tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810483957175720940.post3449086682996320074..comments2023-08-03T04:18:15.359-04:00Comments on Found in Brooklyn: Great Moments in Brooklyn ArchitectureLisannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03249500003559750141noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810483957175720940.post-37731481963487546242009-05-20T00:21:50.434-04:002009-05-20T00:21:50.434-04:00Numerous great-- and great sounding-- jazz albums ...Numerous great-- and great sounding-- jazz albums were recorded in the Masonic Temple in the early-mid 1950s. The players were mostly related to the Count Basie Orchestra, although Mel Powell-- best known then for his brilliant stint with Benny Goodman-- led some sessions there as well.<br /><br />It's weirdly little known today-- especially since famous dude John Hammong produced them-- but those records are still remarkable<br /><br />Willis Still Sunsweet<br />Music Director, WWIBWillis Still Sunsweet, WWIBhttp://whowalkinbrooklyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810483957175720940.post-13558550786911755792009-05-18T00:30:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:30:00.000-04:00What beauties! They don't make 'em like them anymo...What beauties! They don't make 'em like them anymore, alas. Now it's all glass and steel.Plow to Platehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031459781522127675noreply@blogger.com