Portsmouth NH: Puddle Dock's Sherm Pridham celebrates his childhood
For Sherm Pridham, the Liberty Pole first erected in 1766 seems an apt symbol for Portsmouth and the South End neighborhood he grew up in, Puddle Dock.
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For Sherm Pridham, the Liberty Pole first erected in 1766 seems an apt symbol for Portsmouth and the South End neighborhood he grew up in, Puddle Dock.
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We continue our May series on short-lived bands. This one was exceptional and actually made two fine recordings for Blue Note Records at the end of the 60s. Pianist Kenny Cox is one of the many fine pianists who came out of Detroit but he is lesser known as he remained in that city. He did travel around the country for many years as singer Etta Jones' accompanist and arranger but she was the star. Kenny Cox decided to form this band and build a repertoire. The style of the group was influenced by Miles Davis' Second Quintet of the 6os but this band had it's own distinctive quality. Tonight's ...