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He was one of my favorites. I recollect seeing him in a quartet with Joe Henderson (Caravan of Dreams), a duo with Paul Bley (Iridium), with Ornette Coleman/Pat Metheny/Denardo Coleman (Caravan of Dreams), and a group similar to the one on his Nocturne album (Iridium).

Dave Burrell, High Won--High Two (Freedom)

Sun Ra, The Mystery of Being (Klimt)

Dr. L. Subramaniam Live in Concert Date Sunday August 25, 2024 Time Doors 10:00am Showtime 11:00am Location Windmills Grandscape (map) 5755 Grandscape Blvd The Colony TX 75056

Fletcher Henderson, Developing an American Orchestra 1923-1937 (Smithsonian)

Ted Curson,Tears for Dolphy

Geri Allen, The Nurturer (Blue Note)

This past weekend, for the first time I attended Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans. The festival is two days long at the National Jazz Museum (the Old Mint). There are thirteen concerts and five lectures each day, occurring on two indoor and two outdoor tented stages. On Saturday, my festival day began with a presentation by Catherine Russell (jazz singer and daughter of Luis Russell) and Paul Kahn regarding the history of the Luis Russell composed Back O'Town Blues, which became a staple in the Louis Armstrong repertoire. After that, there was a concert by the Victor Campbell Duo in the second floor galleries. Victor Campbell is a Cuban jazz pianist now living in New Orleans. To my knowledge he has not recorded as a leader yet; but he is surely one of the more amazing pianists I've ever heard. A dazzling virtuoso who performed a mixture of traditional Cuban piano music and jazz standards--the succession of Over the Rainbow, Summertime and Besame Mucho was just unreal. I had the unusual vantage point of sitting directly behind him this performance. It was an ecstatic experience. Next, back to the lecture stage for Chris Thomas King's presentation on the 1923 King Oliver Creole Jazz Band sessions. Ricky Ricardi was there and played one of the selections from the new Archeophone release. I wasn't going to get it but now I'm not sure, as the selection he played sounded really clear. After that, to an outdoor stage for Yusa and Mahmoud Chouki. Yusa is an excellent Cuban singer and guitarist. This was my fifth time to see Morrocan guitarist and oud player Mahmoud, and each of the prior four times has been exceptional. So was this. A stellar concert. This was a little different as Yusa is more Cuban music than jazz, whereas "Mood" blends his Moroccan roots with jazz. The partnership was highly successful. That was it at the fest for the day. In the evening, I heard Catherine Russell sing her interesting repertoire at Snug Harbor. On day 2 of the Festival, I didn't hear any lectures, just three concerts. First, Steve Lands and Kosmic Krew. While this band seems like it is decidedy modern, on this day its repertoire was Satchmo oriented. Steve Lands is an excellent trumpet player, and his band included the fabulous bassist Amina Scott and the another terrific New Orleans pianist, Oscar Rossignoli (who was also in the Yusa/Mahmoud Chouki band) Next, a band led by the understated guitarist Detroit Brooks, featuring an older band of sextet size, including Jamil Sharif on trumpet and Kyle Roussell on piano. Charmaine Neville also sang several songs, doing her Louis Armstrong imitation.. Next, the Shannon Powell All Stars began the set as a drummer less quartet, with Steve Lands returning on trumpet, the ebullient trombonist from the Preservation Hall band whose name escapes me, Peter Harris on bass, and Kyle Rousell on piano. After one number, it is announced that Shannon Powell is ill and Herlin Riley is his stand in. There follows an unusual combination of modern jazz and traditional New Orleans jazz that, with Herlin Riley on the drum kit, swings so hard it hurts. I should note that Kyle Rousell is yet another outstanding New Orleans jazz pianist. Closing out the day at Snug Harbor again, this tine to see trumpeter Ashlin Parker's Quartet perform. Amina Scottt reappears on bass. She is really good. The other two group members are new to me. This was a lengthy (over ninety minute) and highly enjoyable set. That is all. I would definitely consider returning in a future year.

August 17, 2024: Tutu Jones, The Goat, Dallas Shelley Carrol, Kitchen Cafe, Dallas August 24, 2024: Bobby Rush, Arlington Music Hall Youngjoo Song Quartet with John Ellis, Lowdown, Tulsa August 25, 2024: Vid. Rajeswari Pariti (Veena), Lewisville Grand Theater Dr. L. Subramaniam, Windmills, The Colony August 26, 2024: Eric Gales, Antone's, Austin Benny Green (solo), JazzTX, San Antonio August 27, 2024: Eric Gales, Heights Theater, Houston Benny Green (solo), Parker Jazz Club, Austin August 28, 2024: Eric Gales, Kessler Theater, Dallas August 31, 2024: Bnois King Band, Larry Lampkin, Blues on Main, Ennis September 1, 2024: Cassandra Wilson, Stanley Jordan, Riverfront Jazz Festival, Dallas Convention Center September 6, 2024: Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Lowdown, Tulsa September 7, 2024: Nolatet with Johnny Vidakovich, Lowdown, Tulsa September 9, 2024: John Hebert, Jazz at the Joint, Little Rock September 14, 2024: Abhishek Borkar (Sarod) and Yashwant Vaishnav (Tabla), Allen (?) September 20, 2024: Aba Diop Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston September 21, 2024: Mandolin Rajesh (mandolin) and Rajhesh Vaidya (veena), Frisco September 22, 2024: William Parker's Mayan Space Station, Rosette, Austin September 25, 2024: Orrin Evans with Tarbaby, Draylen Mason Music Studios, Austin September 26, 2024: Orrin Evans with Tarbaby, Deluxe Theater, Houston September 28, 2024: Abhishek Borkar (Sarod), Yashwant Vaishnav (tabla), Cullen Hall, Unverisy of Saint Thomas, Houston October 2, 2024: Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Paramount Theater, Austin October 3, 2024: Etran de L'Air, White Oak Music Hall, Houston Corey Harris and Cedric Watson, Lowdown, Tulsa October 4, 2024: Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston Bombino, Lowdown, Tulsa Buena Vista Social Orchestra, House of Blues, Houston Selwyn Birchwood, Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, Houston Etran de L'Air, Ruins, Dallas October 5, 2024: Bombino, White Water Tavern, Little Rock Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio Etran de L'Air, Far Out Longe, Austin October 6, 2024: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Antone's, Austin Etran De L'Air, The Pony, Marfa October 10, 2024: Bruce Forman, Jazz at the Joint, Little Rock October 11, 2024: Branford Marsalis, Bates Recital Hall, Austin October 13, 2024: Branford Marsalis, University of Texas at Dallas October 11-13, 2024: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Nikki Hill, Chris Thomas King, Kenny Neal, Little Freddie King, Crescent City Blues Festival, New Orleans October 16, 2024: Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Charles McCombs Empire Theater, San Antonio October 17, 2024: Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Majestic Theater, Dallas October 19, 2024: Manas Kumar (violin), S. Akash (flute), Amit Kavthekar (tabla), Allen (?) October 22, 2024: Joel Frahm Trio, JazzTX, San Antonio October 24, 2024: Ebo Taylor, Radio/East, Austin November 5, 2024: Andy Summers, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas November 14, 2024: Rex Gregory, Jazz at the Joint, Little Rock November 16, 2024: Matthew Whitaker, Eisemann Center, Richardson December 6, 2024: Shemekia Copeland, Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio Terri Lynne Carrington's New Standards, Cullen Theater, Houston December 7, 2024: Shemekia Copeland, Kessler Theater, Dallas Dedember 8, 2024: Shemekia Copeland, Houston Blues Society December 16, 2024: Gregory Porter, Winspear Opera House, Dallas January 24, 2025: Bill Frisell Trio, Brauntex Theater, New Braunfels January 25, 2025: Lakecia Benjamin, Cullen Theater, Houston February 14, 2025: Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, Zika Hall, Houston February 22, 2025: Emmet Cohen Trio, University of Texas at Dallas March 1, 2025: Vijay Iyer Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston March 15, 2025: Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival March 18, 2025: Anoushka Shankar, Eisemann Center, Richardson March 19, 2025: Anoushka Shankar, Wortham Center, Houston March 27-30, 2025: Big Ears Festival, Knoxville, Tennessee March 28, 2025: Jason Moran's Duke Ellington Project, Cullen Theater, Houston April 11, 2025: Brad Mehldau Trio with Christian McBride, Cullen Theater, Houston April 12, 2025: Hiromi's SonicWonder, University of Texas at Dallas April 24-27, May 1-4, 2025: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival June 6, 2025: Jackie Venson, Jo Long Theater, San Antonio

Johnny Smith, The Last Night at Shaner's

David Murray Quartet, Francesca (Intakt)

You realize this is going to inexorably lead to someone posting the naked Herbie Mann cover?

Arnett Cobb, Funky Butt (Progressive)

The Genius of Ravi Shankar (Columbia) Erroll Garner, Magic Keys (Philips)

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Live in 1967 (Forty Below)

I saw Edmar Castaneda there at Jazz Standard one time; a really terrific concert.

Thanks. I ordered the CD.

Three Faces of Earl Hines (Jazzology)

Steve Turre, Sanyas (Smoke Sessions)

She is not retired. She's playing in Dallas on September 1.

Collector's Records was the one I liked.

It is excellent.

On first two listens, I quite liked it. The Three Sounds, Groovin' Hard (Resonance)

Some information here: Also, Clark Terry has some big band recordings on Vanguard.

That was such a vile store. The owner gave me the creeps. And everything there reeked of cigarettes.