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Beyond The Groove Yard 246: Plenty Plenty Soul

George Klein presents vibraphonist Milt Jackson as leader of various groups in the 1950s & ‘60s with sidemen including Lucky Thompson, Horace Silver, Hank Jones, Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers, and Frank Wess.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

PLENTY PLENTY SOUL

BEYOND THE GROOVE YARD 246

George Klein, Groove Yard Studio, Ypsilanti, July 8, 2018 [18512]

 

Milt Jackson: Moonray

Milt Jackson: Can’t Help Loving That Man

Milt Jackson: Plenty Plenty Soul

Milt Jackson: Soul in 3/4

Milt Jackson: Opus and Interlude

Milt Jackson: Statement

Milt Jackson: Gerri’s Blues

Milt Jackson: The Midnight Sun Wiill Never Set

Milt Jackson: Poom-a-Loom

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by George Klein for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by George Klein in Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 George Klein. Used with permission.

 

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Mood Indigo 98: Amen Corner

Leslie Keros is playing music before dawn this week by Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Tardo Hammer, Terrell Stafford, Steven Kroon, Aretha Franklin, John Wright, Donald Byrd, Carl Saunders, Jacques Lesure, and Kenny Burrell.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

AMEN CORNER

MOOD INDIGO 98

Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, August 17, 2018 [18511]

 

Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine: Trouble No. 2

Duke Ellington Orchestra: U.M.M.G.

Tardo Hammer: Numero Uno

Terrell Stafford: Carolyn

Steven Kroon: The Gift

Aretha Franklin: You’ll Never Walk Alone

John Wright: Amen Corner

Donald Byrd: Once More

Carl Saunders: Perceptive Hindsight

Jacques Lesure: That’s Mr. Burrell, Thank You

Kenny Burrell: Jeannine

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros for WDCB-FM, Chicago

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.

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Beyond The Groove Yard 245: Bluesology

George Klein presents the Modern Jazz Quartet—John Lewis, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, Connie Kay—from a variety of Atlantic recordings in the 1950s & ‘60s that demonstrate their distinctive blend of classical elements, blues and swing.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

BLUESOLOGY

BEYOND THE GROOVE YARD 245

George Klein, Groove Yard Studio, Ypsilanti, July 8, 2018 [18498]

 

MJQ: Bluesology

MJQ: Winter Tale

MJQ: The Golden Striker

MJQ: Festival Sketch

MJQ: Bachianas Brasilierias

MJQ: Concorde

MJQ: Pyramid

MJQ: Baseball

MJQ: Walkin’ Stomp

MJQ: Fugue in A Minor

MJQ: Alexander’s Fugue

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by George Klein for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by George Klein in Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 George Klein. Used with permission.

 

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Mood Indigo 97: Missile Blues

Leslie Keros is playing music in Episode 97 by Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine, the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, Wes Montgomery, Eric Reed, Abbey Lincoln, Lou Donaldson, and Harold Mabern.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

MISSILE BLUES

MOOD INDIGO 97

Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, June 21, 2017 [18497]

 

Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine: Trouble No. 2

Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra: Blues for Stew’s Shoes

Wes Montgomery: Missile Blues

Eric Reed: Blues for Akmad

Eric Reed: Gratitude

Abbey Lincoln: Hey, Lordy Mama

Lou Donaldson: Bad John

Harold Mabern: Greasy Kid Stuff

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros for WDCB-FM, Chicago

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.

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Beyond The Groove Yard 244: The Isle of Orleans

George Klein continues to focus on New Orleans artists playing Afro-Latin-Caribbean music, including Tim Laughlin, the Neville Brothers, Matt Perrine, Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Jon Cleary, Bonerama, Craig Klein, Los Hombres Calientes, and the Panorama Jazz Band.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

THE ISLE OF ORLEANS

BEYOND THE GROOVE YARD 244

George Klein, Groove Yard Studio, Ypsilanti, June 26, 2018 [18484]

 

Tim Laughlin: The Isle of Orleans

Neville Brothers: Ayiti

Matt Perrine: Muskrat Ramble

Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher: Creole Eyes

Professor Lobghair: Red Beans

Dr. John: Memories of Professor Longhair

Jon Cleary: Zulu Strut

Bonerama: Indian Red

Craig Klein: Redemption Song

Los Hombres Xalientes: New Bus Stop

Panorama Jazz Band: Martinique

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by George Klein for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by George Klein in Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 George Klein. Used with permission.

 

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Mood Indigo 96: When Will The Blues Leave

Leslie Keros is playing music this week by Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine, Freda Payne, Anthony Wonsey, Bucky & John Pizzarelli, Scott Hamilton, the Grassella Oliphant Quartet, Nicole Henry, Ornette Coleman, Bill Coleman, and Zoot Sims.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

WHEN WILL THE BLUES LEAVE?

MOOD INDIGO 96

Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, June 21, 2017 [18483]

 

Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine: Trouble No. 2

Freda Payne: I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water

Anthony Wonsey: Big Bertha

Bucky & John Pizzarelli: Three Little Words

Scott Hamilton & Bucky Pizzarelli: Red Door

Grassella Oliphant Quartet: Get Out of My Life Woman

Nicole Henry: Spirit in the Dark

Ornette Coleman: When Will the Blues Leave?

Bill Coleman: Have Blues, “Will Play ’Em

Zoot Sims: I’ve Heard That Blues Before

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros for WDCB-FM, Chicago

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.

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Beyond The Groove Yard 243: Caribbean Crescent

George Klein presents New Orleans artists performing music with Afro-Latin-Caribbean elements. Musicians include the Panorama Jazz Band, Johnny Vidacovich, Dr. John, the Soul Rebels, Rob Espino, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Los Po-Boy-Citos, Kermit Ruffins, and Patrice Fisher.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

CARIBBEAN CRESCENT

BEYOND THE GROOVE YARD 243

George Klein, Groove Yard Studio, Ypsuilanti, June 26, 2018 [GKBG-0243]

 

Panorama Jazz Band: Sous les Tropiques

Johnny Vidacovich: New Orleans Mambo

Dr. John: Flaming Sword

Soul Rebels: Let Your Mind Be Freee

Rob Espino: Yo No Se

New Orleans Nightcrawlers: Purple Gazelle

Los Po-Boy-Citos: Danzon Boogaloo

Kermit Ruffins: If I Only Had a Brain

Patrice Fisher & Arpa: Sleeping Angels

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by George Klein for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by George Klein in Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 George Klein. Used with permission.

 

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Mood Indigo 95: All Day Long

Leslie Keros is playing music in Episode 95 by Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine, Kenny Burrell, Allen Toussaint’s Jazzity Project, Lee Morgan, Nick Curran & the Nitelifes, Ernie Andrews, Carl Allen, Kevin Coelho, and Horace Silver.

 

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

ALL DAY LONG

MOOD INDIGO 95

Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, June 21, 2017 [18469]

 

Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine: Trouble No. 2

Kenny Burrell: Shirley Scott & Stanley Turrentine: Trouble No. 2

Kenny Burrell: All Day Long

Allen Toussaint’s Jazzity Project: Ruler of My Heart

Lee Morgan: Mr. Kenyatta

Nick Curran & the Nitelifes: The Groovy Jam

Ernie Andrews: Travelin’ Baby

Carl Allen: The Biscuit Man

Kevin Coelho: Root Down

Horace Silver: Satisfaction Guaranteed

Horace Silver: Opus de Funk

 

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros for WDCB-FM, Chicago

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

 

© 2018 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.