Something a bit different tonight – a concert by Neil Innes, recorded at The Abbey Pub in Chicago on October 21, 2004. Neil Innes first came to prominence in the comedy rock group the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later became a frequent collaborator with the Monty Python troupe on their BBC television series and films, and is often
The Class sweaters – the mementos that made their appearance every reunion since the first were getting less and less. The wearers were fading – but the moths, the vagaries of nature and well-intentioned but ill-informed offspring were taking over. Mementos were busy being forgotten or sold on E-Bay. And
Florent Schmitt – Oriane et le Prince d’lamour – French National Orchestra – Jean Martinon, cond – ORTF 1957 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Florent Schmitt this weekend. A prolific composer whose work was neglected for several decades after his death, but which has been receiving a revival in
Jackie McLean this weekend – recorded at the 1994 University Of Virginia Jazz Festival on February 21, 1994. Joining him on this gig are: Jackie MacLean – Alto Saxophone, Nat Reeves – Bass, Steve Davis – Trombone, Alan Palmer – Piano and Eric McPherson – Drums. Jackie McLean recorded with
