Requisites

Live at Bradley’s is a live album that was recorded by pianist Kenny Barron on April 3-4 1996 at 70 University Place in New York City. It wasn’t released until 2001 on the French EmArcy label, then on Sunnyside Records in 2002. The two-night live sessions rendered five selections from this veteran masters for a total of one hour, five minutes and fifty-one seconds. The recording was produced by Joanne Klein and engineered by Jim Alexander.

Track Listing
  1. Everybody Loves My Baby (Spencer Williams, Jack Palmer) – 15:27
  2. Solar (Miles Davis) – 11:26
  3. Blue Moon (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 9:44
  4. Alter Ego” (James Williams) – 13:23
  5. Canadian Sunset (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) – 15:51
The Band
  • Kenny Barron – piano
  • Ray Drummond – bass
  • Ben Riley – drums

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The Jazz Voyager

Off to the Northwest coast of America to hang out at the Easy Street Records & Cafe to see what I can find in the way of vintage jazz wax or compact discs. Located in the business district called The Junction at 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98116, it was established in 1988 by owner Matt Vaughan, who had the vision to combine two failing and ready to close record stores into one.

This eclectic hangout’s cafe, sitting next door to the store, serves American breakfasts, burgers & salads. So for this Jazz Voyager it looks like it’s going to be a long, fun day of hunting and dining. Hosting in-store performances, Rolling Stone, Time Magazine and The Travel Channel have all given nods to this music and dining destination. Open seven days a week from 9a-9p, closing at 7p on Sunday. For additional info call 206-938-3279.

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Three Wishes

Wild Bill Moore told Pannonica his three wishes would be:

  1. “To be happy.”
  2. “To be a successful artist.”
  3. “To be a successful father and husband ~ no! Put that one second and the other one third.”

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

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Requisites

Love Songs is an album recorded by Earl Coleman in 1968 and released by Atlantic Records. This is the only album led by the baritone vocalist from 1957 to 1976. The warmth of his voice is integral to making this underrated album worthy of any collection.

Tracks A1 People 3:27 A2 There’s No You 4:51 A3 A Day In The Life Of A Fool 2:46 A4 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 2:53 A5 I Wish I Knew 5:36 B1 I Won’t Tell A Soul 5:04 B2 The Work Song 2:37 B3 Manhattan Serenade 2:54 B4 Charade 2:53 B5 When Did You Leave Heaven 2:41 Personnel
  • Bass – Reggie Workman
  • Drums – Bobby Thomas (2)
  • Guitar – Gene Bertoncini
  • Piano – Billy Taylor
  • Trumpet – Eddie Williams
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    The Jazz Voyager

    For the next few weeks, this Jazz Voyager is going mining for some rare jazz wax collectibles and my next stop is the Jazz Record Center in the Big Apple. I will be heading downtown between 7th and 8th Avenues to 236 W 26th St #804, New York, NY 10001 to see what I can discover.

    Since opening in 1983 this venerable spot has become renowned for the buying and selling of rare & vintage jazz records, CDs, DVDs, books and magazines. So I know there will be a treasure trove of items to add to my collection and gift to friends. We have to keep exposing jazz to others while increasing personal knowledge. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

    For those of you who are unable to travel to the City, they host an online site at jazzrecordcenter.com and they will ship your items to you. All you have to do is pick a category, email them with your requests at jazzrecordcenter@verizon.net. Information can always be obtained by calling 212-675-4480.

    CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION

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