Thursday, September 22

The Man With the Baritone, pt 2

Friends, I was going to say it's been too long since we've spoken about baritone saxophones, but let's be honest: it's been too long since we've spoken about anything at all. How are you? I hope you have all been good and happy and healthy and have been listening to lots of great jazz. Have you been enjoying the Mosaic box sets and the Henry Miller trilogy? Me too.

Donald & Pepper made a great team
Busy here today, so let me simply add to a previous discussion on how difficult it is to love the baritone sax by pointing out another player that joins Gerry Mulligan in elevating the instrument: have a listen to Pepper Adams play a great number with Donald Byrd.

We will discuss the music soon my friends. Over strong coffee perhaps? I can make a cappuccino if you'd prefer.