clifford_thornton

absolutely true. As they used to say, records are a "sound" investment!

yeah, it was awesome to see two of the candle paintings exhibited years ago... and I don't think Richter was as well-known when the album came out as he became, at least in America.

absolutely iconic Gerhard Richter painting-as-cover image.

If you have really choice items, find a shop or ebay seller who is trustworthy and does brisk business that will allow consignment. I know a few power sellers that offer this service.

Originals have been collectible for a long time, but $10K is an obscene and stupid amount of money for a record that has been re-pressed numerous times, even as a vintage mono edition. I've certainly dropped coin on used records before but can't imagine going that crazy!

I need to dig around and see when it was first credited to Dolphy; as far as I know, it is his tune.

very nice album, well done. still need a perfect copy of the AMM if he has it!

ah, thanks. Yeah, I will have to pick up the album. Very much enjoyed their version.

yeah, had this conversation with a few bassists who say he died a long time ago due to substance use. This is of course part of the ever-evolving jazz mystery-history, so I cannot verify it with 100 percent accuracy.

Ha, interesting cover by Pee Wee Russell. I assume it's credited to Dolphy here?

Scotty Holt is no longer living, as far as I know.

True. My spreadsheet from the former editor and now NYT jazz obit writer of the NYC Jazz Record has him still living. I think it did come up in a conversation with a few old school Brooklyn jazz heads who believed he was still around but not musically active.

just got my shipping notice a couple of days ago whilst traveling... I imagine they'll land soon.

Thanks for bumping this -- I have the Japanese Victor LP which has a different running order than the original LP. I always assumed the alternate order had something to do with the tape transfer and side lengths, but it would be interesting if that was a revision specifically called for by the artist.

Tyrone Washington is still alive, as far as I know.

good deals here. Someone should snap them up. I have two of the three and if my situation allowed it, would have three of three.

Something is definitely a strong one. I like Bridge Over Troubled Water (arr. Masahiko Sato), By the Red Stream, and Head Rock quite well. Dosojin is one I picked up but need to spend more time with:

Both. Counterfeits have been a thing for decades, although they're easier to document now. Alterations have also been made to later reissues and sometimes these are passed off as originals to undiscerning buyers. And I'm positive some fake hand-colored/hand-painted Sun Ras have been going around... in other words, stock older Ra LPs decorated recently by record sellers.

I assumed it would have some sway, given the fact that the Stones, Zep, and Peter Green among others mined the hell out of it!

Nope

I am told that the Japanese saxophonist and bandleader has died at age 90 (3 Oct 1925 – 18 Jan 2024). The Soul Media LPs that HMV reissued over the last several years range from very enjoyable to positively excellent. RIP

many, and for as long as I can remember...

I'm hearing unfortunate reports from his collaborators that the saxophonist Wally Shoup has died. He has been a mainstay of the Seattle area improvised music community since the 1980s. Shoup was in Birmingham before that, playing and recording with La Donna Smith and Davey Williams, and I believe former board member Jeff Crompton knew him from a stint in Atlanta. I never saw Shoup play but always found his music on disc fascinating. RIP.

Thanks for the update.

LOL