- “Mrs Tangoholic” – Oscar Feldman – Oscar E Familia
This is good stuff. - “Summertime” – Kat Edmondson – Take to the sky
Nick doesn’t like it, but Gerald does. - “Coast To Coast” – Sokoband – Sokoband
Good local stuff. - “So Many Pies” – New Mastersounds
We both dig this. - “A Beautiful Friendship” – Lenore Raphael – A Beautiful Friendship
Nick likes it. Gerald thinks it is not original. - “Fast Lane” – Mimi Jones – A New Day
Does not distinguish itself but is listenable. - “Jazz Lips” – Memphis Nighthawks – Jazz Lips
Music is good but recording is not so hot. - “Ruggburn” – Jeremy Manasia – After Dark
We both like this - “Finn Veers For Venus” – Larry Ochs – Stone Shift
Good song to leave the studio and do other things. - “VRC #9″ – Aram Shelton – Fast Citizen
- “Time After Time” – Jake Shimabakuro – My Life
- “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – Jake Shimabakuro – Live
We both like this - “Dio Pann” – Jacques Schwartz-Bart – Abyss
Nick likes it. Gerald thinks the cd has potential. - “Midwick Man” – Curt Berg – At Stagg Street Studio
It’s OK says Nick. Drags says Gerald. - “Pelicans” – The Catholics – Inter Vivos
Good stuff - “Southern Skies” – David Murray – The Devil Tried To Kill Me
This gets 2 thumbs up - “Note-O-Riot-Ee” – Phil Kelly – Ballet Of The Bouncing Beagles
Not bad at all. - “Starmaker Machinery” – Madds Tolling – The Playmaker
Gerald really likes it and so does Nick, but not as much. - “Amalgamation” – Matt Vashlishian – No Such Thing
2 thumbs up - “H-Town” – B. D. Lenz – Hit It And Quit
We like this so much we are playing another - “Hit It And Quit” – B. D. Lenz – Hit It And Quit
This is good. - “The Music Goes On” – Jeb Patton – New Strides
Nick likes it. - “The Balancing Act” – The Nice Guy Trio – Here Comes…
December 7, 2009
New Month New Music [Playlist - 12/07/09]
November 2, 2009
New Month New Music [Playlist - 11/2/09]
- “Seven Ways” – Jason Lindner – Now Vs Now
Interesting and we both give it a thumbs up - “Checked bags” – Mike Longo – Sting like a bee
Sounds good to us. - “Dois Violoes” – Egberto Gismonti – Saudacoes
This gets 2 thumbs up. Appears that a set of gypsy jazz is on the horizon. - “Highway 61 Revisited” – Ben Sidran – Dylan Different
This is very good - “Songline” – Joey Defrancesco – Snapshot
It’s B3 of course we will listen to this. It also helps that we like this cut. - “Sunny” – Houston Person – Mellow
Nick likes this. Gerald thinks this is OK. - “White Wednesday Off The Wall” – Henry Threadgill – This Brings Us To
Kind of strange. 2 thumbs down - “Manha De Carnaval” – Royce Campbell – Movie Songs Project
We like this. - “Fire Sign” – Robert Jospe – Inner Rhythm Now
We both like this even with the soprano sax. - “Zu Zis Petals” – Caravan Of Thieves – Bouquet
2 thumbs up - “Quiereme Mucho” – Niuver – Jazz Around The World
We both like this. - “Destinos” – Billy Cobham – Jazz Around The World
Good stuff - “Wow” – Charlie Shoemake – Inside
We both like this. - “Chicane” – Bud Shank – Fascinating Rhythms
2 thumbs down - “Gasafrass” – Shook/Russo – So Far From Home
This has a good sound to it with good players. - “Cafe Cortado” – Edward Ratliff – Those Moments Before
Overall we do not like this - “Burned” – Peter Mazza – Through My Eyes
Good stuff - “Rothko” – Jacam Manricks – Labyrinth
Not very interesting - “Slow Hot Wind” – Angela Hagenbach – The Way They Make Me Feel
Doesn’t float our boats - “We Are Unicorns” – Darius Jones – Man’ish Boy
This be weird - “Blue Rain” – Randy Brecker – Nostalgic Journey
We both like this - “All One” – Fabian Zone Trio – Keys In Ascension
This be good - “Yo Mama’s Blues” – Gilad Hekselman – Words Unspoken
2 thumbs up
October 12, 2009
Funhouse… [Playlist - 10/12/09]
- “Jean’s Scene” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians III
- “Amish Pintxos” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians II
- “Check One” – Mike Stern – Big Neighborhood
- “Boozer” – John Scofield – A Go Go
- “HCKHH Blues” – Amanda Monaco – I Think I’ll Keep You
- “Balls” – Charlie Hunter – Mistico
- “Difford-Tilbrook” – Charlie Hunter – Baboon Strength
- “The Past Sure Is Tense” – Fast ‘N’ Bulbous – Waxed Oop
- “Rockin’ In Rhythm” – Slow Poke – At Home
- “Crazyhorse Mongoose” – Galactic – Crazyhorse Mongoose
- “K-Funk” – Curt Ramm – Foundations
- “Used Ta Could” – Christian McBride – Kind Of Brown
- “Science Fiction” – Christian McBride – Sci-Fi
October 5, 2009
New Month New Music [Playlist - 10/05/09]
- “Dadi-Yo” – David Ashkenazy – Out With It
We kind of like this. - “Lexicon” – John Wojciechowski – Lexicon
Nick is not wild about it. Gerald thinks it ain’t bad and will listen to more. - “Arms Full Of Roses” – Robyn Hale – Arms Full Of Roses
We do not like this. - “Fais Do-Do” – Dan Moretti – Tres Muse
We both like this. - “Say What” – Sharel Cassity – Relentless
We both like this. - “Angry Panda” – Pete McCann – Extra Mile
Nick is not crazy about it but Gerald thinks it sounds pretty good. - “Star Eyes” – Pamela Luss – Sweet And Saxy
Nick likes this and Gerald thinks its sappy. - “Bridging The Gap” – Terell Stafford – Bridging The Gap
We both like this very much. - “You’ve Got The Fever” – Curtis Stigers – Lost In Dreams
We are not impressed. - “Nuevos Horizontes” – Gabriel Espinoza – From Yucatan To Rio
Two thumbs up - “Voices Deep Within” – Cedar Walton – Voices Deep Within
This will be heard again for sure. - “Undone” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians III
This is good. - “Canteloupe Island” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
We both like this version. Great trombone solo - “Dancing On Thin Ice” – Plunge – Dancing On Thin Ice
It is weird but OK. - “Johnny Guitar” – Joe Beck – Golden Earrings
Don’t like it. - “A Tear In Elmina” – Phil Ranelin – Reminiscence
Interesting and good. - “The Funkster” – Reuben Wilson – The Godfathers Of Groove 3
This is a good tune. - “Itsbynne Reel” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
We both love this song and this CD. - “Green Al” – Ben Allison – Think Free
We both like this. - “Jesus Saves” – Uros Markovic – Jesus Saves
Two thumbs up. - “Blues on Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
We both like this. - “The Spark” – Ramsey Lewis – Songs From The Heart
Good stuff - “Nora” – Mark Levine – Off And On
We both like this
September 28, 2009
Funhouse… [Playlist - 09/28/09]
- “James And Wes” – Jimmy Smith And Wes Montgomery – Jimmy And Wes The Dynamic Duo
- “Wavy Gravy” – Kenny Burrell – Midnight Blue
- “Four On Six” – Wes Montgomery – Incredible Jazz Guitar
- “Churchfoot” – Matthew Wilner – Matthew Wilner
- “Celia” – Bruce Hornsby – Camp Meeting
- “Jesus Saves” – Uros Markovic – Jesus Saves
- “Arabesque” – Ahmad Jamal – It’s Magic
- “The Enquizator’s Request” – Lafayette Gilchrist – 3
- “Dapper Dan” – Dr. Lonnie Smith – Rise Up
- “NOLA” – Papa John Defrancesco – Big Shot
- “The Funkster” – The Godfather’s Of Groove – 3
- “Hewbie Steps Out” – Don Byron – Do The Boomerang
- “Slim Jenkin’s Place” – Booker T. And The Mg’s – The Very Best Of
September 21, 2009
Funhouse… [Playlist - 09/21/09]
- “Itsbynne Reel” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
- “Blues On Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
- “Echidna’s Arf” – Ed Palermo – Eddy Loves Frank
- “Elephants On Ice Skates” – Brian Bromberg – It Is What It Is
- “Jealous Guy” – Ben Allison – Little Things Run The World
- “Santimanite” – Etienne Charles – Folklore
- “Better Git It In Your Sole” – Charles Mingus – Ah Um
- “Compared To Who” – Dave Liebman – Blues All Ways
- “Free Go Lily” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians 1
- “Treachery” – Dave Holland – Live At The 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
- “Wysteria Hysteria Blues” – Michael Musillami – From Seeds
- “27 Mac” – Cooper And Johnson – Common Journey
- “K-Funk” – Curt Ramm – Foundations
September 14, 2009
Funhouse… [Playlist - 09/14/09]
- “Anagram” – Michael Brecker – Pilgramage
- “Ne’eman” – John Zorn – Live In Sevilla 2000
- “Lucky Seven” – Dave Holland – Critical Mass
- “School Going” – Magnus Nystrom – Good Habits
- “Lively Up Yourself” – Charlie Hunter – Natty Dread
- “Sammy Shows Up” – Bobby Read – Monkfish
- “Don’t Tell Your Friends” – Mathias Landaeus – Goes A Long Long Way
- “Played Twice” – Adam Kolker – Flag Day
- “Mr. Kenyatta” – Lee Morgan – Search For The New Land
- “Soulful Kiddy” – Donald Byrd – At The Half Note Cafe Valume 1
February 2, 2009
New Month New Music [Playlist - 02/02/09]
Two thumbs up
↑↑ Two thumbs up
- “Down, Down,Down” – Southside Johnny – Grapefruit Moon
Nick-Yes, Gerald-Yes - “Walk Away” – Southside Johnny – GF Moon
Nick-Yes, Gerald-Yes - “Nubop” – Rick Frank – Yellow Mountain
Nick-Yes alright, Gerald-Yes OK - “Shaw’nuff” – Keith Jarrett – Yesterdays
Two thumbs way up - “Una Bruja Buena” – Geoffrey Keezer – Aurea
2 thumbs up - “Road Song” – Terrence Brewer – Groovin’ Wes
2 thumbs up - “In The House” – Mike Clark – Blueprints Of Jazz V1
2 thumbs up - “Z” – Clifton Anderson – Decade
Nick and Gerald both like this - “A Vontade Mesmo” – Claudio Roditi – Brazilliance X 4
2 thumbs up - “Ray’s Way” – Ray Levier – Ray’s Way
We both like this CD - “Blue Bossa” – Phil Ranelin – Living A New Day
2 thumbs up - “Pinjur” – Jessica Lurie – Shop Of Wild Dreams
2 thumbs up - “Jive Samba” – Clayton Bros. – Bro. To Bro.
2 thumbs up - “Shine” – Ravi Coltrane – Blending Times
2 thumbs up - “Big Chief” – Vinnie Cutro – Sakura
2 thumbs up - “Fishwife Blues” – Billet-Deux – Deux
2 thumbs up - “Hutchhikers Guide” – Joshua Redmon – Compass
2 thumbs up - Bluenote 7 – Mosaic
2 thumbs up
Split decision
↑↓ One thumb up, one thumb down
- “Avalon” – Buselli-Wallarab – Where Or When
Nick likes it, not Gerald’s cup of tea - “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories
Nick has a thumbs up, Gerald thinks the CD cover looks good - “Save A Place For Me” – Ann Hampton Callaway – At Last
Nick likes it, Gerald does not - “Samba To Go” – Hendrik Muerkens – Samba To Go
Nick likes it, Gerald thinks it’s elevator music - “A Primeira Vez” – Jane Monheit – Lovers, Dreamers And Me
Nick has thumb up, Gerald does not
Two thumbs down
↓↓ Two thumbs down
- “Thoughts And Slow Actions” – Billy Harper – Blueprints Of Jazz V1
Nick-No, Gerald-No, tedious - “La Cumparsita” – Quartet San Francisco – Latigo
Probably won’t hear this on our shows
