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  1. BFT216

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    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Joining in again - since I listen to BFTs onnly on my desktop computer it depends on when I do sit before it and have the time without getting distracted. I did not lokk at any comments.

    Track 5  - Nice theme, sounds like some 1970's black group. I like the trombonist, but cannot follw the logic of the saxist or drummer, they seem to play phrases just as they come into their minds without much sense of form.

    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. 

    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Track 6 - Very interesting track.. I want to know who this is. Never like the bass direct sound, but they listen to each other and know what they wanna say. 

    Agree on the direct bass (track 5 has it, as well).

    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Track 7 - I should know that guitsr player. Drummer sounds like he's not totally at ease with that groove - there are more elegant and varied ways to play that rhythm.His snare sound is obtrusive, and he drags a bit. But he tries hard to give his best. Guitarist is more assured rhythmically, Now here's your impression of big city life! Would like to hear other tracks of this band.

    I think you would.

    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Track 9 - Arthur Blythe? Alto sax has theat preaching sound. Tuba! That should be a Blythe band. Okay, the gospel melody implied is stated by the vocalist. This has a story to tell. That's convincing! I hear you, brother! That's a band I'd take my wife to hear. My favourite so far. Yeah!

    Threw me for a loop here with your track numbering (need more coffee).  Very much AB, but not an AB band.

    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Track 10 - Theme has an almost South African feel. No idea who this is. Makes me ciurious. 

    This is a worthwhile album.

     

     

  8. BFT216

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    5 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    I have, through using available technology. Once I did, that, though, I wondered about what song that was, because it sounded very much "contemporary" (in terms of that time). I was more than a little surprised to find out that it was a Patti Austin original!

    Since I "cheated", though, I will not reveal the name of the band/leader/album title.

    I would be interested in finding out how that song engaged the leader to record it. One would not associate him with looking for CTI records to pick a cover tune, but then again, a lot of musicians (myself included) relish a good singer singing a good song, and this is certainly that. I've come to learn that Patti Austin is kind of a "musician's singer", actually!

    As an aside, let me say that one can get lost in India without having access to some good navigation skill.

    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

  9. BFT216

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    16 hours ago, JSngry said:

    I wonder who in this band was paying attention to Patti Austin? I shouldn't be surprised, but I guess I am?

     

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

  10. BFT216

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    53 minutes ago, felser said:

    Towards the challenge.  If I own the album, it's on CD, which means I have the tune as a bonus cut.  

    I KNOW you own this.  It matches your spirit.

     

  13. BFT216

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    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.

  14. 2022 Blindfold Test Signup

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    On 3/16/2022 at 6:18 AM, Dan Gould said:

    Already being host of the digital files it makes perfect sense ... and congrats on retirement.  (And I had no idea that had happened. I recall you mentioned being too busy with work but retirement - you seem way too young but if you have the years in, good for you.)

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

     

  15. 2022 Blindfold Test Signup

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    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.

  18. BFT216

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    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    Too f*ing busy to get in early, Everything's ID-ed right? but...anyway...

    Not even sure.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK ONE - yeah, the pigeons. Remember when pigeons and squirrels were cute? What were we thinking? Thad, otoh, perfect significantly more often than not.

    Fact.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK THREE - Ok, not identified! The opening phrase references "What A Difference A Day Made", so that transitions out of Dinah nicely. Is  Sounds like a pop song, in a good way, something that can be sung, with words. A "For Lovers" type vibe, in a meaningful way. Can't say I find it particularly compelling, but oh well. I like it.

    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).

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK FOUR - But of course. Some really stealth Ed Blackwell here, btw. Mal/Reggie, obviously, but listen to Blackwell keeping it full-bodied and forward-moving.Reinforcing that, actually.

    All of this.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK FIVE - I like the writing, but the trombone player sounds like better days (years?) have been had? Tenor player plays thoughtfully, I like that. Sounds "local" in a good way, not running the impress-licks. I like it for staying inside itself.

    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. 

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK SIX - Yeah, ok. I have that record two, ha. lot of good that does me, right? As stated earlier, the "Windows" feel kinda bugs me, once is enough, ok? I keep waiting to hear Hubert Laws. But she was an excellent player in her own right, and her record is most worthy of being remembered.

    Agreed.  Tragically early end to her story.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK SEVEN - Yeah, I do like this. Especially the second part, especially the air raid. Actually, that's my favorite part. We have community sirens here that go off to warn of tornadoes and shit, so that's not a foreign sound to be, but it's great to hear it fleshed out like this. I like it a lot more than the first part, which, hey, Sonny Sharrock been there and done that. But the air raid, that's till fresh waters imo. Again, I like it.

    I knew all you needed was a little time.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK EIGHT - Ok, I thought this was familiar, but not until it was ID'ed did it click. Somebody, here or elsewhere, put up a YouTube clip, or a circulating file, I don't remember what it was. No matter. That's a bit of an "all-star" band (Charles Owens played with both Buddy Rich and John Mayall!!!!), and also one with a shared history. It's the shared history that really delivers the power here, power aplenty. Kamasi Washington came of of this same environment, remember, so....community. Not gigs, not hustling to get on top of the other guy, community, no bullshit corporate endowments to shut out everything else, a solid, ongoing community of spirits and souls..

    Amen.

    17 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    TRACK NINE - Nice to know the name, and to have it confirmed that it's AACM, that's where I was leaning, but not into the AEC. Another community. I love communities. Ari Brown, eh? Sweet! Avreeayl Ra & Harrison Bankhead are names I know (and trust!), the other names, I do not know, but sounds like I should. Leon Q. Allen? Great anme, and fine playing. I like the poem, too. "Mama Rose" from another family, and you know there are many more such people, they are not isolated in the word (although they are from the general consciousness...). Strong statements being made here.

    And strong is the word I'd use for this collection. Happy to have been able to hear it, thanks for sharing this music, this way.

    Thanks for your insights, as usual, sir!

  20. BFT216

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    13 hours ago, felser said:

    Got the Bowden and gave a listen to it.  I only like 3 of the 7 cuts, but I REALLY like those three, and they run 35 minutes total, so all good.  

    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.

  22. BFT216

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    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Haven't been 'round these parts for a while, but decided I wanted to jump back into the BFTs this month, even before I knew my buddy Thom was doing it. Bonus! I wrote these comments as I was listening, and was careful not to read any previous posts first (but will go back and do that now)...

     

    Track 1 - Gotta love the simplicity of the intro. April in Paris, of course. Beautiful tone on the trumpet player! Oh man... and let's say the same for the tenor player as well, that is gorgeous. Any chance this is Chet Baker? Not very confident in that guess, but it's something. That's a beautiful trumpet solo. Lyrical, dynamic, emotional. The rhythm section is flawless and supportive throughout. Hard to guess on a lot of the players but I really enjoyed this.

    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.

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 2 - Ah! Harold Land. Jim, I can name that sax player in 3 notes. ;) That sound!! And it's Alone Together. Hmmm...what group is this though? Maybe Curtis Counce? Oh interesting... a medley. Whoa! That trumpet player sounds from another era. Roy Eldridge? Is this one of those "Jam Session" recordings? Oh wait, would that be Clifford Brown then? Doesn't sound like him though. Holy high notes, Batman! I love how into it the crowd is. Oh yeah... so this must be Dinah Washington singing, on Come Rain or Come Shine? This is good overall... the Land portion at the beginning is definitely my favorite part though. Washington sounds pretty fantastic on that too.

    Yes!  All ID'd. 

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 3 - Well this is off to an interesting start. What A Difference A Day Makes? I think I have that right. That *is* a soprano, right? The tone is amazing! Soooo smooth, I was questioning whether it was an alto at first. No hard edge at all. Wow. I don't think I've ever heard a soprano sound quite so beautiful. Also hard to tell if that's a bass or a cello underneath. Oh no, it does sound like a bass... he hit a low note right as I typed that. Well, I don't think I have any guesses but I love this a lot. I am floating...

    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).

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 4 - Damn, what an intro... that left hand... the bass... wait a minute. Mal Waldron. I think I just listened to this recently. Reggie Workman on bass and Smilin' Billy on the drums. What can I say? A 10 out of 10. Who else can build a tune like this, out of so few raw elements? This performance was forged in fire. Such a simple tune, and they take it to so many different places over the course of the 13 minutes.

    And that's why I love this guy.

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 5 - Hahaha, this is the Jeff Lebowski Quintet - Live at the Bowling Alley. I can't really say too much on this one because I have inside info. But I will say that these are some BAAAAAAAD mofos!! 11 stars out of 10. In all seriousness, I loooove this tune and every one of the musicians here.

    "Man, I'm not Lebowski, YOU'RE Lebowski.  I'm 'The Dude'."

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 6 - Right from the get-go, we're dancing... ooooh, this is good. What a beautiful feeling the rhythm section has. I find the "B" section a little jarring and out of character with the rest of the tune. I'm sure that's the point but it doesn't totally work for me. Very nice flute playing. Piano solo--excellent. I feel like this is a bass player I know. Great sound and feeling. And a fantastic solo. Too short! Getting a bit of Buster Williams in there, but I don't think it's him. No guesses, but I liked this a lot.

    ID'd.  This bass player would probably be honored by the comparison to BW, but really, he's a beast in his own right.

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 7 - Boom! Boy, now we're in different territory. I love the nebulous, broken-up, and spacey feel of this groove. Oh yes!! William Parker, Mayan Space Station! With Ava Mendoza SHREDDING on guitar, and Gerald Cleaver on drums. The groove on this is SOOO deep, oh my god I love it. I couldn't wait to get this one when I saw it announced. I caught Ava Mendoza at a local show years ago, with her trio at that time. Unfortunately there were only about 4 or 5 of us in the audience but Sweet Jesus, they had to peel us off the back wall. It was a night I won't ever forget. Hearing her in this trio is even more mind-bending. Another 10 out of 10, easy.

    BAM!

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 8 - The tune is Motherless Child and I am loving this alto player out on a limb here... putting it all out there. Oh wow... is this the World Saxophone Quartet or something? This is magical. Talk about ears! Whoever this is, they're playing like they're of one mind & body. ...okay... wow. I had to stop typing for a minute while absorbing the singer & the tuba player. Hell yes, here we go. Um... this is so good I am going to just stop again now. And listen. ... So... KILLER, KILLER sax solo...two drummers... the band is ON FIRE. The bass solo is next level. WTF!? I am at a loss for words to exptess how much I love this. This has Tapscott written all over it to me, but I don't know it. I need it!!! :o

    Score on Tapscott.  You KNOW that alto player.  And, you're consistent about the bass player. 

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    Track 9 - Aha, again! This is Mwata Bowden, 1 Foot in 1 Foot Out, with Harrison Bankhead, Avreeayl Ra, Ari Brown, and Khari B with some powerful words about "Mama Ann" Ward. Oh shoot, I've forgotten the name of the trumpet player... not a well-known name I don't think, but I presume one of the AACM guys. This album is one of my favorite recent discoveries. Bowden isn't well known outside of Chicago and that's a shame. He's one of the most formidable and generous musicians I've ever had the privilege to see perform. Another 10 out of 10, 5 star, A+ record, however you want to put it. This has everything I want from music.

    So, I can now publicly thank this guy for playing Santa and laying this disc on me.

    56 minutes ago, webbcity said:

    I feel a little like I cheated on this, because a couple of these you got from me, and the others... well, our tastes are obviously very similar. :D But I can't remember another BFT where I pretty much loved every tune. Great stuff man. Thanks for your efforts, will be anxiously looking forward to the reveal on the stuff that I don't know here!!

    There's no cheat.  As for your reaction to this test -- that's only because you missed Felser's month.

    30 minutes ago, JSngry said:

    Well there it is!

    And I have that record too...shame on me.

    No shame, man.  Happens to all of us (sign of a good collection!).

     

  23. BFT216

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    12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

    Continued listening to the tracks ....

    Track 4: Mal Waldron? Reminds me of an album of his I have but haven't listened to in a long time.

    Sorry, was interrupted. Will continue tomorrow.

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

     

    2 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

    "You use your tongue purtier than a 20 dollar whore"? 

    Attaboy.

  25. BFT216

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    13 hours ago, JSngry said:

    I get the impression that this particular conversion was done neither quietly or passively. Even allowing for the usual furor that often accompanies Trans-Abrahamic Transferences, this one seems to have permanently burned all sorts of bridges, possibly because the music was what ultimately got betrayed.

    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.

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