The Jazz Show Episode July 8, 2024

Pianist/composer Elmo Hope: "Here's Hope"

9:00pm - 12:35am

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a belated Birthday tribute to a sadly neglected Jazz giant and innovator. St.Elmo Sy;vester Hope was born in New York on June 27,1923 and died in that city at age 43 on May 19,1967 from a bout with pneumonia. Elmo grew up with his close friends Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell but somehow the honors that were given to Monk and Powell eluded Elmo Hope. His unique piano style reflected the influences of Monk and Powell but were very much his own. His recordings as a sideman and leader are rather sparse but tonight's Jazz Feature presents a session that is one of the best examples of Elmo's style and compositions. Elmo had just returned to New York after some very lean years in Los Angeles and recorded these pieces for a small obscure label and sadly they got poor distribution. They have been resurrected and show Mr. Hope in the best light with people he respected and who enhanced his music. Elmo is accompanied by bassist Paul Chambers and drum master Philly Joe Jones and he delivers 9 of his fine creations. Happy Birthday Anniversary Elmo Hope! Enjoy his music tonight!

Track Listing:

Chips
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Moe's Bluff
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Happy Hour
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Hot Sauce
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
When The Groove is Low
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
De Dah
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Abdullah
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Freffie
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
Stars Over Marakesh
Elmo Hope · Here's Hope
King of The Hill
Jim Rotondi · Jim's Bop
Last Call
Jim Rotondi · Jim's Bop
Jim's Bop
Jim Rotondi · Jim's Bop
We'll Be Together Again
Jim Rotondi · Jim's Bop
In Graz
Jim Rotondi · Finesse
Happy Feet
Jim Rotondi · Finesse
Millertime
Jim Rotondi · Finesse
Too Darn Hot
Ella Fitzgerald · Ella In Berlin.
The Sixth Dimension
Doug Wilde · The Sixth Dimension
Hextopia
Doug Wilde · The Sixth Dimension
Zephyr
Doug Wilde · The Sixth Dimension
Sketches of Tomorrow
Doug Wilde · The Sixth Dimension
Nuttin' Out Jones
Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison · Illumination
Gettin' On Way
Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison · Illumination
Unit 7
Wes Montgomery · Smokin' at The Half Note
Four on Six
Wes Montgomery · Smokin' at The Half Note
Impressions
Wes Montgomery · Smokin' at The Half Note