Category: Hancock

  • Tell Me A Bedtime Story Now . . .

    Tell Me A Bedtime Story Now . . .

    [for QJ’s version of the Hancock tune] Please press play to listen as you read A bedtime story now to assuage the pain the day has brought A purple-blue streak in the sunset transcends until dark extends till dawn the excitement beaming in a smile A bedtime story now about the shades of joy painted…

  • Christmas Greetings from The 6P!!

    Christmas Greetings from The 6P!!

    I just wanted to post a photo I found [do not hold rights to this photo!] of two of my faves from years ago. Miles passed in 1991 and Herbie is an octogenarian.

  • I Blame Miles . . .

    I Blame Miles . . .

    I do blame Miles; I could blame Art Blakey, he was known for having the best new players join his band and he showcased them well.  Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter played with him as well as Chuck Mangione and Cedar Walton.  The real significance and blame was not mentoring and shepherding new jazz stars.…