Podcast appearances and mentions of tina brooks

ORRIN EVANS “THE RED DOOR” Ambler, PA, March 11, 2020All the things you are (1)Wallace Roney (tp-1) Orrin Evans (p) Buster Williams (b) Gene Jackson (d) New York, December 12, 2022Red door (1,2), Big small (1,2), Smoke rings (1,2)Nicholas Payton (tp-1) Gary Thomas (ts-2,fl-3) Orrin Evans (p) Robert Hurst (b) Marvin “Smitty” Smith (d) HAL GAYLOR / WALTER NORRIS / BILLY BEAN “THE TRIO” New York, June 6 & 30, 1961Grooveyard, The end of a love affair, Che-Low (1), For heaven's sakeWalter Norris (p) Billy Bean (g) Hal Gaylor (b,cello-1) TINA BROOKS “MINOR MOVE” Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1958Nutville, The way you look tonightLee Morgan (tp) Tina Brooks (ts) Sonny Clark (p) Doug Watkins (b) Art Blakey (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 18 de febrero, 2025 at PuroJazz.

ORRIN EVANS “THE RED DOOR” Ambler, PA, March 11, 2020All the things you are (1)Wallace Roney (tp-1) Orrin Evans (p) Buster Williams (b) Gene Jackson (d) New York, December 12, 2022Red door (1,2), Big small (1,2), Smoke rings (1,2)Nicholas Payton (tp-1) Gary Thomas (ts-2,fl-3) Orrin Evans (p) Robert Hurst (b) Marvin “Smitty” Smith (d) HAL GAYLOR / WALTER NORRIS / BILLY BEAN “THE TRIO” New York, June 6 & 30, 1961Grooveyard, The end of a love affair, Che-Low (1), For heaven's sakeWalter Norris (p) Billy Bean (g) Hal Gaylor (b,cello-1) TINA BROOKS “MINOR MOVE” Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1958Nutville, The way you look tonightLee Morgan (tp) Tina Brooks (ts) Sonny Clark (p) Doug Watkins (b) Art Blakey (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 18 de febrero, 2025 at PuroJazz.

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THIS WEEK's BIRDS: vintage Poly-Rythmo (as T. P. Orchestre) w. Betti Betti; also vintage, also from Benin: Orchestre/Band de  Parakou Nord; from Mali: Orchestre Regional de Segou (misidentified on audio); vintage Billy Bang w. quartet (Don Cherry, Wilber Morris, Dennis Charles); Denman Maroney w. Leroy Jenkins, Rich O;'Donnell; from Cabo Verde: Nancy Vieira (new);  Galáxia 2000; from Angola: Lily Tchumba, Ruy Mingus (new), Belita Palma; bop from Tina Brooks w/ quintet; Myra Milford with Chris Jonas & group; from Tunisia: modern, popular, folk, tribal musics (vocal and otherwise) from  Heidi Habbouba, Saliha; Sofia Chaima, and Naama; Girma Yifrashewa w. Patrice Legrand et al. (Franco-Ethiopian chamber music); the Sea Ensemble (Kali Fasteau, Rafael Garrett, et al.); Algerian Raï from Fadela; and of course, much, much more!! Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com/ via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/19076476/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks FIND WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR Contact: confbirds@gmail.com  

Discover the transformative power of intention and alignment as we welcome Tina, a seasoned district court judge, to share the lessons from her 30-year career and her bold decision to step away from the bench. Tina's narrative is a testament to the belief that anyone can break through the mental barriers holding them back, and in this episode, she illuminates the path to doing just that. With her insightful reflections on personal growth and the importance of aligning actions with inner convictions, Tina offers a beacon of hope for anyone at a crossroads.Join us for an exploration into the nuanced art of making tough decisions and living with them, guided by our remarkable guest. Tina delves into how challenges and conflicts are not just obstacles, but opportunities for learning and evolution. She stresses the importance of self-reflection to understand true desires and aspirations, giving us a glimpse into the transformative journey of aligning one's life with their core values. Her experiences and the wisdom gleaned from them underscore the courage it takes to embrace change and the joy that comes from pursuing a life aligned with one's passions.Wrapping up our heartfelt conversation, Tina shares the courage required to embrace change and the unmistakable signs signaling it's time for a life shift. Her personal story of seeking fulfillment beyond her judicial role will inspire you to listen to your inner voice and take the necessary leaps of faith. Whether you're mulling over changing careers, or simply seeking the motivation to step into a brighter chapter, Tina's wisdom is your guiding star. Tune in to witness how a life, once entwined with the law, unfolds into a narrative of passion, purpose, and peace as a mediator.(00:02) Believing in Yourself and Taking Action(09:14) Reflections on Life and Decision-Making(19:23) Embracing Challenges and Finding Happiness(24:48) Navigating Life's Challenges and Blessings(31:22) Navigating Change and Making Decisions

MARQUIS HILL- MODERN FLOWS VOL. 2 c. 2018Modern flows II intro (baw vcl), Twin flame, Ego vs. spirit Marquis Hill (tp,comp) Josh Johnson (as) Joel Ross (vib) Junius Paul (b) Jonathan Pinson (d) Brandon Alexander Williams, Braxton Cook, King Legend, M'Reid Green, Rachel Robinson, Slot A (vcl) Black Unlimited Music Group HOUSTON PERSON – REMINISCING AT RUDY'S Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 19, 2022Again, Please send me someone to love, Reminiscing at Rudy's Houston Person (ts) Larry Fuller (p) Russell Malone (g) Matthew Parrish (b) Lewis Nash (d,vcl) TINA BROOKS – TRUE BLUE Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25, 1960Up tight's creek, Theme for Doris, Miss Hazel, True blue Freddie Hubbard (tp) Tina Brooks (ts) Duke Jordan (p) Sam Jones (b) Art Taylor (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 15 enero 2024 at PuroJazz.

MARQUIS HILL- MODERN FLOWS VOL. 2 c. 2018Modern flows II intro (baw vcl), Twin flame, Ego vs. spirit Marquis Hill (tp,comp) Josh Johnson (as) Joel Ross (vib) Junius Paul (b) Jonathan Pinson (d) Brandon Alexander Williams, Braxton Cook, King Legend, M'Reid Green, Rachel Robinson, Slot A (vcl) Black Unlimited Music Group HOUSTON PERSON – REMINISCING AT RUDY'S Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 19, 2022Again, Please send me someone to love, Reminiscing at Rudy's Houston Person (ts) Larry Fuller (p) Russell Malone (g) Matthew Parrish (b) Lewis Nash (d,vcl) TINA BROOKS – TRUE BLUE Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25, 1960Up tight's creek, Theme for Doris, Miss Hazel, True blue Freddie Hubbard (tp) Tina Brooks (ts) Duke Jordan (p) Sam Jones (b) Art Taylor (d) Continue reading Puro Jazz 15 enero 2024 at PuroJazz.

This month, we celebrate Pride, Juneteenth, and Home Ownership Month! In this episode of the Women Who Lead podcast, our host Teresa Palacios Smith is joined by three extraordinary leaders: Tina Brooks, Robin Sinnett, and Jennifer Wilbur. They share their challenges and successes navigating the real estate industry and helping to make it a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place. Meet the Leaders Tina Brooks - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Founder of BEAUTIE Robin Sinnett - Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Home Pros  Jennifer Wilbur - President of Texas, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties The Leaders' Journeys Jennifer found her niche as an agent in the service of others.  When she became a manager, she was able to serve agents. She approaches her role with a servant's heart and the success of others in mind. Tina started her career in customer care, growing but not being elevated by the company. After training others with a focus on accountability and confidence, she was identified by a leader as a great candidate for her current role. Robin experienced the industry as a buyer first. She was inspired to become an agent to provide inclusivity and allyship in the real estate industry. Intersectionality and Working With Others Tina: As a leader, she works to be a voice for those who don't have one so that others can aspire to grow and thrive in their careers. Robin: She looks for signs when working with new people to show their allyship. If she is not in a safe situation, she walks away. Jennifer: Starting out in the real estate industry, she felt like she had to fit into a straight world. When she came out to her manager, she realized she could be open about being gay and still pursue success. Greatest Accomplishments Tina: Having the opportunity to sit on panels like this podcast. Platforms like these give her the opportunity to be seen by others and change systems of power. Robin: Transitioning and becoming who she is. That has given her confidence in her ability to meet the challenges she faces. Jennifer: Reaching a point where she is able to speak out on platforms like Women Who Lead after decades of work to get there. Leaders' Favorite Books Jennifer: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon Robin: Ninja Selling by Larry Kendall Tina: motivational talks by Oprah Winfrey and Lisa Nichols Leaders' Favorite Quotes Robin: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Tina: “People may forget what you said, but they won't forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou. “Use me, God, show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I want to do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Jennifer: “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So let's build each other up, and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code “hsoa20” when ordering for 20% off.

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Bienvenidos amantes de la música, hoy visitamos a Tina Brooks y su saxo tenor. La historia de Tina Brooks es una corta pero destacada historia, grabó sólo 4 discos como líder de banda y su primera grabación importante fue con el increíble Jimmy Smith en los discos "The Sermon" (que acabamos de revisar en el episodio anterior) y "House Party". Su ascenso y cúspide fue justo en el apogeo del Hard Bop, y prometía ser uno de los gigantes del saxo tenor. Lamentablemente su adicción a las drogas fue deteriorando su salud hasta que sufrió un fallo hepático en 1974 que lo mató a la edad de 42 años. Fue una estrella fugaz que iluminó con mucha intensidad. Les invitamos a descubrir el potente sonido de este pequeño y tímido talento poco reconocido del saxo tenor. Los temas son: 1. Good Old Soul 2. Miss Hazel 3. Up Tight's Creek 4. A Ballad for Doll ( junto a Jackie McLean) *Suscríbete a nuestro canal. Si ya lo has hecho, considera apoyarnos en Patreon como mecenas para hacer sustentable nuestro programa y mantener nuestro viaje en vuelo. (Podrás acceder a episodios exclusivos) *Ayúdanos con un Me gusta, Comparte y Comenta. * En viajealmundodeljazz.com encuentra un reproductor de Jazz Moderno y Jazz Clásico.

"Scotch Blues" Kenny Burrell: Blue Lights (Blue Note, 1958) Kenny Burrell, Louis Smith, Tina Brooks, Duke Jordan, Sam Jones, Art Blakey. El tema es una composición de Duke Jordan. Tomajazz: © Pachi Tapiz, 2022 ¿Sabías que? El 14 de mayo de 1958 se grabaron las sesiones que dieron lugar a dos LP titulados Blue Lights Volume 1 y Blue Lights Volume 2. Tina Brooks y Junior Cook se alternaron en el saxo tenor. Lo mismo ocurrió con los pianistas Duke Jordan y Bobby Timmons. Kenny Burrell nació el 31 de julio de 1931. El guitarrista ha grabado a lo largo de su carrera en sellos como Blue Note, Verve, Prestige, CTI, Muse y Concord. El autor de la portada es Andy Warhol. En la década de los años 50 ilustró varias portadas de Blue Note. Y con esta ya son, de nuevo, cuatro... En anteriores episodios de JazzX5/HDO/LODLMA/Maltidos Jazztardos/Tomajazz Remembers… https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?p=34381 Más información sobre Kenny Burrell https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?s=kenny+burrell&submit=Search Más información sobre JazzX5 JazzX5 es un minipodcast de HDO de la Factoría Tomajazz presentado, editado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. JazzX5 comenzó su andadura el 24 de junio de 2019. Todas las entregas de JazzX5 están disponibles en https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=23120 / https://www.ivoox.com/jazzx5_bk_list_642835_1.html. JazzX5 y los podcast de Tomajazz en Telegram En Tomajazz hemos abierto un canal de Telegram para que estés al tanto, al instante, de los nuevos podcast. Puedes suscribirte en https://t.me/TomajazzPodcast. Pachi Tapiz en Tomajazz https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=17847

BLUE NOTE LEGENDS: TINA BROOKS... MODE RECORDS ! We take a dive into a often over looked part of the BN  sound of the late 50's, and then we wander over to Los Angeles to see what another little west coast label was up to!!

If you've never heard of tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, you're not alone. He died young, and only one of his five albums for Blue Note records were released in his lifetime. Let's learn more about this dynamic and mysterious composer and instrumentalist.

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks from his 1958 recording titled "Minor Move" and his 1960 recording titled "True Blue".

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La puntata numero 6 di #JazzTracks la dedichiamo a Paolo Fresu, ma (veltronianamente) anche a Enrico Rava. Charlie Parker veglierà su di noi mentre ascoltiamo il Bepis Duo, Walter Smith III, Benny Goodman (e Charlie Christian), Tina Brooks, Dee Dee Bridgewater Norah Jones e l'incommensurabile Anita O'Day.

This week: Impacto Crea; Lebron Brothers; Ndikuzo Makhathini; Ras Moshe; Aurlus Mabele (RIP); Mbaraka Mwinshehe; New Jazz Syndicate; Habel Kifoto & Mrroon Commandos; Dona Onete; Aline Calixto; Morente; Mari Peña; Tina Brooks; Sathima Bea Benjamin; Rais Kahn; Hariprasad Chaurasia;  much more...  Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program on WRFI, or stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast: via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com/ via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. ***In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Conference of the Birds will be broadcasting remotely, with little to no back-announcing, for the foreseeable future. Playlists will be updated live, in real-time, on the pop-up player on the WRFI website (for those listening live via WRFI's live-stream), on Spinitron at the Conference of the Birds page:  https://spinitron.com/WRFI/show/92902/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at WRFI.ORG:https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/ We will continue to update playlists at confbirds.blogspot.com 24-48 hours of the program's airing Friday evenings on WRFI. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Contact: confbirds@gmail.com

14e émission de la 45e session.. Cette semaine, bop, freebop, freejazz et jazz québécois! En musique: Tina Brooks sur l'album Minor Move  (Blue Note, 1980, enr. 1958); Rufus Jones sur l'album Five on Eight  (Cameo, 1964); Juan Vinuesa Jazz Quartet sur l'album Blue Shots from Chicago  (NoBusiness, 2019); David Liebman, David Binney, Donny McCaslin, Samuel Blais ‎sur l'album Four Visions  (Sunnyside, 2019); Landline sur l'album Landline  (Loyal Label, 2019); Ahmen sur l'album Super Majnoon (East Meets West)  (Otoroku, 2019) Leblanc - Gibson - Vicente - Mira - Ferreira Lopes ‎sur l'album Double on the Brim  (atrito-afeito, 2019)...

14e émission de la 45e session.. Cette semaine, bop, freebop, freejazz et jazz québécois! En musique: Tina Brooks sur l'album Minor Move  (Blue Note, 1980, enr. 1958); Rufus Jones sur l'album Five on Eight  (Cameo, 1964); Juan Vinuesa Jazz Quartet sur l'album Blue Shots from Chicago  (NoBusiness, 2019); David Liebman, David Binney, Donny McCaslin, Samuel Blais ‎sur l'album Four Visions  (Sunnyside, 2019); Landline sur l'album Landline  (Loyal Label, 2019); Ahmen sur l'album Super Majnoon (East Meets West)  (Otoroku, 2019) Leblanc - Gibson - Vicente - Mira - Ferreira Lopes ‎sur l'album Double on the Brim  (atrito-afeito, 2019)...

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Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks occupies a place in Jazz History as being a great and distinctive voice of the tenor saxophone who had a lot of bad luck, no real fame and an early death. One very sad lifetime but now that he is long gone, his artistry is acknowledged by all. Of his 4 Blue Note dates under his own name only one was issued. Now everything he recorded as a leader and sideman is now out and available. He died in 1974 at age 42 but his reputation was revitalized when all of his albums were unearthed and released in the early 1980s on LP and CD and in box sets. This is one of his "unreleased" albums. His third for Blue Note and it's a great one. It features Tina (pronounced "Ty-na") on tenor saxophone leading trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Arthur Taylor plus on one tune a cameo appearance by alto saxophone master Jackie McLean. Brooks contributes three tunes and two more obscure standards complete the date. The standard tunes are "For Heavens Sake" and "The Ruby and The Pearl". The album is called "Back To The Tracks" and it was given a matrix number and advertised in Jazz publications but never issued. The story of brooks' life. Check it out tonight.

Harold Floyd Brooks was nicknamed "Tina" (pronounced "Ty-na") as a corruption for "tiny" as he was a small man. A small man with a big talent! Brooks is the last of our Jazz Features of albums that were dismissed initially by the Jazz critics. The other three that we featured were not really affected by these bad reviews and their albums went on to be treated as classics. Tonight's Jazz Feature disc is a classic but the bad initial review led to Brooks' other sessions for Blue Note not to be issued in his lifetime. Sad to say Brooks fell into a state of decline due to drugs and alcohol and never recorded after 1961.This album was the only one ever issued and because of the poor review it was never repressed. People in the know bought the record and it for many years was a valuable collector's item. However it is no stretch to say that poor Brooks' career was not affected badly. The album is now of course "classic". Brooks is one of the most original tenor saxophonists in Jazz with a big broad bluesy sound and individual concept. A powerhouse! Here his group consists of the up and coming young trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, veteran pianist Duke Jordan and the ideal rhythm section of bassist Sam Jones and master drummer Arthur Taylor. Five of the six compositions are Brooks' originals and all explore different moods. One obscure standard ends the date and it has been uniquely arranged by Mr. Brooks. Tina Brooks only lived to age 42 and deserved much more than he received in his lifetime. At least in death, he is recognised and respected and all his albums are now available. True Blue is a masterpiece!

"Orgullo y prejuicio" de Jane Austen (1813) es un clasico de la literatura. En este libro se conjuntan personajes complejos, relaciones intrincadas y un punto de visto critico a las convenciones de la sociedad inglesa del siglo XIX.   Elizabeth Bennet es parte de la familia Bennet y se ve envuelta en un sin fin de peripecias cuando el Sr. Bingley y el Sr. Darcy se mudan a su comunidad, en especial porque su madre, la Sra. Bennet, acepta como una verdad universal que un hombre soltero en posesion de una buena fortuna debe estar en busqueda de una esposa. nbsp; ¿Que pasara con Elizabeth Bennet? ¿Que tiene de especial el Sr. Darcy? ¿Habra matrimonios? Descubrelo en este episodio de "A la aventura", podcast de libros y lectura.   Como musica de fondo, extractos del disco "Minor Move" de Tina Brooks (1980).   Contactowww.alaaventura.net/contactofacebook.com/alaaventurapodcastTwitter: @alaaventurajboscomendoza@gmail.com

It's another near-brush with coherence, as Pat and Mike try to discuss four releases from the hallowed Blue Note label, only to realize that Kenny Drew's album snuck in the back door. Kenny Drew – TALKIN' AND WALKIN'; Tina Brooks – MINOR MOVE; Herbie Hancock – MAIDEN VOYAGE; Wayne Shorter – ALL SEEING EYE. Also, Pat has a man-crush on Wayne Shorter you wouldn't believe.

Pianist/composer Freddie Redd occupies a small but important place in Modern Jazz. A self-taught and resourceful musician, Freddie Redd worked hard throughout the 1950's to establish himself on the New York Jazz scene. His breakthrough came when he signed with Blue Note Records and recorded his "Music For The Connection" with his quartet. The Connection was an off-Broadway play put on by The Living Theatre that was about drug addicts and featured Freddie's band in playing and speaking roles. It had a long run. The recording was highly praised and sold very well. This record is for this writer Freddie Redd's masterpiece and was his second Blue Note date. It features his quintet playing all Freddie's great compositions. The playing is superb and the band is tight. All of Freddie's tunes have substance and it's a shame that Blue Note didn't promote this recording very well as it soon became a collector's item. The people involved are Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Tina Brooks on tenor saxophone, Paul Chambers on bass, Louis Hayes on drums and of course Freddie Redd on piano. Mr. Redd told this writer that this was his favourite recording of his own wok and was very proud of this date. Check out "Shades of Redd".....it reall is a masterpiece!

Harold Floyd Brooks, better known as "Tina" (a nickname that he was given because of his small size is a corruption of "Teeny" or "Tiny") was one of the sadder stories in Jazz music. This well respected musician broke into the big time Jazz scene in 1958, after years in anonymous r&b and Latin bands, on a famous recording date with organist Jimmy Smith called "The Sermon". Brooks distinctive sound and blues inflected approach was like no other and Blue Note head honcho Alfred Lion took to Brooks and recorded 4 great sessions with Tina. The only problem was that Lion only released one. The others were never issued until long after Brooks' death in 1974. Brooks only recorded for Blue Note (with one exception) as a sideman and leader from 1958 to 1961. After 1961 he never recorded again. Because of an addiction to hard drugs and general physical dissipation, he stopped playing by the late 60's and died in ill health and abject poverty in 1974. Tonight in celebration of what would have been Brooks' 78th birthday, The Jazz Show is presenting one of his classic recordings. This album was advertised, sequenced, mastered and given a number but never issued. "Back To The Tracks" is a beautiful representation of New York Jazz in the early 1960's before the changes wrought by Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane and others moved the music in a new and different direction. Brooks' strong, lyrical and intense horn is heard at it's best and the band is a stellar all-star group. Along with Brooks on tenor saxophone, there is Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Arthur Taylor on drums plus on one long track, a cameo appearance by alto saxophone master Jackie Mclean. Happy Birthday to Tina Brooks, who finally got some of the recognition he warranted when he was still alive.Tina brooks was born on June 7,1932 in Fayetteville, North Carolina and died on August 13,1974 in New York.

Your June/July guest is the great Alto Saxophonist Phil Lasley. Phil explained what it was like growing up in 1950’s Detroit. Although his earliest experiences were based in bebop, he has played just about every style of music imaginable. Phil explained how he was drawn to New York to play with people like Tina Brooks, […]