Requisites
Golden Boy is the 1963 album recorded in New York City by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. The full title is Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Play Selections From the New Musical Golden Boy.
The musical starred Sammy Davis Jr. and all the selections on the album were written and composed by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse for the Broadway musical. The LP was originally released on the Colpix label and produced by Jack Lewis.
Of the eleven-member band, three were also arrangers ~ Curtis Fuller, Wayne Shorter, and Cedar Walton. This is a musically short album only running 30:11.
Tracks- “Theme from Golden Boy” – 5:35
- “Yes I Can” – 5:25
- “Lorna’s Here” – 5:09
- “This Is the Life” – 5:56
- “There’s a Party” – 5:00
- “I Want to Be with You” – 4:03
- Art Blakey – drums
- Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Julius Watkins – French horn
- Bill Barber – tuba
- James Spaulding – alto saxophone
- Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
- Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Reggie Workman – bass
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is traveling to San Diego, California to discover what the Cafe-Bar Europa has to offer in the way of jazz. Patterned after the small bars one visits in southern Europe, it is located at 873 Turquoise Street, 92109. The atmosphere is bohemian, the lighting is dim and the cuisine is inspired tapas of southern Europe
Hosting live music every night, this is one of the only jazz clubs where you can bring your dog and they too can enjoy the jazz in their enclosed outdoor patio. And for those who need a little extra kick as the night wanes on they have an espresso bar.
This week’s voyage is an adventure as I will be sitting in on Fred Hardy and San Diego’s finest for a set at 7:30pm. No prior knowledge of his playing but I do know it will be straight-ahead. If you need more information the number is 858-488-4200.
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Three Wishes
When Pannonica asked Ronnie Mathews what his three wishes were he said:
- “I wish there was a greater acceptance of jazz.”
- “I wish there wouldn’t be any more wars.”
- “I wish to have a trio of my own one day.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
Voice Of My Beautiful Country is a compendium of songs that reflects America’s diverse tapestry of music. It was recorded in 2011 by Rene Marie for the Motema Music label. Cover photography was taken by MaryLynn Gillaspie.
Not afraid of stretch by any sense of the word, Rene Marie deeply personalizes her covers of the Temptations, Jefferson Airplane, Dobie Gray, Dave Brubeck and Jimmy Van Heusen as well as folk and national standards that make this recording a cornucopia of American expression. Her interpretation wraps each song around her dynamic, smoky, malleable and experienced voice until it feels as if she’s written it. This is definitely one for the shelves of any collection.
Track Listing ~ 14 Songs
Strange Meadowlark
O Shenandoah
Imagination Medley
Imagination
Just My Imagination
White Rabbit
Drift Away
John Henry
Angelitos Negros
Voice Of My Beautiful Country Suite
America The Beautiful
Drum Battle
Piano Blues
My Country ‘Tis Of Thee
Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing/Star Spangled Banner
America The Beautiful ~ Reprise
Personnel
Rene Marie ~ Vocal
Kevin Bales ~ Piano
Rodney Jordan ~ Bass
Quentin Baxter ~ Drums
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The Jazz Voyager
648 W. Brevard Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32304 is the landing address for the Jazz Voyager to pull up a chair and enjoy the jazz on a weekend night at B Sharps Jazz Cafe.
This little yellow house has been the passion of Gerri and Clarence Seay in making this hidden gem the city’s only exclusive jazz listening house. Open only two nights a week on Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm to 12:00am, its lackluster outside does little to forecast the level of intimacy that a legitimate crowd is given for each performance.
Making each patron feel at home one will always take in the aroma of fresh coffee brewing, photographs of musicians hanging on hardwood paneling while the band is floor level for your up-close and personal interaction. Tasty meals are cooked up with a few different brands of alcohol at the bar. Ample parking in the rear. For info about performers and cover the number is 850-766-0972.
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