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  Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1550 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
The Iridium at 1650 Broadway, N.Y.C. housed a recording studio downstairs while upstairs housed all the booking agents and songsmith's who weren't located at the Brill building at 1619 Broadway back in the day. In the 1950's Jimmy Evans had his offices there, he booked everybody who was a who's who in R&B, Blues, & Jazz back then including Jimmy. In the 1960's & 70's many Artists like The Manhattans were booked from there, if my memory recollects correctly it was Universal Attractions and United Artists who booked out of that famous address. Today it still houses some agents upstairs while one of the best jazz clubs in the universe reside downstairs in the old recording studio. Here is some memorabilia & photos from Jimmy's appearance at the Iridium:  | ||
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Joe Pesci dropped in as usual:  | ||
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Vonnie gettting playful with Joe:  | ||
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Amiri Baraka (Leroi Jones, as Jimmy knows him by from the beginning and still calls him Leroi!). Funny thing, Amiri kept grabbing Jimmy's hand and remincing about how they went way back together, and Hillside Avenue in Newark where they both lived back in the late 50's, but...Jimmy said he never really hung out with him like 'that' because hanging out with Leroi's group back then could get you killed, lol!! Here's Leroi(now Amiri) & Jimmy in the dressingroom:  | ||
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Amiri:  | ||
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Jazz Legend Benny Powell stopped in, he & Jimmy go all the way back to the Hampton days:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1563 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Bob Mover a musician himself is doing a 13 week T.V. Film about Jazz History and asked Jimmy to participate. Bob & a friend:  | ||
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An outline of the film:  | ||
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Danny Barrett is a singer with a baritone voice who just released his latest 'CD' on which Jimmy wrote the liner notes. He brought a beautiful boquet of red roses he presented to Jimmy and told Jimmy "I bought it for your wife Jeanie". Aw shucks... Here's the photo:  | ||
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More Iridium memorabilia:  | ||
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Saved the best for last, the Soulful Detroit N.Y. Area Chapter (those who were there anyway):  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1569 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
My Sista Vonnie:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1570 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Juicefree and his awesome Mom:  | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 542 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
HOOOOORAY for "The Soulful Detroit N.Y. Area Chapter"  Way To Go!!!! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1571 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Dyva Naye & her beautiful Mom:  | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 543 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Hello Mother Juice!! Hello Mother Dyva Naye!! And a big hug for (((JIMMY))) (Message edited by sis on September 09, 2004) (Message edited by sis on September 09, 2004) | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1572 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Moanman & his foxy lady Trisha:  | ||
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More Moanman:  | ||
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Mr. Moan:  | ||
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Juice gets Kabbonged by Vonnie:  | ||
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A few other musicians from the old school dropped by:  | ||
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Goodnight :  | ||
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Jimmy in the limo:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1580 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
We just recieved a box of advanced copies of Jimmy's newly released 2-CD set from Warner, encompasing 1949 thru today with some great tracks not on his other CD's as well as an unreleased track. Here is the sleeve:  | ||
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Back of sleeve:  | ||
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Here is inside jacket or insert:  | ||
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Discs:  | ||
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I was already emailed this glowing review from London:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1591 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
We recieved this advertisement in the mail yesterday which happen to have Jimmy's Decca 'CD' from 1950 & 52 with Lionel Hampton's band in the Jazz Heritage Society:  | ||
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Inside:  | ||
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I think that about covers it! Some of the other SD members may have photos to post and are welcome to add to it or the other Iridium thread if they wish. Thanks to all who participated, we had great fun!!!!!!! S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1595 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hey SisD; LOL!! We can't wait to meet up with the Detroit chapter!! What fun!!!!!!! S.S. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1588 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.127.40 |
Now THAT'S what Im talking about!! Simply AWESOME presentation, S.S. Yes Yes!!! You're the best and nothing less, I do profess!! | ||
DyvaNaye (westside314) 6-Zenith Username: westside314 Post Number: 891 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.212.74.198 |
Thanks Soul Sister! These shots were great. normally I dont like pictures of myself. But my Mom regeins supreme. She loved you all. Oh by the way, her name is LEE. (Leandra). | ||
phillygal (phillygal) 1-Arriviste Username: phillygal Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 4.239.213.35 |
More great photos Soul Sister. Thank you. I can't wait to get Jimmy's newly released 2CD set. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2295 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hi Soul Sister! Yes, indeed it was a lot of fun! My mother truly enjoyed herself & we thank you for making it possible. It was really good to meet the SoulfulDetroit East chapter. I'm telling you, these folks are really good, down to earth people. Moanman & his date Trisha are smooth & laid back. Of course Bobby & Vonnie are friends & they prove to be that in every way. No grandstanding, no putdowns, just straight chillin'. I've been around them for awhile now & have yet to hear them knock anyone, or get negative about folks. I like their vibes! DyvaNaye & her moms are alright. Moms throws down on a Marvin Gaye song, I'll tell you that!! Even though Dyva sought to chrome my dome, I forgive her, for she knew not what she was doing. Soul Sister, I forgive you as well. I know that you got caught up in the moment. What the heck, women have choked me before It was worth it to meet some of our Soulful Detroit family & to hear Jimmy & The jazz Expressions! It was an educational experience for me I can't wait until we do it again! Yes Sister D, we had a lot of fun. One of these days, we'll all meet in Detroit & partake of some of that D-Town hospitality! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1602 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Bobby; Thanks Bro! DyvaNaye; Thanks. Yes, your Mom is cool like that. I did know her & Juice's Mom's names too but wasn't sure you or Juice would want to post them, felt it wasn't my place to be the first, that's why I didn't post the names, rather left that up to you two. Phillygal; Thanks and thanks!! Juicey; I can dig it! I can't wait to do it again too!! S.S. | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 272 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.222.57.101 |
You've done it again, Jeanie! LOL | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1605 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi Dinelle; LOL! Hope all is well in NawLins! S.S.J. | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 274 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.222.57.101 |
It's great. School just started a few weeks ago, in case you're wondering. That's why I haven't been posting on the forum that much lately. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1608 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi Dinelle; Do good in school girl, the internet will always be here!! Glad everything is going well for you Ms. D. S.S.J. | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 6-Zenith Username: mel Post Number: 764 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.43.32.117 |
great stuff soul-sista..... hep-kat-mel-o-deeeeee | ||
marilyn (marilyn) 3-Pundit Username: marilyn Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 209.142.136.38 |
More great pics, thanks | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1612 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Thanks mel-odeee and Marilyn!! S.S. | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 597 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Thanks again Soul Sister. Great presentation. Naturally, I loved the pics of the SDers. What a good looking group they are. Great to see some moms included. | ||
Moe (moe) 5-Doyen Username: moe Post Number: 282 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.81.145.39 |
SS, As usual, you pics are the best!!!!!!!!! And a big thanks, too, to all of our friends. Yes, Dyva & Juice, it was good to see your moms there. Hey Juice, Vonnie kabongged you-you still had a smile on your face!! Imagine that!! To each & everyone of you...you're lookin great!! | ||
Destruction (destruction) 5-Doyen Username: destruction Post Number: 370 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.139.236.125 |
greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics greatpics Destruction 1.99 Outstanding, The girls absolutely loved this thread. They've asked to see it about 5 times since Friday evening. They love the "moms", think Vonnie looks like one of their aunts, and feel that Juice is sillier than me, ...except when he's around his mom...then "he knows how to act." They also think that Dyva is "crazy" and, my fave, that Jimmy Scott is gonna take Moan's girl if he doesn't learn to lighten up and stop looking so mean all the time. Is it my imagination or did I read here that Johnny Griffin(Tough Tenors), James Moody (Hey, It's James Moody) and Charlie Watts(gather no moss) are performing some tunes by Monk. Who do I have to.....? | ||
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey Post Number: 259 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.153.113.238 |
Awwww, I feel like a "motherless child". Ain't I a part of Soulful Detroit East? (Walking away sobbing uncontrollably.) Just kidding y'all. Great pics and it was good seeing faces to the names. | ||
Common (common) 2-Debutant Username: common Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.2.55.180 |
Wonderful pictures (((Soul Sister))). It looks as if everyone had a great time. Peace! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1630 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Thanks Ralph & Moe; It was big fun!! Destruction; What can I say, Out of the mouth's of babes, LOL!! Glad the little ones enjoyed the pics so much. Great kids, great kids, great kids!!! Nosey; LOL!! You gotta get on the road and do the hour & a half drive up next time! That goes for other east coasters too in the NYC vicinity! NYC Diva, Lady Mystique, Common, & anyone else I left out!! Thanks Common; Yes, everyone had big fun! We want to see your face in the place next time!! S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1653 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Moanman wrote this beautiful review of the Iridium "gig":  | ||
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Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1781 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Just recieved this great review on the Iridium "gig", from "Backstage" by John Hoglund:  | ||
Common (common) 3-Pundit Username: common Post Number: 31 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.74 |
Hello SoulSister, I would love to be there next time you come this way. I have never heard Mr. Scott sing so that would be a great opportunity to catch him live. Peace! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1789 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Hi Common; We'll look foward to meeting you next February. S.S. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2542 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
By the way S.S. How did the video come out?? | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1817 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Hey Juice; I don't know cause I never looked at the camera after that night, no time. S.S. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2566 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hey S.S. I'm gonna have to buy that camera from you. You ain't really down. Yo be fakin' da funk!!! You better pick up that camera & work it girlfriend. All my loving Hard work goes unnoticed???? I'm an artiste'! Recognize the skills, recognize the skills!!! Oh, by the way.... please forgive me for all of those shots that I got of the ceiling & the floor. Don't know what got into me | ||
Morgan (leeway) 4-Laureate Username: leeway Post Number: 82 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.104.139.161 |
Thanks for sharing Sister.... | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1820 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Ok Juicy! I need more camera instruction,(smile). But I have to get the memory card thing first. S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1821 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Morgan; Your welcome. I love photos, mine and everyone else's too!! Old music memorbilia is cool too. S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1828 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
From last night, it got lost Morgan,lol!! S.S. | ||
Chi Drummer (chidrummer) 5-Doyen Username: chidrummer Post Number: 239 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 67.173.159.156 |
I'm rather late to this thread, but all of you look SO classy. Very nice pics. I want look that good when I grow up! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1832 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
AHA HA!! LOL, Chi Drummer!! Thank you from everyone!! S.S. |
