Archive for November, 2008

Carl Saunders

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Good trumpet players come and go, but EXCELLENT trumpets players are few. This gentleman rates very close to the top of the list when you start rating trumpet players. There Will Never Be Another You (on Can You Dig Being Dug: Live at Charlie O’s) Can You Dig Being Dug? (title track on the Live [...]

Russell Malone

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Happy 45th Birthday! We don’t feel there are enough adjectives to describe how good this young man is. This is another one of those names most people don’t recognize, but once you hear him play the guitar, you won’t forget him. I Say A Little Prayer (on Black Butterfly) With You I’m Born Again (on [...]

Phil Woods

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Happy 77th Birthday! For over 30 years this master of the alto sax has been amazing the world. Bird paved the way and Phil Woods has picked up where Charlie Parker left off. If you’ve never heard him, sit back and enjoy. Fill The Woods With Laughter (on Round Trip) Quintessence (on This Is How [...]