Jazz for aficionados

@pjw81563 -Thanks for the report. Really sounds like a tremendous show. Even though I'm 30+ minutes outside NYC, I've yet to see a show at Smoke. Herring, Gary Bartz and Bobby Watson recorded a fabulous Bird tribute at Smoke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sv--I-JFMY

I've seen Vincent Herring a number of times, as part of Richard Barratta's various ensembles. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tvuglBhHrg

I've seen Mike LeDonne with his Heavy Hitters. He's/they are terrific. LeDonne regularly performs at the Jazz Forum, in Tarrytown, NY. That's a terrific place, with lots of top flight performers.

https://jazzforumarts.org/

@wharfy 

I assume you live near Tarrytown or thereabouts. Nice neighborhoods up there.

I live out in Suffolk County L.I.

I have that Bird At 100 disc and its a good one. Herring, Bartz and Watson are all great musicians. I have not seen Bobby Watson yet but plan on it.

Lou Donaldson introduced me to Gary Bartz at the Village Vanguard after Lou preformed. Great conversation. I had quite a few conversations with "Sweet Papa" Lou before he passed on.

First time hearing Richard Baratta. He can definitely swing on the kit. Thanks for sharing.

A great Eric Alexander disc with a great band. "The Link" is one of my favorite tunes.

https://youtu.be/m4ghvBnndOE?si=0kENRYRCKCu1AsQh

Have you listened to saxophonist James Carter? he plays alto, baritone, tenor and soprano and is a master of the saxophone. He is like the "Jimi Hendrix of the sax"

Carter:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4SeWeICqs04?si=qSN7iKjFDTlrlQhq

Gregory Goodloe

So sorry to hear of Sheila Jordan’s passing, but 96 is a good run.

Ahmad Jamal,  The Essence (Part one).  (2025)

Really well recorded with great dynamics.