Nick at Nine [Playlist - 11/9/2009]

1. “Diverse” – Roy Haynes – Birds of a Feather [Dreyfus: 2001]
2. “April in Paris” – Roy Haynes – Birds of a Feather [Dreyfus: 2001]
3. “Ahlea cha” – Roy Haynes – Birds of a Feather [Dreyfus: 2001]
4. “The Dawn of Time” – Joe Lovano – Symphonica [Bluenote: 2008]
5. “Everything is Broken” – Ben Sidron – Dylan Different [Bonsai/ Unlimited: 2009]
6. “Highway 61″ – Ben Sidron – Dylan Different [Bonsai/ Unlimited: 2009]
7. “I’m Beboppin’ Too” – Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band – I’m Beboppin’ Too [Halfnote: 2009]
8. “Birks Works” – Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band – I’m Beboppin’ Too [Halfnote: 2009]
9. “Cool Breeze” – Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band – I’m Beboppin’ Too [Halfnote: 2009]
10. “That’s My Kick” – Erroll Garner – That’s My Kick [Telarc: 1994]
11. “Like It Is” – Erroll Garner – That’s My Kick [Telarc: 1994]
12. “It Could Happen to You” – Erroll Garner – That’s My Kick [Telarc: 1994]
13. “How High the Moon” – Erroll Garner – That’s My Kick [Telarc: 1994]
14. “Centerpiece” – Kevin Mahogany – Kevin Mahogany Big Band [Light Year: 2005]

New Month New Music [Playlist - 11/2/09]

1. “Seven Ways” – Jason Lindner – Now Vs Now
   Interesting and we both give it a thumbs up
2. “Checked bags” – Mike Longo – Sting like a bee
   Sounds good to us.
3. “Dois Violoes” – Egberto Gismonti – Saudacoes
   This gets 2 thumbs up. Appears that a set of gypsy jazz is on the horizon.
4. “Highway 61 Revisited” – Ben Sidran – Dylan Different
   This is very good
5. “Songline” – Joey Defrancesco – Snapshot
   It’s B3 of course we will listen to this. It also helps that we like this cut.
6. “Sunny” – Houston Person – Mellow
   Nick likes this. Gerald thinks this is OK.
7. “White Wednesday Off The Wall” – Henry Threadgill – This Brings Us To
   Kind of strange. 2 thumbs down
8. “Manha De Carnaval” – Royce Campbell – Movie Songs Project
   We like this.
9. “Fire Sign” – Robert Jospe – Inner Rhythm Now
   We both like this even with the soprano sax.
10. “Zu Zis Petals” – Caravan Of Thieves – Bouquet
    2 thumbs up
11. “Quiereme Mucho” – Niuver – Jazz Around The World
    We both like this.
12. “Destinos” – Billy Cobham – Jazz Around The World
    Good stuff
13. “Wow” – Charlie Shoemake – Inside
    We both like this.
14. “Chicane” – Bud Shank – Fascinating Rhythms
    2 thumbs down
15. “Gasafrass” – Shook/Russo – So Far From Home
    This has a good sound to it with good players.
16. “Cafe Cortado” – Edward Ratliff – Those Moments Before
    Overall we do not like this
17. “Burned” – Peter Mazza – Through My Eyes
    Good stuff
18. “Rothko” – Jacam Manricks – Labyrinth
    Not very interesting
19. “Slow Hot Wind” – Angela Hagenbach – The Way They Make Me Feel
    Doesn’t float our boats
20. “We Are Unicorns” – Darius Jones – Man’ish Boy
    This be weird
21. “Blue Rain” – Randy Brecker – Nostalgic Journey
    We both like this
22. “All One” – Fabian Zone Trio – Keys In Ascension
    This be good
23. “Yo Mama’s Blues” – Gilad Hekselman – Words Unspoken
    2 thumbs up

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 10/12/2009]

1. “Uncle Ray” – Kevin Dietz – Sky Lines [Origin: 2009]
2. “Arch Cape” – Kevin Dietz – Sky Lines [Origin: 2009]
3. “San Juan” – Kevin Dietz – Sky Lines [Origin: 2009]
4. “Blues for Buck O’Neil” – Dave Gleason – National Pastime [Origin: 2009]
5. “Slam’s Mishop” – James Carter – Heaven on Earth [Half Note: 2009]
6. “Heaven on Earth” – James Carter – Heaven on Earth [Half Note: 2009]
7. “Blues on Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson Orchestra – Detroit [Mack Ave: 2009]
8. “Aram” – Gerald Wilson Orchestra – Detroit [Mack Ave: 2009]

New Month New Music [Playlist - 10/05/09]

1. “Dadi-Yo” – David Ashkenazy – Out With It
   We kind of like this.
2. “Lexicon” – John Wojciechowski – Lexicon
   Nick is not wild about it. Gerald thinks it ain’t bad and will listen to more.
3. “Arms Full Of Roses” – Robyn Hale – Arms Full Of Roses
   We do not like this.
4. “Fais Do-Do” – Dan Moretti – Tres Muse
   We both like this.
5. “Say What” – Sharel Cassity – Relentless
   We both like this.
6. “Angry Panda” – Pete McCann – Extra Mile
   Nick is not crazy about it but Gerald thinks it sounds pretty good.
7. “Star Eyes” – Pamela Luss – Sweet And Saxy
   Nick likes this and Gerald thinks its sappy.
8. “Bridging The Gap” – Terell Stafford – Bridging The Gap
   We both like this very much.
9. “You’ve Got The Fever” – Curtis Stigers – Lost In Dreams
   We are not impressed.
10. “Nuevos Horizontes” – Gabriel Espinoza – From Yucatan To Rio
    Two thumbs up
11. “Voices Deep Within” – Cedar Walton – Voices Deep Within
    This will be heard again for sure.
12. “Undone” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians III
    This is good.
13. “Canteloupe Island” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
    We both like this version. Great trombone solo
14. “Dancing On Thin Ice” – Plunge – Dancing On Thin Ice
    It is weird but OK.
15. “Johnny Guitar” – Joe Beck – Golden Earrings
    Don’t like it.
16. “A Tear In Elmina” – Phil Ranelin – Reminiscence
    Interesting and good.
17. “The Funkster” – Reuben Wilson – The Godfathers Of Groove 3
    This is a good tune.
18. “Itsbynne Reel” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
    We both love this song and this CD.
19. “Green Al” – Ben Allison – Think Free
    We both like this.
20. “Jesus Saves” – Uros Markovic – Jesus Saves
    Two thumbs up.
21. “Blues on Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
    We both like this.
22. “The Spark” – Ramsey Lewis – Songs From The Heart
    Good stuff
23. “Nora” – Mark Levine – Off And On
    We both like this

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 09/28/09]

1. “My Girl” – Hank Crawford – After Dark
2. “Blues For Phineas” – Eric Alexander – Revival of the Fittest
3. “Too Late Fall Back Baby” – Eric Alexander – Revival of the Fittest
4. “Cantaloupe Island” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
5. “Psychedelic Blues” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
6. “Willie Bobo Medley” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
7. “Slings And Arrows” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
8. “Itsbynne Reel” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
9. “Blues On Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
10. “Detroit” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
11. “Aram” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
12. “Three Flowers” – SF Jazz Collective – Live 2009

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 9/14/2009]

1. “So Little Time, So Much to Do” – Catherine Russell – Sentimental Streak [World Village: 2008]
2. “Kitchen Man“ – Catherine Russell – Sentimental Streak [World Village: 2008]
3. “My Daddy’s Got a Brand New Way to Love” – Catherine Russell – Sentimental Streak [World Village: 2008]
4. “Emada Mais” – Claudio Roditi – Brazillance X4 [Resonance: 2009]
5. “Avontade Mesmo” – Claudio Roditi – Brazillance X4 [Resonance: 2009]
6. “Tune Up“ – Claudio Roditi – Brazillance X4 [Resonance: 2009]
7. “I’ll Remember April“ – Eddie Lockjaw Davis – Jaw’s Blues [Enja: 1996]
8. “Young Man with a Horn” – Eddie Lockjaw Davis – Jaw’s Blues [Enja: 1996]
9. “Jaw’s Blues” – Eddie Lockjaw Davis – Jaw’s Blues [Enja: 1996]
10. “Cahin-Caha” – Eddy Louiss – Trio & Fanfare [Dreyfus: 1997]
11. “Insomnie” – Eddy Louiss – Trio & Fanfare [Dreyfus: 1997]
12. “Wrapped Around Your Finger” – Lynn Arriale – Nuance [Motem: 2009]
13. “I Mean You” – Lynn Arriale – Nuance [Motem: 2009]
14. “Carry On” – Lynn Arriale – Nuance [Motem: 2009]
15. “Crawfish and Gumbo” – Lynn Arriale – Nuance [Motem: 2009]

New Month New Music [Playlist - 09/07/09]

Nick Page and David Lee (sitting in for Gerald Watts) play, and comment on, brand new additions to the TJU Library. Sight unseen. Enter at your own risk.

1. “Nora” – Mark Levine – Off & On [2009]
   We both like this right off the bat.
2. “TuTu” – Cecil Brooks III – Hot Dog [2009]
   Both of us OK with this lightly funky piece at first; then it got boring.
3. “Wait til You See Her” – John Abercrombie – Wait Till You See Her [2009]
   Good for before bedtime.
4. “Blackjack” – Eldar – Virtue [2009]
   Both of us – thumbs up.
5. “That Old Black Magic” – Roberta Gambarini – So In Love
   Nice, but has a Pop sound; sung very straight.
6. “Crossfire” – Jim Snidero – Crossfire [2009]
   We both like this. Swings nicely.
7. “Stablemates” – James Moody – Moody 4A [2009]
   Excellent straight-ahead jazz.
8. “Changes” – Heath Brothers – Endurance [2009]
   We like it. Cool.
9. “Progress of Love” – Joe Henry – Blood From Stars
   We both want to more hear of Joe.
10. “Too Close for Comfort” – Count Basie Orchestra – Swinging, Singing, Playing [2009]
    This has Nina Freelon on vocals – she’s more than all right.
11. “Don’t Play That Song” – Joel Frahm / Bruce Katz – Project A [2009]
    This rocks! (We both like it.)
12. “Hold Tight Hold Tight” – The Andrews Sisters – Capitol Collectors Series [2009]
    Almost unbearable. We’re just not in a 70’s mood.
13. “I’m Country (And That’s OK)” – Robert Glasper – Double Booked
    This cut is Ok – we’re not sure about the rest of the album.
14. “On The South Side of Chicago” – Freddie Cole – The Dreamer in Me
    Freddie sounds cool and relaxed on this – good stuff.
15. “I’m All Smiles” – Stephanie Nakasian – If I Ruled The World
    We both like this piece.
16. “I Want to Talk About You” – John Hicks – I Remenber You
    Very pleasant – we both like it.
17. “Five Plus Five” – Enrico Pieranunzi – Dream Dance
    Two Wows!
18. “Mambo for Roy” – Roy Hargrove – Emergence
    Two thumbs up!
19. “Menace Ultimo” – Ben Neill – Night Science
    Actually, this is all right. We’re surprised.
20. “It Is What It Is” – Brian Bromberg – It is What it Is
    This is cool, Deep Bad. – Brian’s on piccolo guitar.
21. “Excuse Me” – Brian Bromberg – It Is What It Is
    Wow, this guy is good.
22. “Hope You Don’t Mind” – Mike Stern – Big Neighborhood
    Sweet sound -we both like it.
23. “Who Else?” – Bill Heid – Wylie Avenue
    Two thumbs up.
24. “Otra Mirada” – Dave Holland – Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
    Very sweet – great sax!
25. “Going for a Burton” – John Surman – Brewster’s Rooster
    We both like this right off – just has that beat.
26. “Geezerhood” – Bob Florence – Legendary
    Swings! Excellent.

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 8/31/2009]

1. “Beautiful Love” – Sophie Milman – Take Love Easy [Linus: 2009]
2. “Take Love Easy” – Sophie Milman – Take Love Easy [Linus: 2009]
3. “I Concentrate on You” – Sophie Milman – Take Love Easy [Linus: 2009]
4. “Day in Day Out” – Grant Stewart – Music of Duke & Billy [Sharp Nine: 2009]
5. “Rain Check” – Grant Stewart – Music of Duke & Billy [Sharp Nine: 2009]
6. “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” – Grant Stewart – Music of Duke & Billy [Sharp Nine: 2009]
7. “Quick Solutions” – Bobby Selvaggio – Modern Times [Arabesque: 2009]
8. “Out of Time” – Bobby Selvaggio – Modern Times [Arabesque: 2009]
9. “Young Sprout” – Bobby Selvaggio – Modern Times [Arabesque: 2009]
10. “My One & Only Love” – Sophie Milman – Take Love Easy [Linus: 2009]
11. “Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That” – David Siebels – Dave Siebels with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band [PBGL: 2009]
12. “Girl Talk” – David Siebels – Dave Siebels with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band [PBGL: 2009]
13. “The Gospel Accodring to Hammond” – David Siebels – Dave Siebels with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band [PBGL: 2009]
14. “Uncle Ray” – Kevin Dietz – Skylines [Origin: 2009]
15. “New Beginnings” – Kevin Dietz – Skylines [Origin: 2009]

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 03/23/09]

1. “Hallways of Foster” – South Nine Ensemble – Doing It Augie Style [Playtime: 2009]
2. “Intimacy of the Blues” – South Nine Ensemble – Doing It Augie Style [Playtime: 2009]
3. “Catooga” – South Nine Ensemble – Doing It Augie Style [Playtime: 2009]
4. “Love Walked In” – Red Holloway – Go Red Go [Delmark: 2009]
5. “Go Red Go” – Red Holloway – Go Red Go [Delmark: 2009]
6. “St. Thomas” – Red Holloway – Go Red Go [Delmark: 2009]
7. “In the House” – Mike Clark – Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1 [Talking House: 2008]
8. “Thanks Len” – Mike Clark – Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1 [Talking House: 2008]
9. “Plant Life” – Donald Bailey – Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 3 [Talking House: 2008]
10. “Strollin” – Keith Jarrett – Yesterdays [ECM: 2009]
11. “You Took Advantage of Me” – Keith Jarrett – Yesterdays [ECM: 2009]
12. “Fly Swatter” – Frank Vignola – Gypsy Grass [Dare: 2009]
13. “Appel Direct” – Frank Vignola – Gypsy Grass [Dare: 2009]
14. “One Beautiful Evening” – Frank Vignola – Gypsy Grass [Dare: 2009]
15. “Driftin’” – Radam Schwartz – Blues Citizens [Savant: 2009]

Nick at Nine [Playlist - 2/9/09]

1. “Chega de Saudade” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories [Blue Note: 2009]
2. “The More I See You” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories [Blue Note: 2009]
3. “Too Marvelous for Words” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories [Blue Note: 2009]
4. “A Ra” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories [Blue Note: 2009]
5. “The Girl from Ipanema” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories [Blue Note: 2009]
6. “Spaceburger” – Hendrick Meurkens – Samba To Go [Zoho: 2009]
7. “So Tinna De Ser Com Voce” – Hendrick Meurkens – Samba To Go [Zoho: 2009]
8. “Choro No. 14″ – Hendrick Meurkens – Samba To Go [Zoho: 2009]
9. “Joe’s Donut” – Hendrick Meurkens – Samba To Go [Zoho: 2009]
10. “In the House” – Mike Clark – Blueprints of Jazz [Talking Horse: 2009]
11. “Thanks Len” – Mike Clark – Blueprints of Jazz [Talking Horse: 2009]
12. “Loft Funk” – Mike Clark – Blueprints of Jazz [Talking Horse: 2009]
13. “Dolphin Dance” – Blue Note 7 – Mosaic [Blue Note: 2009]
14. “Mosaic” – Blue Note 7 – Mosaic [Blue Note: 2009]
15. “Send for Me” – Hank Crawford – Portrait [Milestone: 1991]
16. “Hit the Road, Jack” – David “Fathead” Newman – I Remember Brother Ray [High Note: 2005]