Bebop Beatniks
Larry Heyl Composition Recital
Craighead Forest Bandshell
September 26, 2022
https://youtu.be/1SbuCbEu1v8
00:00 African Violet
08:04 if there are any students ...
08:31 The Blue Crane
15:56 our bass man is going to trade hi
Bebop Beatniks
Larry Heyl Composition Recital
Craighead Forest Bandshell
September 26, 2022
https://archive.org/details/hl2022-09-26.video
00:00 African Violet
08:04 if there are any students ...
08:31 The Blue Crane
15:56 our bass man is
From The Archives Of Something Blue September 25, 2022
http://sbblues.com/2022/09/25/dj-hairy-larry-presents-jazz-writers-big-band-playing-downpour/
DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing "Downpour"
01. DJ Hairy Larry pres
Delta Boogie Newsletter - August 2022 - Jazz In The Forest and Blues Fest!
I'm sending this out a week early to promote Jazz In The Forest on September 26.
Jazz In The Forest
Craighead Forest Bandshell
Monday, September 26, at 6:00 PM
Fr
Searching for A Calendar Of Tales.
I got inspired by this tumblr post
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Hello! I am in the middle of my annual re-listen of the Calendar of Tales (the September and October chapters of which remain two of my favorite
Bebop Beatniks Larry Heyl Composition Recital Craighead Forest Bandshell September 26, 2022
00:00 African Violet 08:04 if there are any students … 08:31 The Blue Crane 15:56 our bass man is going to trade his bass in on a bigger one … 17:46 Low Earth Orbit 25:44 hello … 27:58 Sail Boats 34:03 we’re gonna close the show today … 34:41 Malaysia 42:05 don’t forget about Blues Fest on October 9 …
Personnel
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - percussion
00:00 African Violet 08:04 if there are any students … 08:31 The Blue Crane 15:56 our bass man is going to trade his bass in on a bigger one … 17:46 Low Earth Orbit 25:44 hello … 27:58 Sail Boats 34:03 we’re gonna close the show today … 34:41 Malaysia 42:05 don’t forget about Blues Fest on October 9 …
Personnel
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - percussion
John Primer: Eighty-five albums; Two Grammy nominations. Impressive indeed! However, what’s even more impressive is that of that staggering number of recordings, there is not a bad one in the lot. Simply said, if I were to make a list of artists that in advance of hearing their new release, I’d already know I’d like it, the list would be short, and John Primer would be at the top. When it comes to straight up, real deal, traditional blues on a consistent basis, there is absolutely no one better. Amen.
Hard Times (produced, mixed and mastered by Rick Barnes), is John Primer’s latest release and as he says “The name of my new CD reflects the world we’re living in today. I recorded this CD to help us get through these really hard times.” For the project, John Primer - on lead guitar and vocals, is joined by The Real Deal Blues Band which is made up of Steve Bell on harmonica; Lenny Media on drums; and David Forte on bass. Additional special guests include Rick Kreher on rhythm guitar; Johnny Iguana on piano and organ; and Aliya Primer on vocals. The disc’s thirteen tracks are all John Primer originals.
The title track, “Hard Times”, features John offering his take on the pandemic and its lingering effect on life as we now know it. Fortunately, it hasn’t happened to him but a lot of what he addresses, such as lost jobs that never came back and people being evicted from their homes, sadly, is a reality for many. Musically, the profound groove the band is in is the perfect accompaniment for the song’s poignant lyrics.
Everything about “Blues - Blues - Blues” is quintessential John Primer. From the way he belts out those opening three words that make up the title of the song, to his straight up, in your face Chicago blues guitar licks totally defines why everyone who knows him knows him as the real deal. Lyrically, the song contains a line that outside of the blues community may be the most misunderstood thing ever said - “The blues makes you happy when you are feeling said”. Musically, John’s slide guitar work is masterful; Lenny and David are in the perfect slow blues groove; and Steve and Johnny are laying down several nice harmonica and piano leads.
From a musical standpoint, “Chicago” could easily be the perfect song to accompany the city’s tourism touting TV ads. How could any fan of the blues resist hearing John Primer telling you that “Chicago is his favorite blues sound, it has the best musicians around”? It’s got me wanting to go back. It’s a rhythm fueled smoker with killer blues guitar licks.
From the “I must be getting old” file….. Knowing John and Lisa Primer for as long as I have, I recall seeing Lisa at various blues events around the country way back when she was pregnant. Of course, in the years that followed, I also remember seeing the proud parents - with Aliya in tow - at some of those same events. Now, here I sit telling you about how that child has blossomed into a young lady of seventeen with an absolutely beautiful voice. This song, which she co-wrote with John and Lisa, is titled “Tough Times” and it features Aliya Primer making her recording debut. Melodically and vocally sound, Aliya comes off like a seasoned pro as she advises us that in order to get through these tough times we need to “stick together, stay strong and keep on moving on”. Of course, the band is killing it as well, but I’m keeping this one all about Aliya. This is from the mouth, and heart, of poppa…..“I am so proud of my baby girl, Aliya. This is her first of many recordings to come. Her future is so bright and I love working with her and watching her get better and better”. I’m looking very forward to it, John…..and Aliya!
With lyrics like: “You’re my life baby….you mean the whole world to me”; “You’re my sunshine in the daytime, you’re my moonlight in the night”; “You are my sweet honey, you’re my cup of tea”; “You Mean So Much To Me” has to be a dedication to Lisa. With Lenny and David all over the rhythm behind them, this one’s highlighted by John, Steve and Johnny in a three-way slug fest on the guitar, harmonica and piano.
“Hot Meal” is nearly eight minutes of slow blues and by now, those of you who regularly read my reviews know I really don’t even have to say much more than that. In three words, “It’s mandatory listening”.
Sounding a bit like something John’s old boss Muddy Waters would say, “Whiskey” opens with “I drink my whiskey when I want to get drunk, smoke my reefer when I want to get high”. That said, with the extended “lock me in and throw away the key” musical grooves the band is in before, in the middle of and after the chorus style lyrics, I’d have been happy with this being a very long instrumental.
Other tracks on Hard Times, which I’ll go on record as saying should be a shoo-in at various 2023 blues awards ceremonies, include: “You Got What I Want”; “Don’t Wait Too Long”; “I Won’t Sweat It”; “All Alone”; “My Sugar Mama” and “Trying To Make You Mine”.
If you’ve not yet received a copy of “Hard Times” for airplay, please email Lisa Becker Primer at - lbeckerconsulting1@gmail.com - and to find out more about John Primer and Blues House Productions, just go to - www.johnprimerblues.com - and - www.blueshouseproductions.com - Remember, be it Lisa or John you talk to, please tell them their friend the Blewzzman sent you.
Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro Blues Editor @ www.Mary4Music.com 2011 Keeping the Blues Alive Recipient
DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour”
01. DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour”
02. Something Blue – Art – 29 second spot
Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear an original jazz composition performed at the Delta Jazz Workshop.
The Jazz Writers Big Band either writes or arranges every song they play. That means someone in the band is working hard writing all those notes and articulations for every song. And then the band has to learn new arrangements all the time. It’s hard to explain just how much work goes into a project like this. — Permalink via Hairy Larry Rocks https://ift.tt/7GPAknz September 25, 2022 at 09:41AM
01. DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour”
02. Something Blue - Art - 29 second spot
Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear an original jazz composition performed at the Delta Jazz Workshop.
The Jazz Writers Big Band either writes or arranges every song they play. That means someone in the band is working hard writing all those notes and articulations for every song. And then the band has to learn new arrangements all the time. It’s hard to explain just how much work goes into a project like this.
I’m sending this out a week early to promote Jazz In The Forest on September 26.
Jazz In The Forest
Craighead Forest Bandshell Monday, September 26, at 6:00 PM Free and open to the public
Repertoire — African Violet The Blue Crane Low Earth Orbit Sail Boats Malaysia
All songs by Larry Heyl
Personnel — Bebop Beatniks Joseph Curtis - trumpet and flugelhorn Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - auxiliary percussion Larry Heyl aka Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
And here’s the Blues Fest schedule for October 9.
Blues Fest 2022 Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas October 9, 2022
2:00 PM Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians
3:00 PM Bebop Beatniks
4:00 PM In The Gray
5:00 PM Anna and the Tanks
Picnics permitted. Free and open to the public. Bring yard chairs and blankets for your comfort.
From The Archives Of Something Blue September 25, 2022 DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour” 01. DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour” 02. Something Blue – Art – 29 second spot Thanks … Continue reading →
Something Blue – Streak – September 24 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Charlie Hunter, Steve Lawson, and NJHB. For more about the show visit the Something … Continue reading →
From The Archives Of Something Blue September 18, 2022 DJ Hairy Larry presents NJHB playing “Catamaran” 01. DJ Hairy Larry presents NJHB playing “Catamaran” 02. Something Blue – Streak – 29 second spot Thanks Marty, today we’re hearing one of … Continue reading →
Something Blue – Baker – September 17, 2022 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Moe and the Seth Yacavone Band. For more about the show visit the … Continue reading →
From The Archives Of Something Blue September 11, 2022 01. DJ Hairy Larry presents Steve Wages and Bad Habit playing “La Grange” 02. Something Blue – Baker – 29 second spot Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a ZZ … Continue reading →
Something Blue – Ranger – September 10, 2022 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Andrew North, Sonny Burgess, and Little Feat. For more about the show visit … Continue reading →
Bebop Beatniks Larry Heyl Composition Recital Craighead Forest Bandshell September 26, 2022
00:00 African Violet 08:04 if there are any students … 08:31 The Blue Crane 15:56 our bass man is going to trade his bass in on a bigger one … 17:46 Low Earth Orbit 25:44 hello … 27:58 Sail Boats 34:03 we’re gonna close the show today … 34:41 Malaysia 42:05 don’t forget about Blues Fest on October 9 …
Personnel
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - percussion
00:00 African Violet 08:04 if there are any students … 08:31 The Blue Crane 15:56 our bass man is going to trade his bass in on a bigger one … 17:46 Low Earth Orbit 25:44 hello … 27:58 Sail Boats 34:03 we’re gonna close the show today … 34:41 Malaysia 42:05 don’t forget about Blues Fest on October 9 …
Personnel
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - percussion
01. DJ Hairy Larry presents Jazz Writers Big Band playing “Downpour”
02. Something Blue - Art - 29 second spot
Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear an original jazz composition performed at the Delta Jazz Workshop.
The Jazz Writers Big Band either writes or arranges every song they play. That means someone in the band is working hard writing all those notes and articulations for every song. And then the band has to learn new arrangements all the time. It’s hard to explain just how much work goes into a project like this.
I’m sending this out a week early to promote Jazz In The Forest on September 26.
Jazz In The Forest
Craighead Forest Bandshell Monday, September 26, at 6:00 PM Free and open to the public
Repertoire — African Violet The Blue Crane Low Earth Orbit Sail Boats Malaysia
All songs by Larry Heyl
Personnel — Bebop Beatniks Joseph Curtis - trumpet and flugelhorn Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - auxiliary percussion Larry Heyl aka Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
And here’s the Blues Fest schedule for October 9.
Blues Fest 2022 Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas October 9, 2022
2:00 PM Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians
3:00 PM Bebop Beatniks
4:00 PM In The Gray
5:00 PM Anna and the Tanks
Picnics permitted. Free and open to the public. Bring yard chairs and blankets for your comfort.
“Money!…Is like that of a tyranny…From necessity, one must submit to its arbitrary rein…While secretly despising and holding it in absolute contempt and aversion! - Daryavesh Radmanesh”
I’m sending this out a week early to promote Jazz In The Forest on September 26.
Jazz In The Forest
Craighead Forest Bandshell Monday, September 26, at 6:00 PM Free and open to the public
Repertoire — African Violet The Blue Crane Low Earth Orbit Sail Boats Malaysia
All songs by Larry Heyl
Personnel — Bebop Beatniks Joseph Curtis - trumpet and flugelhorn Jeremy Jackson - bass Alex Washam - drums Conley Hunt - auxiliary percussion Larry Heyl aka Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
And here’s the Blues Fest schedule for October 9.
Blues Fest 2022 Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas October 9, 2022
2:00 PM Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians
3:00 PM Bebop Beatniks
4:00 PM In The Gray
5:00 PM Anna and the Tanks
Picnics permitted. Free and open to the public. Bring yard chairs and blankets for your comfort.
The official audio of Clark Terry’s “Blue Waltz (La Valse Bleue)” from the newly remastered album Color Changes.
Bass – Joe Benjamin Drums – Ed Shaughnessy French Horn – Julius Watkins Piano – Tommy Flanagan Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Seldon Powell Tenor Saxophone, Flute, English Horn, Oboe – Yusef Lateef Trombone – Jimmy Knepper Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Clark Terry
