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  1. It's too bad that he never got around to writing an autobiography. Thank you for your contributions, Mr. Keepnews, and rest in peace.
  2. After checking out the list of nominees, I was puzzled as well by the negative reaction here. At any rate, congratulations to the winners and nominees.
  3. I can't add much that hasn't already been said, but Clark Terry was such an inspiration as a musician and a man. The world was fortunate to have him around for so long. Thank you for everything, Mr. Terry, and rest in peace.
  4. Mine just came in today. I was after this boxset for some time, and with that price I didn't hesitate. Delivery was a bit longer than expected. They ship from Berlin. And regarding their reliability I looked this site up frequently (for a.o. Brazilian stuff) around 2005/06, but I don't know if I ever ordered from them. I think not. My Miles box arrived yesterday.
  5. I caught Atomic on Tuesday. I had never heard the group before, or any of its (current) members on their own, for that matter. It wasn't the type of group that the venue would normally book, and the promoter seemed to be unfamiliar with the group. Weekdays can be hit-or-miss as far as attendance goes, but the group attracted a decent, enthusiastic crowd. If I heard correctly, some people came from Chicago, which really says something considering the fact that the band is going to be playing in Chicago on Friday and Saturday. The group played several songs from the new album, which they unfortunately did not have with them. As someone who was new to the group, I was impressed by their precision, sense of playfulness, conceptual variety and their spontaneity. The reedist, Fredrik Ljungkvist, came across as the de facto leader (or spokesman, at least); it was cool to see him communicate via hand gestures with pianist Havard Wiik regarding what backing figures to play behind a solo by trumpeter Magnus Broo, who contributed some outstanding solos throughout the evening. As Wiik had several solo opportunities and was such an integral part of the group's sound, it made me wonder what they sounded like earlier in the tour when visa issues prevented him from being there. Ingebrigt Haker Flaten, besides laying down some solid grooves, had some interesting solos and was part of the most 'out' moment of the night when he played a bit as a duo with Ljungkvist. I know that Paal Nilssen-Love has established himself as a fixture of the creative music scene, but Atomic has found an exciting, young drummer in Hans Hulbœkmo. During their opening song, he surprisingly played a march-like rhythm that brought to mind Idris Muhammad. Atomic's music has to be a challenge, but Hulbœkmo was consistently sensitive and propulsive, and the sheer power and energy he brought to the stand, particularly during the closing song, was astounding (as was his apparent ability to not break a sweat). I ended up picking up an album by Moskus, a piano trio he is a part of. All in all, it was a fun night with an adventurous band that deserves to be more widely known.
  6. This thread inspired me to pull out Night Ballads again, which I've been meaning to do anyway. As I hear it, the group had a certain concept of playing ballads that was refreshingly different, and George's comments in the liner notes are pretty illuminating regarding his and the group's approach. I quite enjoy listening to his Tatum-esque (and melodic) solos juxtaposed next to Dexter's more relaxed playing. George Cables always adds something special to an album, and Night Ballads is further proof of that.
  7. Thanks for posting about this! Inexplicably, considering how much I enjoy the work of the individual members of the quintet with Wayne Shorter, I only have Miles Smiles. In fact, I kind of forgot that the box set existed and probably would have ended up buying the albums individually. I'll be (im)patiently awaiting the set's arrival from Switzerland. FYI: Shipping is free for orders over $23.04, but was a very reasonable $2.30 for the single box.
  8. The Complete Verve Roy Eldridge Studio Sessions, Disc 1: Part of the recent warehouse discovery. I'm going to play this set a lot.
  9. Although it will involve some financial maneuvering, I ordered the Roy Eldridge set this morning. The invaluable Vogue 20-CD set, which also inspired me to get the Hampton set, is to blame. It led me to pull out Little Jazz and pick up the Uptown compilation with Gene Krupa and Anita O'Day, and I knew that I'd regret missing out on the Eldridge box. Although the Eldridge box is available as a download on Amazon for a reasonable price, the physical box still commands a high price. In addition to my budding interest in Eldridge and Benny Carter, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Oscar Peterson.
  10. As much as I would love to take advantage of this, I use Goodsearch, which donates 1 cent per search to a charity of your choice. If I were to try to earn Amazon gift cards with Bing, I'd just be performing unneeded searches to earn Bing points, which would be a waste of time.
  11. Thanks for pointing that out. It wasn't showing up on their site at first, but it is currently listed as being available. I've placed an order. I'm really excited to hear it.
  12. I picked up the old RCA two-disc Hampton set to try out some of the material. I had a stash that I had set aside for the upcoming Beehive box, but I ended up ordering the Hampton and Ellington sets. I'm disappointed and delighted by my lack of self-control.
  13. Does anyone know if they are doing an actual US tour or just a few dates?
  14. Amazon allows you to search by label using the advanced search: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=2258933011.
  15. Benny Goodman - The Complete RCA Victor Small Group Recordings, Disc 1: This set was a Christmas purchase.
  16. For those who haven't read the Ethan Iverson piece on John Ore and Frankie Dunlop, John Ore passed away on August 22nd, 2014. Here is a link to the Facebook announcement by Phil Schaap. Although I've only heard a couple of the albums that Ore recorded with Monk, I've long appreciated his rock-solid playing and the seamless way he hooked up with the rest of the band, particularly the drummer. Thank you for the music, Mr. Ore, and rest in peace.
  17. I haven't heard much of his music, but I've ordered his album of Steve Allen music that he did with Terry Gibbs. I'm looking forward to hearing more of his work. Thank you for the music, Mr. DeFranco, and rest in peace.
  18. Be sure to check your set for a faulty sped up disc 4. There's no reason to believe faulty sets aren't still being send to consumers from old stock. The total time on the corrected disc 4 reads 67:48 on my CD player, the defective disc 65:10. Thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
  19. I was really tempted to pick this up on Amazon with gift cards. Figuring that I'll have time to get it down the road, I ended up ordering the Bird Savoy and Dial box instead. In any event, I'm eagerly awaiting on the arrival of a huge hunk of Bird.
  20. My various in-laws went overboard with the Amazon gift cards. Did I set aside any of it to perhaps buy a book or movie? No. I ended up getting: Box Sets Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings: 1944-1948 Benny Goodman - The Complete RCA Victor Small Group Recordings V/A - Jazz on Disques Vogue Albums George Cables - You Don't Know Me Richard Wyands - Arrival The Wolverines - The Complete Wolverines: 1924-1928 Terry Gibbs and Buddy DeFranco - Play Steve Allen V/A - The Blue Note Swingtets Dave McKenna - The Piano Scene of Dave McKenna Shorty Baker and Doc Cheatham - Shorty & Doc Lennie Tristano - The Essential Keynote Collection 2: The Complete Lennie Tristano
  21. I'm glad to hear that he is doing better. I doubt that I'll ever be able to travel far enough to see him perform, but he has such a rich discography to explore.
  22. At what point in the checkout process did this security issue manifest? I clicked through and made it to the billing page without any kind of warning.
  23. Lee Konitz Quartet, Columbus The most recent concert I attended was Lee Konitz's quartet, with pianist Dan Tepfer, bassist Jeremy Stratton and drummer George Schuller. The set list was bookended by duo versions with Tepfer of 'Body and Soul' and 'Round Midnight', with the entire quartet playing on 'Subconscious-Lee', 'Play, Fiddle, Play', 'Stella by Starlight' and (what I think was) 'Without a Song'. Dan Tepfer continues to impress me as one of the brightest young pianists on the scene, with his fractured lyricism, remarkably independent hands and distinctive touch. Talking with him afterward, he said that he tried to honor Konitz, and he did exactly that with his adventurous soloing and sensitive comping. I couldn't help but think of the parallel between his partnership with Konitz and Konitz's partnership with Tristano; Tepfer is flourishing under Konitz's mentorship as Lee once did under Tristano and is an excellent musician in his own right. Stratton and Schuller were understated, sympathetic and quick on their feet in the way they helped to shape the group's aesthetic and responded to shifting dynamics. Lee, as always, continues to amaze. On 'Stella by Starlight' and 'Without a Song', there were passages that could easily be turned into songs of their own, calling to mind a liner-note comment I once read regarding the improviser's improving upon a melody. In an unexpected turn of events, Lee also improvised vocally on most of the songs. Although there is a certain intimacy inherent in Lee's style, his vocals added added a stark vulnerability that was very moving. Lee also provided some witty and self-effacing stage banter; when he introduced 'Subconscious-Lee' as a song that he had written 60 years ago and the crowd didn't respond, he quipped that he hoped that the song was more popular in its next 60 years. Having seen Konitz several times (with and without Tepfer, Stratton and Schuller) over the past few years, I can't say enough about the level he is playing at and how having had the privilege of seeing him has affected me.
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