Requisites
Toon Van Vliet ‘57 was recorded by tenor saxophonist Toon Van Vliet in Holland. Coming up in the postwar scene and emulating a flat, raspy sound of some American soul jazz players of the era, he is heard here working here with pianist Pim Jacobs, bassist Ruud Jacobs and drummer John Engels.
The album has four songs and is a lively swing set that includes the compositions Avilla & Tequilla, Airegin, St. Thomas and Yesterdays. Though relatively short in its playing length, lasting a mere 17 minutes and 29 seconds with two songs on either side, the saxophonist begins with a Hank Mobley composition, followed with two by Sonny Rollins and ends with Jerome Kern.
Recorded on September 15, 1957 originally on BVHaast Records 059 and reissued from recordings licensed by the Dutch National Jazz Archives. The liner notes were penned by Wim Van Eyle.
As there are no available recordings of this album’s songs, and the fact that the following recording of Rollins’ Oleo does not appear on this particular album though the artwork is the same, one can still get a sense of Toon’s playing.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is lifting off across the Atlantic to his next South America destination, the Virasoro Bar located at Guatemala 4328, in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reasonably priced, this intimate yet comfortable venue has consistently booked great jazz bands.
Early arrivals can get a stool at the bar but otherwise a reservation is highly recommended and can be made at +54 11 4831-8918. Cover charge is usually around ARS 300/ $8 US and set run about one hour. Food and drink are available and reasonably priced, however, I am told the service is slow. But hey, you’re on vacation and rushing is not something you should be doing. You’re in the BA, so kick back and enjoy the atmosphere and love the one you’re with.
At around 9:30 p.m. during this outing I will be catching a set or two with the Eloy Michelini Trio for ARS 250 and for an additional ARS 150 will stay for a set that will take me into the next day.
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Three Wishes
Walter Davis Jr. got his request for three wishes from the Baroness and he gave the following answers:
- “Knowledge and wisdom, by which I mean complete mastery of myself and my instrument: mentally, physically, emotionally, and technically.”
- “Complete means to all ends. You see? I’ve covered everything in the world, subjectively and objectively, in one and two respectively.”
- “Complete identification – as a Yogi would mean.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter”
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Requisites
Lucky Strikes is an album led by saxophonist Lucky Thompson recorded on September 15, 1964 at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The session was produced by Don Schlitten as well as the cover design and photograph. The album was originally released in 1965 on the Prestige label.
Eight songs made up the 39 minutes and 25 seconds playing time with all compositions by Lucky Thompson except In a Sentimental Mood (Ellington & Mills), Fly With the Wind, Mid-Nite Oil, Reminiscent, Mumba Neua, I Forgot to Remember, Prey-Loot and Invitation (Bronisław Kaper)
The quartet was comprised of Lucky Thompson – tenor and soprano saxophone, Hank Jones/piano, Richard Davis/bass, and Connie Kay/drums.
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The Jazz Voyager
Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club at 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 is the next landing for this Jazz Voyager. As one of the oldest family owned and operated jazz clubs in existence, it was founded in 1947 by Barbadian immigrant Joseph L. “Wally” Walcott, originally across the venue at 428. Featuring live music 365 days a year, the club is fortunate to be surrounded by some of the nation’s most acclaimed institutions for educating musicians. The bands featured nightly at the club are made up of musicians from these institutions, practicing and perfecting their craft.
Considered the training ground for some of the nations most talented young aspiring musicians for seven decades it has dedicated its space as a forum for musicians to perform and the community to listen. Jam sessions run from 6:00p – 9:00p followed by blues on Monday, funk on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, Latin Jazz Salsa on Thursday and jazz performances on Friday and Saturday running from 9:30p – 2:00a depending on the night. For more information on who will be performing each night the number is 617-424-1408.
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