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Nichols for Your Thoughts
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Normal service resumes with a podcast devoted to tributes celebrating the still-obscure pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. Nichols spent his truncated career in the shadow of Thelonious Monk (a big guy who cast a big shadow). He released roughly four albums in his lifetime and spent much of his career scuffling in Dixieland bands, but those initiated into his cult realize he was a truly gifted and unique composer. These tributes encompass a fairly straight ahead quintet date, a more adventuresome guitar trio, a solo piano recital, and a vocal set with brand new lyrics (and titles!) for many of Herbie's songs.Playlist
- Discussion of Eric T. Johnson's album Herbie Nichols Vol 1 (Summit) 2:45
- Discussion of Enrique Heredia's album Plays Herbie Nichols (Fresh Sounds) 20:15
- Discussion of Simon Nabatov's album Spinning Songs of Herbie Nichols (Leo) 32:37
- Discussion of Fay Victor' salbum Life is Funny That Way (AUM Fidelity) 46:17
- Pop Matters 1:03:14
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Herbie Nichols
Patrick Burnette
Thelonious Monk
Eric T. Johnson
Enrique Heredia
Simon Nabatov
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