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I'm sure this group would take that as high praise (1970s black group). I like the bone player as well and agree on the tenor, less so on the drummer. Agree on the direct bass (track 5 has it, as well). I think you would. Threw me for a loop here with your track numbering (need more coffee). Very much AB, but not an AB band. This is a worthwhile album.

You find the craziest things when you google yourself searching for information about your own album.

Actually searched for the chart because I love that track. Interwebs didn't know it, either.

If that question is for me, Jim, the answer is hellno

None2 (BTW, Dan, we're up to five pages!)

Ding! Ding! Told you it was in your spirit and you were over sensitive.

#intrigue

Eddie Gale once told me, "as horn players, we need to look for nice melodies." He was reacting to some adult contemporary in a breakfast restaurant (could have been Celine Dion or some such). I thought he was joking when he said, "this is a pretty song." #LifeLessons

Jim, to clarify, have you figured out the band?

I KNOW you own this. It matches your spirit.

So, you're over sensitive towards this recording?

Negative, though that's in keeping with the Cowell reference earlier. I wouldn't put this crowd on Jane's plane (more regional).

Going to try to tidy up what's gone on here to see if we can jumpstart this puppy. Been a helluva month. For those who don't know, we lost a second BFT presenter, Dennis Gonzalez, this week. A truly incredible person. Okay, here's what's been ID'd and I've tried to give credit; with apologies if I've errantly assigned the credit for first correct ID. Track 1 - ID'd by Jim, BillF Track 2 - ID'd by Ken Dryden Track 4 - Mal ID'd by Jim, Felser Track 6 - ID'd by Randy Hersom Track 7 - ID'd by webbcity Track 8 - band ID'd by Dub Modal; full ID by Felser Track 9 - ID'd by webbcity (and, to be fair, he gave me this for Xmas!) So, we are left at 3 and 5 unidentified. Three is an album I'd bet over half of us have in our collection, but this cut is from the CD (bonus track). The recording sound is a huge clue to what this is. Once one player is ID'd, the whole band will fall into place. Track 5 is damned near impossible if you are not on the inside of this particular scoop, so definitely a local/regional kind of thing.

I don't, bud -- I married up.

Guys, I don't want to tread by saying anything too soon, but at the same time, I kind of want to get it out of the way. I can take over Bill's part of the organizaiton of this (and keep doing the tech side). I retired this year, so I have the time and I don't mind. Seems the path of least resistance unless someone is really warm to take over that side of things. Again, I feel a bit awkward, but there isn't really a good time for the conversation. Any input respected and appreciated.

And pardon my brain fart.

Slight sidetrack, just saw the news about Bill (been offline much of the past few days). If you hadn't seen, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Bill passed away Thursday. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kansas-city-mo/william-debauche-10618024/amp?fbclid=IwAR1jTdCCHEucgYObnaTKnU3E0ioIXDwASRMvRweWmSCXE1lIk3pa8SGVg60

Not even sure. Fact. You know, I felt that way about this record for years, but EVERY time I hear a cut from it, it grabs me. MOST of you own this, but most likely the LP (which does NOT contain this song). All of this. Interestingly, I might argue that the 'bone player is the top musician in the group. I hear the "not running the impress-licks" here, as well. Agreed. Tragically early end to her story. I knew all you needed was a little time. Amen. Thanks for your insights, as usual, sir!

Redirecting that thanks to webbcity

My initial reaction was similar, but gave the "off" cuts a harder listen. Only one was a miss for me, but even that one was more about preference. Mwata Bowden is the real deal, man.

I'm getting to that point. Been slowly dumping my vinyl on Tim.

You see that this was ID'd. Thad is SO underappreciated. And that tenor sound, well... he can do that. Every dude on this is royalty. Yes! All ID'd. Not that tune, but this IS a guy you know (but not as well as I do). In fact, you know ALL these guys and my have the LP. This track is on the CD only (that's a hint, folks). And that's why I love this guy. "Man, I'm not Lebowski, YOU'RE Lebowski. I'm 'The Dude'." ID'd. This bass player would probably be honored by the comparison to BW, but really, he's a beast in his own right. BAM! Score on Tapscott. You KNOW that alto player. And, you're consistent about the bass player. So, I can now publicly thank this guy for playing Santa and laying this disc on me. There's no cheat. As for your reaction to this test -- that's only because you missed Felser's month. No shame, man. Happens to all of us (sign of a good collection!).

Is indeed Mal -- (someone got that far above) but album has not been ID'd. Felser had a guess but a different album. Attaboy.

Ouch!

Eloquently and aptly stated. Not going to lie, though, my first instinct was to give you Slim Pickens reply to Harvey Korman in Blazing Saddles, but it seemed sacrilegious to do so.