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by Ron Thorne
June 3rd, 2015, 2:51 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551121

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ... http://www.bluenote.com/cdn/mceuploads/thumbs/515dc3d024424.jpg Grachan Moncur III June 3, 1937 http://pinsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-digs-pittsburgh-postgazette-13912621124nk8g.jpg Dakota Staton June 3, 1930 – April 10, 2007
by Ron Thorne
June 2nd, 2015, 5:23 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362264

Re: Name Three People

bluenoter wrote:Shabba Ranks
Tom Hanks
Kendra Shank
Bud Shank
Bud Freeman
Bud Selig
by Ron Thorne
June 2nd, 2015, 11:38 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362264

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:Papo Vazquez
Steve Turre
Robin Eubanks

Kevin Eubanks
Bob Eubanks
Nancy Banks
by Ron Thorne
June 1st, 2015, 4:45 pm
Forum: Jazz News
Topic: Free: a Lew Soloff memorial concert — NYC | June 8, 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 820

Re: Free: a Lew Soloff memorial concert — NYC | June 8, 2015

I'm sure that this will be one very fine musical event, with a little Blood Sweat & (considerable) Tears. No surprise that Danny & Beth Gottlieb are among the musicians paying tribute to Lew.
by Ron Thorne
June 1st, 2015, 3:34 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Bad album covers
Replies: 72
Views: 116732

Re: Bad album covers

This is good stuff, mjb! :D
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2015, 12:53 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: In The Words Of Famous Jazz Cats ...
Replies: 38
Views: 19759

Re: In The Words Of Famous Jazz Cats ...

"The essentials of Jazz are: melodic improvisation, melodic invention, swing & instrumental personality." — Mose Allison "I never heard of a Jazz musician who retired. You love what you do, so what are you going to do... play for the walls?" — Nat Adderley “Jazz is not backgr...
by Ron Thorne
May 29th, 2015, 10:36 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551121

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ... http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/newportri.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/5b/45b34232-52fb-55eb-bda9-10058aff602b/51fc8e1ebae6d.image.jpg Kenny Washington May 29, 1958 http://tolucantimes.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/T41-17.jpg http://www.sgdgmagazine.com/w...
by Ron Thorne
May 28th, 2015, 3:43 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362264

Re: Name Three People

Mr. Met wrote:Jacob deGrom
Al Lewis
Louis C.K.

Louis Hayes
Lou Marini
Cheech Marin
by Ron Thorne
May 27th, 2015, 4:40 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: What Movies Are You Watching?
Replies: 485
Views: 313697

Re: What Movies Are You Watching?

Mr. Met wrote:I give it Five Thornes!

:lol:
by Ron Thorne
May 27th, 2015, 1:38 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

by Ron Thorne
May 27th, 2015, 1:31 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

I'm so glad that Justin (jtx) and I got to experience Gonzalo together at the Portland Jazz Festival. Outstanding!
by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2015, 5:26 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

With thanks to Bret Primack ...


by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2015, 4:57 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

This was recorded the year after I heard Miles' earlier sextet and met Tony Williams. Extraordinary.


by Ron Thorne
May 26th, 2015, 10:55 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

by Ron Thorne
May 24th, 2015, 8:26 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423836

Re: Jazz Videos

Here's an interesting clip from 30 years ago, when our pal Michael Ruff was musical director for Chaka Khan. This is quite a fusion of genres.


by Ron Thorne
May 24th, 2015, 5:56 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Anne Meara — R.I.P.
Replies: 0
Views: 8156

Anne Meara — R.I.P.

I'll miss this talented lady. I enjoyed Anne and Jerry long before Ben was a part of the entertainment scene. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f4/Variety_2013_logo.svg/300px-Variety_2013_logo.svg.png Actress and Comedian Anne Meara, Mother of Ben Stiller, Dies at 85 https://pmcv...
by Ron Thorne
May 24th, 2015, 5:06 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551121

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ...




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Charles Earland
May 24, 1941 – December 11, 1999
by Ron Thorne
May 22nd, 2015, 9:47 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: In The Words Of Famous Jazz Cats ...
Replies: 38
Views: 19759

Re: In The Words Of Famous Jazz Cats ...

"Jazz is rhythm and. meaning". - Henri Matisse
by Ron Thorne
May 22nd, 2015, 4:38 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551121

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ... http://www.nybooks.com/media/img/blogimages/PAR51922.jpg Sun Ra May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993 http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/09/19/arts/CAIN-obit/CAIN-obit-videoSixteenByNine1050.jpg Jackie Cain May 22, 1928 – September 15, 2014
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2015, 5:03 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: Bob Belden, "multi-faceted jazzman," age 58 — R.I.P.
Replies: 1
Views: 832

Re: Bob Belden, "multi-faceted jazzman," age 58 — R.I.P.

What a loss. He was far too young.


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R.I.P., Bob Belden ~
by Ron Thorne
May 21st, 2015, 10:54 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Birthdays
Replies: 1196
Views: 551121

Re: Jazz Birthdays

Happy Birthday ... http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kplu/files/styles/medium/public/201408/140726_2826.jpg Bill Holman May 21, 1927 http://www.drjazz.com/conf/spain01/Larance.jpg Larance Marable May 21, 1929 – July 4, 2012 http://library.umkc.edu/spec-col/ww2/warnews/images/waller.jpg Fats Wa...
by Ron Thorne
May 20th, 2015, 5:54 pm
Forum: Meet the Musicians
Topic: Meet Dennis Gonzalez
Replies: 27
Views: 34890

Re: Meet Dennis Gonzalez

You're welcome! To order CDs from Dennis, including the new CD "In Quiet Waters" by Yells At Eels , click the link below: Dennis Gonzalez CDs https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11140400_10206934555746283_968624656135698002_n.jpg?oh=042fd1f650a54bb420b58523689d3...
by Ron Thorne
May 20th, 2015, 4:09 pm
Forum: Meet the Musicians
Topic: Meet Dennis Gonzalez
Replies: 27
Views: 34890

Re: Meet Dennis Gonzalez

http://www.dallasobserver.com/theme/dal/img/logo-150.png Yells at Eels Overcome Family Trauma on New Album "In Quiet Waters" http://images1.dallasobserver.com/imager/u/745xauto/7241297/yells_at_eels_facebook.jpg The González family (Stefan, Dennis and Aaron) have had a traumatic year By J...
by Ron Thorne
May 20th, 2015, 3:50 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: Bruce Lundvall, President of Blue Note Records — R.I.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 2598

Bruce Lundvall, President of Blue Note Records — R.I.P.

I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Bruce in 2009, along with my son, Justin (jtx), at the Portland Jazz Festival. He was very passionate, approachable and smart. R.I.P, Bruce Lundvall ~ http://media.npr.org/chrome/music/music-logo.svg Bruce Lundvall, Jazz Recor...
by Ron Thorne
May 20th, 2015, 11:39 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Joey Alexander
Replies: 14
Views: 8236

Re: Joey Alexander

I hope so too. He seems very passionate and well-grounded.

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