IN THE GROOVE

Sonny Stitt “Propapagoon” from Sonny Stitt on Chess — 1958

Michael Wolff “If I Were A Bell” from Joe's Strut on Wrong — 2008; Trio plays Mon. Feb. 16, 7pm. See www.kuumbwajazz.org

Jacky Terrasson “My Funny Valentine” from Smile on Blue Note — 2002; Jacky Terrasson Trio this Mon. Feb. 9th; see www.kuumbwajazz.org

Larry Goldings “Jackie-ing” from Quartet on Palmetto — 2006

Karrin Allyson “Something Worth Waiting For (Con Alma)” from Footprints on Concord — 2005

Tuck & Patti “The Very Thought Of You” from I Remember You on T&P — Valentine's Jazz & Dinner, Thurs., Feb. 12; www.kuumbwajazz.org

Teddy Wilson “Too Good To Be True” from Swing Vocalion 2 on Vocalion — 1936; incl. Chu Berry & Roy Eldridge

Benny Carter “Waltzing The Blues” from Swing Vocalion 2 on Vocalion — 1936

Benny Carter “Scandal In A Flat” from Swing Vocalion 2 on Vocalion — 1936

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra “It Was A Sad Night In Harlem” from Swing Vocalion 2 on Vocalion — 1936; incl. Ivie Anderson

Hank Crawford “Angel Eyes” from Low Flame. High Heat on Label M — 1966; Hank Crawford (12/21/34-1/29/09) passed away last Thursday at age 74. Both David 'Fathead' Newman (ts) and Leroy "Hog" Cooper (bs), who are on this selection and were also with Ray Charles, also died this last month.

Hank Crawford “T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do” from After Dark on Milestone — 1998

Hank Crawford “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” from Low Flame. High Heat on Label M — 1965

Larry Goldings “Lookout” from Sweet Sauce on Palmetto — 2002

Betty Carter “I'm Yours, You're Mine” from I'm Yours, Your're Mine on Verve — 1996

Terrence Brewer “Bumpin' On Sunset” from Groovin' Wes on Strong Brew — 2009

The Modern Jazz Quartet “Concorde” from Concorde on Prestige

Miles Davis “So What” from Kind Of Blue: Legacy Edition on Columbia — 1960 rec'd in concert in the Netherlands with Wynton Kelly (p) instead of Bill Evans

Sonny Stitt “Blues For Prez And Bird” from Endgame Brilliance on 32 Jazz — 1972; Monday was the 85th Anniversary of Sonny Stitt's birth (2/2/24-7/22/82)

Sonny Stitt “I Got Rhythm” from Endgame Brilliance on 32 Jazz — 1972

Sonny Stitt “Steamroller” from The Last Sessions on 32 Jazz — 1982

Ben Goldberg “Coitege” from The Door, The Hat, The Chair, The Fact on Cryptogramophone — 2004; GO HOME, incl. Ben Goldberg, tomorrow Thurs., Feb. 5th; see www.kuumbwajazz.org

Dennis Gonzalez “Mayombe” from Renegade Spirits on Furthermore — 2008; incl. Famaudou Don Moye

Odean Pope “Terrestrial” from What Went Before on Porter — 2000

Odean Pope “Grimey” from The Misled Children Meet Odean Pope on Porter — 2008