Michael Steinman's heartfelt, thought-provoking and accurately descriptive writing on Papa Jo Jones, and specially the last picture he included, showing the poignant moment when Max Roach passes by and respectfully stares at Jo’s coffin, reminded me of a youtube video I had seen several months ago.
On it, Max Roach plays his own hommage to Jo Jones' habilities with the hi-hat. At the end, Papa Jo comes in the stage just to receive a standing ovation.
TRULY WONDERFUL: MARTY GROSZ, BOB HAVENS, BOB BARNARD, BOBBY GORDON, KEITH
INGHAM, BOB HAGGART, HAL SMITH (Conneaut Lake Jazz Party, August 25, 1992)
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It’s difficult for me to imagine a better band. Marty Grosz, guitar, vocal,
repartee; Bob Havens, trombone; Bob Barnard, cornet; Bobby Gordon,
clarinet; Ke...
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