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Duvivier lover here again and I am looking for someone who has the rare Music Minus One Lp's from the late 50's and early 60's, basically play along records where the composer left off one instrument for playing along for practice. George Duvivier was on a wonderful one that Mal Waldron arranged in early 1961, it has Roy Haynes, Tyree Glenn and Seldon Powell (catalog number 4008) and I heard it on WKCR's recent Roy Haynes tribute. I am seeking the whole series really but am looking for information of anything any of you guys know about this series and I am sure someone has some information on these, am looking to collect any or all of them if possible, thanks in advance and no confrontation this time, i am sure this is George on this lp, listening to it about 40 times before I make this post. Any info ron this series will be well apprecitated.

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Hi! Welcome to the board!

George was a great bassist. Played with just about everyone! He once said "Is there anyone I haven't played with? Well, suggest a few names. There might be somebody." (Or words to that effect.)

Did you hear about the Music Minus One taken from an Art Tatum solo session? It's just an LP of silence, because no pianist could ever get close to Art.

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Hi! Welcome to the board!

George was a great bassist. Played with just about everyone! He once said "Is there anyone I haven't played with? Well, suggest a few names. There might be somebody." (Or words to that effect.)

Did you hear about the Music Minus One taken from an Art Tatum solo session? It's just an LP of silence, because no pianist could ever get close to Art.

:lol:

I haven't heard the Music Minus One discs mentioned for years. Sort of karaoke for jazz musicians!

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I have #4007 - Mal Waldron - For Pianists Only! But not really for sale (not played in years)

My dad got it for me as a teen when I was learning tunes. This was in the 80s, so not sure how he found a copy. This was probably the first collection of jazz tunes I memorized because of the play-a-long format. Since my turntable was never near a piano (and no remote) you'd have to keep going with the "band" if you flubbed something!

Some info with the Mal Waldon discography

http://www.jazzdisco.org/mal-waldron/catal...us-one-mmo-1011

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I had not heard of the Art Tatum Music Minus One, I know Gigi Gryce did one as well as Hall Overton, I really want to get some of these for myself, willing to part with some of my rarities of my collection for them. I would at least like to know the various titles of them so i can begin my hunt for these treats. If you have names of the various artists who did them, please help.

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MMOs are on CD now:

http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...60&catID=29

http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...76&catID=29

http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...61&catID=29

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...354&catID=6

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...333&catID=6

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...782&catID=6

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...74&catID=13

http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...181&catID=0

http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...835&catID=0

http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...836&catID=0

http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...501&catID=0

The Waldron w/Duvivier MMO albums do not appear to be in print at this time but here's the discographical info courtesy of: http://www.jazzdisco.org/mal-waldron/discography/

Mal Waldron (p) George Duvivier (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)

NYC, probably late 1960

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Music Minus One MMO 1016

Don't Blame Me -

It's A Most Unusual Day -

I'm In The Mood For Love -

I Feel A Song Coming On -

Diga Diga Doo -

I Must Have That Man -

I Can't Give You Anything But Love -

Cuban Love Song -

You're A Sweetheart -

I Can't Give You Anything But Love (fast tempo) -

* Mal Waldron - The Music Of Jimmy McHugh (Music Minus One MMO 1016)

Mal Waldron (p) unknown (b) unknown (d)

same location, date

Temptation Music Minus One MMO 1017

Pagan Love Song -

Broadway Rhythm -

The Moon Is Low -

Singin' In The Rain -

You Were Meant For Me -

You Are A Lucky Star -

All I Do Is Dream Of You -

You Stepped Out Of A Dream -

I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' -

* Mal Waldron (Music Minus One MMO 1017)

Mal Waldron (p) George Duvivier (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)

same location, date

Taking A Chance On Love Music Minus One MMO 1018

Cabin In The Sky -

How About You? -

Ruby -

Rose Room -

Laura -

Blue Moon -

Over The Rainbow -

When I Grow Too Old To Dream -

Stairway To The Stars -

Deep Purple -

Try A Little Tenderness -

* Mal Waldron - For Singers 'N Swingers (Music Minus One MMO 1018)

There may well be more Duvivier MMO sessions, but these are all I could find right now.

Also found:

http://www.prosing.com/mmoshow.asp?i=Recorder+(soprano)

OrderNo: CDMO3338 $22.29

Album: Let's Play the Recorder: Beginning Children's Method

Soloist Name: Berald Burakoff, recorder; Sonya Burakoff, recorder

Ensemble: Sam Brown, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; David Spinozza, guitar

Conductor Name:

Type: CD Not Karaoke!

Instrument: Recorder (soprano)

Description: Here's a delightful approach to recorder study for children. Easily learned exercises, plus fully illustrated hand positions and photographs take the younger player through all the steps necessary to learn this extraordinary instrument.

Contents: Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo, with the soloist on the right channel for easy removal.

Non-G.D. side note - these are the three original MMO albums, now on two CDs. There's one tune missing, I think, but check out the players!

https://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...94&catID=35

https://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...95&catID=35

The second has Wilbur Ware on bass!

And at least one Waldron MMO has made it to CD: http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...963&catID=0

MMO7007.jpg

The Blues Minus You

Performed by Ed Xiques, baritone, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone; flute

Accompaniment : Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charles Perry, drums

MMO CD 7007

Mal Waldron, fabled pianist and accompanist to Billie Holiday, has put together a marvelous album of original blues for all players. Utilizing a crack jazz trio, he runs the gamut of 'blues stylings.' Features fabled soloist Ed Xiques, who has toured with Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and more. Come join a master in a session of true blues.

Includes a high-quality printed music book with parts for C, B-flat, and E-flat instruments; and a compact disc featuring complete versions as well as accompaniments to each piece.

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I have the Rodgers and Hart and Bacharach for the Ladies, but I don't know offhand if he is on these. My recollection is that he is.

The first, yes:

http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...964&catID=0

MMO7008.jpg

The second, apparently not...

OOPS, that is not a Rodgers/Hart-only product...

There is this one, but Duvivier is not listed:

http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...476&catID=0

MMO5621HL.jpg

It looks like not all MMOs have have been transferred to CD in their original configurations. Some yes, but some no.

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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Minus_One

This company, in existence since 1950, is headed today by Irv Kratka, its founder, and a vigorous 82 year old fan of music.

Now this kinda tripped me out: http://www.musicminusone.com/CompanyInfo/Licensing.asp

LICENSING OPTIONS

You can use MMO background tracks in making your own recordings!

You can license any composition in our catalogue to make a compact disc recording

featuring your own voice or instrument. We offer the vocalist or musician the opportunity

to create something of great worth and lasting value. As audition material to submit to

agents, talent scouts and schools, these recordings are absolutely the best, easiest and

lease expensive way to get their attention.

Measured against the cost of hiring players, arrangers and a studio – which are truly

astonishing – these prices are a true bargain. Remember also, your best efforts will be

showcased through the advantage of working with familiar material that remains

unchanging take after take, until you get the version you want.

Fees for licensing music from the MMO Catalogue for the making of personal records

shall be at the rate of $75.00 per minute of music with any overage of time charged in .15

second segments. This rate only applies to classical recordings (orchestral or chamber

music) performed by a full orchestra or chamber ensemble and not to popular songs

shown in the website.

Accordingly, a five minute composition would cost $375.00 to license based upon this formula.

EXAMPLE:

VOCAL MEZZO SOPRANO MMO 4055

TRACK 3 VERDI OPERA FOR MEZZO SOPRANO 5 MINUTES

NUMBER OF MINUTES 5 x $75.00 $375.00

If a song were 5 minutes & 15 seconds [ 5:15], the fee would be $375 plus $18.75 or $393.75

(1/4 of $75.00 = $18.75)

Social Networking Sites such as MySpace, YouTube, FaceBook and others

carry a $100.00 per website surcharge.

Fees are payable in advance via credit card: Visa, Master Card, American Express or

Discover. To pay by mail, send check or money order payable to the MMO Music Group

Executive Blvd, Elmsford, New York 10523-1325. Fax: 914 592 3575. Discount for low-

budget projects are not offered. Fees are non-refundable.

etc....

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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Minus_One

This company, in existence since 1950, is headed today by Irv Kratka, its founder, and a vigorous 82 year old fan of music.

Now this kinda tripped me out: http://www.musicminusone.com/CompanyInfo/Licensing.asp

LICENSING OPTIONS

You can use MMO background tracks in making your own recordings!

You can license any composition in our catalogue ...

Fees for licensing music from the MMO Catalogue for the making of personal records

shall be at the rate of $75.00 per minute of music with any overage of time charged in .15

second segments. This rate only applies to classical recordings (orchestral or chamber

music) performed by a full orchestra or chamber ensemble and not to popular songs

shown in the website.

etc....

Oh well...

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