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I had a vinyl copy of Soul Groove a long while ago; somehow it slipped away unnoticed. As a trombonist, what I love about Gee is his sound! Nice and fat! Yet despite that, he still is reasonably agile enough to get around the horn easily. Also, he had such a nice swing feel going on. I have the "Jazz by Gee" reissue, but of the two, I think his playing is best represented on the Griffen date....but that's just me speaking here. Ciao

I purchased a copy of that LP, and it is on its way. By the way, I was fortunate to stumble across a paperback copy of his "Raise up off of me" in a local used book store today. I know what I will be reading for the next week or so. Thanks all. I appreciate the recommendations.

I bought a re-release entitled "Blues for Bud" recorded originally in Paris in March '68, with Hampton Hawes in a trio setting accomp. by Jimmy Woode and Art Taylor. WOW! This is one fine date, and the recording quality and engineering is wonderful. Art Taylor kicks butt on this session. I have to admit that I never really checked Hawes out. I really was impressed by the maturity of his keyboard technique, the advanced harmonic sense he has and how easily he can just flat out GROOVE. He swings his ass off. Are there any recommended Websites or resources otherwise specifically dedicated to him? Thanks all. If you don't have this CD, it was released on 1201 Music. (in 1989). There are alternate takes, and one previously unreleased rendition (solo) of him playing "They say it's wonderful". I particularly like the trio treatment of 'My Romance"

True story, one many of you already know if you read the Bill Crow book. Al Cohn was playing a gig in Italy. One morning he came down to breakfast. He had been drinking his share the previous evening, and as he painfully made his way to the dining area, someone asked: "Hey Al, how are you feeling?" To which he replied: "Like a million Lira"

The sign says, "Old Timer's Bar - ALL DRINKS 10 CENTS!" They all look at each other, then go in. On the inside, they realize in this case, they should not judge the 'book by its cover.' The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, Gentlemen?" There seems to be a fully-stocked bar, so the men all ask for a martini. In short order, the bartender serves up 4 iced martinis - shaken, not stirred - and says, "That'll be 10 cents each, please." The four men stare at the bartender for a moment then look at each other. They can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round. Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, "That's 40 more cents, please." They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They've each had two martinis, and so far they've spent less than a dollar. Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime apiece?" The bartender says, "I'm a retired tailor from Brooklyn, and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the lottery for $25 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime, wine, liquor, beer, all the same." "Wow, that's quite a story," says one of the men. The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice three other guys at the end of the bar who didn't have a drink in front of them, and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there. One man gestures at the three at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, "What's with them?" The bartender replies, "Oh, they're all musicians...they're waiting for happy hour."

So, what's the joke here, anyway?

First post in months..... I read all the posts to this thread, and I was surprised that no one mentioned "Tangerine" being recast as "Figurines". Of course, this is probably considered a marginal standard, but it is a great blowing tune. I think it was 1979 or '80 when the diet bar hijacked that song. Oh well, I guess I am dating myself by admitting I remember when it happened! Sangrey...I know you remember. We were in college at the same time.

My dad had a nice swing era LP collection, although most of it was the white swing bands. He did have a couple of Louis Prima/Keeley Smith sides that cooked, but the lp that stood out from those he would spin (usually on Sundays) was a Louis Jordan and his timpani 5 re-release. That was some great sh*t, and I still dig it. The first jazz side of any impact that I owned was a Clark Terry/Bobby Brookmeyer quintet (the one with China Boy on it). (It is upstairs with most of my LPS, but I am too lazy to retrieve it for the sake of this post) I think it was on Mainstream. My uncle gave it to me when I was first starting band, and my initial impression was "these cats look really square" (what with those big ass black framed glasses that Brookmeyer wore along with his conservative haircut) Boy was I wrong! I stuck the side away and didn't really check it out until I was in High School. What a GREAT side...all that improvised counterpoint. I wish I had all of the sides that C. Terry and B. Brookmeyer recorded together.

This is a nice LP. I have been lucky to have the original pressing on vinyl which is still in good shape. Nice Slide Hampton solo space on this side!

Is anyone knowledgeable about the label "Trip". I came across two Lee Morgan LPs on Trip at a used vinyl store yesterday. I have one of them already (released on Phoenix10). The recording quality on these sides is simply awful. They sound as if someone used a portable recorded held on their lap! The mastering is non-existing, and the balance is ridiculous. On the plus side, the fire and energy of these performances is off the charts, and I wouldn't be without them in my collection. The two I have: "Lee Morgan - Speedball" (Trip TLP 5020) also on Phoenix10 (PHX 316) songs: "Willow Weep for Me" - 20:27 "Peyote" - 13:10 "Speedball" - 6:17 "Lee Morgan - One of a Kind" (Trip 5029) songs: "Meo Felia" - 17:17) "C.P." (actually "Ceora") - 16:20 "Speedball" - 1:53 (From the dialogue on these releases, I concluded that Speedball was used as Lee's break tune during this period) Questions: 1) Can anyone confirm the personnel on these dates? They sound as if they are from the same recording. I always had assumed the tenor player from this period to be Bennie Maupin, but TLP 5029 has Billy Harper listed as the tenor player. There is no listing of personnel for TLP 5020, but the Phoenix release has it as follows: Lee Morgan w/ Bennie Maupin - tenor sax Harold Mabern - piano Jymie Merritt - bass Mickey Roker - drums 2) Was "Meo Felia" ever commercially released? (At least that is the name of the composition as listed on the LP). I have often wondered how many tunes that this group played were never documented due to Lee's death. This was a special band. 3) Were other releases on Trip better quality? Were they all bootleg?

I just got a nice card from Roswell. He tells me that he is going to be playing at a jazz festival in Timbuctu (western spelling). The group is 3 tbns, bass and drums.....Oh I wish I was one of the other 2 trombones! (one of them is Steve Swell, whom I need to check out) I think it is great that after such a long time buried in relative obscurity playing "dixieland" in the Catskills, Rudd has returned to the scene. He is popping up all over the place! Speaking of that, there is a great chapter discussing this period of his life in Francis Davis' book "Bebop and Nothingness" (I like this book, and I have seen it in local half-price book stores going for as low as a dollar!)

Okay, even though I've been collecting vinyl for years, I know that there are many areas of specialization that I am unfamiliar with. That said, can someone check out this listing I saw on Ebay this morning? This MUST be good! (that, or the jacket has been filled with contraband!) -----> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...9&category=1585

Okay that convinced me....I have to scrape up the bread to buy this for myself. It isn't bad enough being a vinyl junkie; now I fear I may become a Mosaic addict too! I started out small and got the Grachan Moncur set, but here I go!

I was trying to balance out some unequal christmas giving, and I ended up ordering the mosaic Jack Teagarden set for my bro-in-law, who is also a tbn player. I really wanted to buy that set for myself! Oh well, I will have to try and get some extra scratch together and buy my own before they run out. Do any Organi reader/posters have the set I speak of? I have a handful of T's LPs, but the documentation and presentation that the Mosaic sets offer have me really jonesing!

Just sitting here listening to a great session recorded live in 2000 at the Jazz Standard in NY. I had seen this one floating around on Ebay from time to time but never got around to buying it till now. I am sorry I waited! Roswell is in rare form. and with the addition of Grachan plus Archie, Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and Amira Baraka...what else can I say. Great compositions, and wonderful interplay. I couldn't recommend this strong enough!

I know this is a couple of days late, but you have to check it out. http://www.ihimlen.dk/flash_prutjulsang.htm

Well, it hasn't gone anywhere yet! And at an opening bid of 1K, I bet it stays unsold too.

I picked up a CD release of a date that undoubtedly has been released earlier. It was recorded at George Wein's "Storyville" club in Boston in January '54 w/ Lee Konitz, Ronnie Ball (piano), Percy Heath, and Alan Leavitt. Wonderful session. Anyone have it? It is released by the label "1201 Music". I visited their website, and they have a lot of nice releases. I love the take on "Foolin' Myself". I would like to find a vocal version of it (any other version actually). Any suggestions?

I stumbled across a couple of collectible LPs yesterday, one of which was an RCA Victor. "The Panic is On" under the name of Nick Travis, featuring Al Cohn in a quintet setting. It was recorded and released in 1956. I haven't had a chance to play it yet, but it is in great condition. As soon as I am able to, I will scan the cover. It is very stylistic and representative of the beatnik period. Anyone familiar with this release? I am a big fan of Al Cohn. Merry Christmas all! Peace.....

I just got back from a week in Florida. We spent a lot of time hitting thrift shops, antique stores, etc. I came back with a lot of vinyl, but the jewel I came back with is a Louis Jordan LP on Mercury entitled "Somebody up there digs me" (MG 20242) He cut all these tunes on his Decca sides already, but on this release he has Ernie Royal, Jimmy Cleveland, Budd Johnson, Sam Taylor, Ernie Hayes, Mickey Baker, Wendell Marshall, and Charlie Persip backing him up! His old tunes are re-arranged for this session by Quincy Jones. This vinyl as well as the cover are both in nearly "like new" condition, which is remarkable considering it was released. I nearly fell out of my chair when I read how much it is valued at (in the Goldmine book), but this one is staying! I grew up listening to Louis Jordan. He swings his ass off, and this LP is great! By the way, I have come to the conclusion that there are more Mantovani and Bert Kampfert LPs in Florida per capita than anywhere in the world. I never saw so many! I guess the oldsters who retire there bring them along. When they pass on, these horrid sides get sold in estate sales and end up flooding the used LP market. Too bad they suck!

Boy howdy!

I agree that the two are very similar. I have no preference for either one, but I prefer sweet potatoes to be prepared differently (in a casserole dish, with brown sugar and pecans) YUM!

Thanks Simon...

Can someone here educate me as to the background and life of Albert Ayler. (Birthdate, birthplace, life, etc). Thanks

We will be flying to Daytona Beach to spend TG w/ my GF's parents - and hit a few used record stores, pawn shops while we are out there. Luckily my GF tolerates my vinyl jones. Enjoy turkey day! Those who are in route, drive safe and be careful!