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The album by Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra, Watusi Trumpets, was recorded and released in 1965 on the RCA Victor label. All the compositions were arranged, written and conducted by Ogerman, produced by Andy Wiswell and the session engineer was Mickey Crofford. The liner notes were written by Arnold Falleder.
The tracklist includes It’s Not Unusual, Stingray, Watusi Trumpets, El Watusi, Downtown and Right Now on Side A. Along with the B side featuring Harlem Watch, One Step Above, The Joker, Poinciana, La Bamba and Land Of 1,000 Dances. Filled with jazz, rock, soul, lounge and Latin rhythms this is an inspired look at a number of pop, rock, Brazilian and a classic tunes.
Steeped in the music of the Sixties this finger-popping disc may not change your life but just may take you back to those mod years and have you shaking on the dance floor.
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The Jazz Voyager
The oldest jazz club in Denver, Colorado since 1933 El Chapultepec is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager. At 1962 Market Street 80202 this historic location has hosted some of the greatest jazz names. This jazz haunt is hosting the Freddy Rodriguez Quartet tonight who is performing between 9pm and 1am.
They serve up a choice of dining fare of burritos, tacos and other Mexican inspired dishes, the kitchen is available till closing. The prices are reminiscent of years past as the menu is relatively inexpensive. More information can be gotten by calling 303-295-9126. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 1 is the debut album by pianist Herbie Nichols in 1955. The album, released as a 10 inch LP on the Blue Note label, features six performances recorded by May 4th – 13th in the bop, hard bop and post bop styles.
Nichols begins his statement with Dance Line, then Step Tempest, The Third World, Blue Chopsticks, Double Exposure and Cro-Magnon Nights all follow to make up the complete album and were all composed by Nichols.
An interesting note, from 1947 he spent half a decade trying to get a contract with Blue Note and his persistence finally paid off when he finally inked a three album deal. The art was conceived by New York School abstract expressionist painter Martin Craig providing a rare and befitting cover for the purveyor of art piano music.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Poconos is the next stop for the Jazz Voyager to historic Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327 where the Deer Head Inn has become the oldest continuously running jazz club in the country. For those who love nature, jazz and tasteful decor, the inn is at 5 Main Street. When not listening to jazz or dining, one can walk the Appalachian Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Park.
If your night of jazz goes too long you can always partake of one of eight rooms or suites for a restful evening. Breakfast is served on weekends to the delight of patrons with a twist on old favorites with locally grown produce when available.
This jazz voyager will be in the house tonight for the free jazz jam that happens every Thursday and have made my jazz and hotel reservation on Saturday with vocalist Carrie Jackson & Jazzin’ All Stars, pianist Dave Braham, bassist Takashi Otsuka and drummer Rudy Petschauer. The cover charge for music is $15.00 before 9:30 pm and $8.00 after. Reservations can be made by calling 570-424-2000. #wannabewhereyouare
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Blues On The Other Side is a 1962 album recorded by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri on the Argo label at the Van Gelder studios in New Jersey. He is joined by pianist Bruce Martin, bassist Julie Ruggiero and drummer Joseph Porcero, Jr. and this early album proves to be a lively mix of piano and vibes.
Six songs make up this 32 minute and 22 second post-bop album opening with the title track Blues On The Other Side, followed by, If I Were A Bell, Tenderly, B. R. Blues, When I Fall In Love and closing with Waltzin’ In and Out.
Walter Gross, Albert Selden and Frank Loesser composed the songs, Hiroshi Kawasaki mastered the project and the cover photograph was taken by Roy Decarava.
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