John Coltrane — Theme For Ernie
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very evocative. You can picture the smoke filled bar with the down trodden detective looking looking for someone
Hey Bill, can you create a Jazz Mix for us. We could create a Jazz donation page to finance it. Cheers!
I hear this across the room, and immediately rush over to turn it up. One of my favorites.
hellsgardener wrote:
Shouldn't that be Sax?
Shouldn't that be Sax?
How about getting trippy with his version of "Favorite Things"? He plays soprano and McCoy Tyner on piano.
Or his "Giant Steps". It's a shocker....with that crazy circle of fifths; which I still can't follow.
Or his "Giant Steps". It's a shocker....with that crazy circle of fifths; which I still can't follow.
hbs47 wrote:
Too bad Mr. Coltrane is no longer with us or I'm sure he would have read your insightful comment and rewritten and rerecorded all of his classic music to be more "tuneful"! DAMN!
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
Too bad Mr. Coltrane is no longer with us or I'm sure he would have read your insightful comment and rewritten and rerecorded all of his classic music to be more "tuneful"! DAMN!
Right now, there are only THREE Coltrane tunes on RP. Please ADD MORE! Thank You.
Hell yes, and thank you! Jazz like this is PERFECT for cozy stay-inside times such as this, while the wind outside rages and blasts every last leaf from the cottonwoods along the frozen creek. I am certain that I never could have made it through the endless rainy days and nights -- not to mention, the occasional typhoons! during my 20 years in Japan without the sublime jazz of Trane -- along with Miles, Blakey, Mingus, Dolphy, and Monk, too, sure, but:
John Coltrane truly was THE MASTER OF MOOD...
John Coltrane truly was THE MASTER OF MOOD...
mgtom wrote:
Shouldn't that be Sax?
Suddenly, I'm in the mood for sex. 
Shouldn't that be Sax?
onemorebyte wrote:
RP needs a JAZZ CHANNEL!! please oh please oh please oh please!!
RP needs a JAZZ CHANNEL!! please oh please oh please oh please!!
SpinyNorma wrote:
- Don't leave us hanging, keep going with this!
Bosch stood on his balcony, pondering the frailties of the human spirit. In the distance, the twinkling lights on the highway sparkled like false dreams...
(Sorry, went right off on one there for a mo. Ahem.)
- Don't leave us hanging, keep going with this!
Suddenly, I'm in the mood for sex.
Genial!
If only I could be in a smoky dark bar, melting into some worn leather...and having this pour over me...heaven...
Webfoot wrote:
Bulky or poppyseed?
Bill's on a roll.
Bulky or poppyseed?
bitbanger wrote:
As per Wikipedia:
Pretty amazing lineup.
Thank You for the info!
As per Wikipedia:
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
Red Garland – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Art Taylor – drumsPretty amazing lineup.
Thank You for the info!
Stan Webb might follow?
Pitjes wrote:
As per Wikipedia:
Pretty amazing lineup.
I was guessing: Ben Webster?
As per Wikipedia:
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
Red Garland – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Art Taylor – drumsPretty amazing lineup.
A great sign - I have now heard classic jazz 2 days in a row! Thx RP team
I was guessing: Ben Webster?
Instead of “Play Misty for Me” that movie should have been “Play the Theme for Ernie for Me”!
joejennings wrote:
Right now, there are only 2 COLTRANE TUNES ON ON THE RP PLAYLIST. PLEASE ADD MORE!!! Thank You!
RP NEEDS MORE COLTRANE TUNES ON THE PLAYLIST!!! Thank You!!!
Right now, there are only 2 COLTRANE TUNES ON ON THE RP PLAYLIST. PLEASE ADD MORE!!! Thank You!
Sneak wrote:
I AGREE!! COMPLETELY!!
Hey Bill and Rebecca -- I adore Radio Paradise! I just wish you played jazz more often.
I AGREE!! COMPLETELY!!
Hey Bill and Rebecca -- I adore Radio Paradise! I just wish you played jazz more often.
RP NEEDS MORE COLTRANE TUNES ON THE PLAYLIST!!! Thank You!!!
Hmmm Jazz, nice! Nothing like a bit of Coltrane to lighten the mood. Just need a bit of Hartman on vocals. Hmmm, nice!
RP has only 2 Coltrane tunes. Bill, it is time to add MORE!! Thank You!
hbs47 wrote:
Sorry, but you've been voted off the island by most of the other RP listeners!
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
Sorry, but you've been voted off the island by most of the other RP listeners!
joejennings wrote:
VERY EXCELLENT! Play more Coltane & McCoy Tyner!
Bill's on a roll.
Niiiiiiiice!
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
firefly6 wrote:
YES! He was a pioneer, he introduced Neumann condenser microphones, while 25mi away, most NYC record label studios were using RCA ribbon mics, designed in the late '30s by Harry Olsen. He was also the first to adopt EQ (equalization) into custom built mixing consoles, while the NYC studios were using broadcast consoles with no EQ!
Great recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder handled this.
YES! He was a pioneer, he introduced Neumann condenser microphones, while 25mi away, most NYC record label studios were using RCA ribbon mics, designed in the late '30s by Harry Olsen. He was also the first to adopt EQ (equalization) into custom built mixing consoles, while the NYC studios were using broadcast consoles with no EQ!
GODLIKE!!!
the supreme cool cat
taking giant steps
taking giant steps
willthompson2012 wrote:
Can't agree more. Love almost all genres, this station is fantastic at picking good music from all genres.
Love the way RP mixes it up. While other places celebrate sub-dividing music by genre; RP gives us the holistic auditory experience and I just dig the way jazz is sprinkled in.
— Will (entertainscape.com)
Can't agree more. Love almost all genres, this station is fantastic at picking good music from all genres.
delwyn.shepherd57 wrote:
I am currently self isolating alone in Muriwai New Zealand in this crazy covid19 Lockdown. Your music is the only thing that keeps me sane I stream you for up to 12 hours a day. I am now up to day 11. Flew in from California haven't seen my partner for 5 weeks now he's 5 hours drive away also self isolating extremely hard times. all of NZ is in lockdown now our country is up to day 6.
Great recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder handled this.
hbs47 wrote:
Oh look. Somebody got to use one of his BIG words!
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
Oh look. Somebody got to use one of his BIG words!
Such cool blue tones. 
Skydog wrote:
Do you really think John Coltrane needs a reason?
This is an interesting pick by Bill & Co. Did it get a lot of radio play in 1958?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
Do you really think John Coltrane needs a reason?
Skydog wrote:
Because it's a lovely song by a legendary musician at the top of his game. And how old do you think Bill is?
This is an interesting pick by Bill & Co. Did it get a lot of radio play in 1958?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
Because it's a lovely song by a legendary musician at the top of his game. And how old do you think Bill is?
This is an interesting pick by Bill & Co. Did it get a lot of radio play in 1958?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
Was it featured in a recent movie? Lots of jazz choices to choose from why this one?
willthompson2012 wrote:
Yes. I wish they can put add some more of it. Balance out country, folk, blues and jazz.
Love the way RP mixes it up. While other places celebrate sub-dividing music by genre; RP gives us the holistic auditory experience and I just dig the way jazz is sprinkled in.
— Will (entertainscape.com)
— Will (entertainscape.com)
Yes. I wish they can put add some more of it. Balance out country, folk, blues and jazz.
Needed this song right now. Calmed me right down.. Thanks!
SpinyNorma wrote:
♥️
Bosch stood on his balcony, pondering the frailties of the human spirit. In the distance, the twinkling lights on the highway sparkled like false dreams...
(Sorry, went right off on one there for a mo. Ahem.)
(Sorry, went right off on one there for a mo. Ahem.)
♥️
Bosch stood on his balcony, pondering the frailties of the human spirit. In the distance, the twinkling lights on the highway sparkled like false dreams...
(Sorry, went right off on one there for a mo. Ahem.)
(Sorry, went right off on one there for a mo. Ahem.)
VERY EXCELLENT! Play more Coltane & McCoy Tyner!
idiot_wind wrote:
McCoy Tyner recently passed away. RIP!
Been watching videos on him and his piano player McCoy Tyner, on the Giant Steps and Favorite Things songs.
When Tyner cut loose, nobody comes close. he was amazing.
When Tyner cut loose, nobody comes close. he was amazing.
McCoy Tyner recently passed away. RIP!
GREAT!!!!
So much love for this music.
delwyn.shepherd57 wrote:
I'm in France, still working for the 'big kitchen' -we supply food to 3 hospitals and 7 'old peoples homes' ... my 'down time' involves a lot of RP, I like the ability to *flick* between rock, main & mellow ... you are not alone ;D
I am currently self isolating alone in Muriwai New Zealand in this crazy covid19 Lockdown. Your music is the only thing that keeps me sane I stream you for up to 12 hours a day. I am now up to day 11. Flew in from California haven't seen my partner for 5 weeks now he's 5 hours drive away also self isolating extremely hard times. all of NZ is in lockdown now our country is up to day 6.
I'm in France, still working for the 'big kitchen' -we supply food to 3 hospitals and 7 'old peoples homes' ... my 'down time' involves a lot of RP, I like the ability to *flick* between rock, main & mellow ... you are not alone ;D
I am currently self isolating alone in Muriwai New Zealand in this crazy covid19 Lockdown. Your music is the only thing that keeps me sane I stream you for up to 12 hours a day. I am now up to day 11. Flew in from California haven't seen my partner for 5 weeks now he's 5 hours drive away also self isolating extremely hard times. all of NZ is in lockdown now our country is up to day 6.
Trane, man, Trane!
idiot_wind wrote:
I go back and forth with him: when is he better...on tenor or soprano?
I get high on his solos on Kind of Blue....but his version of "Favorite Things" on soprano is just way too trippy. I swerve off the road and end up in a new time zone, when I drive and hear that song.
And how do you forget the piano man, McCoy T?
What about the Alto?I get high on his solos on Kind of Blue....but his version of "Favorite Things" on soprano is just way too trippy. I swerve off the road and end up in a new time zone, when I drive and hear that song.
And how do you forget the piano man, McCoy T?
Aaand relax....
Just what I needed after a stressful work day.
Moved from a 9 to a 10. Thank you RP for reminding me about music like this. 
Been watching videos on him and his piano player McCoy Tyner, on the Giant Steps and Favorite Things songs.
When Tyner cut loose, nobody comes close. he was amazing.
When Tyner cut loose, nobody comes close. he was amazing.
Just beautiful
Holistic auditory experience. The perfect description of RP. 
willthompson2012 wrote:
willthompson2012 wrote:
Love the way RP mixes it up. While other places celebrate sub-dividing music by genre; RP gives us the holistic auditory experience and I just dig the way jazz is sprinkled in.
— Will (entertainscape.com)
— Will (entertainscape.com)
John Coltrane playing on a rainy day here in DC. Perfect. Nothing like classic jazz on a gray overcast rainy day. Like they are made for each other.
This is the reason why I love RP hearing gems like this
RP needs a fourth Mix.
Not really. Pull 'em back to one, please.
Not really. Pull 'em back to one, please.
hbs47 wrote:
Apparently, Jazz is not your thing. Perhaps one day you will become enlightened to the joy that awaits.
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
Apparently, Jazz is not your thing. Perhaps one day you will become enlightened to the joy that awaits.
Proclivities wrote:
kingart wrote:
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie? Ernest Borgnine of course! JK
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie? Ernest Borgnine of course! JK
kingart wrote:
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Let's go. I'll treat.
This makes me want to go have brunch somewhere.
Let's go. I'll treat.
Grammarcop wrote:
get the glasses out, Grammarcop! While the weather is chilly in Seattle, it's the good cold when the sun's out and snow would happen if it were warmer....great PNW for you....still I'll take my scotch neat if you're pouring...Long Live RP!!
Staring out the window at the falling snow. I need a bourbon.
get the glasses out, Grammarcop! While the weather is chilly in Seattle, it's the good cold when the sun's out and snow would happen if it were warmer....great PNW for you....still I'll take my scotch neat if you're pouring...Long Live RP!!
This is nice.
Smoother than glass and as delicious as good whiskey.
hbs47 wrote:
Strongly disagree.
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
Strongly disagree.
Staring out the window at the falling snow. I need a bourbon.
Somnambulistic. Tuneless noodling.
PURE GENIUS! 
"That right there is why you're sleepy"
—Co-worker, after I complained that the coffee isn't working.
—Co-worker, after I complained that the coffee isn't working.
I bet Bert feels left out
easmann wrote:
"Theme for Ernie (was) composed by Philadelphian Freddie Lacey after the sudden death of alto (sax) man Ernie Henry in 1957 (Heroin overdose, age 31)."
— Volume 36: Bebop and Beyond
— Wikipedia: Ernie Henry
Thanks easmann for that PDF and for who Ernie was. I've never heard of Fred Lacey, and googling doesn't turn up much so far...
"Theme for Ernie (was) composed by Philadelphian Freddie Lacey after the sudden death of alto (sax) man Ernie Henry in 1957 (Heroin overdose, age 31)."
— Volume 36: Bebop and Beyond
— Wikipedia: Ernie Henry
Thanks easmann for that PDF and for who Ernie was. I've never heard of Fred Lacey, and googling doesn't turn up much so far...
Cynaera wrote:
Oh yeah!
Mmmmm - this is perfect for a humid, sultry afternoon, with a light rain coming down and a mint julep or margarita. A veranda with a porch swing, and all the flowers in bloom, and the wysteria draping down. Yum.
Oh yeah!
Back in the 80's there was a multi storied Tower Records store located in the Foggy Bottom / George Washington University neighborhood of Washington, DC. I'd browse there all the time but absolutely LOVED loitering upstairs in their extensive jazz record section where there'd always be some wonderful Blue Note or other such label of record playing. I'd just stand there listening for an hour or more basking in the sound of the greats. Great store, great memories. D.C. had so many great record stores back in the day...Penguin, Kemp Mill, Olssons, Takoma, *sigh*
Amazing. Although I would have never guessed it was Trane. Way to normal for him.
Sex, and then brunch somewhere.
mrselfdestruct wrote:
mrselfdestruct wrote:
This makes me want to go have brunch somewhere.
This makes me want to go have brunch somewhere.
I go back and forth with him: when is he better...on tenor or soprano?
I get high on his solos on Kind of Blue....but his version of "Favorite Things" on soprano is just way too trippy. I swerve off the road and end up in a new time zone, when I drive and hear that song.
And how do you forget the piano man, McCoy T?
I get high on his solos on Kind of Blue....but his version of "Favorite Things" on soprano is just way too trippy. I swerve off the road and end up in a new time zone, when I drive and hear that song.
And how do you forget the piano man, McCoy T?
LowPhreak wrote:
Is that a ballpark figure?
Because this isn't a country channel, and 98% of country sucks.
Is that a ballpark figure?
Where have they been hiding this? And why?
There's a serious problem in personnel.
There's a serious problem in personnel.
zunismyst wrote:
and not to forget: Bill Evans
Hear, hear!!
and not to forget: Bill Evans
Hear, hear!!
zunismyst wrote:
and not to forget: Bill Evans
They are Giants, Coltrane and Miles Davis. Classic Jazz at it's best
and not to forget: Bill Evans
ai63 wrote:
Absolutely!
Divine!
That IS a beautiful piece of music!
Absolutely!
Divine!
Just about anything Coltrane gets a 10 by me. But then again, I might be prejudiced.
That IS a beautiful piece of music!
Beautiful.
More Jazz please!!
More Jazz please!!
They are Giants, Coltrane and Miles Davis. Classic Jazz at it's best
Absolutely spectacular and scrumptious, indeed!
Exquisite!
Smooth and relaxing..I recall my Father exposing me to this splendor at a very young age.
this reminds me that RP should get some Bill Evans on the playlist
only one of Evans' is in the vault
only one of Evans' is in the vault
ShoreGirl wrote:
Same here.
Not in the morning please!!! I am at work and this song is putting me to sleep! 
Same here.
kingart wrote:
"Theme for Ernie (was) composed by Philadelphian Freddie Lacey after the sudden death of alto (sax) man Ernie Henry in 1957 (Heroin overdose, age 31)."
— Volume 36: Bebop and Beyond
— Wikipedia: Ernie Henry
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
"Theme for Ernie (was) composed by Philadelphian Freddie Lacey after the sudden death of alto (sax) man Ernie Henry in 1957 (Heroin overdose, age 31)."
— Volume 36: Bebop and Beyond
— Wikipedia: Ernie Henry
Amazing recording
sounds like he is in house on my kit
sounds like he is in house on my kit
That is some sweet, sweet jazz right there.
This sounds like it's based on "I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)". It makes sense. He'd know that song from Nat King Cole's version from a decade before.
thanx Bill
Thankyou for that...any chance of some Albert Collins please, pretty please... "if trouble was money" will do 
Anything coltrain, Parker, rollins or cannon ball adderly note spelling is probably misspelled no offence intended.
It's not the morning for me! Late afternoon on Boxing Day (which is my Christmas day, as I was working yesterday!)
Perfect for a relaxing late afternoon in winter.
Perfect for a relaxing late afternoon in winter.
Not in the morning please!!! I am at work and this song is putting me to sleep!
Thanks Billy!
I think he was the goofy looking one from 'My Three Sons'. Or not.
I recently heard a quote Cole made about his style. "It's liked starting a sentence in the middle and playing to the beginning and the end at the same time".
kingart wrote:
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
I was in 8th grade when this was released. I enjoyed John Coltrane then, and even more so today.
kingart wrote:
Ernie from Sesame Street :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5R3dRmPAQ
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
Ernie from Sesame Street :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5R3dRmPAQ
soundlife wrote:
yes yes, so nice
Food for soul!! Thank you!
yes yes, so nice
8 > 9.
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
That is a divine sax.
Who is Ernie?
Always love me some 'Trane... 
burdell wrote:
"Not everyone wants to hear" any one music of any genre; no matter what artist or genre Bill plays there will be those who dislike it. Given that this song's rating is presently at 7.9, one could guess the a majority of listeners here "want to hear" songs like this - despite the fact that you don't like it. By the way, there is plenty of country music played here - well, depending on one's definition of "country".
Please create a Jazz Paradise for stuff like this. I'm sure it's great, but not everyone wants to hear it, BTW, I'm curious, why play jazz but not country?
"Not everyone wants to hear" any one music of any genre; no matter what artist or genre Bill plays there will be those who dislike it. Given that this song's rating is presently at 7.9, one could guess the a majority of listeners here "want to hear" songs like this - despite the fact that you don't like it. By the way, there is plenty of country music played here - well, depending on one's definition of "country".
Love the way RP mixes it up. While other places celebrate sub-dividing music by genre; RP gives us the holistic auditory experience and I just dig the way jazz is sprinkled in.
— Will (entertainscape.com)
— Will (entertainscape.com)
burdell wrote:
Because this isn't a country channel, and 98% of country sucks.
Please create a Jazz Paradise for stuff like this. I'm sure it's great, but not everyone wants to hear it, BTW, I'm curious, why play jazz but not country?
Because this isn't a country channel, and 98% of country sucks.
burdell wrote:
I figured SOMEBODY would find a reason to complain about this PERFECT ballad.
"ECLECTIC".
Please create a Jazz Paradise for stuff like this. I'm sure it's great, but not everyone wants to hear it, BTW, I'm curious, why play jazz but not country?
I figured SOMEBODY would find a reason to complain about this PERFECT ballad.
"ECLECTIC".