A lovely one from Jack Sheldon

I understand if you've never heard of him.

Jack Sheldon was part of that great West Coast scene that produced tons of amazing music that would take a lifetime or two to get through. Let me just say that his early recordings are wonderful. Maybe he isn't a cutting edge innovator, but I'm not sure that was the intent of those West Coast Cool guys (with Gerry Mulligan being one exception...). I like to think that they just wanted to make great music. Have a listen to "Ahmoore" by Jack Sheldon.



The cool and fabulous Jack Sheldon

I first heard this track many years ago when I picked up "The Progressive Al Cohn" at a used CD shop in Toronto. I liked his version, but there's something about Sheldon's version that I prefer. I suppose debating the merits of each version would be a delightful topic of conversation the next time we are together. For now, enjoy this wonderful song that seems perfectly suited for a warm and sunny spring day.

The Name is Gildo Mahones

Busy, busy. I wish I had more time to chat with you but today won't work. Just the same, I felt the need to share with you, if even for a moment. Gildo Mahones is the man's name, my friends, and may I present Blues For Yna Yna. I don't know much about him yet, but this song says a lot.