Chuck Nessa

RSJ drives my favorite Wadada Leo Smith "Golden Quartet" - and I feel he actually leads Cecil Taylor in Taylor's

My father was a big band era fan. He heard all the bands and insisted Hal Leonard was as good as any of the national touring bands. Leonard worked out of Wisconsin, no? I think you might find better ways to spend money.

I will try a couple of vinyl reissues next year as a test. I am not sure vinyl issues "from scratch" are financially viable.

That was my response.

Thanks. I just placed an order.

My people are eternally grateful for the disappearance of Dreft and Halo. We sleep better without those slurs hanging around.

Once you enter the world of "the Onion" you are up for grabs.

Some version of this shot will be on the cover of our Ira Sullivan issue. It was shot by my good friend Terry Martin.

I sold the bulk of my lp collection to finance the Art Ensemble box and my life while working on it. Thousands of discs went away. I miss something every day.

I am there.

Third Season is the title.

Me too.

Is it long enough?? I'm sure I can be altered.

Just remembered I have a stack of JRVG obis in the drawer. Anyone want them?

Don't worry, move on with your music. Certainly not looking for sympathy, just stating facts.

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I understand the allure of these issues. I admit to buying a couple. One huge problem is these sets take money away from labels creating recordings and paying royalties to artists. My label is in the midst of a horrible year and paid royalties well in excess of our profits. These folks do not have the same responsibilities. Since I have a "conflict of interest" YMMV.

You seem to treasure it. Does not look like disposal at all. Are you toying with us?

This looks like it would work for me.

Can you provide a picture of you throwing one away? Then we might be able to comment.

Yes it is available as part of Roscoe's L-R-G / The Maze / S II Examples. It was originally a 2 lp set now fitting on one disc. The music might not be in your "wheel house". L-R-G is 37 minute trio for woodwinds (Roscoe), high brass (Leo Smith) and low brass (George Lewis). The Maze is a 21 minute octet for all kinds of percussion. S II Examples is a 17 minute exploration of multi-phonics on the curved soprano saxophone.

Young Mr Nessa at the session for Roscoe Mitchell's The Maze.

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Why is Tim McCarver employed?

Street team in action.