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I still haven't picked up Jason Moran MODERNISTIC because it is always in the $18.99 price range! BANDWAGON was not. I don't understand...

I'm glad to see so much interest in this recording. We all have a little over a month before discussion officially begins. I'm anticipating a fairly thoughtful discussion with some added insight from those active in the recent "Chicago scene" thread. Hopefully, a few members unfamiliar with this music will make the dive and provide a fresh viewpoint as well!

I have been chosen by Jacknife for AOW November 9-15. I want to give everyone plenty of time to locate their copy of this album. For those who do not own a copy, this album is in-print as part of the NESSA catalog. We all know where to find a copy I believe! I'm really looking forward to discussing this music with y'all and thank Jacknife for putting me on the list. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. AIR Air Time Nessa ncd-12 Recorded November 17 and 18, 1977 Produced by Chuck Nessa Henry Threadgill (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, bass flute, hubkaphone) Fred Hopkins (bass) Steve McCall (percussion) .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. .:. edit: added image

I am going to order this. I will let everyone know what I think of it. From AMG, Thom Yurek: Pierre Yves-Mace is a remarkably young (born in 1980) French composer. Faux-Jumeaux is his first release, though he has been on the scene for sometime as pro-rock improviser, and as the composer of many works for theater and film. All of Mace's works are for small ensembles that employ myriad percussion instruments -- vibes, cymbals, gongs, chimes, etc., as well as harp, flute, saxophones, and pianos. The first offering here, "Evocation," is based on the notion of distorting acoustics sounds that, by their very nature, are distorted anyway. Here a harp floats above a trio of gongs and chimes, bells and vibes before being run through a sampler and mirrored back on themselves in sometimes actual,, sometimes random, sequence. The dynamic range is spectacular in that as the more structurally beautiful sounds interact with the sampler, they can explode into fits of near chaos, but never become harsh or cold. On "Defense de Voir Au-dedans," Mace employs a cello to very gradually ease the work in, lulling the listener into its spare but rich tapestry of colors; three-fourths of the way through, a rupture happens, boring out the cello's heretofore necessary appearance and replacing it with dissonance, fragments of structure, and seemingly free improvisation. The piece picks its way through again and changes with the help of the marimba, flute, and piano, and moves into the margins once more, where sound and silence entwine, adroitly offering space, texture, and serenity, despite the tag ends of each measure. This is a very auspicious debut by somebody who knows what it is he wants and pleases us to no end.

Some great recommendations coming to the surface on this thread. Thanks for the info Late. I am a huge fan of GHOST OF ELECTRICITY. I will have to check out WHAT COMES BEFORE. Thank you for the follow-up. I have to ask, as this one has been on my mind for some time. Does anyone have any opinion on: Pierre-Yves Mace: Faux-Jumeaux Herve Trovel: marimba Valerie Kajelnikov: harp Ingrid Kuntzmann: cello Pierre-Yves Mace: vibraphone, samples, piano, treatments, glockenspiel, marimbas Luc Leroy: cymbals, gongs, bells, chimes, vibraphone, marimba Yann Mace: cymbals, gongs, bells, chimes, marimba editing Arthur Gordon: cymbals, gongs, bells, chimes Sylvain Kassap: clarinets, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet Dan Warburton: piano Stephanie Chatet: flute From TZADIK: Four startling studio compositions by an extraordinary young French composer. Born in 1980, Pierre Yves-Macé began as an improviser, played in jazz-rock prog bands, studied classically, accompanied dance classes and has composed electronic music for theater, dance and the martial arts. Faux-Jumeaux, his first CD release, brings the aesthetics of French romanticism into a head-on collision with sampling technology, electro-acoustics and minimalism. A lyrical, adventurous mix of styles and sounds, this is an astounding debut recording by a strange and wonderful new musical mind. Sounds interesting!

Man, that is a creepy story Agent. Do you live in a small town? I am having trouble imagining the scenario without thinking the guy was a creep!

I could have sworn I posted on either/both of this threads... does anyone else notice posts go missing here and there?

Here 'tis: Elmo Hope

His duets with Anthony Braxton are not to be missed either Dave. I prefer Birth & Rebirth by a hair. BIRTH & REBIRTH 1978 CD Black Saint120024 ONE IN TWO, TWO IN ONE live recording, 1979 CD hatHUT6030

Seven over Eight, your avatar looks like a Tzadik cover. Which album is that? Nathan also used to recommend to me ERIK FRIEDLANDER GRAINS OF PARADISE. I still haven't picked it up! He was also a fan of JAMIE SAFT. SOVLANUT and BREADCRUMB SINS Late, How would you compare Ben Goldgerg: What Comes Before with JUNK GENIUS GHOST OF ELECTRICITY? Nathan turned me onto some great music, that's for sure!

I'm with Lon. Well, not really. I'm miles away from him actually, but I do use Aveeno. I've used the same Gillette Sensor handle since my high school days. I shave my face every other day, my neck once a day and go through one blade a week. Follow-up with Aveda after-shave. No sting. BTW, I think I'm allergic to every other shaving cream in the world except Aveeno. That stuff is mild baby!

Another great Wadada Leo Smith album out on Tzadik is GOLDEN QUARTET. Leo Smith, Anthony Davis, Malachi Favors Magoustous, Jack DeJohnette. Believe me, the sum is even greater than its parts! Still haven't heard the follow up... too expensive everytime I see it in the store. Tim Sparks' Tzadik albums are wonderful as well. Fantastic acoustic guitarist with an "outsider's" impression of old Jewish musics. Maybe its not cool to recommend Masada discs here, but I have to recommend the 2CD set THE CIRCLE MAKER. Cinematic. I'll second both of Mike Weil's recommendations. The Robert Juan Rodriguez album is sharp and hot! I haven't been keeping up with the TZADIK releases lately. I wonder what's new? AB, can you talk a little more about the Jim O'Rourke recording? I like a lot of his music and am curious about what he would do with Zorn producing.

I've had the rare groove CD version of this album for about six months now. For me, a first listen to any boogaloo album never even scratches the surface. Hey, LET 'EM ROLL even sounded like candy the first time around... This style never wows me until I've listened to the album a dozen times. The exception here is GRANT GREEN TALKIN' ABOUT. What a motherfucker of an album that one is. GOT A GOOD THING GOIN' was more exciting the first time around than most, but it really took some time to sink in. Big Al makes a great point regarding Grant Green's guitar playing. His music sounds so fluid and never in contrast with Big John Patton's organ lines. Hugh Walker, absolutely. I would have loved to have heard Big John and Hugh Walker in a duet. In this session, they hook up like I can't believe. This is a party waiting to be played. My only criticism is that the conga playing kind of dates the music. Richard Landrum can be a little hyper at times. Every once in a while I can't help but think of the Flintstones having a beach party or something crazy like that. I know, its silly, but I'm being honest. Landrum is no Chihuahua Martinez. See INVENTIONS AND DIMENSIONS. By no means does this ruin the listen for me. Not at all. I might even enjoy it more because I find it somewhat amusing. My little secret I guess. Very good organ date. I don't own any of the Select recordings, so I am looking forward to checking it out soon!

Moses is still active. Early this year, he was in Charlottesville VA playing with D'Earth and other locals. My brother had an opportunity to play with him while he was down there and Moses actually stayed with a good friend of ours, another drummer. Quite a story, if you know what kind of a character Moses is, you understand. Very philosophical and his life is sort of inseparable from his music. I believe he lives in Suffolk, MA. I may have that wrong. I own NISHOMA and recommend it highly. Quite a diverse cast, including tap dancer Jimmy Slyde, gives the disc a nice variety of settings.

I've been thinking about how cool it would be to have the red Miles Davis silhouette done at a decent size. That is something more recent. For a long time now, I've had this image of a tattoo depicting Eric Dolphy's "The Madrig Speaks, The Panther Walks" in a Rousseau Tiger/Buffalo world. It would just be a block of ink, framed like a snapshot. Who knows. Just wondering...

How do I get on the list? I participate when I can, but I don't always own the disc. Some of them, I inadvertently skipped on accident without meaning to.

I was in an amazing tattoo shop a few days ago and it got me thinking again about tattoos. I don't have any ink, or piercings for that matter, I don't wear jewelry (other than the wedding ring) and that includes watches, but I have always had an interest in tattoo. Do any of you guys have tattoos? What do you have? Who designed it? Where is it? Who did the work? Do you regret it? Has it changed much as your body has gotten older? How much time was spent in the chair? How much did it cost you? Questions?

That black and white cover is WICKED!

I think its a great title! I had never heard anything about this disc. Still haven't heard YO MILES!

An astounding HELL YEAH!

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Have you checked out Dead Meadow yet?! They rock. Also really good for the car.

Hey wait a minute. I was listening to Equilibrium this morning as well. How'd I get your keys? Specifically a Thirsty Ear mix MD: Ibid, Désmarches, Ibid, Places I've Never Been, Space Shipp, Staph, It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, World, D's Choice, Reactive Switching Strategies, Stream Light, Equilibrium, Vamp To Vibe, Cohesion, Rocket Shipp, Select Mode 1, A Knot In Your Bop, The Root, The Key. Vint, I started a mix CD the other night and you won't believe how many duplicates our two lists have! Reactive Switching Strategies For The Control Of Uninhabited Air is BAAAAAaaaaaAAAD! Other non-continuum music includes Life Wish by Organissimo, DeJohnette by The Golden Quartet, When by Junk Genius, and two of the three tracks that were included on The Dropper extra. Chicago Underground Duo, Tortoise, Jaga Jazzist, and Isotope 217 will make it in there too somewhere. This is definitely a bumping driving mix, with a couple of breaks here and there.

Thanks Clinton. Judging by your skills, I'd imagine you feel the same way about cheap cover art. How legitimate recordings get released with bad graphic design, I will never know. There are hundreds of people more skilled than you and I who would be more than willing to get a shot at designing for record labels! FOR FREE!

Here's the tray to the Dolphy compilation.