Chuck Nessa

FWIW, I think Esquerita and Esquivel had the same optometrist. Maybe the same hairdresser.

Ah yes, Esquivel aka SQ Evil.

Esquerita, aka SQ Rita, aka S. Q. Reeder, aka the Magnificent Malucchi. Quite a character.

Five titles from that lp were included on

Welcome back Vibes.

I think we all have a "Dookie Box" and once you have one, you don't need another.

Sorry to say nothing after the initial Columbia lp caught my attention. Not saying this is "right", just my impression "in real time".

For me he is defined by Alone With the Blues on Prestige/OJC. I think he becomes sort of "faceless" in groups with horns but must mention the 2 Gillespie dates with Stitt and Rollins. Obviously a very fine musician.

Lookin' sweet... The myspace site would look nice with some nice graphics.. Something Like This? For some reason, that wallpaper reminds me of this picture where you have to find the face I just had chills!

Are we talking about the 1971 Belgrade concert? I have refused to buy any of the boots but recently downloaded a "freebie" and the sound is better than expected, better than some legal issues - AND THE BAND IS ON FIRE!

Sadly, much of his work has been "undone".

A "Proper" Wolff job would be an almost complete collection of "hit or miss" prints and decent notes.

"Hans the Spoiler" - think I read about him in European History years ago.

I suggest Hamp and Getz.

My first concern would be the material surrounding the cones - foam or rubber. Not sure about the JBLs but the "surrounds" can deteriorate and can be replaced. I recently inherited a pair of ADS/Braun speakers about 15-20 years old and they are fine.

Hi Margaret. Thanks for the news.

Lots of tension.

Anybody here supervised the mastering of mono and stereo masters?

So this isn't the gay guy with the exercise videos.

He must have been working on something important.

Nothing I recognized at the moment. The 1st half was a trio of Hill, Charles Clark and Thurman Barker. Roscoe and Ware were last minute subs for the 2nd half.

Why a box? (Why a duck?) Why not more unissued single discs?

First, if he doesn't make a dime that's his business, not ours. Interesting to know but not important in the end. Second, I'd say if he doesn't know something he'll imagine it and present it as fact. In the end he provides a good service but a big "grain of salt" is needed before fileing this stuff away as "truth".

Nice piece - thank you. And to have heard the band in the photos... I was there.

Ethan Iverson has a nice piece on the Bad Plus blog. He uses 2 photos from my friend Terry Martin. You can see it HERE.