Paul Vornhagen & Friends: Live at the Del Rio, with Kalle Nemvalts

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 9:59am

This is a live recording of the group Paul Vornhagen & Friends at the Del Rio, circa early 1980s. Musicians include Paul Vornhagen (saxophone, flute, vocals); Kalle Nemvalts (trumpet); Rich Burgess (keys); Norm Shobey (congas); Pete Hodges (bass); Karl Dietrick (drums)

1. Scrapple from the Apple
2. Triste
3. Tough Talk
4. St. Thomas
5. Manha de Carnaval
6. I Mean You

Melodioso: Live at the Golden Falcon, December 1975

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 4:09pm

This is a live recording of the musical group Melodioso playing at The Golden Falcon Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in December 1975. Melodioso was a Latin-jazz combination started in the early 1970s by guitarists Howard White and Cory Sea, instructors at Herb David Guitar Studio. The original lineup also included guitarist-vibist Andy Sacks and percussionists Armando Shobey and Norman Bellis. Other players on this recording include Max Woods, Larry Manderville, and Reggie Smythe.