Requisites

In 1961 trombonist Bennie Green along with Johnny Griffin on tenor saxophone, Junior Mance on piano, bassists Paul Chambers (tracks 2, 3, 6 & 7) and Larry Gales (tracks 1, 4 & 5) alternating duties and drummer Ben Riley went into the studio and recorded 39 minutes and 31 seconds of jazz on March 9th  and 22nd that would be released as Glidin’ Along on the Jazzland label.

The sessions were produced by Orrin Keepnews with Chambers in the mix on the 9th and Gales on 22nd. The quintet came out of the studio with seven songs composed by two members of the group, Green and Griffin

  1. African Dream – (Bennie Green)
  2. Sweet Sucker – (Johnny Griffin)
  3. Glidin’ Along – (Babs Gonzales)
  4. Green’s Scene – (Gonzales, Green)
  5. Milkshake – (Griffin)
  6. Stardust” (Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish)
  7. Expubidence (Gonzales)

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is off to the South Florida pan handle to Miami for a seat in the cellar of Le Chat Noir for a little bit of jazz. This namesake jazz club was originally opened in the Montmartre district of Paris in 1881 by impresario Rodolphe Salis but closed six years later. More than a century later one of his descendants decided to resurrect the iconic establishment and located it in the downtown financial district at 2 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130. He did this with a desire to bring the best of the arts and music to the city.

A former 1940’s bomb shelter, the grotto-like space downstairs with a private club library atmosphere serves a variety of paninis for your munchable delight, they offer a full selection of wine and liquor with your jazz experience. It might get a bit noisy with patron conversation but it is always a surprise as to who will perform, albeit world-class. So check their online schedule for more performer and cover charge information or by calling 305-377-8899.

GRIOTS GALLERY

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Three Wishes

Responding to her question of three wishes Eric Dolphy gave Nica only two answers:

  1. “To continue playing music all my life.”
  2. “A home and a car in New York. That’s all.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

GRIOTS GALLERY

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Requisites

First Time Out is the debut album by American composer, arranger and keyboardist Clare Fischer. It was recorded and released in 1962 by Pacific Jazz Records. The session was produced by Richard Bock, the cover was designed and photographed by Woody Woodward.

A recital by a piano trio, led by a man previously known for his arranging and composing, Fischer’s piano is not as interesting as an arranger’s piano is apt to be. It is much more accomplished than that. On this body of work the composer has complete command of the 88, making his playing equal if not surpassing his composing. The trio was comprised of pianist Clare Fischer, bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Gene Stone.

All compositions are by Clare Fischer except for three where noted.

Side 1
  1. Nigerian Walk (Ed Shaughnessy)
  2. Toddler
  3. Stranger (Gary Peacock)
  4. Afterfact
Side 2
  1. Free Too Long
  2. Piece for Scotty
  3. Blues for Home
  4. I Love You (Cole Porter)

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The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is already in the Lone Star State and has visited the jazz spot The Balcony Club to hear Magga 4tet yesterday evening and will be staying through the weekend and checking out The Jonathan Fisher Quartet with special guest Shelley Carrol on Sunday.

The club is located upstairs at 1825 Abrams Road, Suite B, Dallas, Texas 75214 was opened 29 years ago by Burke and Jo Barr. It is a cozy little 1,400 square foot night club that serves up jazz, blues and more so pick your day to get the music you want to hear. Doors open on M-F 5pm – 2am and Sat/Sun 2pm-2am. Most nights there is no cover but as with most venues, I recommend you call ahead.

GRIOTS GALLERY

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