Matthew

I'm starting to think it might be better to start hitting the used record stores, searching for the TOJC's people dumped to get this set. And, for what it's worth, Mosaic should have done a fullblown treatment of Patton. Heck, if the Four Freshmen get one, why not Big John, for heaven's sake.

I really like this idea, would anyone be interested in this? Or is the current AOTW enough?

Having a great afternoon so far. I've read this whole thread from start to finish -- at the same time, I'm downloading all my Jimmy Smith to my hard drive so I don't have to lug cds to my office all the time, AND, and the while, listening to Cool Blues & Back at the Chicken Shack. Life is good sometimes. B)

I just saw a new copy today, that's what inspired me to give it a spin.

Thanks Sundog, but I can't seem to get detailed information about if it's a digital or analog remaster, which, to me, makes all the difference in the world.

I'm surprised that Martino isn't getting any love. I started this poll because I've been listening to my Jimmy Smith cd's a lot the past week. The truth of the matter is that I'm not sure if Burrell is the best right now. Listening to his playing, he doesn't produce the kind of fire that the others do. So, I'm in a quandry on how highly to rate him. Guess I have to keep listening some more.

I've heard rumors that the early Rolling Stones catalog is going to be remastered on 180gm lps (HEACK YEAH!), but I can find nothing on the web to confirm this. Does anyone know about this, where a site is for more information? This sounds great since I keep hearing the the ABKCO lps were not too good, being digital recordings. It would be great if they came out in a box set like the new AC/DC lp set that's available. Any help on this would bring a big smile to my face.

Revisited an old favorite of mine that never gets talked about too much -- Jimmy Smith's Six Views of the Blues. Just love the way that Cecil Payne plays that big heavy sounding bari sax. Nice funky, bluesy, and not to mention greazy playing by everyone. If you don't have this one, pick it up! It's a vastly underrated Jimmy Smith cd.

Joe Jackson underwent an interesting transformation. He started out at the tailend of the "New Wave" movement with Look Sharp! and I'm the Man, then in 1984 came out with Body and Soul. The record, I remember, turned everyone's head around. You had the Blue Note style cover, tight arrangements with horns, and interesting songs to boot. So Joe went from: To:

Long sad story, but a year ago I had to trade in a lot of cds, and the ones that REALLY hurt, and I'm still kicking myself over: All of Jimmy Smith's BN cds that I had -- please don't ask how many . Thankfully, I'm now in a situation where I'm rebuilding my Jimmy Smith collection. In fact, I was able to get the Jimmy Smith Mosaic lp set off of ebay at good price last week. So, that has really brought great joy in my life, and man, the sound off those Qlps are great.

Okay, whose your main man on guitar for you organ fans?

Dave Holland: Extended Play: Live at Birdland John Patton: Got a Good Thing Goin' Duke Pearson: Wahoo! (nice blue label lp)

I got played out on jazz , a couple of months ago. For some reason, I just had to let jazz be put on the back burner and listen to other stuff (mostly rock). Interestingly enough, at least for me, coming back, I've only bought one re-issue (Got a Good Thing Goin'), and the rest new jazz, which I'm really enjoying. I seem to be listening to jazz better now than I ever did before. Now Playing: The Balance: The Dave Holland Quintet: Extended Play: Live at Birdland

I, also, got this cd because of the rave reviews. For some reason, it's one of those cds for me, where I'm not able to listen to more that two numbers at one sitting. There's just a lot of things going on here that I need time to try to catch. So, I'm still haven't left the first cd behind. That being said, this is creative jazz at it's best, I'm especially enjoying Robin Eubanks, haven't heard the trombone played that creatively in a long time. This will be spinning for quite awhile so I can digest it all.

What I really like about Big John Patton, is that, even on the cooking numbers, he plays with a lot of space and patience. He never seems in a hurry, always sets up what he's playing very nicely. Soul Woman is a good example of what I mean. Patton is supporting Grant Green in a wonderful manner, letting Green shine, but playing with space and creativity at the same time. This is a great choice for AOW, thanks Big Al! Edit: Boy! I have to learn how to spell someday!

I was always under the impression that most Californians do not have earthquake insurance. Am I wrong about that? I know I don't have it. At $62.00, heck, why not?

I've been giving this a few spins lately, and I must say, I like Bounce very much. The arrangements, the band, and Blanchard are in great form. Though, I must admit that the first thing that went through my mind when I heard the version of "Footprints" was George Washington Jr.'s "Mister Magic". I also noticed, and there's a good chance I'm crazy on this one, but Blanchard sounds very influenced by Bobby Hackett on the ballads. Just the tone and the phrasing made Hackett flash for some reason. Over all, and great first Blue Note cd from Blanchard, and I'm looking forward to the next.

Ah! A blast for the past.

John Patton: Got a Good Thing Goin' Sonny Stitt: The Last Sessions, Vol. 1 & 2 Nicolas Payton: Sonic Trance Terance Blanchard: Bounce

Only if you pick Sonic Trance.

Let me correct myself. Listening to the cd, it sounds as if Richard Landrum is sitting out on Ain't That Peculiar and The Shake. That'll teach not to make assumptions before I actually listen for something.

Landrum sounds like he's in all the tracks, in fact, this is an aspect I enjoy about this cd. I'm playing this cd now (quite a wakeup call at 5:45a.m.) and I really like how Landrum & Walker are supporting each other. There's a lot of sessions with congas where the congas just don't fit (Lou Donaldson's come to mind here), but in "Good Thing" they are truly moving the music forward. Of course, just keeping up with Patton and Green in part of the story on that. Great session, just gets better with each listen.

Another blow to the "American Way of Life"! What??!! we want to get rid of greenbacks, the long green? What next? No more dead presidents?? I'm keen on green!

That's one way of looking at it. My take however is this: You're a jazz musician, a trumpter, you don't want to keep doing the "Hardbop" thing, and you don't want to go in the "Free-jazz" direction either; so, where do you go? To my mind, when a musician turns to the Davis Electric period for inspiration, they are trying to address the question of where their music is going. Just because Miles did it before, does that mean going down this musical road is ruled out? Or that anyone trying this mode of music is a copycat sellout? Payton is making a start in a new direction with Sonic Trance, and it should be judged on its own merits, of which, I think there are plenty of good aspects about the cd. The more I play it, the more I like it. It is a creative attempt to go someplace that can grow over the years, and, hopefully, Payton will stay on this course for a bit, a develop an unique approach. I agree on one point though: Please Nicholas, no "Time After Time"!

You can use Paypal, only if you're willing to cover the 4% charge for the seller! So, add another $80 at least to the price. That sounds fair to me.