Matthew

Call me crazy, but I do belive that O.J. did it, and that the LAPD planted evidence to make sure they got a conviction. Just living in SoCal for so long gives me a creepy feeling about LAPD.

He was guilty, but I also strongly believe that the LAPD did their best to "assist" the investigation, if you know what I mean.

I was recently at Amoeba Records on Sunset, and because of this thread, I took to the counter some Rush lps. The guy at the counter gives me a look, and says: "Dude! Rush?" I reply: "Yes, Rush, and I'm damn proud of it!"

AEC Box Set from Chuck Nessa. I am really, really, really, looking forward to hearing this music for the first time. Hurry up, Mr. Mailman!

All the best AB -- Geesh, will the last one left in California turn out the lights!

Classic Columbia Condon Mob Sessions Disk IV. The Rampart Street Paraders are great!

Want to give my recommendation to two Roscoe Mitchell cds tthat I've been listening to recently. Solo 3: It's a three disk set, first cd is Mitchell on solo Soprano sax, and also a couple of songs with overdubs of Mitchell on different saxes. Second disk, solo Alto, and the third disk Roscoe is doing Percussion solos. The first two disks are outstanding, and for those who have concerns, the circular breathing solos are kept to a minimum. The second disk especially is great, I've always loved Mitchell's alto work and he keeps the ideas flowing. I'm even warming up to the third disk of his percussion work. Mitchell has an interesting approach to percussion, and the more I listen to it, the more it makes sense, and the more I understand his sax work. L-R-G /The Maze/S II Examples I got this one from Chuck Nessa and it is an outstanding cd. Three different sessions, with L-R-G being a trio of Mitchell, George Lewis and Leo Smith. It's what I would call "meditative free-jazz", where the players want to create a sound picture that is nuanced in its presentation. It took a couple of listens, but with each one, I really enjoyed what was happening. The other two works on the cd is a percussion piece with about eight different players, and a solo song by Mitchell on Soprano. Equally worth while in quality. Want to end on a word of thanks to Chuck Nessa for reissueing this cd, and, hopefully we'll see Nonaah back in print one day. Thanks for keeping the music alive Chuck! Edit: So I can spell Chuck Nessa's name right -- I had CHURCH Nessa.

Major agreement. I've had this set for about a month, and all I've listened to so far is the first two disks. Wonderful stuff! when I get tired of it, I'll move on to the next three disks. This is very impressive and important music -- glad I broke down and got it right before it went oop.

This set has now become my official "It's Early In The Morning, And I'm With My Cup Of Coffee, Trying To Wake Up" music. Disk three right now. I'm loving this set to death for some reason. Disk five now -- just a beautiful version of Early Autumn on this disk that I repeat at least three times whenever I hear it. Since I know everyone is watching my progess with intense interest -- I'm now listening to disk six. Just heard a wonderful version of It Never Entered My Mind. It's almost over, I'm on disk seven now. This is one of the weakest cds of the set. The arrangements of Bill Holman and Russ Garcia don't do anything for me -- seem kind of static to my ears. I'm now listening to, ta-da, the last cd of the set! Cd nine is very nice, in a fluffy kind of way. It has O'Day doing a session each with Cal Tjader and "The Three Sounds", and they have a nice pop feel to them. After hearing all this I've come to two conclusions: 1. That Anita O'Day is a gaint of a jazz singer. Great phrasing and rythmn to her vocals. 2. This is one great set. Great job, as usual, by Mosaic of collecting hard to find music and presenting it in grand style.

It's interesting that this is being sponsored by The Country Music Hall of Fame, and there's even an EXHIBIT. Here's a track list: Night Train To Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945-1970 (CD) Track Listing CD One 1. Cecil Gant "Nashville Jumps" 2. Rudy Green & His Orchestra "Buzzard Pie" 3. Kid King's Combo "Skip's Boogie" 4. Christine Kittrell "L&N Special" 5. Christine Kittrell "Sittin' Here Drinking" 6. The Prisonaires "Just Walkin' in the Rain" 7. The Varieteers "If You and I Could Be Sweethearts" 8. Arthur Gunter "Baby Let's Play House" 9. Little Hank (Crawford) & the Rhythm Kings "Christene" 10. Louis Brooks & His Hi-Toppers with Earl Gaines "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)" 11. The Marigolds "Rollin' Stone" 12. Gene Allison "You Can Make It If You Try" 13. Esquerita "Rockin' the Joint" 14. Audrey Bryant "Let's Trade a Little" 15. Roscoe Shelton "Say You Really Care" 16. Larry Birdsong "Somebody, Somewhere" 17. Jimmy Beck & His Orchestra "Pipe Dreams" Bonus Tracks Little Richard WLAC commercial Earl Gaines "White Rose" CD Two John Richbourg: WLAC air check 1. Shy Guy Douglas "Monkey Doin' Woman" 2. Etta James "What'd I Say" (live) 3. Johnny Jones & the Imperial 7 "Really (Part 1)" 4. Frank Howard & the Commanders "Just Like Him" 5. Arthur Alexander "Anna" 6. Joe Henderson "Snap Your Fingers" 7. Ruth Brown "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean" (Nashville version) 8. Sam Baker "Something Tells Me" 9. Bobby Hebb "Sunny" 10. Joe Tex "I Want To (Do Everything for You)" 11. The Hytones "Bigger and Better" 12. The Avons "Since I Met You Baby" 13. Joe Simon "The Chokin' Kind" 14. Clifford Curry "She Shot a Hole in My Soul" 15. The Valentines "Gotta Get Yourself Together" 16. Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson "Soul Shake" 17. Johnny Adams "Reconsider Me" 18. Robert Knight "Everlasting Love"

Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House. I assume it's the mono version, it has Yesterdays and It Never Entered My Mind, or are these stereo versions? I know they recorded a stero and mono version. I was never good at discographical (sp?) questions. The cover is all beat to heck, and it's taped, but the vinyl is VG+. Well, anyway, it's a great record.

This set has now become my official "It's Early In The Morning, And I'm With My Cup Of Coffee, Trying To Wake Up" music. Disk three right now. I'm loving this set to death for some reason. Disk five now -- just a beautiful version of Early Autumn on this disk that I repeat at least three times whenever I hear it. Since I know everyone is watching my progess with intense interest -- I'm now listening to disk six. Just heard a wonderful version of It Never Entered My Mind. It's almost over, I'm on disk seven now. This is one of the weakest cds of the set. The arrangements of Bill Holman and Russ Garcia don't do anything for me -- seem kind of static to my ears.

I know I've lived a deprived life because I never realized that Nashville even had a R&B scene before I got this compilation. It's fun to hear all these people I never knew existed before, plus, it's just great music. Some of the highlights: A rocking Skip's Boogie by Kid King's Combo. This wild cat named Esquerita doing Rockin' the Joint. A couple of blues by Christine Kittrell. This is what a comp. should be all about -- music that needs to be brought back into public view. Don't be afraid to pick it up if you come across the cd. I bought the lp version, and the sound is primo. I'm going to have to find me some recordings of this Esquerita guy -- amazing!

This set has now become my official "It's Early In The Morning, And I'm With My Cup Of Coffee, Trying To Wake Up" music. Disk three right now. I'm loving this set to death for some reason. Disk five now -- just a beautiful version of Early Autumn on this disk that I repeat at least three times whenever I hear it. Since I know everyone is watching my progess with intense interest -- I'm now listening to disk six. Just heard a wonderful version of It Never Entered My Mind.

Put me down as a Cure fan, and I'll be buying the remastered cds the moment they come out. Just love those 80's bands. "Love and Rockets" is another fav.

This set has now become my official "It's Early In The Morning, And I'm With My Cup Of Coffee, Trying To Wake Up" music. Disk three right now. I'm loving this set to death for some reason. Disk five now -- just a beautiful version of Early Autumn on this disk that I repeat at least three times whenever I hear it.

Been listening to Alexander Von Schlippenbach: Broomriding, which is a very interesting disk. I never heard of Rudi Mahall, but he is outstanding here with the bass clarinet, and interacts nicely with celloist Tristan Honsinger. Some playfull sections to the music, and Von Schlippenbach holds things together at the piano. I have Evan Parker: 50th Birthday on top of my "to play" pile, which has a trio with Lovens & Schlippenbach, I'll be looking forward to hearing what they create.

One cd that I've been enjoying the past couple of weeks is: Borgmann/Morris/Charles Trio: The Last Concert - Dankeschon (Silkheart). It's the last recording that Denis Charles did with this trio before he passed away, and it's very good. Charles has a way of driving the music forward that's great; Thomas Borgmann is creative and controlled in his approach. If you see it, don't be afraid to pick it up. Think I'll have to check out the Charles/Jemeel Moondoc cd that's I see all the time.

In the past two weeks, I've made four attempts at Duos for Doris, and I can't even make it through the first disk. This music is a complete blank for me, I don't even know how I'm supposed to listen to it. Maybe that the whole point of this kind of music -- to change the way I listen....

Been haunting the used lp bins today: The Last: L.A. Explosion Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 Horace Silver: Silver's Serenade

All of the recordings of Otis Redding sound terrible to me (not the music! just the sound). In fact, anything by Stax could use a sonic upgrade pronto.

Horace Silver: Silver's Serenade. Nice, minty, blue label copy. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but Blue Notes sound so much better on lp.

Hemophiliac: John Zorn/Mike Patton/Ikue Mori. I couldn't get rid of this one fast enough!

One of the great things about having a turntable is that you can buy a lot of rock from the 70s for .50 cents. Dare I say this? But I bought Eldorado a couple of days ago and totally enjoyed it. Maybe the strings melted my mind or something, but I think Aric might be right on ELO. Now I'll have start looking for their other stuff on the cheap. Speaking of surprises, I picked up the first lp bySpirit and was amazed that Marty Paich is listed as doing the strings & horns on the lp. Great job on Taurus. Wonder if Jimmy Page ever heard that song?

This set has now become my official "It's Early In The Morning, And I'm With My Cup Of Coffee, Trying To Wake Up" music. Disk three right now. I'm loving this set to death for some reason.