tkeith

Playlist is all set up. I'll hold of on adding the code to the page until we get a little closer, and then I'll send you the link.

I love that idea! I was going to step in if nobody else did, but June or July work much better for me, so if you're up for it, that would be stellar!

Thank you, sir!

Thanks, Mike. Didn't want to bug you until I had more responses. But if you're around and want to update the OP with my calendar from the prior post, that'd be greatly appreciated.

Indeed, sir. June is Tom in RI. Just a quick update on this: Jan - Dan Feb - Randy Mar - Joe Apr - May - Ken Jun - Tom in RI Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec - felser I'm holding off choosing my own, so I'll take one of them, but right now, the important one to be filled is April.

Struggled greatly with the first part of this, then the mid-section got REAL good, and then I went back on the struggle bus. Good to stretch the ears, though. Stars out of 5 track 01 - Busy but interesting. Bass clari just seems to add something whenever it shows up. Arrangement doesn't really hit for me, but it doesn't put me off, either. Lovano-ish tenor. Kind of stalls during the tenor solo. Again, nothing bad, just doesn't seem to get any traction. *** track 02 - This gets caught in a genre vortex. If I heard this on a pop or college station, I'd listen to it. From the Jazz perspective, I loathe that bass, and the singing is a miss. Bizzare, but that's the case. Reminds me of Tom Scott's stuff in the 70s, but a shade or three hipper. Sax embraces the smooth licks but plays them busy. Vocalist reminds me of one I've heard with Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra. Es no mi bolsa. ** track 03 - Had hopes on the intro, but this is a bit math-y for my tastes. Rhythmically challenging, for sure, but that doesn't make me want to listen. Once the solos begin, it's very interesting. Guitarist is working off the busy drums and making it interesting. Two drummers? About 2:30 I'm glazing over. Just don't care for that "melody". Trumpet solo is nice. After that quirky head, the improv is very patient and melodic. Maybe I'm just old. **1/2 (hurt by the melody) track 04 - Nothing in this one for me. At about the 1:00 mark, I'm twitchy on the FF button. They seem to be getting the result they want, but I'm not here for it. Syncopated noise. [Get off my lawn!] * track 05 - Already hopeful because it's acoustic. Shades of Shipp. Also a Tristano influence to my ear, rhythmically speaking. Math-y, but it's got that stabby lefthand bringing some Elvis to the party. I don't think I'd want a whole night of it, but this cut works well, here. Don't think it's Shipp, but I wouldn't be surprised if they've listened to him a bunch. ***1/2 track 06 - That opening vamp and the bass/bugaloo really hit a nice spot. I'm not sure the piano has capitalized on the setup. Almost has the feel of the piano playing to a rhythm track that was pre-recorded. I'm flirting with liking it, but the pianist doesn't bring it home. At half the duration, I'd give this an extra 1/2-star. It just flounders too long and gets too bangy. *** track 07 - Points for humor. Vocalist is pretty good. Bass line is nice, sitting right in the pocket. The pianist annoys me. Not a huge scat fan, but she acquits herself well. Pianist is too extension happy and it kind of ruins the feel. *** track 08 - That's Stanley. And I'd guess Shirley Scott. Man... what a difference. All of this happening here is what was missing on the previous cut (to say nothing of the six before). I guess I'm a Jazz curmudgeon. Stanley rarely misses for me (that SOUND!). Yeah, definitely Shirley. Can't hear the bass real well but the time is solid. Maybe Cranshaw? Not sure on the drummer. **** track 09 - 3/4, I'm in. Sounds like Betty Carter. This is a keeper. **** track 10 - Stating the obvious, needle drop. Bad sound, but that trumpet is familiar. The mute is throwing me. No guesses, but this works. ***1/2 track 11 - Don't recognize the vocalist. This tune always brings me to Walt Dickerson, which is not fair to the rest of the universe. I appreciate that she's not taking crazy liberties with the melody. Very pleasant. Nice brushes, nice lead-in to the solo. Another familiar trumpet, but it's not coming through clear. A bit of a technician, but also has an honest feel. ***1/2 track 12 - The unemployment stick arrives, and bring with it... a harmonica? Nope. **1/2 (because of the musicianship, but just not in my play pen) track 13 - Don't like this feel a bit. It's different, but not pleasing. The drums are almost trying to be out of time. Very rigid, but trying for lazy feel, like a Bacharach tune. Not feeling this one a'tall. When the arrangement comes in it's got that fusiony pop thing going on. I liked the later mid-section best. ** Welp, I've been outed as an old man on this one, I guess.

Remembered a name to go with the face: Doc Cheatham.

And as though scripted, here I be. Been a stretch, apologies for the lag. Some of this was very unexpected. Track 01 - First tenor sure sounds like Buddy, but the time doesn't seem fully locked in. Maybe older Buddy? Second is nowhere near as locked in as the first, but I enjoyed both. Piano solo I could have done without. The a capela horns is WAY cool, and any time issues are gone (maybe it's the drummer?). My guess is it's 2nd guy's album. ***1/2 Track 02 - Who are you and what have you done with Dan!? Very busy, and VERY overdubbed. Not my jam. Reminds me of a Tom Scott record I had as a kid (w/Starsky & Hutch theme). Oh, and a wah pedal to boot -- no thanks. Busy, but doesn't hit me in the feels. Almost sounds like Sanborn when I can hear the horn through all the effects, particularly on that strangled note at the end of the solo. Be okay in a movie, but I'd never spin it. ** Track 03 - Things Ain't What They Used To Be. The time is NOT syncing. I was prepared to take a kitchen knife to this, but that sax player is for real. He's maybe post-prime (because there's certainly a story in that sound), because the time is a little wonky. Again, could be the drummer. Hang on. I know this sound (trumpet). Can't come up with a name, but I see a face. Video I watched on the old A & E back when it did such things. It was the 80s and the guy seemed ancient then. Oh gosh... I hate my memory. Not Rabbit, but has certainly put his ears there (which is a SMART move). I'd feel better about this if I could hear the individual, but I'm really hearing Hodges redone, here. Audience is into it. *** Track 04 - A variation Jerome Kern by a tenor who likes Warne Marsh a lot. I don't believe it's him, though. Recording sound lets me down, a lot. Just before the two minute mark, starts sound A LOT like Marsh, but then seems to lose it. I've never really heard him "off", but I suppose it's possible. Love the bassist's time. Drummer is a little tight for my taste, but that bassist is killin'. Come on, that's GOT to be Marsh. Such a space shot! Gotta love it. Second time listening, that's Marsh. I know in the 80s he was touring with a guy who was trying to be him, but this is the actual artifact. Bad sound threw me but it's got to be him. I'm trying to think of anything I have him on with a trumpet outside of SuperSax. Possible NHOP on bass? **** Track 05 - A different take on Who Can I Turn To. I think I like it. Could be Gator. Whomever it is has great facility and swings like hell. Okay, the sound of that piano suggests a Concord recording. Not feeling the guitar at all. Now I'm getting a bit of a Houston Person feel. I'm also fine with that. This a definite lull when the tenor drops out, and a net-negative when the guitarist comes in, but that's not an uncommon reaction for me to the instrument. Very interested in the tenor player, but the guitarist really hurts this for me. ***1/2 w/ guitar ****1/2 without Track 06 - Rhythm section kinda had me for a bit. Tenor is not quite Harold Ashby (not as personal), but seems to be aiming for that mark. Not hitting it for me. Can't help but hear a little irony given the tune. Rhythm section works for me, particularly the bass. Drums are a little forward in the recording, which suggests it's newer (mid-90s or later). A perfect Webster line coming into the solo. And when he gets a little busy, sounds more like Getz. Dude can play, but I'm not sure he gets a spot on my roster. *** Track 07 - More Tickle-Toe, but Jesus, I gotta put my seatbelt on. Okay, Jaws, no question. SUCH a baaaaaaaaaad MF! VICIOUS!!!!! AH! J-Grif fools no one, AGAIN! That's a lot of MF on one stage! That guy VIBRATES! What can you do, man? You gotta laugh! That shit is IMPOSSIBLE! WICKED! ***** Track 08 - I see what you're up to, here. Alright, that's GOT to be Gator. I'll take it. **** Track 09 - All The Things you put on your BFT. I've got a better chance of solving the grand unification theory than I do of IDing a clarinetist. Pianist has a nice touch. They are laying back nicely and not getting tripped up by the slow tempo. Good band. Wow, really nice clarinet sound (and I LOATHE the instrument). Nice. Doesn't get greedy, hits the bridge instead of dragging the solo into March. Don't know who it is, but these guys are for real. **** Track 10 - No clue. Another one that work as a soundtrack, but as far as a spin, I don't care for this at all. It's a style, just not one I'm into. Hmm... this wouldn't be those semi-famous brothers who were very popular in the late 70s/early 80s for their band? Sounds like Randy on trumpet, but the sax doesn't sound like the other brother. Absolutely nothing in this composition for me. Egad. Just looked and there's quite a stretch to go, yet. Maceo is about the only guy I can deal with playing this stuff. GET OFF MY LAWN! I'm so wanting him to DO something with that one note. Just commit and give me, "The roof! The roof! The roof is on fire!" [note: I realize this was likely recorded well before that] **1/2 You know, there were several on here I really dug! #commonground Here's an obnoxiously long cover of Pick Up The Pieces by the Phil Collins Big Band. It's WAY stiffer than that sounds, however, if you have 22 minutes to kill, I say it's worth it for James Carter at the end. Dan, I'll save you the 22 minutes, you'll hate it.

Jan - Dan Feb - Randy Mar - Joe Apr - May - Ken Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec - felser If you're sandbagging, please choose at your earliest convenience. Seems like we're very low on presenters in 2026. Also, just putting this out there -- this is a very small portion of what is, at the moment, a very busy world for me due to some family stuff. I'll do what I can, but this is NOT my job. Please remember that when asking questions. Thank you.

Would you like February?

Ken, please note the date on the quoted message above. Randy, some shared a quoted post above with months that are taken. Of the untaken months, there are two claimed (you and me).

Quite right.

Very unexpected, as well. FWIW, the tune i was inquiring about was Maimoun.

Jeter AND that highlight... that's low, man.

Damn it, I was going to say Horace! B[