Recent content by Elvis

I wouldn't be surprised either. I'm Thinking Kottke had a big influence on a lot of guitar players.

That was really nice, Smoke. He reminds me of Alex DeGrassi...

Nice of you to say, and you're quite welcome =) ...and now, time for my nightly dose of Johnny Smith...

This is my answer, as well.

I think I may have played with some of those guys, way back when. The bass player's older brother was in my HS graduating class. I still remember playing football with him at recess, when we were kids in ES. Since you aired your research, the way the song was performed does make better sense...

Haven't heard this in a while. Its nice, but I always felt like she needed more orchestration here. Drums, bass, guitar, maybe some horns. I think it might've been better, but this is good. Don't get me wrong, this is very good...

Caught this guy last weekend at the local Jazz fest. Never heard of him, but he put on a great show! If you ever get a chance to see Pat Bianchi, don't pass on it. Highly recommended.

Another "2fer".... ...this one first... ...then this one...

Chuck Mangione 1940-2025 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/chuck-mangione-feels-good-musician-bandleader-dead-84/story?id=124040942

Sorry for the late word people, but I just found out Hal Galper passed away on the 18th. Hal Galper 1938-2025 https://downbeat.com/news/detail/hal-galper-19382025

"Yellow Fellow" (Christian Paulin) – 15:02 "Make Someone Happy" (Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne) – 7:10 "Acorn" – 7:21 "Crossroads" – 8:52 "Rossiter Road" – 8:54 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:52 "Footprints" (Wayne Shorter) – 8:09 "Ebony" (Jack DeJohnette) – 8:34 Ahmad Jamal...

Well, there ya go.