Unbelievable. That night, you didn’t just earn your colors—you carved them into the stars. My God. You were walking with giants, shoulder to shoulder with greatness. Bu and Horace… two souls cut from the cloth of the infinite. There will never be another night like that. Never.
Great story, and I love your writing -- you had me rolling on the floor several times!
You spoke of magic moments -- here's two I'll never forget. Sonny Rollins Quartet in '64 at McKie's, my senior year in college. 30 years later, Sarah subbing for Della with the Basie band in a large Chicago club where I was mixing sound; she sang Basie band charts, she sang vocal charts, and she sang "East Of The Sun" with the rhythm section.
What a fantastic experience and story!! Blakey couldn’t resist putting the “new cat” through his typical challenges of shifting up through the energy levels.
One of my first LPs was with the Horace Silver’s trio. So I have spent quite some time trying to fit in with the masters. But doing it for real in real time, would have made me breathless as a mountaineer in the death zone.
Unbelievable. That night, you didn’t just earn your colors—you carved them into the stars. My God. You were walking with giants, shoulder to shoulder with greatness. Bu and Horace… two souls cut from the cloth of the infinite. There will never be another night like that. Never.
Great story, and I love your writing -- you had me rolling on the floor several times!
You spoke of magic moments -- here's two I'll never forget. Sonny Rollins Quartet in '64 at McKie's, my senior year in college. 30 years later, Sarah subbing for Della with the Basie band in a large Chicago club where I was mixing sound; she sang Basie band charts, she sang vocal charts, and she sang "East Of The Sun" with the rhythm section.
We are so fortunate to have these magic moments that we carry forever.
Great jazz story, Todd. A classic.
Hi Todd,
Great reminisces. What a treat to play with two of the finest. Thanks for telling us about it.
Dan
Wow! What a great story and well told.
What a fantastic experience and story!! Blakey couldn’t resist putting the “new cat” through his typical challenges of shifting up through the energy levels.
You put us in the room, and I am breathless just reading it. What an experience! Thank you for sharing it.
One of my first LPs was with the Horace Silver’s trio. So I have spent quite some time trying to fit in with the masters. But doing it for real in real time, would have made me breathless as a mountaineer in the death zone.
Wow, TC! I know that had to be an experience of a lifetime! Thanks for sharing!
Yow, my left hand is cramping just thinking about it!
Great great story, life changing indeed, playing with two of the original Messengers, wow!
what a life changing experience that must have been. Thanks for sharing and i am truly humbled
Such a great story. Was listening to Nica’s Dream all last week!
Terrific story, wow! Been enjoying your writing here (and your playing many times in person), but first time to comment. Thanks 🎶
Thanks, Al!