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by Ron Thorne
October 10th, 2014, 9:34 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Happy Birthday, Thelonious Monk!
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Happy Birthday, Thelonious Monk!

Happy 97th, Thelonious!




Thelonious Monk | October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982
by Ron Thorne
October 10th, 2014, 9:10 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Food For Thought
Replies: 266
Views: 213952

Re: Food For Thought

Jimmy, any memorable meals lately?

Clint?

June?

Anyone?
by Ron Thorne
October 10th, 2014, 4:56 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106500

Re: Only in Alaska!

Thanks, Jimmy and pig pen!

That glass has been filled, by the way.
by Ron Thorne
October 10th, 2014, 3:06 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423850

Re: Jazz Videos

Man, Joey's sense of rhythmic independence is off the charts! I'd love to see what he could do with a bassist and drummer.

Thanks, pig pen.
by Ron Thorne
October 9th, 2014, 7:35 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Blue - Mostly Other People do the Killing remake KOB
Replies: 9
Views: 4980

Re: Blue - Mostly Other People do the Killing remake KOB

JazzWax Marc Myers writes daily on jazz legends and legendary jazz recordings October 09, 2014 Sort of Blue: Clone or Art? http://marcmyers.typepad.com/.a/6a00e008dca1f0883401b8d079ffc6970c-500wi By this time on Tuesday, the jazz community will likely be in an uproar—or will at least be dumbfounded...
by Ron Thorne
October 9th, 2014, 5:04 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Blue - Mostly Other People do the Killing remake KOB
Replies: 9
Views: 4980

Re: Blue - Mostly Other People do the Killing remake KOB

Thanks for the link, pig pen! Wow, what an odd project! Most of the notes are the same, but ... I enjoyed Jimmy Cobb's very balanced, insightful remarks at the end of the WSJ article. Then, there is this : http://images.popmatters.com/logo_header.png Kind of, Kind of Blue: A Conversation with M...
by Ron Thorne
October 9th, 2014, 4:38 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Jan Hooks, R.I.P.
Replies: 1
Views: 525

Re: Jan Hooks, R.I.P.

What sad, unexpected news. I always enjoyed Jan's work on SNL and elsewhere.


by Ron Thorne
October 9th, 2014, 4:35 pm
Forum: R.I.P. (General)
Topic: Jan Hooks, R.I.P.
Replies: 1
Views: 525

Jan Hooks, R.I.P.

http://previewassets.nbcnews.com/images/acfb0c9e.nbcnews-logo.png 'Saturday Night Live' Vet Jan Hooks Dead at 57 http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2617/5822253185_d43dffecf1_z.jpg Comedian and actress Jan Hooks died on Thursday, a representative told NBC News. She was 57. Hooks was a regular player on ...
by Ron Thorne
October 8th, 2014, 3:23 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106500

Re: Only in Alaska!

Our house is fine, and we're making the assumption that Darren's cabin is also OK. His neighbor would have called, otherwise. Our little cottage survived the 1964 quake so we were pretty confident that it made it through without damage. One wine glass fell off a counter and rolled into the living r...
by Ron Thorne
October 8th, 2014, 1:15 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

mjb wrote:Monty Sunshine
Kai Winding
Gail Williams
Eric Gale
Eric Kloss
Klaus Doldinger
by Ron Thorne
October 6th, 2014, 4:50 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468440

Re: What Are You Listening To?

Wow, what a trip to see Jim Pepper's debut album cover here, Cem! This just in from artistShare via our mailman a few minutes ago: http://latinjazznet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Spanish-Harlem-Orchestra1.jpg Spanish Harlem Orchestra< Click above http://www.artistshare.com/artists/019/19/ima...
by Ron Thorne
October 6th, 2014, 12:39 pm
Forum: Live Music Reviews
Topic: Esperanza Spalding Trio @ Berklee Performance Center 10/4/14
Replies: 5
Views: 10726

Re: Esperanza Spalding Trio @ Berklee Performance Center 10/

What a wonderful review of an extraordinary musician, singer, performer, Jason. I share your feelings and observations of Esperanza. She is magical. I also agree with Valerie's assessment of your writing skills. Superb! https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1002379_101...
by Ron Thorne
October 6th, 2014, 12:27 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Travel
Replies: 32
Views: 9311

Re: Travel

Thanks, Valerie.

Yes, Justin, Rika and Kai are safely in Japan. We may try to call them today in view of the nasty Typhoon Phanfone, however.
by Ron Thorne
October 5th, 2014, 9:38 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Cat Power
Stephanie Powers
Tyrone Power, Jr.
Walter Davis, Jr.
Walter Bishop, Jr.
Junior Mance
by Ron Thorne
October 4th, 2014, 11:09 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Travel
Replies: 32
Views: 9311

Re: Travel

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15176459259_d4f0518fa7_b.jpg Reed, Budding Baseball Player https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15252786510_be5a3e14c1_b.jpg Sophie, Budding Ballerina https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15252891200_f338880c72_b.jpg Kai & Grammy
by Ron Thorne
October 4th, 2014, 10:44 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Travel
Replies: 32
Views: 9311

Re: Travel

Here's an update on the original post I made. Here are 3 reasons why Patti & I travel to California, (l to r) Sophie, Kai & Reed.


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by Ron Thorne
October 3rd, 2014, 9:49 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Earl Campbell
Joseph Campbell
Buddy Bell
Buddy Bolden
Buddy Rich
Buddy DeFranco
by Ron Thorne
October 2nd, 2014, 11:28 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor)
Lew Soloff
C.S. Lewis
John Lewis
Milt Jackson
Connie Kay
by Ron Thorne
October 1st, 2014, 4:08 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

bluenoter wrote:Joey Dee
Dee Alexander
Alexander von Schlippenbach
Burt Bacharach
Gary Burton
Burton Cummings
by Ron Thorne
September 30th, 2014, 10:17 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

hornplayer wrote:Vivian Vance
Courtney Vance
Courteney Cox
Wally Cox
Walter Bishop, Jr.
Joey Bishop
by Ron Thorne
September 29th, 2014, 4:19 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

For those new to this game, you must respond to the last poster's names, beginning with a reference to the last (bottom) name on their list of three. First come, first served. If there is a tie, the 1st (top) set to appear is the winner.
by Ron Thorne
September 28th, 2014, 5:21 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Name Three People
Replies: 1000
Views: 362266

Re: Name Three People

Gentle Giant wrote:Hugh Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
Robert Glasper
Roberta Gambarini
Frank Gambale
by Ron Thorne
September 28th, 2014, 4:59 pm
Forum: Other Music
Topic: Yee-Haw!!! Any fans of Country and Western music?
Replies: 43
Views: 40285

Re: Yee-Haw!!! Any fans of Country and Western music?

Our friend Squaredancecalling Steve sent me this clip in an e-mail this morning. He knew I would enjoy the way guitarist Hank Garland rips on this classic.

Enjoy.



by Ron Thorne
September 27th, 2014, 10:21 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Only in Alaska!
Replies: 97
Views: 106500

Re: Only in Alaska!

We're hoping for word on our house and the cabin today or tomorrow.
by Ron Thorne
September 26th, 2014, 10:27 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Good album covers
Replies: 1
Views: 701

Re: Good album covers

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