A much needed repite, as you say. Thanks for sharing, and I LOVE that poster.

R

Amen to what JB said. I've retired and hung up my gloves. These whack jobs on here can continue to be idiots, I'll resign to being a bit more enlightened.
Man, I was listening to Duke and Trane earlier on my iPod. Such a sweet album. Trane and Hartman too. Loved that period of his career.

Thanks. There's always a sublime elegance to Ellington. So much of his work is so incredible. Always thought "I Let A Song Get Out of My Heart" was an underappreciated number of his.

I really liked the Parker flick with one exception: I didn't cotton to Whittaker's portrayal of Bird onstage, which was the antithesis of Bird's actual demeanor while "in flight." Charlie Parker was actually known for his frozen stoicism with the horn in his mouth, something that at one time earned him the nickname "Indian" among a few fellow musicians.

Rated.

@jb, I have an original copy that I purchased at the theater the night the play opened on broadway...It's absolutely amazing.....

@KOB, What's not to like about Ellington...?

@KL, There were times when people would wonder if he was conscious...too difficult to film....after all it's the MOVIES...

A lovely break - and thank goodness - I thought you might be taking off from OS! Have to listen to these one at a time to give them their due. Thank you for the music!!

@dcvdickens, I have considered leaving for a variety of reasons. Being able to post with music sort of helps keep me around.....

I need a break too! Jazz and Blues wash some of the stink that piles up around us mon! thanx

@pd, You are very welcome, as always....

Great Stuff!

@sd, Yes it is...