Let me introduce to you Stickadiboom, the second CD release and ZOHO label debut of the Steve Haines Quintet, featuring the legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb as a special guest. What is “Stickadiboom,” you might ask? It’s an onomatopoeia, a term used by musicians describing the sound that jazz drummers make. It’s also the nickname of our new dog Simon, an energetic little Vizsla. This album was recorded at Clinton Studios in November 2007, in New York City. I chose Clinton Studios in midtown Manhattan because of its remarkable room sound, and because of its unique piano. The piano you hear was used by Thelonious Monk, Glenn Gould, and Bill Evans, for the musical masterpiece Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. I am also lucky enough to have made friends with Rob Hunter, who was introduced to me by Branford Marsalis. Rob is the sound engineer, and he mixed and mastered this album. He's truly the seventh musician on this album. The first tune was reco...