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Are You Glad to Be in America? is an album by guitarist James Blood Ulmer recorded at the RCA Studios, New York City on January 17, 1980. It was originally released on the Rough Trade label in the UK in 1980, produced by Ulmer, with himself, Geoff Travis, Roger Trilling, and Mayo Thompson credited with the mix.
James Blood Ulmer composed all the songs on the album which include Layout, Pressure, Interview, Jazz Is the Teacher (Funk the Preacher), See-Through, Time Out, T.V. Blues, Light Eyed, Revelation March and the title track Are You Glad to Be in America?.
The musicians present during the recording session were James Blood Ulmer on guitar and vocals, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Oliver Lake – alto saxophone, Olu Dara – trumpet, Billy Patterson – rhythm guitar (track 4), Amin Ali – electric bass, and G. Calvin Weston or Ronald Shannon Jackson on drums.
A remixed version, credited to Ulmer and Bob Blank, was released by the Artists House label in the US in 1981. The album was released on CD with a new third mix by Joe Ferla, approved by Ulmer, on the Japanese DIW label in 1999.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is once again crossing the pond heading to Luynes, France to 2422 Fortuné Ferrini Avenue, 13080, Provence-Alpes-Cote D’Azur, the location of Jazz Fola. The club is situated between Pont de l’Arc and Luynes.
Reservations have been made for intimate hundred seat club at 33 9 54 43 07 22 for the 15th where I will experience the talents of the Maria Moreno Trio. Maria is on vocals, Jean Paul Artero on bass and Jean Yves Candela on piano.
It is said by patrons that the ambiance is unique, friendly and the music is of high quality. The bar and food are serving from 7:30 pm with two sets starting at 9:00pm
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Three Wishes
Art Blakey replied to the Baroness’s request of three wishes by saying…
- “That you loved me.”
- “That Art Junior gets through this sh*t that he’s in.”
- “That I get divorced and we get married.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milk Wood” is a 1965 album by the English pianist Stan Tracey and his quartet, that was released by the Columbia subsidiary of EMI. The music was written in response to the 1953 BBC radio play Under Milk Wood, by the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. It has often been cited as one of the best jazz recordings made in the United Kingdom.
Since the original 1965 mono LP on Columbia, the album has been released on a number of labels, including Blue Note. The album was reissued in 2010 on his son, Clark Tracey’s ReSteamed Records label as “Under Milk Wood: Jazz Suite”. A live version was recorded in 1976 on RCA records, which included a voice narration from the Welsh actor, Donald Houston.
The personnel on the session were Stan Tracey – piano, Bobby Wellins – tenor saxophone, Jeff Clyne – bass and Jackie Dougan – drums. The cover photograph and design are by Patrick Gwynn-Jones and Denis Preston, respectively.
All of the compositions are by Tracey and are Cockle Row, Starless and Bible Black, I Lost My Step in Nantucket, No Good Boyo, Penpals, Llareggub, Under Milk Wood and A.M. Mayhem.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Blue Whale is a live jazz club, art gallery and bar located in the heart of Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Since opening in 2009 the club has provided the highest level of live music in an innovative, intimate space with a sophisticated design. It is the brainchild of jazz vocalist John Lee and became the go to venue for the best creative musicians both young and established to showcase their latest projects.
The unconventional free seating arrangement and the ceiling tilting boxes in the stage area make for acoustical praise by fans and musicians. The club offers small menu of farmers market driven, made from scratch dishes as well as a full list of drinks. #wannabewhereyouare
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