Feb 14, 2021the Mal Waldron Trio — ImpressionsMore jazz from the stacks! Mal Waldron is one of my favorites. An accompanist for Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, and Erik Dolphy amongst…Jazz3 min readJazz3 min read
Feb 13, 2021George Benson — It’s Uptownwith the George Benson QuartetGeorge Benson1 min readGeorge Benson1 min read
Feb 12, 2021Jerry Gonzalez -Ya Yo Me CuréIn honor of the great Latin bassist Andy Gonzalez who passed last year (QDEP). An incredible Nuyorican album that toes the line between…Latin Jazz1 min readLatin Jazz1 min read
Feb 12, 2021The Modern Jazz Quartet -First Recordings!I once saw Milt Jackson (Bags) in Boston. It was the late 90's, maybe 98/99, when my brother had first moved up there and was living in…Jazz2 min readJazz2 min read
Feb 11, 2021Stan Getz — Getz Au Go GoRemember when you could buy LPs for .98 at Half-Price Books?Jazz2 min readJazz2 min read
Feb 10, 2021Charles Mingus — Mingus at AntibesYou only lose when you quit trying.Charles Mingus3 min readCharles Mingus3 min read
Feb 10, 2021Miles Davis — Big FunSonic acid-drenched droning shining golden mysterious electric shambling sounds disintegrating trumpet morphing Ravelian space between…Miles Davis2 min readMiles Davis2 min read
Feb 10, 2021Richard “Groove” Holmes — X-77Recorded Live at the Lighthouse I’m really appreciating this selection tonight. X-77 by Richard “Groove” Holmes. An organ jazz album recorded live at a small club in Hermosa Beach, CA in 1969. This is unpretentious stuff. Jazz for enjoyment, not overly ambitious, comfortable and familiar like your favorite hat. I…Dj2 min readDj2 min read