Requisites
King Pleasure Sings, Annie Ross Sings is an album released in 1952, the same year Ross met Prestige Records owner Bob Weinstock, who asked her to write lyrics to a jazz solo, in a similar way to King Pleasure, a practice that would later be known as vocalese. The next day, she presented him with Twisted, a treatment of saxophonist Wardell Gray’s 1949 composition of the same name, a classic example of the genre. The song, first released on the 1952 album King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings, was an underground hit, and resulted in her winning DownBeat magazine’s New Star award.
The cover art design is by Marc Rice, the photographs were taken by Esmond Edwards and the liner notes were written by Ira Gitler. Of the twelve tunes that comprise the album, eight of them are King Pleasure’s, taking all of side A and two tracks on side B. the remaining four tracks belong to Annie Ross.
The track list is as follows for King Pleasure Sings: Red Top, Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid, Sometimes I’m Happy, This Is Always, What Can I Say Dear, Don’t Get Scared, Parker’s Mood and I’m Gone.
Annie Ross Sings four tracks are: Twisted, Farmer’s Market, The Time Was Right and Annie’s Lament.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is heading to the 15222 zip code in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to take in a jazz set at Little E’s Jazz Club. Situated at 949 Liberty Avenue on the second floor they are known to hosts some of the finest jazz players around and also welcomes jazz scene newcomers.
Open for two years, it has quickly become one of the best jazz clubs in the city offering up an American fare of surf and turf house specialties. Hosting local, regional and national musicians in addition to the hottest up-and coming acts, reservations are best made in advance. To find out who’s playing when as well as cover charge, I recommend you call ahead for that information at 412-392-2217, as their website has limited information. #wannabewhereyouare
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Three Wishes
The Baroness asked of David “Fathead” Newman what his three wishes would be and all he had to say was:
- “To get high… right now. Tell you the rest tomorrow”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
The Message is an album recorded by tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet with guitarist Kenny Burrell in 1963 and released on the Argo label.
The session was only thirty-one minutes long but produced seven tunes of average length for the period. Jacquet provided three of the compositions, two from bandmates and two standards.
The Message (Ben Tucker), Wild Man, Bassoon Blues (Esmond Edwards, Illinois Jacquet), On Broadway (Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller), Like Young (André Previn), Turnpike and Bonita (Edwards).
The personnel included Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, bassoon, Kenny Burrell, Wallace Richardson – guitar, Ralph Smith – organ, Ben Tucker – bass, Ray Lucas – drums and Willie Rodriguez – percussion.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Artists’ Quarter is the next stop for the Jazz Voyager but instead of flying he’s jumping into a rental to experience the open road of the Midwest from Kansas City to his destination is the Twin Cities at 408 St. Peter Street, Maplewood, Minnesota 55102.
Tucked in the basement level of a historic St. Paul building, the Artists’ Quarter has a subterranean, classic vibe evoking a bygone era. Owned by working jazz musicians, who designed a sound, look and feel for the optimal live experience. Bringing in national acts or rising stars from the local scene,the AQ takes its jazz seriously. They don’t have a kitchen but have partnered with several nearby restaurants to deliver your choice of cuisine. I’m looking to be surprised by who will be performing but for more info: 651-292-1359. #wannabewhereyouare
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