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Sent 'em yesterday!

Yeah, the size of the set may be a bit much, whereas one concert probably would do the trick. I understand what you are saying. Maybe it was being there that had the most impact. The music really had life and the musicians really seemed to be embodying that. They didn't seem to be examining the music, as much as the forensic tag implies. Anyway, still a shame about the trees. Let us know if you do find anything.

So that's how you got them three weeks ago! I can't wait Lon. Awesome. I don't think that's exageration, do you? At Newport, Ornette's quartet, and Wayne's, were the DEFINITE HEAVYWEIGHTS. Everything else that day, in the end, was left behind. It was great to see the Heath Brothers again. They are always a good time, and Clark Terry enjoying his dinner sidestage while they played. And seeing Altchsul and Rudd playing together was also a kick. But man, am I glad to be getting my hands on this Forensic set. Any idea where I could find a recording of the Newport set?

Not a CD cover, but a poster I put together last month for my brother.

I was just checking the weather reports for the Breckenridge area. I'm heading out there this week with my brother and a couple of friends! We want more snow! Here's a photo I took up in Sugarbush Vermont last week. This was a shot from the car window behind where we were staying. Good snow!

John, I should still have the excel file if you need it. I missed out on some great trees, but I'm happy to have been included in this last one. Where else could you get material like this? It is unfortunate that one branch collapsed and they shut the whole thing down. I was a branch last set and contacted all of my leaves. Only heard back from two. Only one ever ended up following through. Guy said he was too busy to trade and offered cash. I sent the discs, no trade, no b&p, nothing. Gratis. This was all during the 23rd blindfold as well. Seemed everyone was too busy to be bothered. I'm sure things used to be different. Must be too many people signed up and looking for free shit.

Forensic? Man, I can't wait for this set. I saw this group at Newport after Ornette's. Ornette's music brewed a looming storm that surrounded Fort Adams and threatened to break at any moment. Wayne and company taunted the storm until the rainclouds opened up and the people fled. It was incredible. It would rain for a few minutes, then stop, then it would try again, and the clouds weren't going anywhere. It was all part of an amazing afternoon of music.

A real bummer... anyone have any details? http://www.miles-trees.org/

Sounds fun... who's going to pay for all these famous guest appearances? I am serious about an organ/drums thing but it would probably lean more towards the funk side. I'd want to use Randy on two tracks, the drummer I play with in my R&B band (who is a funky motherfu...shut yo' mouth!) and maybe a track or two with another friend of mine who plays the hell out of the congas. Maybe a cross-country collaboration with a buddy that lives in San Fran. That would be cool! I've been running the idea through my head for awhile now. If the next organissimo record doesn't start happening soon, I'll start working on it. YES!

A group of people was talking about this at work last week. The consensus, for the 30-somethings, was a resounding "THE CLASH." I always thought it was the Stones. That's what my uncle always told me. In his book, The Stones and The Allman Brothers pretty much run the show. The Soft Machine definitely had a hell of a sound. For the hell of it, who likes My Bloody Valentine? What? They are British.

and really nice to look at!

I bought a pair of these Wharfedale Emerald 93 speakers two years ago, and love them. I think I paid $250.00 for them through amazon.com. I don't think they are available through that route any more, but would highly recommend them for that price! They are larger than bookshelf and most monitor speakers. A good size with a good range.

Yeah, I thought about that after posting... oh well. I really don't mind sending another copy.

Just let me know! Or maybe it would be quicker for sidewinder to send you a copy?

Alright Tooter. Maybe its best that I go ahead and send out another copy. Same goes for Noj, and whomever else hasn't received the package.

I agree re: Seamus and think he conscientiously comes out of the Wayne Shorter bag. Talk to me about those Criss Cross albums. I think I heard one at a friends apartment in NYC last fall with Rhodes, bass, drums. Does this ring a bell?

P.S. Amazing that you identified Jamey Haddad! This is the only time I've ever heard his name. Well done!

I think you will enjoy it Mike. This is the only Brazilian influenced composition included, but all of the compositions are interesting in their own way. I almost included a tune called "Blues Almighty." Let me know what you think of this if you do get it!

I understand what you are saying John. The berimbau is generally played in a way that would come across as "off" in many contexts. There is a lot of buzzing generated by striking that string and the result is a sort of primal droning effect. It is definitely not a traditional jazz instrument and the contrast against the rest of the band is high. I assume this was the composer's intent, certainly in the spirit of Jobim. Hey, this track may firmly cement the fact that the berimbau will never be a traditional jazz instrument, which is ok with me. Then again, I don't imagine Schaphorst is attempting traditional jazz arranging either.

No way! It has been over a week. Listen, if you guys don't get yours by mid-week, let me know. I'll send out another set. No sweat, really. That goes for anyone else who may be reading and hasn't received their copies. Joe and Randy, contact your local b-3 player.

Sorry, just had to include the WOW! You understand. Marketing... 04 “Transcriptions” (Milford Graves) | MILFORD GRAVES Grand Unification | October 11, 1997. Milford Graves (drums). The first time I heard Milford’s solo recording, Grand Unification, on Tzadik, I had a difficult time wrapping my head around the fact that he was the only musician featured and that there were no overdubs. This is stream of conciousness free-flowing drumming at its finest. I personally love this track for its fluidity. Milford now has a second solo recording on Tzadik called Stories. Physically, what the man does is supernatural. Mentally, I can't imagine. His notes on “Transcriptions:” The double helix of DNA, the entwining serpents of the caduceus, and kundalini yoga through the awakening of charkas --- are the viable pathways for the descension of the triplicity of Olodumare (DNA), Baba N Kwa (RNA) and Olofi (Protein Production). Mike posted a nice article recently. If you’re interested: click here.

Well, not necessarily, but I do agree! I didn't want to alienate everyone! Maybe next time around I'll put together a blindfold test featuring the extremities of my jazz listening. This one was more about finding something in common with everyone. Seems like everyone is enjoying the music so far, MartyJazz included! Marty, the Babyface was just for you!

13 “Jobim” (Ken Schaphorst) | KEN SCHAPHORST BIG BAND Purple | January 5 & 6, 1998. Solos: Seamus Blake (tenor saxophone), Jamey Haddad (pandiero), Dane Richardson (berimbau), ??? (flugelhorn). Wow. Nice reaction. I appreciate you mentioning the level of the percussionists in this composition. I think there are some incredible things going on during the “outro.” According to the liner notes of this NAXOS JAZZ release, Schaphorst has directed the Jazz Studies program at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin since 1991, spending much of the previous decade in Boston. As a founding member of the Jazz Composers Alliance, he has worked with and been positively influenced by Sam Rivers and others and their unique approach to big band arrangement. This disc is extremely varied, yet maintains a real cohesive feel, where you get Schaphorst, not a group of musicians playing a chart. The music on this disc feels like someone. Not perfect, but really working to be who they are without causing a stir. I've put random tracks from this disc onto mix tapes, or bootleg Medeski shows (because a few tracks prominently feature John Medeski in a very different and positive role) over the past years, and it seems everyone is interested in different tracks. I honestly chose this at random, though I did consider the fact that the previous track on the BFT was a samba. Soloists featured on this disc include the previously mentioned along with Donny McCaslin, Doug Yates, Brad Shepik, Dave Taylor, Uri Caine, Andy Gravish, Josh Roseman, Curtis Hasslebring, Dave Ballou, and Jay Brandford. edit: added image.

This is a solid Blue Note list. . . "Hey man. Recommend me five Blue Note Albums?" .:. "Hm... les'see... how 'bout: Tina Brooks - True Blue Art Blakey - A Night In Tunisia Pete LaRoca - Basra Hank Mobley - Hi Voltage Johnny Coles - Little Johnny C Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul." . . "Hey, that's six." .:. "Oh well. There're plenty more." This is a solid Blue Note list.

ok, NEAR Alphabet City! My cousin was living down there at the time... not a bad place at all!