Three Wishes
When Nica questioned Mal Waldron what his three wishes would be, his reply was:- “That clubs should have better acoustics, and that they should all have good pianos.”
- “Tremendous exploitation of my records.”
- “That selection should be made purely on an aural or should I say auditory-basis.”
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Requisites
In 1975 bassist Larry Ridley went into the Generation Sound Studios and recorded the album Sum Of The Parts between June 9th – June 30th for the Strata-East record label. The little-known Art Krasinky photographed an design the cover for bassist Larry Ridley, with typography by Bexar. The sessions were produced by Elliot Meadow. Tony May was the engineer for the date and the remix.Liner notes were written and arrangements were done by Ridley.
This former sideman for such luminaries as Thelonious Monk, Lee Morgan and Duke Ellington balanced a jazz career with lifelong academic achievement. He gained a doctorate and served as chairman of the Jazz Panel of the National Endowment for the Arts and as Professor of Jazz Bass.
Venturing a little further into the realms of fusion and smooth jazz than most Strata-East titles, Ridley’s level of musicianship remains high throughout, thanks to a strong lineup.
The Band: Larry Ridley – Bass Errol “Crusher” Bennett – Congas, Percussion Sonny Fortune – Saxophone, Flute Cornell Dupree _ Guitar Grady Tate – Drums Onaje Allan Gumbs – Arranger, Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, String Synthesizer Tracks | 41:25 1. Chango Chikuyo (Onaje Allan Gumbs) 2. It Was A Very Good Year (Ervin Drake) 3. Well, You Needn’t (Thelonious Monk) 4. Go Down Moses (Public Domain) 5. Feelin’ Blue (Kenny Altman) 6. Indiana Avenue (Larry Ridley) 7. In A Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) 8. Never Can Say Goodbye (Clifton Davis)
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Three Wishes
Pannonica’s inquiry to Cecil Payne as to his three wishes revealed:- “A steady job.”
- “To live comparatively happy.”
- “To help one person out of their troubles.”
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Requisites
Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace is an album that was recorded on December 23, 29 & 30, 1958 at the Reeves Sound Studio in New York City. However, it was released in 1959 on the Riverside record label. Orrin Keepnews produced the 36 minute 19 seconds sessions.
The Riverside design team of Paul Bacon, Harris Lewine and Ken Braren joined forces and created a richly colorful strip of type that worked so perfectly with the lush cover portrait of the vocalist. The photograph was taken by Melvin Sokolsky.
Pace was discovered by Chet Baker for this rare and only recording of the singer, who is backed by Baker’s quintet.
Track List: 1. All Or Nothing At All 2. Crazy She Calls Me 3. The Way You Look Tonight 4. This Is Always 5. When The Sun Comes Out 6. What Is There To Say 7. Ev’rything I’ve Got 8. We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together 9. It Might As Well Be Spring 10. Yesterdays- Recorded on December 23rd (tracks 1, 2 & 9), December 29th (tracks 3 & 5-7) and December 30th (tracks 4, 6 & 8)
- Johnny Pace – vocals
- Chet Baker – trumpet
- Herbie Mann – flute
- Joe Berle – piano
- Vinnie Burke – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
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Three Wishes
Tina Brooks replied to the question of three wishes by the Baroness with:- “Self-mastery.”
- “God’s blessing.”
- “To be a master of music.”
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