FJD January 20, 2008 Playlist

Eric Alexander—Temple of the Olympic Zeus—High Note 2007

Oscar Peterson —Manhattan—Thoroughly Modern Twenties—Verve 1958

Chris Pilo—Shades Of Blue—Just Play—Ru De La Harpe 2007

Walter Davis, Jr.—Rhumba Nhumba—Davis Cup—Blue Note 1959

Bill Davis Trio—Bring The Money In—The Okeh Rhythm & Blues Story 1949-1957—Okeh 1953

Chubby Jackson Septet—The Happy Monster—Prestige 1947

Herbie Hancock—Watermelon Man—Takin’ Off—Blue Note 1962

Marcus Strickland—Iris—At Last—Fresh Sound/NewTalent 2001

Kenyon Hopkins—Minnesota Fats—Soundtrack to The Hustler—Kapp 1961

The Vandermark 5—Fact or Fiction—Simpatico—Atavistic 1999

Ari Brown—Evod—Live At The Green Mill—Delmark 2008

Richie Kamuca—Drop Me Off In Harlem—Concord 1977

John La Porta—Perdido—Theme And Variations—Fantasy 1956

Records From Aunt Ruth Entry

Jack Montrose & All-Stars

“The Little House”

The Horn’s Full

RCA 1958

Result: Treasure! 5 Treasure Votes to 0 Trash Votes

Two Of A Kind

“You Can Depend On Me” composed by M. Fisher/J. Goodwin/L.Shay

Version 1: Jimmy Rushing

Recorded in February 1958 for the record Little Jimmy Rushing and The Big Brass, Columbia Records.

Jimmy Rushing, vocals; Emmett Berry, Doc Cheatham, Buck Clayton, Mel Davis, trumpet; Urbie Green, Frank Rehak, Dicky Wells, trombone; Rudy Powell, Earle Warren, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Danny Barker, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Nat Pierce, arranger.

Version 2: Joe Williams and Dave Pell’s Prez Conference

Recorded in 1986 for the record Prez & Joe – Dave Pell’s Prez Conference, GNP/Crescendo label.

Joe Williams, vocals; Dave Pell, Bob Cooper, Bob Hardaway, tenor sax; Bob Efford, baritone sax; Frank Capp, drums; Nat Pierce, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Bill Holman, arranger.

FJD January 6, 2008 Playlist

Charlie Parker Septet—Relaxin’At Camarillo—Dial 1947

Roy Milton’s Solid Senders—Hop, Skip, Jump—Specialty 1948

The Ben Thomas Group—Where Do Those Chickens Come From?—Triskaidekaphobia—Origin 2005

Jimmy Heath—The Gap Sealer—Cobblestone 1972

Dave Holland Quintet—Lucky Seven—Critical Mass—Sunnyside 2006

Dizzy Gillespie—This Is Happiness—Dizzy At Home And Abroad—Atlantic 1952

Geof Bradfield—Paul’s Pal—Rule Of Three—Liberated Zone 2001

Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto—Waters Of March—The Best Of Two Worlds—CBS 1976

Wayne Shorter—El Gaucho—Adam’s Apple—Blue Note 1966

Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis—Trane Whistle—Prestige 1960

Bob Ackerman—Pharaoh’s Gold—Daagnim 1983

George Cables—Bess, You Is My Woman Now—By George—Contemporary 1987

Al “Stomp” Russell—Let’s Go Down The Road—West Coast Jive—Delmark/Apollo 1946

Warne Marsh—It’s All Right With Me—Warne Marsh—Atlantic 1958

Bobby Watson—Midwest Shuffle—Columbia 1994

Records From Aunt Ruth Entry

Bob James

“I’m In You”

Heads

1977

Result: Treasure! 4 Treasure Votes to 2 Trash Votes

The Freedom Jazz Dance 2007 Year End Jam

The Freedom Jazz Dance Top 7 of 2007

1. Fred Anderson & Hamid Drake – From The River To The Ocean – Thrill Jockey Records

A blistering, soul-searching collaboration between a veteran saxophonist and a master percussionist.

2. Michael Brecker – Pilgrimage – Heads Up Records

A heart-wrenching and yet joyous farewell from a jazz legend recorded just before he passed away.

3. Joshua Redman – Back East – Nonesuch Records

Today’s saxophone colossus throws down the gauntlet with a tip of the hat to his father and Sonny Rollins.

4. Fred Hersch Trio –The Night And The Music – Palmetto Records

Effortless grace and serpentine explorations from a master pianist.

5. Terence Blanchard – A Tale Of God’s Will – Blue Note Records

A stirring musical epic of loss and strength inspired by Hurricane Katrina.

6. David Murray & The Black Saint Quartet– Sacred Ground – Justin Time Records

The gritty, big-toned improviser deepens his spiritual blues with the sensual Cassandra Wilson as guest.

7. Howard Alden & Ken Peplowski – Pow-Wow – Arbors Records

A brilliant study in jazz interplay between two of the music’s most accomplished traditionalists.

Honorable Mention

The Willie Williams Trio - Comet Ride - Miles High Records
Breathtaking Coltrane inspired tenor sax improvisation with bass and drums clicking on all cylinders.

FJD December 30, 2007 Playlist

Oscar Peterson—Younger Than Springtime—Great Connection—Pausa 1971

Oscar Peterson—Where Do We Go From Here—Great Connection—Pausa 1971

Fred Anderson & Hamid Drake—Planet E—From The River To The Ocean—Thrill Jockey 2007

Michael Brecker—When Can I Kiss You Again?—Pilgrimage—Heads Up 2007

Howard Alden & Ken Peplowski—Pow-Wow—Arbors Records 2007

Joshua Redman—I’m An Old Cowhand—Back East—Nonesuch 2007

Terence Blanchard—In Time Of Need—A Tale Of God’s Will—Blue Note 2007

Brother Jack McDuff—Almost Like Being In Love—Hallelujah Time!—Prestige 1963

David Murray Black Saint Quartet—Sacred Ground—Justin Time 2007

The Willie Williams Trio—Comet Ride—Miles High 2007

Records From Aunt Ruth Entry

Mundell Lowe & jazz orchestra

“Satan In High Heels”

Blues For A Stripper

Charlie Parker Records 1962

Result: Treasure! 8 Treasure Votes to 0 Trash Votes

Two-Of-A-Kind Entry

The composition “Misterioso”, composed by Thelonious Monk

Version 1:

Thelonious Monk, recorded for Blue Note Records on July 2, 1948

Monk, piano; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Simmons, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.

Version 2:

The Fred Hersch Trio, from the recording Night And The Music, Palmetto Records 2007

Fred Hersch, piano; Drew Gress, bass; Nasheet Waits, drums.