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Agreed.

“REASON FOR FAILURE OF YOUR PREVIOUS PROJECTS:”. I bet the band leaders wife/girl friend/partner might feature heavily in this. Well, it wouldn’t be Rock & Roll otherwise.

The terrific Carles Benavent on Bass? Fantastic playing all round with a lovely style. Thanks for reminding me to save to Spotify. 👍

His session CV was pretty impressive (quite heavyweight, indeed). Although he was 90, still sad when these characters leave us. Great player. R. I. P An audio interview with Max talking about his career....

Of course, we all have plenty of favourites, but I like how Jimmy Haslip mixes it up in this track. As a bonus, Robben Forde on top of his game....

So does 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now'....

More Randy Crawford, featuring a duet with Al Jarreau, from the superb album 'Casino Lights' (recorded live down at the Montreux Jazz Festival).

Yep, love my Jazz (listening and playing). Today my ears have been taking in Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery, along with Dave Grusin's Big Band album, 'West Side Story', and Michel Camilo's Big Band album, 'Caribe'. I like it pretty varied really.

Great stuff, 'OwnHeart'. PM will be coming your way later - My oldest will be interested in this. Nice gesture from all involved...👍 EDIT: PM sent...

Ah, the Pipe!! Apparently he used to make his way to gigs in London on his bike, with his Double Bass strapped to his back. I know he backed various Folk singers and showbiz personalities, but he was a terrific Jazz player. He was certainly a well liked character and musician.

If I wasn't gigging up and down the OKR back then, I would be in there, listening to Greg. Great times, I lived just up the road from 'The Old Cow' for about ten years. I once found £150.00 in there (under a table). I told the guv'. He said, "It's probably 'weed' money, no one has asked about it. Keep it mate and buy all your mates a few beers......in here"...

Yeah, just had a look. Indeed, interesting. Does the iOS App alert you when you have zapped a mouse?

Last Night at the Proms (although not really last night at the Proms, 'cause it's on every year). Always worth a watch for me. I couldn't even face the Waste Coat vs Spain last night.

There is a nice little read here regarding 'Everlasting Love'. Three pages that ended up attracting some notable musicians and family members of Russ Stableford. http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/07/the-love-affair-everlasting-love/comment-page-1/#comments

I noticed his son (Glyn Stableford) has been on various forums, trying to gather information on his dads session career. "Groovin' with Mr Bloe" is another one he played on as well.

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Groove, Feel and Soul. Hamish Stuart's singing on this is terrific, with Alan Gorrie doing his bit as well on backing vocals.

It was a master stroke hooking up with Arif Mardin in LA to record the AWB album, it really elevated them. (The Brecker Brothers are among the extra musicians on that album ). Below is one for the nerdy, Average White Bums (like me)... A rare AWB recording, it even has a slapped Musicman Bass on it.... It wasn't released at the time, because of copyright problems (just a demo I think). Of course, Boz Scaggs later recorded it (it was originally a Toto track/composition).

Vince Mendoza. His arranging chops are just superb,

Session Bassist, Russ Stableford. He also played Bass in 'The Muppets Band'.

Absolutely fine. Like I said, I was just curious, that was all.👍

Fiddle, I possibly understand, finish I totally understand - Fix is another matter for me. If I am asked to 'fix', or a suggested 'fix' from someone who is paying, or indeed if I have missed something that needs fixing, i am more than happy to go back and fix. Otherwise the deadline, is handed over to someone else, to become their deadline....

Why do you not want to go back and fiddle and fix? Many Symphonies have evolved into top work this way, along with many other classics throughout history I should imagine. Just curious, really...