Monthly Archives: March 2012

Herbie Hancock, “Watermelon Man” from Takin’ Off (Blue Note, 1962). Soul jazz from Herbie’s debut record. James Farm with Joshua Redman (Nonesuch, 2011),, “Plliwog”. Steve Lacy, “Bye-a” from Reflections: Steve Lacy Plays Thelonious Monk (Prestige, 1959). Soprano saxophonist along with … Continue reading →

Trombone Shorty, “Hurricane Season” from Backatown (2010, Verve). The current King of New Orleans. Shorty’s major label debut. Bennie Wallace, “Border Town” from 1988 Blue Note LP of same name. The N’awlins tenor sax man with Dr. John and John … Continue reading →

The Bad Plus, “Never Stop” (Never Stop, 2010). Power Trio jazz! Bud Powell, “Un Poco Loco” from The Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 1 (Blue Note, 1951). The original Be-Bop power piano. And more than a little mentally disturbed, it turned … Continue reading →

The Meters, “Cissy Strut” (1969). New Orleans funk-jazz by group including several Neville brothers. Members of the Neville clan will be featured at the Jazz and Heritage Music Festival coming the end of April and first week in May. David … Continue reading →