I recently discovered an LP, "Desmond Blue"; it was Paul Desmond's most famous. The title song was also "Leo Cheers" theme song; he was a disc jockey, "The man in the red vest". I heard that tune "Desmond Blue" almost every night. Although that was a long time ago, I was flooded with beautiful memories when I heard it again.
Dave Brubeck at Newport
Had an opportunity to see Dave Brubeck at the Newport Jazz Festival yesterday. It was just amazing. An almost 90 year old guy on a hot day. He only stayed on stage for about 25 minutes but he was just terrific - and he was enthusiastically embraced by the crowd (an understatement). I have many of his records and have enjoyed them for years but had never heard him live. An experience to remember. Anyone else there?
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