Chuck Nessa

At this point, there are either 100,000 or no standards. I can't afford that box.

You talkin' 'bout his son-in-law?

Unlike Bev and Mr Ties Webern is one of my favorite composers. I used to be really dogmatic about my tastes in performance but have learned to appreciate different takes on the material. Not really a fan of the Julliard or Emerson. My "old standby" recording of the Webern quartets is Quartetto Italiano and have recently enjoyed the Artis Quartet. For the historically inclined, I urge the purchase of a set on Music & Arts titled "In Honor of Rudolf Kolisch" where you can hear many of the "New Viennese" works played by someone there at the creation. You should be able to find a fair amount of info online.

Happy Birthday and many thanks for everything.

Thanks for that Chris. I first met him when Ann and I spent 2 weeks in the Copenhagen area around 1980. We were staying with Nils and Mihoko Winther and they had NHOP and his lovely wife over for dinner and conversation one evening. What a delight they were. A couple of years later he was in Chicago with Oscar Peterson playing at Rick's. One night I agreed to meet at the club after the gig and found Niels-Henning and OP enjoying beverages in the bar. After some conversation, NHOP and I agreed to go to Andy's the next day to hear Truck Parham playing with a band for "after work" Chicagoans. I'll never forget the joint pleasure of Truck ("thanks for bringing that giant by") and Niels ("It's great to hear one of the real old time bass players"). What a very personable guy and fantastic musician. Never heard a soul say anything negative about him.

BTW, way past time to buy a discography Dan.

Copied from Bruynicnkx: GENE HARRIS This artist is definitely different from the previous Gene Harris. -Our love is here to stay- : The Gene Harris Trio : Gene Harris (p) Mike Long (b) George Herman (d) New York, 1955 Let's fall in love Jubilee LP1O05, Fresh Sound (Sp)FSRCD122 I'd do anything for you - , - Cheerful little earful - , - A foggy day - , - My heart belongs to daddy - , - There'll never be another you - , - The girl friend - , - Love me or leave me - , - Old devil moon - , - Varsity drag - , - Our love is here to stay - , - Almost like being in love - , - Try a little tenderness - , - Out of this world - , -

Personally I was relieved to see this was not a religious thread, but really bummed it wasn't about Charlie Christian. Now, back to your regular programming. B-)

The Evidence discs are clones of the Specialty (Fantasy) discs. Not a thing to gain.

I heard Keepnews and Max Roach discuss this session. I think the main problem was the head. I don't think there was a successful out head and one had to be cobbled together. This sort of thing is more common than you'd think.

All the best for a long, long time.

The cds add a couple of alternates and restore edits on 5 tracks.

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-)