Chuck Nessa

Don't recall attending any Braxton solo performances at the time but do remember Roscoe doing solo pieces as part of performances. When we recorded Congliptious in early '68 the first side of the lp was solos by Roscoe, Lester and Malachi. Old/Quartet contained a solo piece by Roscoe from late '67. 'Twas in the air. Braxton's first AACM documentation is on Muhal's Levels and Degrees of Light - June of '67. He had recently returned from the Army and immediately jumped into the musical scene. To deliver 2 lps of solo saxophone (2 years later) was an audacious move to say the least. I'm sure some of this will be covered in George Lewis' book when it appears.

The dates seem to be correct.

What class.

This is where you run off the tracks.

Having lost 60 lbs via healthy diet and restraint, I'm inclined to say so.

Nah, we insult dickheads too. Didn't know you're fat too.

Looks to me like Berigan needs to get control of his finances. Maybe a private (read "personal") account will save his ass. B-)

All of us see more.

REALLY STUPID.

Without thinking, must be the Musicraft side.

Crappy, flappy, chappy, dappy, or HAPPY BDAY! Your choice. B-)

That's the first one that came to mind. Geez guys, I first heard that in 1969 (on Straight).

You Robert Palmer fans kill me. B-)

So much mumbo jumbo. Some of this stuff is beyond belief.

Are those 4" heels Chris?

I probably have more Johnny E on disc than any other group member. Keep it up Mr. E

Very interesting character development and a couple of sly twists. I felt manipulated a couple of times but that was ok. The sum was much better than the parts. As we left the theater I heard the guy behind me say "That's the worst movie I ever saw". Geez, it contained sex and a car crash - wtf did he want? In the news: Sandra Oh has filed for divorce from Alexander Payne. B-) She's out there guys.

Just some fashion models hired by Reid Miles, or Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore.

It was recorded in '69 and was issued in the '70 or '71 - not sure. If there was a delay it was caused by label finances, not musical considerations. Anthony recorded this material in his apartment on a "home recorder" and delivered it to Delmark (to fulfill his contractual obligation and get some bread) when he was leaving for Europe. The tapes are/were pretty rough and I took a lot of crap from some poster at JC for the quality of the sound. He said something like "the label cheaped out" on the reissue, but I assure you there were no economic restraints on the project. There are a number of overloads, distortions, etc and we tried Cedar and NoNoise on various sections but I decided not to use them in the end. What you hear is a good representation of what's on the tapes.

'tis irritating to see whining about service on $5/6 cds. Been a BMG member for about 15 years (2 memberships) and a Yourmusic member since the $4.99 special offer. Forget the b/o, shipped crap and enjoy the really cheap cds you get.

Please don't ask mom and dad "Are we there yet?".

Very, very fine. After all these years it is great to see some of your work.

No prob.

Lazy Bastard responds with a "yes".

Well, see, that's your problem right there. Smoking stunts your growth. I knew something was "stunting" this boy! ALSO - time to stop the allowance.