"THESE FOOLISH THINGS: LARRY McKENNA, STEVE ASH, NEAL MINER, FUKUSHI TAINAKA (Smalls, 6.23.19)

Larry's ballad feature from a wonderful gathering of brilliant generations: tenorist Sam Taylor (left) and mentor Larry McKenna (right), with Steve Ash, piano; Neal Miner, string bass; Fukushi Tainaka, drums. Recorded at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City on June 23, 2019, by Michael Steinman for JAZZ LIVES (www.jazzlives.wordpress.com).

[@eustace8520]

Larry McKenna, a new inspiration of mine. His time is obviously near to an end... I will follow this man to his final moments. He plays masterfully and elegantly.

[@myMusicHobby302]

Larry's great...the entire band is top notch. Great piano and bass solo! Drummer is amazing...listens!

[@ranjitkundu7919]

Great rendition of a Classic .

[@johnlindstrom9994]

There may be hundreds of great players like this, lurking in the backgrounds of cities all over the USA. Perhaps they had no urge to become famous. Yet, their music is filled with beauty and expression. I might also say that Trane got us off-Track, with his extreme intensity and speed. It is so good to hear vibrato again.

[@danielabdelnour8232]

Sam is so cool when he listens and admires Larrys playing.

[@jontonkin6291]

timeless tones...thanks larry...old jungle saying...you dont stop playing music because you get old,,you get old because you stop playing music..bravo,,

[@JohnDodds36]

The great Larry McKenna... lovely tune!

[@marcosamaral8964]

Ele é o máximo de um saxofonista! Parabéns Larry.

[@madjazzmike]

Hi” to All etc = FABULOUS rendition ** - Cheers to All on stage .

[@JorgeMartinez-ko7zs]

I could listen to Larry for the rest of my life!!!

[@luc-antoineveilhan4738]

So beautiful. A master. An inspiration for any musician. Thanks for this pure moment of jazz

[@omip168]

First time I ever heard Mr McKenna. What a truly wonderful player

[@gildagomez3470]

Es una experiencia íntima con la vida escucharlos en soledad y en el silencio de la noche,maravillosos!

[@donconner2583]

Great-great and great again.Larry is one of the finest tenor-men of all

[@timmo491]

Nice Larry. All the best from London mate.

[@douggill5245]

As always brilliant.

[@carolesullivan9125]

So beautiful

[@user-ku1ce8fq3o]

素晴らしいです。Marvelous

[@christophercoulter3305]

Larry ,of course simply sublime, rhythm section beautiful, esp. Steve Ash, whose intro was just outtasight!

[@chrisguerra8124]

I saw Larry play at William Patterson Univ in 2014. he Played with Barry Harris and they had never met previously. They stood there shaking hands and complimenting each other till one of them said “let’s play something”. “Ok whattaya want to play”. Barry Harris said “Lady Be Good in B-flat”. And of they went, it was magical.