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In some cases, I regard Jazz Critics views in the same light as I do newspaper editorials or a good friend's opinion. In many cases, they open your eyes to something new, in some cases the writing can express views that you cannot put into words yourself like any good writer. If I may refer to two authors that have been subject to threads here recently: Ralph J. Gleason's chapter on Carmen MacRae captures her spirit and appeal to me better than I could ever express and, I'm sorry to say to you, Larry Kart's observation and description of Oscar Peterson dead-on ( and NOT mean spirited ) essay that made me say to myself; "yeah, that's what I've been hearing!". Now sometimes, you see a downright evil review. That's as bad for the music as Kenny G being touted as a jazz artist ( not to mention Queen Latifa, "the jazz singer", my God!). A good, honest review does not have to degrading, if the writer has any talent, and a good one can give the right kind of publicity to deserving artists. Now if you REALLY didn't care about the views of others in the jazz community ( and it is a community!), then why do you post and read posts here?

Could it be Nat Cole? I'm thinking of the JATP recording.

Buddy Greco?

Thanks Jim, for the information. I must say though, that I have played my files from Apple Lossless on all sorts of players, both older and newer machines, and have not had one that would not play the files. As far as storage space goes you could always buy some external storage, but my Mac, unlike a PC, is a efficent machine/OS and therefore has room to spare. Not to mention that I don't have to worry much about viruses and all of the other problems that come with a PC!

Well, I can certainly hear a difference between bit rates! The higher the rate, the more information you hear. Don't you want it all? If you have a Mac, you can rip with the Apple Lossless program and burn at a very high rate. Right noe I'm listening to a selection from Mike Pope's "The Lay Of The Land" ( by the way, a fine recording with Tain, Joe Locke, both Breckers and others) from my computer at 970 kps.

I've always thought that Cecil Bridgewater had a lot in common, in concept, with Williams who was a very unique trumpeter.

Eddie Condon?

Andy Fusco is BAD! New York City-based alto saxophonist Andy Fusco first earned notice for his 1978-1983 stint with the Buddy Rich Big Band, also touring with Gerry Mulligan and Mel Lewis. He made his headlining debut in 1996 with Big Man's Blues; Out of the Dark followed three years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Re: WEMU - Ann Arbor Linda Yohn, the program director there, is well respected in the Industry and one hell of a nice lady!

Once again, on the JazzWeek web site, they have a extensive list of station with all of the adddresses and programer contact info. Save yourself the time. If you want to be involved as not only a artist but a record label, you may want to join JazzWeek and attend their anual conference; this year it is in Syracuse during the Festival there. At the conference, while they focus on Jazz Radio, there are many label and promotion people who attend. Here is another Locke and Lonnie for you!

There are only a few 24 hour Jazz stations in the States; maybe the world. WGMC in Rochester, New York KUVO in Denver KSDS in San Diego WBGO in Newark / NYC KKJZ in L.A. You would be well served to join the jazzproglist provided by my friend Tony Gasparre of JazzWeek, that has most stations reporting their playlists. JazzWeek in a jazz industry, fee based, magazine/ trade paper JazzWeek but you can sign up for the Jazz Programmers List for free from there. From there you can view all of the reporting playlists and see who is playing the type of music you play. Tony Gaspare is a good cat, I'm sure if you emailed him. he would point you in the right direction. They used to have a inexpensive service that would mail your recording to all of their reporting stations. I'm not sure if they do that anymore. In a recent conversation I had with Tony, the subject of organ groups came up and he mentioned that Rochester, Cleveland and Philly were big on that type of group. But talk to Tony ( and his partner Ed); they are right in the middle of the Jazz Radio scene and well respected by all. They also host a convention for programmers every year. Here is a photo of Joe Locke and Dr. Lonnie Smith that was taken in Rochester this Summer for you.

Here is a interesting photo of my region. That's Lake Ontario to the North Genesee River on the left Irondequoit Bay on the right The cloud cover is typical!

Marty Morell - Drums/Bill Evans

As a Builder,that looks like 1"x6" and 1"x8" Tounge and Groove, solid pine paneling which is actually a higher grade than you would find in Dad's basement! Since that type of material originates in the South, the club could be there. To me it looks a little like a young Steve Davis who played with Coltrane and is /was from Philly.

The Sam Noto "Act One" is a very fine session that also featurs my old hometown friend, saxophonist Joe Romano, ( also Barry Harris and Billy Higgins ) who played a lifetime with Woody and Buddy and is still alive and cookin'! Here is Scott Yanow's review below: For his second of four Xanadu dates as a leader, the excellent bop trumpeter Sam Noto meets up with his old friend Joe Romano (who sticks here to tenor), pianist Barry Harris, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Billy Higgins. They perform five of Noto's originals, some of which are based on the chord changes of familiar standards, and a beautiful three-song ballad medley. All of the musicians play up to par, making one wish that Noto's Xanadu sets would be reissued on CDs. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide A Joe Romano Link

Okay, Okay..... But more than once I sept in the same hotel room/suite with him and no touchy feely! Never saw a pass at a man or boy although I saw him nibble on more that one woman's ear lobe! Back to the book.... I thought that those bands with Al Gafa/Rodney Jones/Mickey Roker were not given much exposure. I have always loved "Portrait Of Jenny"

Birks was a hetrosexual all the way, for sure! The point of my post was that any abusive behavior, to women or others, was the exception and not the rule and he should be remembered for his massive contribution to the music. When you're talking about a genius, there are many layers to their personallity. To take single incidents and tar a long and productive life is plain wrong. He known far and wide as a giver of himself and his knowledge; not a taker and abuser. I suspect that his personality was not condusive to drinking or hard drug taking. That the same appitite he had for learning and living caused him to over indulge, at times, and he lost control of himself. When I knew him he did not drink or take hard drugs in any way and had a profound, deep belief in his Bahi faith. He evolved; just like Jazz. Yeah he carried a knife. If you had to carry money from town to town , like he did, you might carry one too! I, of course, never saw him, cut or threaten anyone. And let me tell you; I saw some people come up to him with crazed looks in their eyes, talking bizzare, looking drunk and drugged, talking angry and loud, paranoid and disturbed. I would have run and hid! He almost always was kind and cool with them. Like Rodney Jones said" a lot of old guys carried knives". Don't forget that Dizzy grew up in the South; a tough country boy who had to take abuse there and in the North that we can only imagine. I'm not making excuses for him. He could be rough and tough but that was just a small part of his personality. Ahh, shit... This IS getting more than a little strange. I try to give a little insight from my point of view and he is called Gay?! He was, and will forever be, a GREAT MAN.

Does it really surprise everyone that Dizzy was a real human being? I spent a fair amount of time with him from 1975 to 1983 and saw him in many situations, both private and public, with all types of people. He was by far more generous with his time with most people ( many musicans! ) and giving of his opinion and knowledge. Did I see him get bent out of shape and angry? Yeah , sometimes. Did he carry a knife? You bet! A real nasty looking carpet cutter! Did he put up with a lot of shit from promoters and lames? God, yes! I believe most people could not stand the type of pressures that were part of his day to day life. He had to live up to great expectations ,and sometimes,he fell a little short. He knew what his place was in the history books and that was a HEAVY cross to bear! I could tell you stories, but who really cares? Does it lessen his contrubution? Does it make "Olinga" any less touching? Does it fade your memories of that searing trumpet? If it does, I feel sorry for you. So forget the bullshit about him and the chinks in his personality; forgive and love him as you would a friend. But I have to tell you to walk down the street with him was something! Alive and vital all of the time! I mean, just to look in a store window with him was a eye opening expierience. He loved life and people. He interacted with life in a way that made every moment intense and full of love. That's his bottom line. That's his legacy. That's what drove him to be such a icon and innovator. That's how we should remember him. With LOVE.

Ray(Bulldog) Drummond sounds great ,as always, on Joe Locke's "Beauty Burning"( Sirocco) and has a origional song by him on it called "I-95".

Those live recording with Bud Powell in Paris are great. I'm thinking of "Live at the Blue Note' on ESP and those others made by Francis Paudras that feature Zoot, Dizzy and Griffin.

Groove Merchant - I don't really understand your problem with a nice professional photo! Joe Locke is a great artist and THE master of the jazz vibraphone who plays with DEEP feeling and soul. The fact tha the has formidable technique, and knows how to use it, is not a crime. Besides his compositions are always swinging and beautiful! The Paragram Shift recording, however, is not a good representation of his gifts. You are much better off buying his latest 'DEAR LIFE", (pictured on my avitar) or '4 WALLS OF FREEDOM' ( with Bob Berg ), both on the Sirocco Label. Soon, Joe and Geoffrey Keezer will have a Quartet cd (that is released in Japan now) available in the States. Let us know what you think after you listen to 'DEAR LIFE'! Joe Locke By the way; look out for Keezer's new Trio recording on Maxjazz. Another Master!

IMPACT and MUSIC INC. & BIG BAND are two of the really great big band recordings of the '70's!

Ron lays down some SERIOUS funk on Joey Baron's 'Down Home' along with Arthur Blythe and Bill Frisell. Its on Intuition Music and Media Intuition Mucic & Media /Songtone I had never heard of it before but Ron turned on our mutual friend, vibraphonist Joe Locke, to it. It smokes!

You know Bruce, that's a good question! Thak God for Google. Here is a link for all you may want to know about emo: emo

I must say that I bought the new Miles Blackhawk cd and the cymbal sound is very distracting to me and ruins the recording. It's very high and over powers the rest of the music. The vinyl is a groove!