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And so the time has come to pull out my Christmas records. And in honor of TTK's mom, the first is Perry Como's Season's Greetings. TTK, is there a phrase somewhere on the album where you mom can be heard and recognized, so that the rest of us will know that it is her?

December 19 King Oliver - 1881 Fritz Reiner - 1888 Edith Piaf - 1915 Professor Longhair - 1918 Little Jimmy Dickens - 1920 Bob Brookmeyer - 1929 Bobby Timmons - 1935 Phil Ochs - 1940 Maurice White - 1941 Alvin Lee - 1944 Zal Yanovsky - 1944 Janie Fricke - 1947 Lenny White - 1949 ***** Bobby Layne - 1926

The union has released its reports cards of the teams. The Elks fared badly. https://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-redblacks-both-get-two-a-grades-in-first-ever-cflpa-team-report-cards-1.2221657 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/cflpa-unveils-inaugural-cfl-team-report-card-results/ ***** Here's news. The Als have traded Cody Fajardo to the Elks for McLeod Bethel-Thompson. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/als-send-cody-fajardo-to-elks-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-acquire-cody-fajardo-from-montreal-alouettes-in-exchange-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson-1.2221819 https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/montreal-alouettes-trade-cody-fajardo-to-edmonton-elks-for-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ ***** Frederic Chagnon has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/alouettes-lb-frederic-chagnon-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/canadian-lb-frederic-chagnon-retires-after-seven-seasons-in-cfl/ ***** Wynton McManis 2024 highlight reel https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/17/wynton-mcmanis-2024-cfl-highlights/

Thanks Guy! Much appreciated! I saw the Lost Quintet in very early 1970 at the Cellar Door. It's my recollection (Here we go!) that Keith Jarrett sat in with a second electric keyboard, making it a sextet.

Top 10 2024 Catches https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/top-10-catches-of-2024/ ***** Rene Paredes Top 10 career highlights https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/top-10-rene-paredes-moments-with-stampeders/ ***** Western analysis - quarterbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/mmqb-west-division-features-plenty-of-talent-at-pivot/ ***** Calgary has finalized its coaching staff. Barron Miles has joined the team. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-unveil-overhauled-coaching-staff-for-2025-1.2221197 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/16/stamps-announce-2025-coaching-staff-barron-miles-named-dbs-coach/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/16/calgary-stampeders-finalize-2025-coaching-staff-promote-bob-slowik-to-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Brent Monson has agreed to be Hamilton's DC. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/16/brent-monson-hired-as-hamilton-tiger-cats-defensive-coordinator/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/brent-monson-to-become-hamilton-tiger-cats-defensive-coordinator-1.2220960 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/tiger-cats-hire-monson-as-their-next-defensive-coordinator/ ***** William Fields has agreed to be Ottawa's DC. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/15/ottawa-redblacks-hire-william-fields-as-new-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Trevor Harris will be the league's fifth-highest paid quarterback next year. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/15/__trashed-4/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-december-15/

Great! I will need an address to mail a check.

Thanks HFan! I had forgotten about both of them!

OK, let me rephrase the question. Are there CDs of the Miles quintet between Shorter's leaving and his septet of the autumn of '71?

When Shorter left the Lost Quintet, wasn't he replaced by Liebman? If so, how long did the other three remain with Miles? Did that quintet have any CDs issued?

Top 10 2024 Touchdowns https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/top-10-touchdowns-of-2024/ ***** The league is having a sweepstakes, with the prize of two season tickets and a $2,000. gift card to No Frills grocery stores. I have good news. The league's contests usually require that the participants be residents of Canada, but this time I don't see any such limitation. https://www.cfl.ca/nofrills-holiday-sweepstakes/ ***** Nathan Rourke's brother Kurtis plays for Indiana, and he finished ninth in this year's Heisman Trophy vote. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/14/canadian-qb-kurtis-rourke-finishes-ninth-in-heisman-trophy-voting/ ***** For the draft fanatics, JC Abbott has listed the best Canadian players in the NCAA. https://3downnation.com/2024/12/13/abbotts-2024-ncaa-all-canadians-offence/ https://3downnation.com/2024/12/14/abbotts-2024-ncaa-all-canadians-defence/

Congrats Allen!

Long Ago (And Far Away) (December freebie) https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/album/intensity-contemporary-records-acoustic-sounds-series-remastered-2024

Robert Glasper In December The 5-time GRAMMY winner and current GRAMMY nominee's "December" feat. Andra Day music video made its broadcast debut across BET Soul, BET.com, and Paramount's Times Square billboard https://www.instagram.com/p/DDQjxnCOiaV/ Featuring an esteemed roster of frequent collaborators—Cynthia Erivo, PJ Morton, Sevyn Streeter, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Alex Isley, Andra Day, Doobie Powell, and The Baylor Project—In December initially released as an Apple Music exclusive and is now available on all platforms and on festive gold and red vinyl and CD via Loma Vista Recordings / Concord, an evocative and moving addition to Glasper’s critically lauded catalog. The eight-track project finds Glasper’s unique approach to contemporary R&B and jazz, encapsulated in his famed Black Radio series, applied to what is a sonically unique take on holiday music. This non-traditional holiday release brings a weight and musical funkiness to a genre and time of year that is often seeped in campy or classic holiday motifs. Speaking on In December, Robert Glasper says, “I’m excited to drop my first holiday record. I hope it brings as much joy as I had making it. Sip some eggnog and enjoy.” Arriving as a bookend to another monumental year for Glasper, In December preceded the closing of the 6th year of the exceptional artist’s world renowned ROBTOBER residency at Blue Note in NYC, featuring special guest performances by Common, Andra Day, Questlove, RAYE, Stokley, Doobie Powell, Marsha Ambrosius, Little Brother, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, DJ Jahi Sundance, and more. Glasper has currently earned his 14th GRAMMY nomination for Best Alternative Jazz Album for Code Derivation released earlier this year. # Artist and Track Title Time 1. Robert Glasper - Fireside - Intro 00:51 2. Robert Glasper - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Carol Of The Bells (Medley) ft. Cynthia Erivo 05:03 3. Robert Glasper - Make It Home ft. PJ Morton, Sevyn Streeter 03:47 4. Robert Glasper - Memories With Mama ft. Tarriona 'Tank' Ball 03:39 5. Robert Glasper - Joy To The World ft. Alex Isley 05:28 6. Robert Glasper - December ft. Andra Day (clean) 04:58 7. Robert Glasper - Little Drummer Boy ft. The Baylor Project 06:52 8. Robert Glasper - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ft. Doobie Powell 06:42 9. Robert Glasper - December ft. Andra Day (explicit) 04:58 BROADWAY SENSATION JESSICA VOSK RELEASES HER FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, DAVID FOSTER, ARIANA DEBOSE, SCOTT HOYING JOIN VOSK ON HER ALBUM SLEIGH HER FIRST SINGLE IS A COVER OF VOSK’S FRIEND ARIANA GRANDE’S “SANTA TELL ME” ON ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WICKED STAR VOSK RETURNING TO BROADWAY STARRING AS JERSEY IN ALICIA KEYS' HELL’S KITCHEN STARTING DECEMBER 12 THE POWERHOUSE VOCALIST IS ALSO SET FOR A DECEMBER SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS TOUR INCLUDING KENNEDY CENTER AND CARNEGIE HALL Jessica Vosk is a singer and Actress on musical theatre and concert stages best known for her star turn as Elphaba in the musical Wicked, first on tour and then joining the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway, Vosk played the green witch for two years and was featured performing “Defying Gravity” in the PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary concert. Vosk had an unconventional journey to Broadway, beginning her career on Wall Street, a successful career before having a severe panic attack and taking a leap of faith to quit her high-paying job and pursue her dreams on stage--a one-of-a-kind story covered by ABC's 20/20 and NBC's Nightly News. Powerhouse vocalist Vosk has a busy Holiday schedule coming up. Her single is a cover of her friend Ariana Grande’s "Santa Tell Me" from her full length Christmas album SLEIGH. Vosk, a friend of Grande’s, put new arrangements and orchestration on the song. This is the 10-year anniversary of the song and Ariana has some words of encouragement for Vosk: “I’m so thrilled and excited for my dear friend and sister witch, Jessica Vosk, to be releasing her first Christmas album! After being a fan of hers for so long, I am so humbled and honored that she happens to be covering my song "Santa Tell Me" on its 10-year anniversary (I’m actually screaming).” Vosk responds, “Ariana Grande and I met while I was playing Elphaba on Broadway, during Wicked’s massive 15th anniversary year. We became soul sister friends, as we both filmed an NBC special to celebrate the anniversary. We've kept in touch ever since. I’ll never forget getting a FaceTime from her, just before the news broke that she would be playing Glinda in the Wicked film. I remember we’d talk about it as I was getting green for a show, and she was manifesting the amazing chance to play Glinda. There is no one more deserving, who works harder. Her song "Santa Tell Me" has always been a BOP for me, and I wanted to put a Bridgerton spin on it. New arrangement, orchestration, etc. So, I called her to tell her about it and she just loved the idea. Fun fact, you’ll never find a more supportive friend. I sent it to Ari for her blessing, and she wrote a few gorgeous words to go alongside it.” Several of Jessica’s bold-faced friends join her on this album: Neil Patrick Harris, David Foster, Ariana DeBose, and Scott Hoying (Pentatonix). Fans will also find testimonials from Ariana Grande and Alison Krauss in the liner notes of the CD and vinyl (out this Friday, Dec. 6th). SLEIGH is dedicated to her late father who taught Jessica to sing. On December 12th, she will portray Jersey in Alicia Keys' production Hell's Kitchen, taking over the role from Shoshana Bean. Vosk will then play a series of Christmas concerts at The Kennedy Center with The National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC (Dec. 5, 6, 7) and NYC's Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops (Dec. 20, 21). Says Jessica on the creation of the album, “It’s always been a life-dream of mine to make a Holiday album. As my good friend Kristin Chenoweth told me, “It’s a rite of passage, girl!” So, when I had the idea to bring this to life very early this year, I put together a wish list of guests I could have on this album with me. All of my wishes came true when Neil Patrick Harris, David Foster, Ariana DeBose, and Scott Hoying all said YES. My respect for these artists is so large—they’ve all been a part of my life, all in different chapters. The songs on this album are all my versions of both pop and traditional songs, listeners should know very well. My ride-or-die fans are so important to me, as is the LGBTQIA+ community, so you’ll find some special tracks just for them. I know how lucky I’ve been to make a life out of this career I had aspired to, while I was sitting in a cubicle at a finance job years ago. The gratitude I have for my super fancy friends for coming on this album journey with me is really hard to put into complete sentences; so, I’ll just say: THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS DREAM TO LIFE WITH ME” SLEIGH is produced by Scott M. Riesett, Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Jessica Vosk, and Terrence Meck in conjunction with producing partners Next Table Entertainment & Media, Liz Armstrong, Mike Isaacson, and Michelle & Joey Jacobs. About Jessica Vosk Jessica Vosk has just wrapped Season 2 on the #1 animated musical series HAZBIN HOTEL (Amazon Prime), creating the fan-favorite role of Lute. The HAZBIN album just reached 1 billion streams. Jessica just finished her star turn as Jenna in WAITRESS at the famed MUNY, after having starred there last season as Florence in CHESS. This year, she’s in development, creating the role of ‘Cee Cee’ in the international premiere of the musical adaptation of BEACHES. Recent credits and appearances include the Atlantic Theatre’s production of BEDWETTER, based on the best-selling memoir by Sarah Silverman, The Narrator in the 50th anniversary of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Lincoln Center, as well as creating the role of Aunt Val inthe Broadway-bound world premiere of Becoming Nancy. Having completed a 30-city concert tour after her she made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled My Golden Age and a triumphant return to Carnegie Hall in 2022 to headline Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration, she will return to the storied venue as the featured guest with The New York Pops (December 20 & 21) noting holiday appearances earlier in the month with National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center (December 5-7). Jessica is also the host of Carnegie Hall’s new podcast “If This Hall Could Talk.” A few favorites: Re-creating the role of Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof revival; Notably, Vosk had an acclaimed run for 2 years as as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, including the 15th anniversary production. Other Broadway credits include Finding Neverland and The Bridges of Madison County. Vosk self-produced her first album, Wild and Free, which debuted on the Billboard and iTunes Charts; she also has a Grammy nod for her worth with the San Francisco Symphony. Follow along for all updates: @jessicavosk ABOUT CONCORD THEATRICALS Concord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Samuel French, Tams-Witmark and The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, plus dozens of new signings each year. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Kitt & Yorkey, Ken Ludwig, Marlow & Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anaïs Mitchell, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder and August Wilson. We are the only firm providing truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class producing. www.concordtheatricals.com # Artist and Track Title Time 1. Jessica Vosk - Santa Tell Me 03:16 2. Jessica Vosk - Last Christmas 04:02 3. Jessica Vosk - My Favorite Things / Carol of the Bells 01:56 4. Jessica Vosk - The Twelve Gays of Christmas (Squeaky Clean Version) 04:33 5. Jessica Vosk - Winter Song [ft. Ariana DeBose] 04:12 6. Jessica Vosk - Grown-Up Christmas List [ft. David Foster] 03:31 7. Jessica Vosk - All I Want for Christmas Is You 04:03 8. Jessica Vosk - Do You Hear the Faithful? 03:53 9. Jessica Vosk - Let It Snow / Winter Wonderland [ft. Neil Patrick Harris] 02:59 10. Jessica Vosk - Mary, Did You Know? 03:05 11. Jessica Vosk - This Christmas 02:59 12. Jessica Vosk - Christmas Is Only Moments Away [ft. Scott Hoying] 03:35 13. Jessica Vosk - The Twelve Gays of Christmas (Clean Version) 04:33 14. Jessica Vosk - Hard Candy Christmas - Bonus Remix (Bonus Remix) 03:03 15. Jessica Vosk - The Twelve Gays of Christmas (Explicit) 04:33

December 14 Spike Jones - 1911 June Taylor - 1917 Clark Terry - 1920 Cecil Payne - 1922 Abbe Lane - 1932 Charlie Rich - 1932 Leo Wright - 1933 Frank Allen - 1943 Jane Birkin - 1946