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Thanks for the link Jazzbo. Now if I could only read French Actually now that I see the album covers I realize that I already have most of Lex's pre-1963 sessions. I'm sure the reason I never heard of Lex after 1963 is because I'm not fan of Sun Ra's music. Don

This is perhaps my favorite Donald Byrd session and I have had the vinyl since my teens. Some very funky and soulful playing throughout. I missed out on the original CD release of this album so I will be picking up the RVG issue. This is definitely a keeper! I really dig Lex Humphries drumming on this session. As I recall after first hearing Humphries on this session I tried seeking him out on other albums but really couldn't find much. Anybody know much about what became of him? Don Byrd's BN output is almost always worth checking if only for the company he keeps, How's this one ???- routine or better ←

For what it's worth I think the cover of the Byrd/Pepper set is horrible. The photo of Donald Byrd is not terribly flattering and the limitations of the black & white format itself worsens it even further IMHO. Fortunately the music is outstanding hard bop of the highest caliber!!! Don

Tony, my preferred CD-R blank is the Taiyo Yuden Silver. I have found them to give superior performance and at around 30 cents each they are a real bargain. Here's the product link on the Am-Dig site: http://www.american-digital.com/prodsite/p...nbrandedSpindle Don

You are in for a real treat. This is actually one of my favorite Mosaic sets. Some really great arrangements and totally outlandish big band jazz packed in there. The kids got great taste!! Don

Why yes, you are correct Nate! Thank you for pointing that out. You must agree it was well hidden though. Don It's in the list, look again. ←

Gee..... I would have expected to see mention of my favorite post bop label.... Criss Cross! Gerry Teekens has been producing some mighty fine unadulterated jazz for nearly 25 years now!! And I don't mean the Kenny G variety either. Criss Cross is one of the few mainstream jazz labels that has a great track record for giving the up-and-comers an opportunity to be heard. Don

Makes sense, thanks Bill.

Ahhhhh, but who wrote the lyrics?

Huh??????? I guess I get it. Cute

Back again. My copy lists the recording date as July 25th not July 26th as provided by Bill. Hmmm..... Don

My copy lists Rudy Van Gelder as engineer and Tony Sestanovich as Re-mix engineer. Don

The guy/gal bidding on it belongs in the Nut House!

I recall frequenting a nice 1950's style burger & sundae shop a few years back while vacationing in Philly. It was located on Grant Ave. and was called Nifty Fifties. We enjoyed it so much we purchased a set of glasses with their logo on them. Any of you local Philly guys know the place??? Don

Thank you for the info. Cayetano. It's probably worth having for "I Remember Clifford" alone. Fortunately Buddy couldn't figure out a way to work a drum solo into that one. I agree with you that Buddy was often times overpowering in a small group setting but I guess he was entitled to do it his way and certainly there was nobody who was going to stop him. In general I prefer Louie Bellson's approach to leading small groups but Buddy's style certainly worked well in a big band context. Don

Oh Ya, I neglected to mention that Philly was also the birthplace of Rocky Balboa too! Don

Well why else would anyone move to Philly??? (Just kidding--I'm actually a big Philly booster and think there are many, many great things about it that, unfortunately, are not well known to the rest of the world. ) Any more significant than being the birthplace of Benny Golson and McCoy Tyner and the childhood home of John Coltrane?????? That's distinction enough in my book!!!! BTW, I love those cheesesteaks. Don

Anybody pick this one up yet? Buddy Rich and His Sextet Rolf Ericson - Trumpet Sam Most - Flute, Alto Sax Mike Mainieri - Vibes Johnny Morris - Piano Wyatt Ruther - Bass Buddy Rich - Drums Recorded August, 1961 Opinions? I understand there is an alternate take of "I Remember Clifford" on this new release. I don't have this on vinyl so I will probably pick up the CD. Also, one of the few opportunities to hear Rolf Ericson's playing. I really enjoy his playing on his EmArcy album. How did he come to play with Buddy anyway? I thought he was based in Europe????? Don

Sorry I missed your question when you posted it a few days ago. Benny told me a few years back that he had pretty much finished writing his autobiography and was looking into having it released on the Internet. He is a big believer in the power of the Internet and even did a live cyber-interview a few years ago around the time he was nominated for a grammy for his then newest CD release. If I were interviewing him I would ask about the release status of his autobiography. The man has a heart the size of Texas and has helped many over the years in ways that most of us will never know. He is proud of his accomplishments and extremely modest. I hope your friend makes the best of her interview. Don

Do you guys have any idea who you are talking to? Do you care? I for one do not feel comfortable carrying on a discussion with "md655321" who is not even willing to tell us where he lives. Don Nania (from Schenectady, NY).

Hi, I have been exploring Leo Wright recently and notice that his biography "God Is My Booking Agent" was published several years back by Bayou Press in England. 1) Has anyone read this? Any comments would be welcomed. 2) Does anyone know where this book could be purchased. None of the online booksellers here in the States appear to stock it and an attempt to bring up Bayou Press's alleged website (www.bayoupress.com) on the Internet is not active. Thank you, Don

I agree with Kevin; "The Jimmy Giuffre 3" is THE Jimmy Giuffre album to get. It has what I believe is his first recorded version of "The Train and The River" with Jim Hall on guitar. This is the quintessiential Giuffre. If I could only keep one of Jimmy's albums this would be the one. I was fascinated with this tune when I first heard it; very light and thoughtful composition - the opposite of the "in your face" approach. BTW, there is some great video of the Jimmy Giuffre 3 (the edition with Jim Hall and Bob Brookmeyer) on "Jazz On A Summer's Day". This was recorded at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival and I believe is available on both VHS & DVD. Only one of many reasons to purchase this wonderful jazz documentary. Don

I guess it's time for me to update my Avatar. Mine is starting to look pretty dumpy compared to some of the other characters around here

Varitone....... Baritone........ I guess it was all the same to Trip. I was surprised to see they actually got most of the personnel correct. Thank you very much Mike. Greatly appreciated, Don

I recently picked up a 2 LP set on the Trip label entitled "Two Sides of Sonny Stitt". I was able to easily the 2nd LP as a Roost quartet session that was included on the Stitt Mosaic set. However, the 1st LP has me puzzled. Here are the details as listed on the back of the record jacket: Side A: 1. I Keep Coming Back For More 2. Manhattan Fever 3. I Will Wait For You 4. Lullaby Of Birdland 5. Swinging Shepherd Blues Side B: 1. Quintessence 2. Sunrise, Sunset 3. Maybe 4. Yellow Rose of Texas Personnel: Sonny Stitt (bari.), George Berg (bari.), Saxes: Jerry Dodgion, Hank Freeman, Seldon Powell Trumpet/Flugelhorn: Clark Terry, Joe Newman Trombones: Urbie Green, Dicky Harris Piano: Ellis Larkins Bass: Milt Hinton Drums: Walter Perkins Guitar: Les Spann Vibes: Mike Mainieri Others Unknown While Stitt is listed as playing baritone sax I would guess alto or tenor is more likely (haven't listened to it yet). Any help identifying the original album release, recording date and location is greatly appreciated. My guess is that this was recorded during the early 1960's. Thanks, Don