Montage of selections from the CD Lab 2011 by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, directed by Steve Wiest.

John Proulx

Nature Boy, Time After Time, Frim Fram Sauce among many.

‎'My Favorite Things' (1961, video) was Coltrane's first session for Atlantic with: (spotlight artist) Elvin Jones-Drums, Tyner-Piano, Steve Davis-Bass, Eric Dolphy-flute. Jones continued to influence music, bridging the gap between hard bop and the avant-garde. 'Elveen' is the younger brother of Hank (12:41) and Thad, oh yeah! HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org

CALENDAR (source: Jazz Society of Oregon)

Saturday, September 17Allison Inn, Newberg: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea/Bill Athens, 6:30-10:30 pm
Monterey, Califronia: "54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival"
Brasserie Montmartre: Al Criado & Tablao, 8-11 pm
Camellia Lounge: Negara - Middle Eastern Jazz, $5, 9 pm
Cinetopia Vancouver, Mill Plain: JB Butler, 6-10 pm (in the theater)
Cinetopia, Mill Plain: Mark Simon solo piano, 6-10 pm (in the bar)
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Branford Marsalis
Jimmy Mak's: Soul Vaccination, $10, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theaters: Heather Keizur/Steve Christofferson/Dennis Caiazza, 8 pm
New Phoenix Casino, La Center, WA: Bre Gregg with the Bridgetown Quartet, 8-11 pm
Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Tony Pacini, 7:30-11 pm
Sylvan Steakhouse: Dinner Jazz 6-8 pm; Gaea Schell Trio, 8:30 pm
Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm
Tony Starlight's Supperclub Lounge: Midnight Serenaders, $10, 8 pm
Touche: Kelly Shannon Trio with Randy Porter, 8:30 pm
Wilf's at Union Station: Dick Berk Trio (Dan Gaynor, piano; Dan Schulte, bass), 8 pm

MY FAVORITE THINGS AT 50:
http://blogs.opb.org/kmhd/2010/10/20/coltranes-my-favorite-things-at-50/

If you have a few minutes, turn this up and listen closely to these two post bop jazz masters at the apex of their creative endowment, sharing aspirations with each other (no image video). Artist spotlight tenor saxophonist, Sonny Rollins and gifted pianist, McCoy Tyner measure abundant beauty and tenderness in this conference. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com/ -Shawn K

CALENDAR (source: Jazz Society of Oregon)
Saturday, September 10
"11th Annual MusicFest NW" - Concerts in 18 venues (including Jimmy Mak's) and Pioneer Courthouse Square Arrivederci's Wine Bar, Milwaukie: Mike Horsfall & Friends, 8-11 pm Benson Hotel: Mary Kadderly/Dan Gildea/Dan Schulte, 8 pm-midnight Brasserie Montmartre: Al Criado & Tablao, 8-11 pm Cafe Delirium, Gresham: Linda Daiber & Mike Doolin, no cover, 7-9 pm Cinetopia Vancouver, Mill Plain: JB Butler, 6-10 pm (inside theater) Cinetopia, Mill Plain: Mark Simon solo piano, 6-10 pm (in the bar) Jazz Alley, Seattle: Eliane Elias Living Room Theaters: Bre Gregg Trio (Matt Tabor/Eric Gruber), 8 pm-midnight New Phoenix Casino, La Center: Laura Cunard, +21, 8-11 pm Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: Chris Botti with the Oregon Symphony, $30 and up, 7:30 pm Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Tony Pacini, 7:30-11 pm Sylvan Steakhouse:"Dinner Jazz w/ Steve Mariman, 6-8 pm; Anson Wright Trio, 8:30 pm Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm Touche: Kelly Shannon Trio, 8:30 pm West CafÈ: Carol Rossio/Dustin Hunley (French and English vocals); Xavier Tavera (Cuban vocals and percussion), 7-10 pm Wilf's at Union Station: Circle 3 Trio (Cheryl Alex/Greg Goebel/Charlie Doggett), 8 pm


 

Sonny Rollins was sometimes called "Newk", which was the nickname of Pro baseball player Don Newcombe.

Post Bop, Hard Bop, Progressive Jazz, Swing, Big Band were all the stage of talented tenor soxophonist, Frank Foster (Sep 23, 1928, Cincinnati, OH to Jul 26, 2011, Chesapeake, VA). Playing ('til 2001), writing and arranging such originals as "Down for the Count," "Blues Backstage," and "Blues in Hoss' Flat," famously used in Jerry Lewis' "Errand Boy," (video). Remembering both on this Labor Day Weekend. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com/ -Shawn K

Post Bop, Hard Bop, Progressive Jazz, Swing, Big Band were all the stage of talented tenor soxophonist, Frank Foster (Sep 23, 1928, Cincinnati, OH to Jul 26, 2011, Chesapeake, VA). Count Basie (1953 to 1995), Frank Wess (1983), Elvin Jones (1970-1972), Jimmy Smith (1985). Playing ('til 2001), writing and arranging such originals as "Down for the Count," "Blues Backstage," and "Blues in Hoss' Flat," famously used in Jerry Lewis' "Errand Boy," (video). Remembering both on this Labor Day Weekend. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com/ -Shawn K

This song is called "Blues in Hoss Flat by the Count Basie Orchestra, arranged by the late Frank Foster.

Song is Blues in Hoss Flat by the Count Basie Orchestra. This is the same version as the movie, except in STEREO-some remixing for instrument clarity and separation. It is from the 1958 "Chairman of The Board" album, and "The Errand Boy" is from 1961. 

Eddie Jones - Bass, Freddie Green - Guitar, Sonny Payne - Drums, Count Basie - Piano, Joe Newman on the trumpet solo.

CALENDAR (source: Jazz Society of Oregon)

Saturday, September 3

AlexEli Vineyard & Winery, Molalla: Ben Graves/Blake Lyman Duet, 1 pm

Brasserie Montmartre: Al Criado & Tablao, 8-11 pm

Cinetopia, Beaverton: Mark Simon solo piano, 6-10 pm

Duff's Garage: Bridgetown Sextet, 9 pm

Heathman Hotel: Bobby Torres/Key of Dreams (Eric Schultheis/Abe Wirth, guitars), no cover, all ages, 8 pm-midnight

Jazz Alley, Seattle: "A Night in Treme," Rebirth Brass Band/Donald Harrison Jr./Glen David Andrews/James "12" Andrews

Jimmy Mak's: Mordy Ferber Quartet (Dave Captein/Alan Jones/Rob Davis), "CD Release," $12, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm

Living Room Theaters: Heather Keizur/Steve Christofferson/Tim Gilson, 8 pm-midnight

New Phoenix Casino, La Center: Laura Cunard, +21, 8-11 pm

Portland Prime: Mel Brown/Ed Bennett/Tony Pacini, 7:30-11 pm

Sylvan Steakhouse: Dinner Jazz w/ Steve Mariman, 6-8 pm; Neil Mattson Trio, 8:30 pm

Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo Duo, all ages, 6-10 pm

Touche: Ethometric (Kelly Shannon/Glen Moore/Dan Duval), 8:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Trail's End Saloon, Oregon City: Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND FRANK FOSTER...

Remembering Leroy Vinnegar (12:04). Walkin' the Bass. 7-13-28, Indianapolis, IN to 8-3-99, Portland, OR. Self-taught musician, pro at 20. Bassist, Chicago's Beehive, '52-'53. To L. A., '54. Starting, '59, Vinnegar worked w/ Teddy Edwards (video). To Portland, late '80s. We all have stories. Please, share one here, mine... HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org -Shawn K

I remember the day Leroy Vinnegar died. I was watching one of Portland's local news channels and even though I knew he was not well, it still struck me with great sadness. I have many Leroy Vinnegar stories and I imagine you do too. Here are some of my memories and some from the public record on the life of Leroy Vinnegar.

In 1997, I was standing off stage right at Cathedral Park when I took this. In Mr. Vinnegar's glasses you can see the reflection of the audience. His watch has his own image on it. We all wanted one of those.

Hampton Hawes (P), Leroy Vinnegar (B), Bobby Thompson (D), Sonny Criss (S), Harry "Sweets" Edison (T) and Teddy Edwards (TS). Leroy Vinnegar solo begins around 8 minutes in this video.



Hampton Hawes (P), Leroy Vinnegar (B), Bobby Thompson (D), Sonny Criss (AS), Harry "Sweets" Edison (T) & Big Joe Turner.

ADJUSTING THE ENDPIN ON HIS BASS
I was emceeing a show with Mr. Vinnegar. The room was electric, musicians were on stage, instruments were out of their cases and all were checking their sound, positioning, and information (especially in my case). Leroy was on stage and he was a significant presence, with his great stature and that of the great bass instrument he moved so gracefully with. Mr. Vinnegar called to me and asked me to adjust the endpin on his bass. I was 36 years old or so, and was in awe of this legend. This isn't by any measure, the first conversation I'd had with Leroy, but they never became common. I knew I was talking with a pillar of the music I loved and I knew too, how much I could learn, so I jumped at ANY opportunity. He lifted the bass off the ground and I got down low and began groping around to find the mechanism that adjusted the endpin. Was it a screw or slide?- I had never done that before, which began to become apparent. The bass was getting heavy and Mr. Vinnegar was very patient. Some excruciating moments went by as I felt around, without success. Saving me, another musician in the band saw this, came over, bent down, loosed the nut allowing the endpin to drop to the ground, then tightened it in a matter of seconds. It was done. I apologized, we all smiled, me with embarrassment and those around me, at my embarrassment.

TEDDY EDWARDS IS IMPORTANT
I emceed a series of programs in the 90's called "Jazz Night Live." They were weekly affairs at the Red Lion Hotel, 310 SW Lincoln here in Portland. They were produced by a gentleman we affectionately called (as he requested), "The Captain." His name was actually Craig Stringer. The room was an event of enthusiastic audience and great musicians. As I introduced the band, I said a little about each member. I had about 5 sentences prepared for Mr. Vinnegar who was that evening's bassist. After my first sentence about his history, he called out, "and Teddy Edwards." With each sentence pause, another call from Mr. Vinnegar, or then from a band member, would come, helping to get me the message, that Teddy Edwards was very important. He had recruited the band with his calls and they followed their leader that night and had his back with vigor and humor. It was as if Teddy Edwards was in the room with us.

(BELOW: CALENDAR (Courtesy Jazz Society of Oregon)

Born
Jul 13, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN
Died
Aug 3, 1999 in Portland, OR

by Richard S. Ginell
The owner of a swinging "walking bass" manner, comfortable in several idioms but not a prolific soloist, Leroy Vinnegar had a couple of heydays -- in the '50s and '60s as a busy freelance recording sideman, and as a member of Les McCann's most popular combo in 1969. As such, he played a major role in two of jazz's biggest hit albums, the trend-setting My Fair Lady set with Andre Previn and Shelly Manne (1956) and the Eddie Harris/Les McCann soul-jazz manifesto Swiss Movement (1969).

A completely self-taught musician, Vinnegar "fooled around" with the piano but gravitated toward the bass upon his first encounter. After turning pro at 20, he was the house bassist at Chicago's Beehive in 1952-1953. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1954, Vinnegar quickly settled in as the bass player of
choice on records by Stan Getz, Shorty Rogers, Chet Baker, Shelly Manne, and Serge Chaloff, among others. He also started recording as a leader in 1957, reeling off a pair of albums for Contemporary with the word "walks" appropriately inserted in each title. Starting in 1959, Vinnegar would work and tour frequently with Joe Castro and Teddy Edwards while continuing his freelance activities. In the early '80s, he appeared on television as a member of the Dixieland-styled Panama Hats behind actor/banjoist George Segal. Although a bout of ill health caused him to move to Portland in the late '80s, Vinnegar remained an active player into the '90s, and he returned to the recording scene as a leader in 1992 (on Contemporary again) with a CD entitled -- what else? -- Walkin' the Basses. Vinnegar died of cardiac arrest in August 1999, a loss to the jazz world and a particular blow to the Portland jazz community.

CALENDAR (Courtesy Jazz Society of Oregon)

Saturday, August 27
Alberta Rose Theater: "Swingtime Vaudeville Show" - Shanghai Woolies, $30 VIP, $15 adv/$18 door, 8 pm
Esther Short Park, Vancouver WA: "Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival" - 11 am- noon - Go By Train; 12:30-2 pm - David Friesen Quintet (John Gross, Rob Davis, Greg Goebel, Charlie Doggett; 2:30-4 pm - Coco Montoya; 4:30-6 pm - Stanley Jordan; 6:30-8 pm - Diane Schuur Quintet; 8:30-10 pm - Al Jarreau; Three Day Passes $50; Adv $21/$25
Gracie's Sea Hag, Depoe Bay: Tom Grant, 7-10pm
Heathman Hotel: Linda Lee Michelet Trio, no cover, 8 pm
Jazz Alley, Seattle: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin
Jimmy Mak's: Intervision w/Paul Mazzio, Dan Balmer and Go By Train, $12, 8 pm; minors until 9:30 pm
Living Room Theaters: Heather Keizur/ Steve Christofferson/Tim Gilson, 8 pm-midnight
Nel Centro: Mike Pardew & Friends, all ages, no cover, 9:30-11:45 pm
Shirley's†Tippy Canoe, Troutdale: Ollie McClay/Craig Bidondo, 6:30-10:30 pm
Touche: Estrojazz (Kelley Shannon/Laura Cunard/Belinda Underwood), 8:30 pm

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 7: LUCKY. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Roy Haynes has lived long, to play Bop, Hard Bop, and Avant-Garde with Parker, Monk, Coltrane, Metheny, Corea in the U.S., Europe, and yes... Letterman (video). Lucky for us. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 7: LUCKY. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Roy Haynes has lived long, to play Bop, Hard Bop, and Avant-Garde with Parker, Monk, Coltrane, Metheny, Corea in the U.S., Europe, and yes... Letterman (video). Lucky for us. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

Roy Haynes (Drum Solo) Fountain Of Youth Band - David Letterman 6-8-11 - HD 720p Music is: "Summer Nights" Band Members: Jaleel Shaw - Soprano Saxophone, Martin Bejerano - Piano, David Wong - Bass

(source: allmusic.com)

Biography

by Scott Yanow

A veteran drummer long overshadowed by others, but finally in the 1990s gaining recognition for his talents and versatility, Roy Hayneshas been a major player for half a century. He worked early on with the Sabby Lewis big band, Frankie Newton, Luis Russell (1945-1947), and Lester Young (1947-1949). After some engagements with Kai Winding, Haynes was a member of the Charlie Parker Quintet (1949-1952); he also recorded during this era with Bud Powell, Wardell Gray, and Stan Getz. Haynes toured the world with Sarah Vaughan(1953-1958); played with Thelonious Monk in 1958; led his own group; and gigged with George Shearing, Lennie Tristano, Eric Dolphy, and Getz (1961). He was Elvin Jones' occasional substitute with John Coltrane's classic quartet during 1961-1965, toured withGetz (1965-1967), and was with Gary Burton (1967-1968). In addition to touring with Chick Corea (1981 and 1984) and Pat Metheny (1989-1990), Haynes has led his own Hip Ensemble on and off during the past several decades. When one considers that he has also gigged with Miles Davis, Art Pepper, Horace Tapscott, and 

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 6. CREATIVE. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Antonio Sanchez modernizes the instrument, the technique and the conversation, as in this solo with the Pat Metheny Group (video). HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 6. CREATIVE. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Antonio Sanchez modernizes the instrument, the technique and the conversation, as in this solo with the Pat Metheny Group (video). HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

Pat Metheny group live in the Jazz à Vienne Festival.Date 03.07.2002.
Lineup - Lyle Mays,Pat Metheny,Steve Rodby,Antonio Sanchez,Cuong Vu (above).

(source: allmusic.com) ANTONIO SANCHEZ


Born in Mexico City on November 1, 1971, Antonio Sanchéz started playing drums at the age of five and began performing professionally early in his teens. He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 he moved to Boston to enroll at Berklee College of Music and graduated magna cum laude in jazz studies. Since his move to New York City in 1999, Sanchéz has become one of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz, most prominently in the Pat Metheny trio alongsideChristian McBride; the guitarist's larger group; and the reunion band with Metheny, Steve Swallow, and Gary Burton. Other leaders he has worked with include Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden,Toots Thielemans, and Joshua Redman. His interest in education ledSanchéz to join the faculty at New York University in 2006. In addition to performing and teaching, he has conducted clinics and master classes, and played at drum festivals worldwide, including the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend, Zildjian Day, and Montreal Drum Festival. Sanchéz has been a featured cover artist on magazines like Modern Drummer, Musico Pro, Percussioni, and Drums & Percussion. In 2007 his first recording as a leader, Migration, was issued.

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 5: DETERMINED. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Art Blakey's, ever present bands are famous for the musicians that went on to lead jazz as innovators, composers, arrangers, musicians and entrepreneurs. Examples are in this burnin' rendition of, 'A Night in Tunisia' (video). HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER. Pt 5: DETERMINED. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Art Blakey's, ever present bands are famous for the musicians that went on to lead jazz as innovators, composers, arrangers, musicians and entrepreneurs.  Examples are in this burnin' rendition of, 'A Night in Tunisia' (video). HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM kmhd.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

Art Blakey - dr
Bobby Timmons - p
Wayne Shorter - ts
Lee Morgan - trp
Jymie Merritt - db

BIRTHDAYS:
ABBEY LINCOLN (1930), CHARLIE HADEN (1937), RAVI COLTRANE (1965), REGINA CARTER (1966), NORMAN GRANZ (1918) ---

Norman Granz.
Born
Aug 6, 1918 in Los Angeles, CA
Died
Nov 22, 2001 in Geneva, Switzerland


(source: allmusic.com)
by Scott Yanow
At the height of his career, Norman Granz was one of the most powerful non-musicians in jazz. He always fought for the music he believed in (having a love for freewheeling jam sessions), for his artists (whom he accurately considered to be among the greatest in the world) and against racism, forcing many hotels and concert venues to become integrated in the 1940s and '50s. He studied at UCLA, served in the Army, and then in, 1944, began to make an impact on jazz. Granz supervised the award-winning film short Jammin' the Blues (which featured Lester Young) and put on a concert at the Philharmonic Auditorium in Los Angeles that he dubbed Jazz at the Philharmonic. The latter was such a big success that soon Granz was able to take the all-star jam sessions on domestic and eventually worldwide tours. The producer loved to team together top artists from the bop and swing worlds in "battles" and, although these rousing concerts were often criticized by conservative and somewhat humorless jazz critics, the jams resulted in a great deal of rewarding music. Not content with merely presenting concerts, Granz often recorded the performances even though, at 10-15 minutes, they were too long for a conventional three-minute 78. Granz founded Clef (1946) and Norgran (1953), eventually consolidating his music when he founded Verve in 1956. The rise of the LP in the early '50s was perfect timing, and Granz was able to release many JATP performances on records.

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 4: INSPIRED. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Billy Higgins was fuel and fanfare, whether it was hard bop or avant-garde. In a recording of Monk's, '52nd Street Theme' (video) Higgins is fervent without exaggeration. HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM KMHD.org -Shawn K

DRUMMER SUMMER Pt 4: INSPIRED. Follow the drummers. 'Hard Bop' flourishes with smart, athletic, humorous, inspired, determined, creative and lucky drummers. Billy Higgins was fuel and fanfare, whether it was hard bop or avant-garde. In a recording of Monk's, '52nd Street Theme' (video) Higgins is fervent without exaggeration.  HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm KMHD 89.1FM KMHD.org http://hardchoicesblog.blogspo​t.com/ -Shawn K

Roma - 1963
Billy Higgins on Drums, Henry Grimes on Bass, Don Cherry Trumpet, Sonny Rollins Sax.

(source: allmusic.com)
BIOGRAPHY- Billy Higgins
by Jason Ankeny
As a member of the groundbreaking Ornette Coleman-led quartet that launched the free jazz renaissance, Billy Higgins remains one of the most important and controversial drummers in music history. An uncommonly versatile and intuitive player, his nimble rhythmic patterns achieved a perfect balance between function and form, inspiring the great trumpeter Lee Morgan to remark "[Higgins] never overplays, but you always know he's there." Born October 11, 1936, in Los Angeles, Higgins began his career playing R&B, supporting headliners including Bo Diddley, Amos Milburn, and Jimmy Witherspoon. In 1953 he joined high school friend and trumpeter Don Cherry in the Jazz Messiahs, a group also featuring saxophonist James Clay; three years later, he began his session career, in the months to follow appearing on recording dates led by saxophonist Lucky Thompson and bassist Red Mitchell. Around this time, Higgins and Cherry met Coleman through mutual friend Clay. A virtual unknown, the Texas-born saxophonist was supporting himself with menial jobs while working diligently to hone a musical lexicon liberated from the restraints of conventional harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures. Both Higgins and Cherry soon joined Coleman's rehearsal group, which spent years woodshedding before finally securing its first live gigs in 1958, opening for Paul Bley at L.A.'s Hilcrest Club. Audiences were either angered or simply baffled by Coleman's radical sensibility, which he later dubbed "harmolodics," and with the 1958 release of his debut LP, Something Else!!!! The Music of Ornette Coleman, the controversy spread throughout the jazz populace, dividing musicians, critics, and fans alike.

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

KMHD Jazz Radio

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

Bill Cosby & his drumming gig with Sonny Stitt

www.youtube.com

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

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

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

JSO

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

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.

Sachal Vasandani (live interview @ 12:00) Wynton (video @ Marciac) and Ellis Marsalis differently savoring 'Sweet Georgia Brown' (11:21), Chick & Gary are Monks's 'Four in One' (11:28), Horace Sliver 'Doin the Thing' (11:41), Post bop drummer Carola Grey with her 'Attitudes' (12:41) on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm PST

Sachal Vasandani (live interview @ 12:00) Wynton (video @ Marciac) and Ellis Marsalis differently savoring 'Sweet Georgia Brown' (11:21), Chick & Gary are Monks's 'Four in One' (11:28), Horace Sliver 'Doin the Thing' (11:41), Post bop drummer Carola Grey with her 'Attitudes' (12:41) on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com -Shawn K

MACK AVENUE: www.mackavenue.com/artists/detail/sachal_vasandani
SACHAL VASANDANI PAGE: www.sachalvasandani.com
PDX Jazz: www.pdxjazz.com
TONY STARLIGHTS: www.tonystarlight.com

Sachal Vasandani - Hi Fly - EPK from Mack Avenue on Vimeo.

Nat Adderley is 'On the Move' (1982) Coltrane and Cecil Taylor claim 'Just Friends' (1959), Red Garland calls 'Hey Now' (1957), Antonio Hart honors Adderley's 'Sack o Woe' (1993), Art Farmer senses 'Cold Breeze' (1958) and Milt Jackson joins Bobby Hutcherson (Video) on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm -Shawn K

Nat Adderley is 'On the Move' (1982) Coltrane and Cecil Taylor claim 'Just Friends' (1959), Red Garland calls 'Hey Now' (1957), Antonio Hart honors Adderley's 'Sack o Woe' (1993), Art Farmer senses 'Cold Breeze' (1958) and Milt Jackson joins Bobby Hutcherson (Video) on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm -Shawn K

HARD CHOICES 2010/11/13

This is what the program sounds like... "Bom Gia," hosted by Krishna is the first 12 minutes, then HC begins.



12:55PM LETS FALL IN LOVE / AHMAD JAMAL (AHMAD'S BLUES)
12:46PM FROM THIS MOMENT ON / JOHN JENKINS (JOHN JENKINS WITH KENNY BURRELL)
12:41PM IF I WERE A BELL / WOODY SHAW (IMAGINATION)
12:34PM RECORDA ME / JOE HENDERSON (PAGE ONE)
12:28PM MARVIN'S SONG / STANLEY TURRENTINE (IF I COULD)
12:21PM THE BLUE ROOM / THAD JONES (DETROIT / NEW YORK JUNCTION)
12:08PM SOFTLY AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE / EDDIE HARRIS (EDDIE WHO)
12:02 PM 1000 RAINBOWS / BUDDY MONTGOMERY (HERE AGAIN)
11:48AM SUNFLOWERS / WYNTON MARSALIS (THE MARCIAC SUITE)
11:41AM YES AND NO / BRANFORD MARSALIS (RANDOM ABSRACT)
11:28AM OLEO / DONALD HARRISON (FOR ART'S SAKE)
11:21AM SPY / BEN ALLISON (MEDICINE WHEEL)
11:08AM THE WORK SONG / MONTY ALEXANDER (LIVE AT THE IRIDIUM)
11:02AM I REMEMBER YOU / CANNONBALL ADDERLEY (CANNONBALL TAKES CHARGE)

Birthdays (4): Anthony Braxton 1948 (video- on Shaw), Oliver Nelson (1932) engaged 'Soul Battle,' Paquito D'Rivera (1948) abides 'Havana Cafe' and Winard Harper (1962) sails 'How Deep Is The Ocean.' Then 'Strollin' with Karrin Allyson & Jon Hendricks on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm

12:33pm PST at 89.1FM KMHD

Birthdays (4): Anthony Braxton 1948 (video- on Shaw), Oliver Nelson (1932) engaged 'Soul Battle', Paquito D'Rivera (1948) abides 'Havana Cafe' and Winard Harper (1962) sails 'How Deep Is The Ocean'. Then 'Strollin' with Karrin Allyson & Jon Hendricks on HARD CHOICES Saturdays 11am-1pm http://hardchoicesblog.blogspot.com/ -Shawn K

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