This is a little Russian joint in Boise called Alyonka Russian Cuisine. A Russian Baltika 9 beer to lead us to crepes, stroganoff and vareniki. Diana Krall on the jukebox.
Tag: jazz
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels – Tone Poem
Charles Lloyd & The MarvelsTone PoemJazzReleased 2021Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series This is the first time that Blue Note has chosen a new release to adorn the Tone Poet logo. Tone Poet treatment or not, this isn’t garnering any awards. It’s not a bad record and I am glad I purchased it but its…
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messenger “Roots and Herbs”
Art Blakey, drumsLee Morgan, trumpetWayne Shorter, tenor saxBobby Timmons, pianoWalter Davis Jr., piano (Roots and Herbs and United)Jymie Merritt, bass I can’t remember the last album that took my breath as soon as I saw the cover. Seriously, that’s one amazing cover! I am not sure what it means to be “boss” but, I’m thinking…
Fav Vinyl Releases 12.04.2020
There’s always more releases than I’m sharing, but these look interesting to me…. all heading out on December 4, 2020. Lee Morgan – The Sidewinder – Blue Note RecordsRecorded at Van Gelder Studio in 1963, The Sidewinder by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan was a runaway hit that reached No. 25 on the Billboard chart. The…
SSSSSSSizzlin’
Arnett Cobb’s Sizzlin’ spinning this morning before we finish the sides that will be paired with the turkey for a small family Thanksgiving gathering in the “pandemic”. It’s an early, chilly morning here in Boise with snow frosting the tops of the mountains and the sun just peeking over and into our back windows. Cobb’s…
The Jukebox Saloon 