Really Real

Just got the sad news that McCoy Tyner has passed away at 81. Alongside Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones, the legendary jazz pianist was a prominent member of John Coltrane's famous quartet, and contributed to classic albums as My Favourite Things and A Love Supreme. His solo records, of which I can recommend The Real McCoy ('67) in particular, are well worth seeking out, too. Miss him.

McCoy Tyner - Passion Dance
John Coltrane - My Favourite Things

Hey Joe

Featured Joe Henderson in rare avant garde mode with Alice Coltrane recently, and here's some more of his magic. First shining as a sideman with such greats as Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Larry Young, and Lee Morgan, then on his own with a track each from the tenor's much recommended Page One and  Inner Urge albums. It's six pack time then so, jazz cats.

Horace Silver - Song For My Father
McCoy Tyner - Blues On The Corner
Larry Young - If
Lee Morgan - Totem Pole
Joe Henderson - Recorda Me
Joe Henderson - El Barrio

For Dancers Only

"Bad luck streak in dancing school, down on my knees in pain..." Presenting a Monday morning six pack for all you worn-out dancers out there.

Bunker Hill - The Girl Can't Dance
Warren Zevon - Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School
DM Stith - Pity Dance
Gedo - Dance Dance Dance

Pere Ubu - Ubu Dance Party
McCoy Tyner - Passion Dance