not my faves from GP but i'm cool with whatever he does. I agree about the new album. Today's Blue Note does try to reel in singers, especially looking to hit a home run and go for popular appeal, rather than cutting the artist loose, which is what BN used to do, was allowed and encouraged on his 2...

not my faves from GP but i'm cool with whatever he does.

a huge loss to the jazz community. how blessed we are to have his work still with us.

Scott, your "malignment" of Ron re the pm was cute but please don't drag it out cause it ceases to be amusing. I agree with all the complimentary remarks about Ron listed above. did anyone list "patience"? I know Scott is kidding but he's just carrying it too far. compared to the...

how was Gregory Porter received? I've never seen a performance of his that people didn't react by swinging, clapping, smiling, etc. P.S. I just listened to Gregory's set at Newport and I have to assume Steve(thelil) didn't hear it. the audience responded very strongly as they usually do. it sounded ...

As far as posters that are MIA, kinda surprised Lois hasn't dropped in to give her blessing. well, I know for a fact that she gives us her blessing. but I also know that she's incredibly busy (as usual) with looking for an apartment and traveling a lot, on top of the business stuff she's constantly...

Blue Train wrote:

If we're talking about a Desert Island....then, fish/sushi it is.

I had sushi last Sunday and Monday and I will be having it tomorrow at lunch and Thursday at dinner!!! and I've been eating sushi for over 50 years. guess you could say I really like it!!

Thanks for starting this, Ron. I am the Box Office Supervisor at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston. This coming Friday evening, we have Terence Blanchard. Speaking of trumpeters, we have Jason Palmer coming to the club on Weds, Aug 28. Here's some add'l performances I'm looking forward to: Aug 29 at 8 p...

very sad. a huge loss to the jazz/latin community. sincere condolences to his family and friends, of which there were many.

I believe I've been extremely negligent and tardy in thanking Scott and Ron for starting this website. I am so impressed with you guys!! Bravo and "thank you" to both of you!

I actually may be going to see Giacomo Gates in New Haven while i'm visiting my brother.

i'd walk a mile to hear Dave Holland and am excited about hearing him with his group at Monterey, maybe even in L.A. after that!

2013 JJA Jazz Awards Party and Awards Presentation Here are some video highlights of the June 19 Jazz Journalists Association party at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Production, camera and editing by Michal Shapiro, additional camera work by Alex Ariff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-...

Ron Thorne wrote:That was my guess, but I didn't want to look like a doofus.

have no fear dear Ron, you'll always be my very favorite "doofus"!! LOL!! xoxo

who is going? the line-up is wonderful!

[/quote] Vocalist Gregory Porter's wife & baby, who obviously stole my sister's hear away :heart:[/quote] if you mean "heart," Big Bro', you're absolutely correct! that's delicious Demyan (age 6 months) and his beautiful mother, Victoria. The Porter Family has dubbed me Demyan's "...

Ron Thorne wrote:Beautiful, Valerie. Glad it fit so nicely, too.

thanks, Ron. do you recognize who it is?!? I am absolutely mad about this child!!

this is mainly for my friend, Ron, to see my "latest" avatar!! my handsome "adopted grandson" and his beautiful mother!!! (it just happened to fit perfectly!!)

that was really trippy, reading all those posts from about 10 years ago! thanks, guys!!

Richard Pryor
Chris Rock
Dave Chappelle
Alonzo Bodden

it seems like i'm always "indebted" to Ron for one thing or another. well, this is another "biggie". thanks so much, my dear friend. he's the best!

I still can't find a picture to use as my avatar that fulfills the dimension quota. may my pal, Ron, will help me offline.

really nice letter, Scott. and, as Ron said, it does reflect the way many of us feel.

i'm very impressed!! thanks so much, Scott!!

this will be absolutely wonderful, especially if only a modicum of irritants prevail!! and if it does get going, I will be happy to contribute $$.