Hive Finds

In the late seventies and early eighties, Susan and Jim Neumann helped keep the be-bop flame burning by starting the boutique Beehive Records label. They featured middle-aged boppers left behind by fusion frenzy who just wanted to record some solid blowing dates—and one semi-forgotten vocalist who made his final great recording for the label... and captured Clint Eastwood's heart doing so. For pop matters, things take a swerve for the jazzy when Mike discusses a live Kurt Elling show in detail. Did it make his dreams come true or not? Listen and find out.

Playlist

• Discussion of Nick Brignola's album Baritone Madness (Beehive) 8:45
• Discussion of Curtis Fuller' album Fire and Filigree (Beehive) 17:20
• Discussion of Ronnie Mathews's album Legacy (Beehive) 26:45
• Discussion of Dick Katz's album In High Profile (Beehive) 37:20
• Discussion of Johnny Hartman's album Once in Every Life (Beehive) 50:25
• Pop Matters—Kurt Elling live 1:07:55