Requisites
Klook’s Clique is an album led by bebop pioneer drummer Kenny Clarke, who brought a quintet together and recorded on February 6, 1956, at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. The session was produced by Ozzie Cadena, who was also instrumental in helping to popularize jazz in Los Angeles, California.
The Players- Kenny Clarke – drums
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- John LaPorta – alto saxophone
- Ronnie Ball – piano
- Wendell Marshall – bass
- Volcano (Kenny Clarke) – 6:01
- La Porta-Thority (John LaPorta) – 5:54
- I Hear a Rhapsody (George Fragos, Jack Baker, Dick Gasparre) – 4:48
- Will Wail (LaPorta) – 7:04
- Yesterdays (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) – 5:58
- Play Fiddle Play (Arthur Altman, Emery Deutsch, Jack Lawrence) – 4:32
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager’s next stomping ground is the Big Easy and Maison Bourbon situated in the heart of the French Quarter at 641 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Dedicated to preserving the genre and is one of two remaining jazz clubs still left on the Street.
Live jazz is always going down at Maison and this classy live jazz club has a balcony, beamed ceilings, brick walls, and a gleaming bar. This is where Harry Connick, Jr. cut his jazz teeth and best of all, it’s where you’ll likely see the jazz superstars of tomorrow perform on their stage.
Leroy Marshall Band is on tap for this excursion but this Jazz Voyager won’t leave without partaking of some fresh, hot beignets. For more information, food and beverage needs call 504-522-8818.
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Three Wishes
The Baroness inquired of Charles McPherson what he would wish for given three and he responded by saying:
- “Happiness.”
- “To really learn how to play.”
- “A house.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
Golden Boy is the 1963 album recorded in New York City by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. The full title is Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Play Selections From the New Musical Golden Boy.
The musical starred Sammy Davis Jr. and all the selections on the album were written and composed by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse for the Broadway musical. The LP was originally released on the Colpix label and produced by Jack Lewis.
Of the eleven-member band, three were also arrangers ~ Curtis Fuller, Wayne Shorter, and Cedar Walton. This is a musically short album only running 30:11.
Tracks- “Theme from Golden Boy” – 5:35
- “Yes I Can” – 5:25
- “Lorna’s Here” – 5:09
- “This Is the Life” – 5:56
- “There’s a Party” – 5:00
- “I Want to Be with You” – 4:03
- Art Blakey – drums
- Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Julius Watkins – French horn
- Bill Barber – tuba
- James Spaulding – alto saxophone
- Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
- Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Reggie Workman – bass
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is traveling to San Diego, California to discover what the Cafe-Bar Europa has to offer in the way of jazz. Patterned after the small bars one visits in southern Europe, it is located at 873 Turquoise Street, 92109. The atmosphere is bohemian, the lighting is dim and the cuisine is inspired tapas of southern Europe
Hosting live music every night, this is one of the only jazz clubs where you can bring your dog and they too can enjoy the jazz in their enclosed outdoor patio. And for those who need a little extra kick as the night wanes on they have an espresso bar.
This week’s voyage is an adventure as I will be sitting in on Fred Hardy and San Diego’s finest for a set at 7:30pm. No prior knowledge of his playing but I do know it will be straight-ahead. If you need more information the number is 858-488-4200.
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