Requisites
Black Fox is a 1970 album released by Freddy Robinson of the World Pacific record label. The photography and art design were both provided by Ron Wolin. The producers for this date were Dee Ervin and Monk Higgins, the latter also arranged and conducted. Liner Notes were written by Bob Hatchett. The album was alternately titled The Coming Atlantis.
The tracklist on this soul jazz and modern electric blues album include four tunes on Side A – Before Six, The Coming Atlantis, (I’m A) Fool For You and Freddy’s Sermon. Side B rendered the title track Black Fox, The Oggum Boogum Song, Rita and Monkin’ Around.
Crediting the performers are Backing Vocals – Adrienne Williams, Alexandra Brown, Difosco Ervin, Mamie Galore, Patricia Dunn; Fender & Upright Bass – Bob West; Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone – Ernest Williams; Bongos & Congas – King Errison; Drums – Paul Humphrey; Piano – Joe Sample; Flute – Allen Butler; Guitar – Fred L. Robinson; Organ – Monk Higgins; Percussion – Dee Ervin, Strings – Sid Sharp; Tenor Saxophone – Plas Johnson; Trumpet – Allen Brisbois and Vibraphone – Alan C. Estes.
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The Jazz Voyager
The swanky jazz lounge and cocktail bar Black Cat in the city by the Bay is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager. Home for this new American bistro with two levels of seating is 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Closed on Mondays, this haven open at 5:30/6:00 pm to closing at 12:00/1:30 am depending on the evening of live music.
Unbeknownst to founding partner Fritz Quattlebaum, though drawn to the name, Black Cat was the name of a similar venue a few doors down and more than a century earlier. Bites, small plates, large plates and desserts range from $6.00 to $36.00 with selections of mostly meat mixed in with trout, salads, vegetables and pastries.
On this sojourn to the Tenderloin, this Jazz Voyager will be Downstairs checking out the Kelly Green Trio with Alex Tremblay and Evan Hyde for the set from 6:30p – 9:00p. People vs. Larsen takes over from 9:30p – 12:30a featuring Tom Larsen on guitar, bassist Spencer Murphy and drummer Dave Tedeschi. Tickets for both shows range from $10 – $20 with last reservation offered at midnight at 415-358-1999.
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Three Wishes
Lou Donaldson replied to NIca with one simple answer:- “I have asthma a bit. I’d like to get rid of that. I can’t think of anything else.”
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Requisites
The Phantom is the twelfth album by American pianist and arranger Duke Pearson featuring performances recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.
Two separate sessions recorded the six tunes for a little over a half hour of music totalling thirty-eight minutes and thirty-six seconds, considered your average length in those days. The compositions are The Phantom, Blues for Alvina, Bunda Amerela (Little Yellow Streetcar), Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes), Say You’re Mine and The Moana Surf.
All compositions were composed by Pearson except #2 by Willie Wilson and #6 by Jerry Dodgion. Track #3 was recorded on June 24, 1968 and on September 11, 1968 they laid down the other five tunes.
Along with Pearson on the sessions were Jerry Dodgion – flute, alto flute, Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, Sam Brown and Al Gafa – guitar, Bob Cranshaw – bass, Mickey Roker – drums, Victor Pantoja – congas and Carlos ‘Patato’ Valdés – conga, güiro.
The recording session was produced by Francis Wolff at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Wolff is credited for the cover photography as well and the design was by Florenza Venosa Associates.
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The Jazz Voyager
Jazz Café Alto is in The Netherlands and is the next jump off for this Jazz Voyager where the New Year will be celebrated. Located in the heart of the city at Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115, 1017 PX Amsterdam, it’s a mere 30 second crawl from the Leidseplein. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see a large saxophone high upon the façade. The club, whose doors open at 8:00pm and stay open until 3:00am weekdays, 4 on weekends, hosts live performance beginning at 9:00pm by young and upcoming jazz musicians as well as the top experienced.
Never a cover charge for this intimate, dark and dusty little venue that attracts jazz enthusiasts from all over the world to the city. Dutch saxophonist Hans Dulfer, sometimes accompanied by his daughter Candy, performs here every Wednesday. On this visit the Jazz Voyager is going to be enjoying the talents of Bop This! during this relaxing holiday sojourn in the land of the tulips.
The club remains the only walk-in bar to offer live jazz every night of the week in the city and if you get there early, you might be able to score a table close to the stage. For more information +31 20 6263249.
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