Chuck Nessa

Could it have been Allana Lowe?

Mingus and a woman were dining at the next table in Bradley's one night when I was there. I think Randy Weston was playing. This would be '73/74.

I do wish we had a bunch of folks here to compare the late solo recordings. For example, while I admire the Hines/Ellington stuff "pianistically" but don't think much of the material challenges the best qualities of Hines (not the fault of either, just a happenstance). I much prefer his Arlen, Gershwin, Carmichael, Armstrong, Dallwitz and Hines. I'd love to jump into something like that.

Sorry Lon, I was looking for some stimulating discussion about Earl Hines as a soloist. Didn't mean to bump your cage.

My copy arrived in a 2 lp gatefold - not a sepia single pocket. The cover is not the same as the Fantasy issue but the pic is similar.

I think Smucker's is the sponsor.

I always check out threads Chuck Nessa has entered.

I'm back again and lament the lack of input to Paul's query. Please don't say it's been covered. I would welcome some discussion of this monster's output.

We all need E in our diet.

FWIW, I ordered this set as soon as it was mentioned in Down Beat (1965 I think) and received it promptly. My good friend Ron Ikan saw mine and ordered his own copy, including a long enthusiastic letter with his check. When his copy arrived he was bummed 'cause he got pressings only, no cover.

Geez, I can' stop. Just want to point out the Storyville "Master of Jazz" disc and the Black Lion "One For My Baby" are really both "Plays Harold Arlen" discs and were recorded at the same sessions. Outstanding stuff.

I simply overlooked the Delmark. It is very fine, if more "mellow" than my very favorites.

The Porter recording is currently available from New World Records. There are actually 2 Gershwin programs and both were recorded in the Fall of '73. The other one is currently available on Swaggie. Brownie, the Solo Art set I mentioned contains the 3 Audiophile lps you recommended.

The Swaggies. The Black Lions. The Chiaroscuros. The Solo Art set. Plays Cole Porter on New World. Master of Jazz on Storyville. And, if you can find it, Plays George Gershwin (last available on a Musidisc cd). It is a shame the 3 "Quintessential" lps on Chiaroscuro haven't been reissued.

Hacks in the Lansing area? You jest.

I never thought about drummers having birthdays. Dang. Hope it's a nice one.

All the best Al. Hope the day met expectations and if it didn't there's always next year.

EXACTLY! I agree completely. Also the "JOS of the week" or whatever it is called.

Did he make barrels and wheels?

I think she was married to one of the Lighthouse All-Stars.

I find it hard to believe this thread wasn't started by Rooster.

Nah, you just peaked. Please look downhill.