Jazzopath

I look at Pixar’s latest release, Soul, which may or may not have anything to do with jazz. Also, my Blue Note 4000 Series continues and includes albums by Donald Byrd and Kenny Burrell.Blog - jazzopath.comShow notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcastContact me! - jazzopath.com/contactInstagram - @jazzopath Music"Jazzopath Theme" Written and performed by Billy D©2021 Jazzopath"Punjab"Written by Kenny DorhamPerformed by Joe Henderson©1965 Blue Note RecordsPart 1: Review of Pixar's latest, Soul. Soul CrushingPart 2: The Blue Note 4000 Listening Project4019, Donald Byrd,Byrd in Hand4020, The Three Sounds, Good Deal4021, Kenny Burrell with Art Blakey, On View at the Five Spot Cafe4022, Duke Pearson, ProfileSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)

Episode 5 Show NotesBlog - jazzopath.comShow notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcastContact me! - jazzopath.com/contactInstagram - @jazzopath Music"Jazzopath Theme" Written and performed by Billy D©2021 Jazzopath. All rights reserved."Punjab"Written by Kenny DorhamPerformed by Joe Henderson©1965 Blue Note RecordsPart 1: Can You Really Call Yourself a Jazz Fan Even if You Can't Stand a Lot of So-called Jazz?Here are my thoughts on that.Part 2: The Blue Note 4000 Listening Project4014, The Three Sounds, Bottoms Up!Gene Harris (p, cel), Andrew Simpkins (b), Bill Dowdy (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ; September 16 & 28, & February 11, 1959Originally released July/August 1954015 & 4016, Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, At the Jazz Corner of the World, Vol. 1 & 2Lee Morgan (tp), Hank Mobley (ts), Boby Timmons (p), Jymie Merritt (b), Art Blakey (d), Pee Wee Marquette (announcer)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Birdland, New York, NY, April 15, 1959Originally released 1959If you feel like pattin’ your feet, pat your feet. If you feel like clappin’ your hands, clap your hands. And if you feel like takin’ off your shoes, take off your shoes. We are here to have a ball. So we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing, ladies and gentleman.  -- Art Blakey introducing “Close Your Eyes”4017, Horace Silver Quintet & Trio, Blowin’ the Blues AwayHorace Silver (p), Blue Mitchell (tp), Junior Cook (ts), Gene Taylor (b) Louis Hayes (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ; August 29-30 & September 13, 1959Originally released November 19594018, Walter Davis, Jr., Davis CupWalter Davis , Jr. (p), Jackie McLean (as), Donald Byrd (tpt), Sam Jones (b), Art Taylor (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 2, 1959Originally released June 1960Listener question:For an upcoming show, who are your three of your favorite jazz artists? Also, who are artists that you think don’t&Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)

On today’s episode, I have a look at the role of the electric guitar in jazz. Why does the guitar in jazz mean something so different from what it means in rock music? Also, my Blue Note 4000 Series continues with a look at four more albums. Jazzopath is released on Fridays and you can check out the show notes for every episode at jazzopath.com/podcast.As always, I really appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about the show. Don’t hesitate to hit me up at jazzopath.com/contact! You can also reach out to me via Instagram @jazzopath.And remember to subscribe to Jazzopath at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast fix!Blog - jazzopath.comShow notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcastContact me! - jazzopath.com/contactInstagram - @jazzopath Music"Jazzopath Theme" Written and performed by Billy D©2021 Jazzopath"Punjab"Written by Kenny DorhamPerformed by Joe Henderson©1965 Blue Note RecordsPart 1: Why Does the Electric Guitar Have a Different Meaning in Jazz?Related article from jazzopath.com.Part 2: The Blue Note 4000 Listening Project4010, Bennie Green, Walkin’ & Talkin’ (1959)Bennie Green (tb), Eddie Williams (ts), Gildo Mahones (p), George Tucker (b), Al Dreares (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 25, 1959Originally released May 19594011, Jimmy Smith, The Sermon (1959)Jimmy Smith (or), Lee Morgan (tp), Lou Donaldson (as), Tina Brooks (ts), George Coleman (ts), Kenny Burrell (g), Eddie McFadden (g), Art Blakey (d), Donald Bailey (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Manhattan Towers, August 25, 1957 & February 25, 1958Originally released December 19594012, Lou Donaldson and The Three sounds, LD + 3 (1959)Lou Donaldson (as), Gene Harris (p), Andrew Simpkins (b), Bill Dowdy (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1959Originally released October 19594013, Jackie McLean, New Soil (1959)Jackie McLean (as), Donald Byrd (tp), Walter Davis, Jr. (p), Paul Chambers (b), Pete La Roca (d)Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1959Originally released August 1959Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)

I discuss the top 5 causes of death for jazz musicians who died young. Also, in my listening room with 4 albums from the Blue Note 4000 series.Jazzopath is released on Fridays and you can check out the show notes for every episode at jazzopath.com/podcast.As always, I really appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback about the show. Don’t hesitate to hit me up at jazzopath.com/contact! You can also reach out to me via Instagram @ jazzopath.And remember to subscribe to Jazzopath at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast fix!Blog - jazzopath.comShow notes - https://jazzopath.com/podcastContact me! - jazzopath.com/contactInstagram - @jazzopath Music"JAZZOPATH THEME" Written and performed by Billy D©2021 Jazzopath"PUNJAB"Written by Kenny Dorham Performed by Joe Henderson©1965 Blue Note RecordsThe Top 5 Most Common Causes of Death for Jazz Musicians Who Died Prematurely4006 – Dizzy Reece, Blues in Trinity (1959)Dizzy Reece (tp), Donald Byrd (tp), Tubby Hayes (ts), Terry Shannon (p), Lloyd Thompson (b), Art Taylor (d)4007 – Donald Byrd, Off to the Races (12/21/58)Donald Byrd (tp), Jackie McLean (as), Pepper Adams (bs), Wynton Kelly (p), Sam Jones (b), Art Taylor (d)4008– Horace Silver Quintet, Finger Poppin' (2/1/59)Horace Silver (p), Junior Cook (ts), Blue Mitchell (tp), Gene Taylor (b), Louis Hayes (d)4009– The Scene Changes: The Amazing Powell, Bud (Vol. 5) (12/29/58)Bud Powell (p), Paul Chambers (b), Art Taylor (d)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)

Some jazz news, how to stream live music during the pandemic, and some Blue Note 4000 records.https://jazzopath.com/podcast/Birthdays this weekMarch 2 - Larry Carlton (73); Wolfgang Muthspiel (56)March 6 - Charles Tolliver (79); Peter Brötzmann (80)NewsPharoah Sanders new record to be released Impulse! Records 60th Anniversary activitiesPlaces to Stream JazzVillage VanguardJazz at Lincoln CenterScullers Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA)This Week's Blue Note 4000 Listening Project Albums4001 Newk's Time4002 House Party4003 Moanin'4004 Holiday for Skins, Volume 14005 Holiday for Skins, Volume 2Recommendation of the WeekSaxology - Dick Oatts, Jerry BergonziSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)

Hi, I am a jazz blogger at Jazzopath.com and this is my new podcast! In this introductory episode, I describe my current endeavor, The Blue Note 4000 Listening Project. Just a quick hello and and intro to what I am listening to and writing about. I hope you subscribe and enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jazzopath)