Quasimado Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Nice sites from member James Harrod re 50’s West Coast record label Calliope http://callioperecords.blogspot.jp/ and its source TV program Stars of Jazz http://starsofjazz.blogspot.jp/ including photos, production notes, scripts, clips etc. Likewise for the early 60’s TV show Jazz Scene USA: http://jazzsceneusa.blogspot.jp/ Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesAHarrod Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks for your kind comment. My work on the Pacific Jazz / World Pacific labelography is progressing well and I should have it wrapped up by the end of the year. http://pacificjazz.blogspot.com/2012/10/pacific-jazz-12-lp-new-pj-series-part.html I have established another blog as a vehicle for various unrelated jazz research interests. It is located at: http://jazzwestcoastresearch.blogspot.com/ Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I spent some time this weekend going through Jim's remarkable work on the Calliope label Sessions, Live releases. Really terrific I hope a lot of people are taking the time to check it out. My interest was piqued by the Buddy DeFranco post and now I am wondering if anyone can report on the music contained in the grooves. I'm thinking about tracking down the Count Basie/Jazz Messengers release, and I notice that Teddy Edwards was in the band for one of the Leroy Vinnegar releases, not to mention James Clay in the Red Mitchell episode. Anyone familiar with these Sessions, Live releases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Schlouch Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Dear Dan, Please see my post concerning a forthcoming japanese CD which includes all Art Pepper sides + 3 bonus ones in another thread. All the best, Claude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I did see that, Claude, thanks. In fact it reminded me to post about Jim's excellent blog and the ill-fated 70s LP series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 They were very prevalent for a while in the late 70s, those Calliope sides were, but I'm afraid I passed them over, since they all seemed to be "West Coast Jazz" or other type things that had little to no interest to me at the time. That, and the covers were so generic, like a mystiqueless LT-series. After a while, it was, like, ok, another one of these things, keep flipping. Had I looked a little closer, I would have reconsidered...but I don't think that personnel was listed on the back covers or not. Would've helped if they were..I mean, ok, just seeing Red Mitchell wouldn't necessarily get a second look. But Red Mitchell with James Clay? Uh, yeah, carpe-dieming all over that one! BTW, James, the blog is exquisite in its detail, I spent a few hours on it last Friday night, just marvelling at all the small stuff you've documented. You obviously have cultivated some deep resources and aren't afraid to use the results, to which I say bravo! Would that all such blogs go all the way like this one does. Thank you, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Had I looked a little closer, I would have reconsidered...but I don't think that personnel was listed on the back covers or not. Would've helped if they were..I mean, ok, just seeing Red Mitchell wouldn't necessarily get a second look. But Red Mitchell with James Clay? Uh, yeah, carpe-dieming all over that one! As for the lineup - yes, it was listed on the back, along with recording dates (not always correct as we now know). But you indeed had to overcome your initial hesitations about the run-of-the-mill looks of the covers. In my case the combination of Terry Gibbs, Pete Jolly and Red Norvo meant three reasons to look closer (and the low price at that clearout sale didn't detract either ), so ... bingo for the first one ever bought from that series. Haven't been able to buy many more from that series ever since, but the mental note to look closer whenever another one comes my way definitely is there. So ... a big Thank You to James Harrod from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 As for the lineup - yes, it was listed on the back... Sometimes, not always, and usually not was my memory. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 What I'd really like to know is what was the color scheme for this backdrop, which looks pretty out there in straight black & white: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) So I stand corrected. The recording dates and credits like "Terry Gibbs Quartet with Pete Jolly" or "Terry Gibbs Quartet with Steve Allen" apparently were enough initial info for me to pull the trigger (and seeimngly fooled me into remembering there were more details to it). BTW, looking at the credits on my cover here and those shown above, one detqil that makes me snicker now is "Production and COordination: JIM PEWTER". He of the countless nostalgia pop/r'n'r oldies shows ... Nothing against that, not at all (he sure knew his stuff around 50s rock'n'roll etc.) but here he must have taken the sophisticated road to "Coolsville" for a change ... Edited November 26, 2012 by Big Beat Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesAHarrod Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Q: What I'd really like to know is what was the color scheme for this backdrop, which looks pretty out there in straight black & white: Ray Avery did shoot B&W and color on the Stars of Jazz set. The one example that comes to mind is his shot of Bill Perkins that was used on the JUST FRIENDS album, Pacific jazz PJM-401. The lighting technician was using a red gel for the background in that photo. The next time I am up at CTSIMAGES offices I will check Ray's other work on SOJ using color. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasimado Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Art Pepper is featured on member James Harrod's "Stars of Jazz" site. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for the tip. Some great primary material on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasimado Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 The Warne Marsh Quintet is presented on "Stars of Jazz" - March 11, 1957 - Show #36 - a classic session. Ann Richards completes the program. Thank you James. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewall15 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Was the Warne Marsh session issued on a Calliope LP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasimado Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Not to my knowledge. Perhaps James knows. However it did appear a couple of years ago on a Warne Marsh - Jazz of 2 Cities - compilation CD on Fresh Sound (FSRCD342). Q Edited October 18, 2014 by Quasimado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 James Harrod is the one to ask about that series - AFAIK he has documented all the shows. Don't hesitate to send him an e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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