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1956 - Count Basie and the Boys and Joe Williams - Willard Alexander Management

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TV SNIDE COVER-No 2 by Tina & Joe Via Flickr: My Mom used to say, "I can't stand that Star Track sh*t! Can't you put something good on?" Based on my favorite episode of The Outer Limits which was written by Harlan Ellison and ripped off by James Cameron for The Terminator. Of course, Ellison ripped off Frederik Pohl's Target One, but I guess Pohl wasn't as litigious as Ellison.

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Exploring the Blues with Joe Williams: A Journey Through "Nothin' but the Blues"

Introduction: The soulful, emotive realm of blues found a distinct voice in Joe Williams, a vocalist whose prowess and authenticity echoed through the decades. In 1984, Williams, accompanied by Red Holloway & His Blues All-Stars, delivered an extraordinary musical narrative with the album “Nothin’ but the Blues.” This article embarks on a journey through this masterpiece, exploring its…

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Live: Joe Williams with Lambert, Hendricks and Ross - Every Day I Have t...

"Going to Chicago," Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross with Joe Williams and Count Bassie on the Hugh Hefner 1950s TV show, Playboy Penthouse.

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Joe Williams w/ The Count Basie Orchestra - All Right, OK, You Win (1955) Mayme Watts / Sid Wyche from: "Count Basie Swings • Joe Williams Sings" (LP)

Big Band | Swing | Mainstream Jazz | Jazz Vocal

JukeHostUK (left click = play) (320kbps)

Album Personnel: Joe Williams: Vocals Count Basie: Piano / Conductor

Henry Coker: Trombone Benny Powell: Trombone Bill Hughes: Trombone

Wendell Culley: Trumpet Reunald Jones: Trumpet Joe Newman: Trumpet

Thad Jones: Cornet

Frank Foster: Tenor Saxophone Charlie Fowlkes: Baritone Saxophone Bill Graham: Alto Saxophone Marshal Royal: Clarinet / Alto Saxophone Frank Wess: Flute / Tenor Saxophone

Freddie Green: Guitar

Eddie Jones: Double Bass

Sonny Payne: Drums

Edgar Sampson: Arranger Ernie Wilkins: Arranger

Produced by Norman Granz

Recorded: in New York City on July 26 and 27, 1955

1957 Release:

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Put On Your Raincoats | A Coming of Angels: The Sequel (Williams & Guido, 1985)

So, the reason I watched this is that I’d believe that it was actually directed by Maria Lease, whose filmography has yielded some pleasant surprises as I’ve been exploring it this year. I see now that the Letterboxd page no longer shows her as a director, and I suspect she’d been mistakenly credited earlier as the film shows little of her signature.  And should you still doubt my auteurist motivations, I’ll have you know that not only did I not watch the first movie beforehand, but I have zero direct experience with the Charlie’s Angels TV show on which this is based. So I cannot attest to how it compares to its inspiration.

From what I gather, of the Angels, Annette Haven is the only returning member from the first movie, which I guess makes her the Jaclyn Smith of this series. She’s joined by Ginger Lynn and Kelly Nichols, who among other things, get it on with each other, and while I must reiterate that I haven’t seen a single episode of Charlie’s Angels, I’d wager that Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts never got it on with each other. For it would have been Too Hot For TV. Also they were in different seasons, if the Wikipedia article isn’t lying to me. So it would have been impossible, unless one of them made a guest appearance. Surprisingly you don’t get Rhonda Jo Petty or Nancy Suiter in this, as they were initially promoted based on their resemblances to Farrah Fawcett and Cheryl Ladd, respectively, but as the tactic invited a lawsuit in the latter’s case, I can understand why the filmmakers decided against it.

Anyway, what I’m getting at, aside from reading the Charlie’s Angels Wikipedia page, is that a lot of your favourites are here. I was pretty happy to see Colleen Brennan, she of the impressively toothy smile, who gets the best line in the movie.

"Young lady, if you're any kind of investigator, you can see that I'm quite drunk. And if you talk to my husband, the distinguished senator, you know that I'm frequently quite drunk. And furthermore, if you had been married to that chromium-plated son of a bitch as long as I have, you too would probably be frequently quite drunk."

Alas, she’s not in it nearly enough, for if it were up to me, this would be wall-to-wall Colleen Brennan scenes, or anytime she’s not on screen, the other characters ask, “Where’s Colleen Brennan?” But yeah, if you like any of the performers, you should have a decent time. As a porno thriller, it’s pretty whatever, and it must be said that the Angels are pretty bad at their jobs based on the ending. But there are nice bits of style throughout, like a shot where Eric Edwards picks up and moves Ginger Lynn from one room to the next while the camera pans like a pornographic sidescroller.

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Joseph Williams playing air-violin in the music video for Wilma Fingadoux (2021)

“’Wilma Fingadoux’ is the latest in a long line of musical messages, songs and poems to my mother who died at the age of 41. I was 13 years old. This song is a reflection of the painful yet wonderful place in my memory where I can speak to her. Also singing with me are my daughters Hannah Ruick and Ray Williams. Their voices, their presence, makes me so proud of my beautiful girls and their unparalleled talent. And I feel relief also because in this way they too can speak to her through music the way I always have. My mom had such a sharp sense of humor. The title of the song is the punch line of one of my favorite jokes she used to tell…she taught me how to feel funny deep inside! This lyric is my release letter. Miss you Momma! Xojoe.” (via the official Toto website)

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Shocking that when you focus on quality and give the story to actual writers they can successfully cement a character, give you her entire backstory, make you fall in love with her and make you cry when they kill her off, all in a span of 30mins.

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when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers or moots (positivity is cool) 💖

Aguas de Março, Elis Regina & Tom Jobim

Make Me Feel, Janelle Monáe

I’m Beautiful, Bette Midler

Amie, Pure Prairie League

I’m Beginning to See the Light, Count Basie & Joe Williams

These were just the first five that came to mind! I’d probably have completely different answers if asked a second time!

Please feel free to do even if I don’t send this to you! (And no pressure if I do!)

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1962 - George Shearing & Joe Williams - UK tour

George Shearing Quintet

Joe Williams and the Junior Mance Trio

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The Cat People Holiday Special by Tina & Joe

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Jimmy Jones: A Maestro's Odyssey in Jazz

Introduction: This article pays homage to the exceptional talent and influence of James Henry Jones, better known as Jimmy Jones, an American jazz pianist, and arranger. From his early days in Memphis to gracing the grand stages of New York City, Jones’ journey through jazz is nothing short of remarkable. Early Years and Musical Prowess: Born one hundred and five years ago today on December…

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Satin Doll · Joe Williams Having The Blues Under A European Sky ℗ 2005

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nick has a “best vocals” award because in real life he was the one who came up with the tune + the original lyrics for what was supposed to be a silly inside joke between them but ended up meaning so much to mother and son that even under so many layers of wanda’s chaos magic, agatha still managed to remember the melody (she was humming it in the squad car in the first episode), along with one good memory about her child: that he had a lovely voice and that the ballad was THEIR song UGH this show is GENIUS

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