Three Wishes

Ernie Farrow’s reply to Baroness Pannonica when she inquired of his three wishes were:

1. “A pad.”
2. “A trust for my kid.”
3. “A new axe.”

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

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Requisites

Rough ‘n’ Tumble is an album by saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded on July 1, 1966 at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and released in October on the Blue Note label. The session featured the arrangements by Duke Pearson, the engineer was Rudy Van Gelder and with Alfred Lion, producer.

Tracks: 37:09

1. And Satisfy (Ronnell Bright) – 6:48
2. What Could I Do Without You (Ray Charles) – 4:35
3. Feeling Good – (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) – 7:15
4. Shake – (Sam Cooke) – 5:55
5. Walk On By – (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 5:57
6. Baptismal – (John Hines) – 6:39

The Octet:

Stanley Turrentine – Tenor Saxophone, Blue Mitchell – Trumpet, James Spaulding – Alto Saxophone, Pepper Adam – Baritone Saxophone, McCoy Tyner – Piano, Grant Green – Guitar, Bob Cranshaw – Bass, Electric Bass, Mickey Roker – Drums

 

 

 

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The Jazz Voyager

The Comstock Saloon is next destination as the Jazz Voyager is on a jet plane heading towards the West Coast and the city by the bay. This is where the historic saloon is situated in the North Beach neighborhood at 155 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133.

Founded in 1907, the bar is named after Henry Comstock and his Comstock Lode. The building itself, formerly the home of the second oldest bar in San Francisco, the 102 year old San Francisco Brewing Company. Currently owned by Jeff Hollinger and Jonny Raglin, who supply enough trios and quartets to satisfy any visitor with enough jazz.

Don’t know who this jazz voyager will be having the pleasure of listening to in this not necessarily a listening room, so this sojourn will be a surprise. Table reservations are recommended and can be made along with other information gathered at 415-617-0073.

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Three Wishes

When Nica asked Freddie Redd what his three wishes would be, his reply was:

1. “A ranch and horses.”
2. “To be able to travel the world over.”
3. “The ideal group.”

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

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Requisites

The year was 1967 when a young lady from Philadelphia recorded the first of two sessions for the album Girl Talk. Her name was Shirley Scott. On January 12th & 13th the organist went into the studio and recorded nine tracks that were released on the Impulse! label.

The cover design was by Robert and Barbara Flynn with photography by Charles “Chuck” Stewart. The sessions were produced by Bob Thiele.

The Trio

• Shirley Scott — organ
• George Duvivier – bass
• Mickey Roker – drums

The Songs | 34:32

• Girl Talk (Neil Hefti, Bobby Troup)
• Come Back To Me (Burton Lane, Alan Jay Lerner)
• We’ll Be Together Again (Carl Fischer, Frankie Laine
• Love Nest (Louis Hirsch, Otto Harbach)
• Swingin’ the Blues (Count Basie, Ed Durham)
• Keep The Faith, Baby (Shirley Scott)
• Chicago, My Kind of Town (Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
• On The Trail | From Grand Canyon Suite (Ferde Grofé
• You’re A Sweetheart (Jimmy McHugh, Harold Adamson)

  Recorded at Capitol Studios in New York City on August 22, 1966 (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7) and January 12, 1967 (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 8).

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