On this installment of the Houston Jazz Spotlight, we are celebrating the birthdays and the music of two living legends from the Houston scene, Ms. Jewel Brown who turned 83 on August 30, and Horace Grigsby. Chris Becker wrote, 'He Got Rhythm' an article about Horace for 'City Book Magazine', Horace talks about how he discovered jazz. Becker also interviewed pianist, Jason Moran for the article during the show today you will hear Jason tell Chris Becker that the only version of the song Jeanine he wants to hear is from Horace.
Playlist:
Part 1
Smooth Sailing - Arnett Cobb
Speech at the March on Washington - John Lewis
Party Time - Arnett Cobb
Medley - Jewel Brown
Jerry - Jewel Brown
Blues in the Closet - Arnett Cobb
That’s a Pretty Good Love - Jewel Brown with Bloodest Saxophone
One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show - Jewel Brown with Bloodest Saxophone
Afrodesia - Jewel Brown with Bloodest Saxophone
Kaimono Boogie - Jewel Brown with Bloodest Saxophone
The More You Hurt Me - Jewel Brown with Bloodest Saxophone
This Bitter Earth - Jewel Brown
Party Time - Arnett Cobb
Part 2
Happy Birthday - Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis
Party Time - Arnett Cobb
I’m Beginning to See the Light - Horace Grigsby
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me - Horace Grigsby
Sophisticated Lady - Horace Grigsby
In Summer - Horace Grigsby
Where or When - Horace Grigsby
Summer Samba - Horace Grigsby
Quiet Nights - Horace Grigsby with Clayton Dyess
Party Time - Arnett Cobb
Interview with Jason Moran - Chris Becker & Jason Moran
Jeannine - Horace Grigsby
Like Someone in Love - Horace Grigsby
Stormy Monday Blues - Horace Grigsby
Alright Okay You Win - Horace Grigsby
Party Time - Arnett Cobb