Chuck Nessa

Guess I'm mellowing in my old age. B-) Or I'm just too tired.

G'by Cy.

Don't deface my book! I'm a serious collector!

I'm really worried about Jim R. I mean he's seeing shimmering posts. Is this the result of too many porno site visits?

Shit, I wanted it to reset to zero!

FWIW, Certain Blacks was not recorded as an Art Ensemble project - they were sidemen. They were pissed when it came out under their name.

The sound is still not what it should have been, but the cd is better. Getz recorded this on his own and delivered the tapes to Columbia, which probably explains the delay in putting this stuff out. Columbia has this band "live" somewhere in the vaults. I asked Stan why these recordings hadn't been issued and he said "Ask them".

My all time "champ" is the '30s recording by Schnabel. For a modern stereo version I recommend the Charles Rosen version on IMP (from England). This was available from Cybermusicsurplus for cheap. Maybe elsewhere.

Yes, Roscoe played the lp for me when they returned (from Europe), I received a cassette, and now own a copy of the boot cd. edit to insert "from europe".

I have, and it is a VERY good one. I think I posted about this before. I have not heard the most recent Pi disc but think the previous one is "good for fans". I'd hate it if this was someone's introduction to the band. Buy around a dozen cds first.

Some of the Timeless/Baystate titles might have originated with the Dutchman, but I think the bulk are of Japanese origin.

Oop Bop Sh'Bam!

Ubu's cover is correct. This is the BN cd for the combined lps. The cover you posted is the dreaded Applause item.

Do you own a gun?

You want Al to remember a really shitty rent-a-car company?

Bill Dixon "Considerations 1972-76" volume 1.

I love it when these guys from Texas are "heartbroken".

Hommage to Africa is very, very good.

I thought it was Just Dryin' Out.

wrong

He also played 'Round Midnight on New Groove (Columbia).

All from old recollections: Levis Strauss was always a fiercly anti-union company and jumped at any chance for cheap labor.

I think it's a wonderful disaster. Would not be without it.

Very nice report. Thanks, Red.

That must be very messy.