sand (aka Helge Sandvik). Hope you're well. I miss you.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc1XxynFo-U
Scott, this might be right up your alley, too.

Mike Schwartz wrote:Joey Butafusco [sp?]
Joey Bishop
Regis Philbin

Reggie Workman
Manny Albam
Albert King

Welcome, Coda! Hopefully, the water temp wasn't unbearable.

https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQCvi6VBVT38iPjo&w=155&h=114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fd2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net%2Fprojects%2F451592%2Fpictures%2Fprimary%2F20130628231239-Smalls-Logo-Ideas-029.gif%3F1372486362 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM - The Donny McCaslin Group Donny McCaslin -...

Great clip. Thanks, pig pen!

Couldn't help but love seeing that beautiful Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano as the centerpiece of the keyboardist's kit.

I poked around the internet and found nothing concerning Ornette's present health.

I think Bill Evans did record some stuff on Rhodes...... Would love to have heard Monk play a B3! You're correct, Peter. I forgot about The Bill Evans Album . Man, what a title. 8-) http://marcmyers.typepad.com/.a/6a00e008dca1f088340176165ff781970c-500wi And, this one I've never heard of but would ...

Perhaps I should have titled this thread Acoustic or Electronic , instead. ;) ... I have no preference, as I take each project on it's own merit and simply decide whether I like it or not. As do I, but lean more favorably toward acoustic instruments, overall. On the other hand, I can't imagine enjoy...

"When Lester plays, he almost seems to be singing; one can almost hear the words." ― Billie Holiday "Once, when we were playing at the Apollo, Holiday was working a block away at the Harlem Opera House. Some of us went over between shows to catch her, and afterwards we went backstage....

It's so easy to overlook or forget an incredibly important person, but here goes: Gerald Wilson Jack DeJohnette Roy Haynes Jimmy Cobb Gary Burton Chick Corea Keith Jarrett Paul Motian ... among many more. Motian moved to RIP last year Old age, forgetfulness and wishful thinking all conspired here. ...

Apologies, Mike, if my response (post#2) seemed confrontational. I wasn't trying to be flippant or argumentative.

I didn't anticipate this topic to be controversial, merely one to stimulate conversation.

More later.