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I wanted to add this, from my notes to a later blues box (if it ever comes out) - because I've always thought Ammons was a significant influence on Coltrane, and this recording clinched it for me: "Blowin’ the Blues Away Billy Eckstein Gene Ammons Dexter Gordon 12/5/44 Here is the future of jazz saxophone (after Bird, that is), particularly in the work of Ammons, whose thick cry of a tone, sense of blues modality as overlaid on the chord (with a regular return to the tonic) not only predicts but likely also influenced John Coltrane. Not to mention what a truly funky player he was, devoid of honker clichés and blues-phrase crutches"

"There's nothing wrong with jazz education that couldn't be fixed by firebombing all the major jazz schools " a radical thought but don't worry, we'll help you raise money for your trial.

I'm still waiting for the Borat Trio.

I have a Gene Ammons story, though probably not as good as Chris'. Bob Neloms told me that one of his first gigs out of Berklee was with Ammons, who called the tune Crazy Rhythm. Bob said the only tune he knew with the word "rhythm" in it was I Got Rhythm, which he proceeded to play while the rest of the band band played Crazy Rhythm. After they played it Ammons said to Bob: "You play some wrong notes, but you sure do play funky."

beyond even Tatum, I would say; I would classify Bud as the most profound American musician of the 20th century. I can only imagine what it was like to have heard him in person during his prime, but Al Haig was almost completely speechless when he tried to describe how they (literally) followed him around.

if you can find it, check out a late date he made, on CD as Live at Pio's: In Sweden. Loose as a goose.

Jeff, I salute your insanity.

that sounds right. It's "live" and has very good, very focused Bud.

I think the best late Bud is Portrait of Thelonious, which came out originally (I think) as a Columbia LP with notes by Dan Morgenstgern.

amazing to meet someone who knew Ayler, to whom I feel myself increasingly drawn.

only if it's Steve Ellington.

I thought the Dirty Projectors were the next big thing. Is it something I said?

hi Steve - yes, he's amazing; hopefully I'll be mixing our recording of the 9/25 gig some time in the next week -

yeah, great drummer, and I was lucky enough to catch this particular edition of the Butterfield band in Central Park, 1969 or 1970 - also had David Sandborn, and Buzz Feiten playing a mean guitar. Ingenious band, fusion of blues/soul/funk. Amazing stuff. Too bad Butterfield was such a troubled soul.

gotta disagree on Night Moves, which was really a case of ambition over ability.

well, I believe in truth-in-advertising. Unless I REALLY need the money...

Paul Butterfield Live Wounded Bird Records terrific concert from 1970 $5 plus shipping my paypal is alowe5@maine.rr.com

The Dirty Projectors Bitte Orca DOUBLE CD I heard some of something else these guys did on a local radio station and it was good; THIS however, puts me in folkie hell, bad songs, bad singing, annoying everything. So it's yours if you want it. $6 plus shipping anywhere in the universe. my paypal is alowe5@maine.rr.com

thanks for mentioning me, Cliff. Just don't tell Reynolds... also, just having played a gig with Darius Jones, I may have to relinquish the nomination.

that's because it's still sealed - opening it up would be like disturbing the Pharaoh's sarcophagus. not to mention the risk that breaking the seal might also release the Armies of Darkness.

PM sent in the AM

I always bring backup.

sorry - just trying to protect myself - and others - from the Lou Donaldson Hot Dog Admiration Society.

thanks to Big Wheel for reminding me about this thread - I received a personal email this morning, which I shall not disclose until I receive permission, that confirms the story of Herbie Hancock running over to see Lennie Tristano. thank you Big Wheel, once more, for reminding me that certain obsessions never die.

Sound of Silence.