Charlie Parker — My Little Suede Shoes
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radioparadise9 wrote:
If you can imagine the (idealised) Doris Day doing anything remotely real ... what are you on ... where do you get it ... how much does it cost?
If you can imagine the (idealised) Doris Day doing anything remotely real ... what are you on ... where do you get it ... how much does it cost?
Ever see her resume? "Rock Hudson's Virgin Lover"...
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Imagine being in around NYC in the late 50s, early 60s and seeing Davis, Coltrane, Parker, Monk, Getz, Evans, etc, etc, etc... LIVE, and in fairly small venues.
It would sort of be like being in Italy in the time of daVinci and Michelangelo.
It would sort of be like being in Italy in the time of daVinci and Michelangelo.
This is God
lily34 wrote:
If you can imagine the (idealised) Doris Day doing anything remotely real ... what are you on ... where do you get it ... how much does it cost?
i just went to our local theater's wednesday classic movie series last week, and saw Pillow Talk. this song always reminds me of the movies from that era...and i imagine doris day or shirley maclain sambaing (or whatever the dance is) to things like this.
If you can imagine the (idealised) Doris Day doing anything remotely real ... what are you on ... where do you get it ... how much does it cost?
unclehud wrote:
I think Pillow Talk is a funny movie, but I'm a sucker for movies where the good guy gets the girl and everybody lives happily ever after.
Nobody ever GOT the girl in all of those prick teaser movies.
Outside, in the real world, there were lots of real girls - in the 60's sex was, shall we say, not a problem
YMMV
I think Pillow Talk is a funny movie, but I'm a sucker for movies where the good guy gets the girl and everybody lives happily ever after.
Nobody ever GOT the girl in all of those prick teaser movies.
Outside, in the real world, there were lots of real girls - in the 60's sex was, shall we say, not a problem
YMMV
Schmoogsley wrote:
Correct
However, that doesn't detract from the reality of his ... genius
You, however, are as dumb as a sack of rocks
American
Christian
White
Male
Trumper [the first Russian asset POTUS . The world is L[its]AOF]
(delete those that do not apply)
Louis Armstrong :
“If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know.”
Bob Dylan: "Something is happening Mr Jones but you don't know what it is"
You should get out more .... a lot more
Junkie
Correct
However, that doesn't detract from the reality of his ... genius
You, however, are as dumb as a sack of rocks
American
Christian
White
Male
Trumper [the first Russian asset POTUS . The world is L[its]AOF]
(delete those that do not apply)
Louis Armstrong :
“If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know.”
Bob Dylan: "Something is happening Mr Jones but you don't know what it is"
You should get out more .... a lot more
Beautiful sound : )
Timeless & Great! Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Hey Bobert,
I think I might have been there. Would have been with an "old fashioned".in my hand, wearing a red dickey and a goatee.
Late 60's. My parents wood paneled basement, with bar. Watching all the adults get drunk.
Harvey Wallbangers.
Whiskey Sours.
Rob Roys.
Manhattans.
etc.
Oh, and music, on The Fisher. This, plus Esquivel etc. Thought they were squares.
What did I know...
Harvey Wallbangers.
Whiskey Sours.
Rob Roys.
Manhattans.
etc.
Oh, and music, on The Fisher. This, plus Esquivel etc. Thought they were squares.
What did I know...
Hey Bobert,
I think I might have been there. Would have been with an "old fashioned".in my hand, wearing a red dickey and a goatee.
Junkie
Bird, caged.
Shmelo wrote:
Bird!!!!
Yardbird!!!!!
Bird!!!!
Yardbird!!!!!
dpvest wrote:
Bird!!!!
BIRD!!
Bird!!!!
BIRD!!
Late 60's. My parents wood paneled basement, with bar. Watching all the adults get drunk.
Harvey Wallbangers.
Whiskey Sours.
Rob Roys.
Manhattans.
etc.
Oh, and music, on The Fisher. This, plus Esquivel etc. Thought they were squares.
What did I know...
Harvey Wallbangers.
Whiskey Sours.
Rob Roys.
Manhattans.
etc.
Oh, and music, on The Fisher. This, plus Esquivel etc. Thought they were squares.
What did I know...
lily34 wrote:
I think Pillow Talk is a funny movie, but I'm a sucker for movies where the good guy gets the girl and everybody lives happily ever after.
i just went to our local theater's wednesday classic movie series last week, and saw Pillow Talk. this song always reminds me of the movies from that era...and i imagine doris day or shirley maclain sambaing (or whatever the dance is) to things like this.
I think Pillow Talk is a funny movie, but I'm a sucker for movies where the good guy gets the girl and everybody lives happily ever after.
I want to dance around my pod.
oldfart48 wrote:
like, try some 20's & 30's blues see where R&R started.
I'm trying, damn it.
like, try some 20's & 30's blues see where R&R started.
I'm trying, damn it.
peter_james_bond wrote:
like, try some 20's & 30's blues see where R&R started.
1949...Wow!
like, try some 20's & 30's blues see where R&R started.
I vote this song the best in ALL of RP-land as having the funniest running string comments and snarky come-backs!
Bird does latin, works for me.....
Everybody in my churches loves this music...
Very nice, a tasty song at the end of the day. Winding down in the office with a nice Garnacha. Perfection.
Would love to hear some Gordon Dexter on RP!
Would love to hear some Gordon Dexter on RP!
i just went to our local theater's wednesday classic movie series last week, and saw Pillow Talk. this song always reminds me of the movies from that era...and i imagine doris day or shirley maclain sambaing (or whatever the dance is) to things like this.
Forgive me Zoot from the Muppets, where ever you are!
Jazz is very lovable
socalhol wrote:
I like this — sounds like a Tiki Lounge. Or the "Merry Martini Christmas" CD I picked up at Target a couple years ago. Or something from the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" party scene. In other words, an all around fun vibe!
thefoodoflove wrote:
LOL - it's still reminding me of the Breakfast at Tiffany's party scene — which I believe is the Henry Mancini song "Loose Caboose". Although since this Charlie Parker song came out in 1949, it may have provided some inspiration for Mancini....?
I like this — sounds like a Tiki Lounge. Or the "Merry Martini Christmas" CD I picked up at Target a couple years ago. Or something from the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" party scene. In other words, an all around fun vibe!
thefoodoflove wrote:
Amazing I got on to see if anyone heard the jazz band from the party in this. Tiffanies close enough but I am thinking when sellers opens door to band smoking a reefer very funny and cool. Like it
LOL - it's still reminding me of the Breakfast at Tiffany's party scene — which I believe is the Henry Mancini song "Loose Caboose". Although since this Charlie Parker song came out in 1949, it may have provided some inspiration for Mancini....?
1949...Wow!
meauclaire wrote:
Hahaha, so true! xD
Man, I hate jazz. 3 or 4 people seemiingly all playing a different song at the same time.
Hahaha, so true! xD
Perfect for that chic dinner party
romeotuma wrote:
This music is soooo good for the feet... everybody in my hotel room be dancing... love it...
Man I would hate to be in the room under yours.
This music is soooo good for the feet... everybody in my hotel room be dancing... love it...
Man I would hate to be in the room under yours.
My favorite Sax player of all times!
fredriley wrote:
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
More than the usual ascerbic wit from you, Mr. Riley. I didn't learn to appreciate jazz until very late in life, and even now, some things just completely leave me cold. I agree that musical taste is subjective, and I really hate it if someone condemns me for not liking a certain song and then invalidates my reasons for not liking the song by telling me I'm narrow-minded or ignorant. It happens, and it's part of life (not the part that I really love, though.)
Here - take one of these
. I'll join you (well, I had a couple of extras), and we'll just kick back and enjoy RP for what it is, and not for what it spawns (in the way of critics.)
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
More than the usual ascerbic wit from you, Mr. Riley. I didn't learn to appreciate jazz until very late in life, and even now, some things just completely leave me cold. I agree that musical taste is subjective, and I really hate it if someone condemns me for not liking a certain song and then invalidates my reasons for not liking the song by telling me I'm narrow-minded or ignorant. It happens, and it's part of life (not the part that I really love, though.)
Here - take one of these
. I'll join you (well, I had a couple of extras), and we'll just kick back and enjoy RP for what it is, and not for what it spawns (in the way of critics.) fredriley wrote:
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
I'm not being snobby or elitist. I can understand people hating jazz or finding it grating, pretentious or annoyingly discordant. But when someone says a piece like this is boring, I have the suspicion they want the station to play only what they like and the hell with everyone else, another type of "elitism", hence my response. By the way, I like a lot of Abba's music.
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
I'm not being snobby or elitist. I can understand people hating jazz or finding it grating, pretentious or annoyingly discordant. But when someone says a piece like this is boring, I have the suspicion they want the station to play only what they like and the hell with everyone else, another type of "elitism", hence my response. By the way, I like a lot of Abba's music.
Man, I hate jazz. 3 or 4 people seemiingly all playing a different song at the same time.
socalhol wrote:
Amazing I got on to see if anyone heard the jazz band from the party in this. Tiffanies close enough but I am thinking when sellers opens door to band smoking a reefer very funny and cool. Like it
I like this — sounds like a Tiki Lounge. Or the "Merry Martini Christmas" CD I picked up at Target a couple years ago. Or something from the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" party scene. In other words, an all around fun vibe! 
Amazing I got on to see if anyone heard the jazz band from the party in this. Tiffanies close enough but I am thinking when sellers opens door to band smoking a reefer very funny and cool. Like it
WHAT?!? 7.7 rating? There are Dave Matthews songs rated higher on RP. Who,s sandbagging Parker? Show yourselves.
kaybee wrote:
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Don't fret. They always seem to disappear after awhile. Kind of like the smell of cat sh*t. Just give it a little time.
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Don't fret. They always seem to disappear after awhile. Kind of like the smell of cat sh*t. Just give it a little time.
This isn't the Yardbird's most enlightning. Perhaps Bill is trying to put something out there that is accessible (don't you love that word?) to most listeners while exhibiting the improvisation that is essential to jazz.
I like this — sounds like a Tiki Lounge. Or the "Merry Martini Christmas" CD I picked up at Target a couple years ago. Or something from the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" party scene. In other words, an all around fun vibe!
fredriley wrote:
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me - I got enough of that crap from my Dad during childhood. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
forget your meds today?
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me - I got enough of that crap from my Dad during childhood. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
forget your meds today?
kaybee wrote:
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Don't be so snobby. Some folks just don't, like, 'dig' jazz, man. We're not 'hip' to the ancient 'hop', daddy-o. It's just this kind of sophisto-jazz elitism that so narks me. Musical taste is subjective, daddy-o, and one taste isn't objectively better than the next. It's as cool to like Abba as Charlie Parker, a lesson that jazz snobs should have drummed into them forcibly.
Aegean wrote:
lmic wrote:
Bill, where is the "Totally Dumbfounded" emoti??
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Booooooooooooooooooring!
lmic wrote:
Bill, where is the "Totally Dumbfounded" emoti??
Yes there seems to be a disheartening increase in mainstream radio listeners on RP lately – hopefully they will find something more to their liking on on of the many “classic” or top 100 stations.
Aegean wrote:
Bill, where is the "Totally Dumbfounded" emoti??
Booooooooooooooooooring!
Bill, where is the "Totally Dumbfounded" emoti??
Timeless ! 
Automatically puts me in a good mood everytime I hear this!
this piece lasted so long i gave up waiting for it to end and went to my radiohead.
Albert1967 wrote:
He did a quicker version . . . Man could this guy play the axe.
Best there ever was, for sure. Our Hawaiian-style Latin dancin' pau hana office party continues! (Picture hula hand moves integrated with the traditional Cuban dance steps . . . no, really!)
He did a quicker version . . . Man could this guy play the axe.
Best there ever was, for sure. Our Hawaiian-style Latin dancin' pau hana office party continues! (Picture hula hand moves integrated with the traditional Cuban dance steps . . . no, really!)
earthbased wrote:
He did a quicker version . . . Man could this guy play the axe.
nice relaxing groove. A 9!
He did a quicker version . . . Man could this guy play the axe.
My favorite jazzman!
This always makes me want to put on a tight fringed dress, pointy heels, rat my hair as in the 60's and dance................
nice relaxing groove. A 9!
Mighty sweet.
From "Cool for Cats" to one cool cat. Good one, Bill. 
philbertr wrote:
Allow me to interpret American slang for you, as you are obviously a non-native speaking 'merican!
It's an over-the-road trailer with a built-in refrigeration (shortened to "refr" pronounced "reefer") unit.
And the previous post must have something to do with the song being so "hot" that it burns up the refrigerator, thus making it smoke.
Ahhhhhhhh, got it! Thanks! *Lights up a joint*
Allow me to interpret American slang for you, as you are obviously a non-native speaking 'merican!
It's an over-the-road trailer with a built-in refrigeration (shortened to "refr" pronounced "reefer") unit.
And the previous post must have something to do with the song being so "hot" that it burns up the refrigerator, thus making it smoke.
Ahhhhhhhh, got it! Thanks! *Lights up a joint*
SweTex wrote:
Whats a "reefer?"
Allow me to interpret American slang for you, as you are obviously a non-native speaking 'merican!
It's an over-the-road trailer with a built-in refrigeration (shortened to "refr" pronounced "reefer") unit.
And the previous post must have something to do with the song being so "hot" that it burns up the refrigerator, thus making it smoke.
Whats a "reefer?"
Allow me to interpret American slang for you, as you are obviously a non-native speaking 'merican!
It's an over-the-road trailer with a built-in refrigeration (shortened to "refr" pronounced "reefer") unit.
And the previous post must have something to do with the song being so "hot" that it burns up the refrigerator, thus making it smoke.
toterola wrote:
Whats a "reefer?"
Blow, Bird, blow!
Somewhere in time, Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Ginsberg, Burroughs, and Bird are smoking some fine reefer and drinking the wine spo-dee-o-dee. Count on it.
Somewhere in time, Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Ginsberg, Burroughs, and Bird are smoking some fine reefer and drinking the wine spo-dee-o-dee. Count on it.
Whats a "reefer?"
Blow, Bird, blow!
Somewhere in time, Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Ginsberg, Burroughs, and Bird are smoking some fine reefer and drinking the wine spo-dee-o-dee. Count on it.
Somewhere in time, Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Ginsberg, Burroughs, and Bird are smoking some fine reefer and drinking the wine spo-dee-o-dee. Count on it.
no sir.......... didn't care for it
Isn't this the melody to "Walking in a Winter Wonderland"? Maybe I'm just thinking that way because we already have three inches of snow outside and its only October 7th. This has been one dreary year as far as weather goes. Hardly broke above 70 all summer, and now we're getting snow earlier than its come in at least a decade or two. Bah.
cattgirl813 wrote:
no apology needed - well done!
And what happened then? Well, in RPville they say that Physicsgenius's music appreciation grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of great jazz came through, and Physicsgenius found the music appreciation of ten Physicsgeniuses plus two. Apologies to Dr. Seuss.
no apology needed - well done!
BONGOS!
unforgetable - ** 10 **
Shesdifferent wrote:
Only if you choose to.
I suppose I have to put up with it.
Only if you choose to.
I suppose I have to put up with it.
Where did I put my loafers?
With all deference to Bird, I'd rather hear Brave Combo's version.
physicsgenius wrote:
Pro: It kinda has a melody
Con: It sounds like Kenny G circa 1953
Kenny mainly records with a soprano sax, not a tenor.
maryte wrote:
Except that this is not a physicsgenius comment. It's a physicsgenuis comment. Could still be the same person, but not the same handle.
Moniker ought to be transmogrified into Physicsmoron.
THE BIRD! His influences can be felt in everything from Steely Dan to Buena Vista Social Club...
and he turned the world upside down, dig it! 
heyjoe3577 wrote:
Bird flies on! I love this!!
TO JAZZ!
Go Bird, Go!
Awesome! Bird was the man.
Love the jazz, Bill and Rebecca, keep it up!
this track. 
2.
BUT, I'm looking forward to tracking down the CD with CP, Tex Perkins and that other guy.
2.
BUT, I'm looking forward to tracking down the CD with CP, Tex Perkins and that other guy.
maryte wrote:
Except that this is not a physicsgenius comment. It's a physicsgenuis comment. Could still be the same person, but not the same handle.
you're cool, maryte.
hippiechick wrote:
If you want jazz, listen to a jazz station.
And if you want to listen to a great mix of different kinds of music, including Jazz, listen to RP!
If not, I'm sure there's a Grateful Dead 24/7 station for you.
Ando wrote:
Tuba-ma-ba?
Obo-mo-boe?
Zooboomafoo
cattgirl813 wrote:
And what happened then? Well, in RPville they say that Physicsgenius's music appreciation grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of great jazz came through, and Physicsgenius found the music appreciation of ten Physicsgeniuses plus two.
Apologies to Dr. Seuss.
Except that this is not a physicsgenius comment. It's a physicsgenuis comment. Could still be the same person, but not the same handle.
I really needed to hear something like this this morning. Brought up my mood significantly.
Bird flies on! I love this!!
cattgirl813 wrote:
And what happened then? Well, in RPville they say that Physicsgenius's music appreciation grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of great jazz came through, and Physicsgenius found the music appreciation of ten Physicsgeniuses plus two.
Apologies to Dr. Seuss.
LOL!! I kinda miss Pj.........
davin wrote:
SaxAMAphone. Saxamaphone.
Tuba-ma-ba?
Obo-mo-boe?
I know I am in the minority, BUT I really like the way you mix the jazz in. I am a rock and roll and jazz fan so it is cool to hear them put together so nicely. 
drtjdel wrote:
SaxOphone. Saxophone.
SaxAMAphone. Saxamaphone.
physicsgenuis wrote:
I was wrong again... really this time. Charlie Paker is quite possibly the greatest saxaphone player ever to have walked the earth.
SaxOphone. Saxophone.
Thanks for the Bird! More of the like would be much appreciated.
One of the alto saxophone's finest moments, right here.
physicsgenuis wrote: Apologies to Dr. Seuss.
I was wrong again... really this time. Charlie Paker is quite possibly the greatest saxaphone player ever to have walked the earth.
And what happened then? Well, in RPville they say that Physicsgenius's music appreciation grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of great jazz came through, and Physicsgenius found the music appreciation of ten Physicsgeniuses plus two.
Personaly I like this instrument because I play with Saxo Tenor and Charly Parker is not an amator...
physicsgenius wrote:
Wow, was I ever wrong. It does kinda have a melody, but it sounds nothing like Kenny G. More like My First Saxaphone.
I was wrong again... really this time. Charlie Paker is quite possibly the greatest saxaphone player ever to have walked the earth.
Groovy. Think I just caught the "Bird" flu.
Oh! it's so great to hear it!
I've been trying to download it without success.
Great tune!
TonyBear wrote:
Can anyone recommend a good jazz station?
You might try this: (click here) (link to stream is in the upper righthand corner)
hippiechick wrote:
If you want jazz, listen to a jazz station.
If you want to live in a box and refuse to consider alternative genres, go ahead and do it.
physicsgenius wrote:
Pro: It kinda has a melody
Con: It sounds like Kenny G circa 1953
I am beginning to suspect that you have been abducted by aliens and had your hearing modified so that, not 90%, but 100% of everything you hear is crap.
Kenny G? I don't get it, dude.
hippiechick wrote:
If you want jazz, listen to a jazz station.
RP is an eclectic station. If you *don't* want to hear jazz (or any other of the various types of music they play here), listen to a single genre station.
Can anyone recommend a good jazz station?
physicsgenius wrote:
Pro: It kinda has a melody
Con: It sounds like Kenny G circa 1953
Wow, was I ever wrong. It does kinda have a melody, but it sounds nothing like Kenny G. More like My First Saxaphone.
a snoozer @ a 3......some cow bell might have made it a 4
how stupendous. how mellowing.
maryte wrote:
Bird was 35 when he died.
And I'm all for more Charlie Parker (and other jazz greats), but I don't think B&R will let as much jazz onto the main playlist (or even the LRC) as some of us would be willing to upload, regardless of its appropriateness.
If you want jazz, listen to a jazz station.
not that this cut is doing that much for me, but i'm rating it high to get more jazz on RP....
maryte wrote:
Bird was 35 when he died.
And the poor guy was in such bad shape that the coroner estimated his age to be 60.
another Steely Dan reference:
"Jo would you love to scrapple
She'll never say no
Shine up the battle apple"
Here's a request for more jazz on RP...
huebdoo wrote:
How cool is this?
Question how old was he when he died?
Bird was 35 when he died.
And I'm all for more Charlie Parker (and other jazz greats), but I don't think B&R will let as much jazz onto the main playlist (or even the LRC) as some of us would be willing to upload, regardless of its appropriateness.
This is fairly middle-of-the-road Bird (insert joke here). Maybe something like "Scrapple from the Apple" or "Au Privave" would be better for RP's audience?
Hep.
How cool is this?
Question how old was he when he died?
Love the 'Yardbird,' he gets better with age.
mmmmm, nice.
Nice choice! Could be a nice introduction to Bird for those who might be put off by his more "hardcore" be-bop pieces, but I would choose "salty peanuts" for a non jazz radio. Throw them in the deep end ...
Skip the fusion...this stuff winds me up.
"You've got to come on, man, and take a piece of Mr. Parker's band!!"
~Steely Dan
\:D/
Imagine being in around NYC in the late 50s, early 60s and seeing Davis, Coltrane, Parker, Monk, Getz, Evans, etc, etc, etc... LIVE, and in fairly small venues.
It would sort of be like being in Italy in the time of daVinci and Michelangelo.
I Agree!! ...I wish there was a "time machine", where I could go back!