Saturday, July 23, 2011

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 3: HUMOROUS. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Max Roach (D), Arthur Taylor (D), Elvin Jones (D), Lee Morgan (TR), Reggie Workman (B), Archie Shepp (TS), Sonny Stitt (AS), Mickey Roker (D), appear. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM KMHD.org -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 3: HUMOROUS. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Max Roach (D), Elvin Jones (D), Art Blakey (D), Philly Joe Jones (D), Lee Morgan (TR), Reggie Workman (B), Archie Shepp (TS), The Show Boat, Sonny Stitt (SAX), Mickey Roker (D), Cherokee (NOBLE) and Philadelphia show up in this Bill Cosby appearance on Dick Cavett with Jack Benny. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org. More... http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K


DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 3: HUMOROUS. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Max Roach (D), Arthur Taylor (D), Elvin Jones (D), Lee Morgan (TR), Reggie Workman (B), Archie Shepp (TS), Sonny Stitt (AS), Mickey Roker (D), appear. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM KMHD.org. http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

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This is from THE DICK CAVETT SHOW. February 21, 1973.





... and then, here is Max Roach.



CALENDAR
Courtesy Jazz Society of Oregon

Saturday, July 23
Allison Inn, Newberg: Anandi, Vic Frates, Patrick Henry, 6:30-10:30 pm
Aloft Hotel, wxyz Lounge: Ian James "Acoustic Nights," 6:30-9:30 pm
Amalfi's Restaurant: Noah Peterson
Cascade Bar & Grill, Vancouver: Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings, 9 pm-1 am
Goodfoot Lounge: Commotion w/guests Jans Ingber, Nicole Berke, more, $8, 21+, 9 pm
Heathman Hotel: Linda Lee Michelet Trio, no cover, 8 pm-midnight
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Steve Tyrell
Jimmy Mak's: Thara Memory's Superband, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Milwaukie: "Milwaukie Festival Days" - Johnny Martin, 6 pm
Naked Winery: Bre Gregg Trio (Matt Tabor, piano, Chance Hayden, guitar), 7-10 pm
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew & Friends, 9:30-11:45 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square: "Ecopalooza Wine & Jazz"- Shannon Saunders, Patrick Lamb, Devin Phillips, Mel Brown, more $35, TicketsOregon, 2-10 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Tony Pacini/Ed Bennett, 7:30-11 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo
Touche: Gaea Schell/Kelly Shannon/Tom Wakeling, 8:30 pm

Saturday, July 16, 2011

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 2: ATHLETIC. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. 'Walkin' (video 1967) and 'So What' (video 1992 at blog) manifest the ascendancy of Tony Williams' muscle across decades. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org. -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 2: ATHLETIC. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. 'Walkin' (video 1967) and 'So What' (video 1992 at blog) manifest the ascendancy of Tony Williams muscle across decades. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K



'So What' Herbie Hancock Piano, Wayne Shorter Saxophone, Wallace Roney Trumpet, Tony Williams DRUMS, Ron Carter Bass. A Tribute To Miles Davis. Munchen '92 below... Tony's playing matured and filled in more of the space, if that was possible.



CALENDAR
[source: Jazz Society of Oregon]

Saturday, July 16
Aloft Hotel, wxyz Lounge: Andre St. James Trio, 7-10 pm
Cathedral Park, St. Johns: "31st Cathedral Park Jazz Festival" - Mike Winkle/Marcus Harbaugh/Craig Snazelle/Marty Higgins, noon; Weber Iago/Dave Valdez: Chamber Jazz, 2 pm; Warren Rand, 4 pm; Portland Jazz Quintet, 6 pm, freeJazz Alley, Seattle: Brian Culbertson
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew & Friends, 9:30-11:45 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Tony Pacini/Ed Bennett, 7:30-11 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo
Touche: Kelly Shannon/Steve Christofferson, 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 17
Augustana Church: Jazz Service, Augustana Jazz Quartet (Marilyn Keller, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen); 6-7:30 pm
Blue Monk: Trio Subtonic (Galen Clark, keys; Bill Athens, bass; Jesse Brooke, drums), 8 pm
Cathedral Park, St. Johns: "31st Cathedral Park Jazz Festival" - Barbara Lusch, noon; Art Abrams, 2 pm; Patrick Lamb, 4 pm; Tom Grant, 6 pm; freeCinetopia, Beaverton: JB Butler
Clemente's Restaurant, Astoria: Swing Cats 6-9 pm
Clyde's Prime Rib: Ron Steen Jam, Gordon Lee, piano; Dennis Caiazza, bass; no cover, 8:30-11:30 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Brian Culbertson
Petite Provence: 2jazzguitars (Barry Glick/Jim Putman), 6-8:30 pm
Riverview Restaurant: Craig Bidondo/Tim Gilson Duo
Tillicum: Johnny Martin, 6-9 pm
Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro, Vancouver (downtown): Tom Grant Band Concert & Jam Session, 6-9 pm


Buster Williams














Nancy Wilson
and Cannonball Adderley

Saturday, July 9, 2011

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 1: SMART. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. 'Moanin' (video 1958) is a robust, hard bop model. Solos are pure. Art Blakey never stops animating these sophisticated musicians. You'll want more... HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 1: SMART. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. 'Moanin' (video 1958) is a robust, hard bop model. Solos are pure. Art Blakey never stops animating these sophisticated musicians. You'll want more... HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K


Live In Belgium 1958
Art Blakey Drums - Lee Morgan Trumpet - Benny Golson Sax Tenor - Bobby Timmons Piano - Jymie Merritt Bass






CALENDAR
Courtesy of the Jazz Society of Oregon
Saturday, July 9
Aloft Hotel, wxyz Lounge: Mark Allan "Acoustic Nights," 6:30-9:30 pm
Blue Monk: Klezmocracy, 8:30 pm
Cafe Delirium, Gresham: Linda Daiber/Mike Doolin, no cover, 7-9 pm
Camellia Lounge: Rich Halley Quartet (Michael Vlatkovich/Andre St James /Carson Halley), $5
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Mose Allison
Jimmy Mak's: "Jimmy Mak's 15 year Anniversary" - Soul Vaccination w/Bruce Conte, $15 adv. guaranteed/$10 adv. General; 7:30 show, all ages; 10 pm 21+
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew & Friends, 9:30-11:45 pm
Oswego Lake House: John Gilmore, 7-9 pm; Tom Grant/Shelly Rudolph, 9 pm-midnight
Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Tony Pacini/Ed Bennett, 7:30-11 pm
Shirley's Tippy Canoe: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo
TaborSpace: Tim Reed & Friends, $7, 7-9 pm
Touche: Kelly Shannon Trio w/Gordon Lee, 8:30 pm
West Cafe: Carol Rossio Vocal Jazz Duo
Wilf's at Union Station: Kate Davis with Tom Grant/Ron Steen, $10, 8 pm-midnight
Amalfi's: Anson Wright/Brian Casey, 6:30-9 pm, no cover.


Chuck Israels in Portland
The most interesting work is now
By Lynn Darroch












Saturday, July 2, 2011

Jack Sheldon is not dead(!), birthdays (2) Ahmad Jamal (1930) performs 'Avo' (video), Reggie Houston (1948), Bud Shank describes 'Port Townsend' (11:26), post bop Carmen Lundy sings 'My Favorite Things' (11:49), Terry & Brookmeyer blow 'Battle Hymn' (12:13), Cannonball wonders 'Why Am I Treated So Bad' (12:04) & is 'Mystified' (12:16), Kenny & Regina in 'Freefall' (12:35), on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm

Jack Sheldon is thankfully not dead(!), birthdays (2) Ahmad Jamal (1930) performs 'Avo' (video), Reggie Houston (1948), Bud Shank describes 'Port Townsend' (11:26), post bop Carmen Lundy sings 'My Favorite Things' (11:49), Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer blow 'Battle Hymn' (12:13), Cannonball Adderley (this week's artist spotlight on KMHD) wonders 'Why Am I Treated So Bad' (12:04) and is 'Mystified' (12:16), Kenny and Regina in 'Freefall' (12:35), on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com/ -Shawn K





Saturday, June 25, 2011

Post bop drummer, Joe Chambers (b.1942) talks music (video), Kenny Burrell plays 'Sunup to Sundown' (11:02), Gordon Lee fancies 'Cornbread' (11:21), McCoy Tyner tenders 'The Greeting' (11:41), Miles & Gil go 'Springsville' (12:09), PJ DeFrancesco owns 'I Got a Woman' (12:13), and Bill Frisell dwells 'On The Street Where You Live' (12:26) via PB Ave on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm

Post bop drummer, Joe Chambers (b.1942) talks music (video), Kenny Burrell plays 'Sunup to Sundown' (11:02), Gordon Lee fancies 'Cornbread' (11:21), McCoy Tyner tenders 'The Greeting' (11:41), Miles & Gil go 'Springsville' (12:09), PJ DeFrancesco owns 'I Got a Woman' (12:13), and Bill Frisell dwells 'On The Street Where You Live' (12:26) via PB Ave. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm


source, all about jazz:
Born: June 25, 1942 Instrument: Drums
Born and raised near Philadelphia to a musical family, Joe Chambers heard not only the rock and roll of Louis Jordan and Slim Gaillard, but the classical of Vivaldi, Wagner, Beethoven and Mahler. Drums came early. “I think an instrument picks you.