20071129 Playlist

That’s All Veronica Nunn Standard Delivery Full Gallop Ent 4:47
Think Of One Romi Ben-Hur Keepin’ It Open Motema Music 5:25
Cherokee Michael O’Neill Quintet Still Dancin’ Jazzmo Records 6:45
Spirits In The Canyon The Rippingtons Topaz Whindham Hill 5:01
Mellow Nights j. dee Tippin’ On The Edge of Funk nuGroove 5:03
Moon Dance Paulette Dozier Over and Over Again N/A
Spyro Time Spyro Gyra Wrapped In A Dream Heads Up 4:00
Free Yourself Joe Sample Old Places Old Faces WB 4:27
Reed My Lips Tom Scott Reed My Lips GRP 5:40
God Bless The Child Gladys Knight Before Me Verve 4”54
Impressions Gerry Gibbs Sextet The Trasher WB 5:18
The Wind and I George Benson In Flight WB 5:04
When Can I See You Herbie Hancock The New Standard Verve 6:15
In A Sentimental Mood Gerry Gibbs Sextet The Trasher WB 3:19
My One and Only Love Coltrane & Hartman N/A MCA
Tradewinds Geoff Stradling Les Is Mo’ Origin Records 6:29
Overjoyed Jane Monheit Surrender Concord 5:44
The Hammer Andy Narell The Hammer Windham Hill 5:23
Chips & Salsa The Phil Collins Big Band A Hot Night In Paris Atlantic 5:24
Mystical Force Grover Washington Soulful Strutt Columbia 5:00
Throw It Away Ilona Knopfler Live the Live Mack Avenue 5:16
All The Way Etta James All The Way RCA Vctor 3:36
When She Smiles Jeff Lorber Philly Style Narada Jazz 4:45
Georgia Rose Queen Latifah Trav’lin’ Light Verve
Night Breeze Ronnie Laws Fever Blue Note 6:33
Misty Donny Hathaway Everything Is Everything N/A 3:39
Morning Dance Spyro Gyra Morning Dance N/A 4:03
Hideaway David Sanborn The Best Of … WB 3”45
Grandma’s Hands Jeff Lorber He Had A Hat Blue Note 4:08
Surreptitions Jeff Lorber He Had A Hat Blue Note

Sister Tufara loses her father

My condolences go out to Sister Turafa who lost her father after his painful battle with illness. Please include her and her family in your prayers and meditations.

Easy Street Last Thursday

Last Thursday (6 Sept. '07) night at Easy St. was off the chain (Fantastic). The lineup included: Tonya Leeks, Kenny "Doc" Reid, John Bush, Walter Henderson, Andy Walker, Ben Alexander and a rare surprise appearance by The One And Only Reggie Porter. Everyone was in rare form. Reggie Porter, Oh My God!!! He started of a little on the slow lounge lizard side, but when we did Take The A Train ( I believe) as a swing, all bets were off. From then on, Reggie played like the Reggie we know he is. It was a magical and spiritual night. You need to be there. Easy Street, 307 W7th St. Little Rock, AR.

Jimmy Davis, Little Rock drummer, passes

Just got information that Little Rock drummer and percussionist, Jimmy Davis, passed away yesterday. He has been sick for some time now and was able to continue to play through the efforts of Ed Lawson and the Jazz Masters. More information will be posted when available. We'll miss you Jimmy D.

Stamp Out Smoking Show

Well I co-hosted the Stamp Out Smoking Show this Thursday with a friend of mine, Radio. Radio is a local comedian, need I say more. There were a couple of things I had planned for the show, but I allowed time to get away from me, but next week, we do it again. I did record the show and I will try to make it available some way. So next week, be sure to tune in for the Thursday Morning Variety Jazz Venue from 9 AM 'til Noon and the Stamp Out Smoking Show immediately after from Noon 'til 1. Let's have some fun, shall we.

Ben Belinga's African Jazz

I found out about this musician through my MySpace page. Yet another example of the internet community at work. Played a couple of tracks from the new CD African Jazz Live by Ben Belinga. Didn't get andy calls, but I really like it. I will feature the whole CD over the next couple of weeks so be sure and listen into the show. If you heard it or will listen to it when I play it, please post a comment. To Belinga"s MySpace page.

On The Jena 6

I originally set this blog up for music and that is still what it is about. I preference with the proceeding statement because I feel a need to inform you about the occurrences in Jena, Louisiana. To get an overview of The Story click here. There is a petition to raise awareness among our politicians. There is a You Tube video of a support gathering for the Jena 6. Michael Vick has gotten so much more coverage it is sickening. Please check out the information, form an opinion and act. Well let me get off my soapbox.

Stamp Out Smoke fill in

Coming to you one Thursday August 30, 2007 and September 06, 2007 is the Stamp Out Smoking Show, OUt ThE bOx edition. On these two shows the hosts will be your very own Sir Scarecrow and Little Rock comedian Radio. Facts and Fun. Be sure and catch it. Peace!

08MAR07 Thursday Jazz KABF 88.3 FM



The World Is A Ghetto George Benson In Flight WB
Feeling Good R. Crawford & J. Sample Feeling Good PRA Records
Skin Dive Thomas Marriot On Both Sides of the Fence Origin Records
Salt Peanuts The Very Tall Band What’s Up? Telarc Jazz
God Bless The Child Barbara Morrison I’m Getting’ Long All Right Chartmaker
Mr. Magic Gerald Johnson & Trio Live Staggers Music
First Time I Saw Your Face Karrin Allyson Wild For You Concord
To See Her Face Bobby Watson Tailor Made N/A
Holding Back The Years Etta James All The Way RCA Victor
When You’re Smilling Karen Blixt Spin This HiFi Records
Little Black Samba Grady Tate From The Heart HighNote
Mercy Mercy Mercy Jimmy McGriff Blues Groove Telarc Jazz
Sunday Mornin’ Brian Bromberg Downright Upright Artistry
Salsa Beach William Staggers Searchin’ Staggers Music
Close To You Dave Stryker Chaser Mel Bay Records
Fever Tinthy Harper The Single GJC Records
Here To Stay Stephen Wallace There’ll Be Jazz In Heaven N/A
All Night Long R. Crawford & J. Sample Feeling Good PRA Records
Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl Bessie Smith World’s Greatest Blues Singer N/A
Inside Myself Art Porter Pocket City Verve/Forcast
Trouble Man Dr. Lonnie Smith Jungle Soul Palmetto Records
Starting Over Chuck Loeb Presence Heads Up
Tenderly Barbara Morrison I’m Getting’ ‘Long Al Right Chartmaker
You Might Win KEM Album II N/A

Jeff Lorber's new joint

I had gotten word of the new Jeff Lorber CD through a magazine. Then I went on Amazon to give it a listen, oh my goodness it is on fire. I have been a fan of Jeff Lorber from when I first heard about him. Through him I came to know Kenny Gorlick, aka Kenny G. He also had another saxophonist with him by the name of Dennis Springer who was no joke. As soon as I can make myself spend the money to get the CD I will play it on the air.

dee Brown

Did a wonderful interview with dee Brown this past Thursday (May 3rd) on the phone. I really like his album and he is taking care of business. He called my back after the interview to discuss how things went. Then he sent me an internet message to follow up on that. My only regret is the quality of the recording. My voice was too loud and his was too low. It wasn't a conscious thing, but now I believe I got the process down a little better. I still got the phone interview with Gerald Albright with George "Scooter" Mitchell in the studio, that one is cool. I will make them available in a month or so. Stay tuned.

Welcome

Sir Scarecrow, host of the Thursday Jazz Show on KABF 88.3 in Little Rock, Arkansas welcomes you to the official Blog Site. Thursday Jazz plays one of the widest spectrums of jazz available anywhere. From Art Tatum to Art Porter, Al Hibbler to Al Jarreau, Sarah Vaughn, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Kenny Garrett, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, Barbara Morrison, Brian Culbertson and more. All this, as well as spotlighting new and independent artist. Conversation, interviews, inspiration and just a general good time. Don't miss it, Thursday mornings 9:00 pm til 12 noon. Thanks for coming by.

Sir Scarecrow