A couple of years ago I sought out a copy of McPherson's Siku Ya Bibi with Barry Harris on some of the tracks. Fine stuff. I wish all of his work on Mainstream would be re-released.
Oh man, I hope Charles McPherson records another of those Smoke live dates soon.
My drummer's corner memory is of Kenny Washington with Bill Charlap. At one point a nut holding a cymbal came off, went flying into the air, and landed in somebody's beer!
Ethan, thank you so much for sharing about The Billy Hart Quartet performing at Dizzy's! I am there in spirit-- it will be terrific. Living on a fixed income is constraining me to free events only and the occasional bandcamp digital album :)
My favorite night in the drummer's corner at the Vanguard was a blistering mid-'80s George Adams / Don Pullen Quartet set with the incredible Dannie Richmond.
What I'd give to hear the version of "Darn That Dream" to which you refer... Which gives me another opportunity to let your readers know they really must make sure to check out your own amazing version of that gem on your album "The Purity Of The Turf."
A couple of years ago I sought out a copy of McPherson's Siku Ya Bibi with Barry Harris on some of the tracks. Fine stuff. I wish all of his work on Mainstream would be re-released.
Great idea. That music deserves a remaster also
Oh man, I hope Charles McPherson records another of those Smoke live dates soon.
My drummer's corner memory is of Kenny Washington with Bill Charlap. At one point a nut holding a cymbal came off, went flying into the air, and landed in somebody's beer!
perfect
Craig Handy & Mark Turner: Separated at birth?
;)
Ethan, thank you so much for sharing about The Billy Hart Quartet performing at Dizzy's! I am there in spirit-- it will be terrific. Living on a fixed income is constraining me to free events only and the occasional bandcamp digital album :)
My favorite night in the drummer's corner at the Vanguard was a blistering mid-'80s George Adams / Don Pullen Quartet set with the incredible Dannie Richmond.
wow! I like those records but that is a band I truly wish I had seen live
What I'd give to hear the version of "Darn That Dream" to which you refer... Which gives me another opportunity to let your readers know they really must make sure to check out your own amazing version of that gem on your album "The Purity Of The Turf."
haha! Well I admit that it is one of the better things I have recorded. Thanks so much!