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I'm man enough to admit when I've made a mistake. I clicked.

Yeah, I think it's a great record, but I haven't listened to it in ages. Ameen Muhammed's last recording if I'm correct, and Tatsu Aoki and Chad Taylor are a great rhythm section. His other studio disc on AIR isn't worth picking up, but I've really enjoyed the In Chicago record.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a starting point for Chico Buarque, as well as Edu Lobo? I know they have some albums together as well. I heard some stuff recently that was just gorgeous but don't know where to dive in. Thanks.

Some great recommendations in here. Thanks for starting this thread, I will reap the benefits as well.

Have you picked up the Jorge Ben reissue that Dusty Groove put out? It's a Phillips reissue I believe and well worth the purchase.

There's a whiff of Spring in the air today in Chicago. We should get above freezing, and in the sun snow is melting, forming little rivulets of water that point to warmer days ahead. It's probably just a tease though.

Agreed on all counts. I prefer this to the previous record because of the increased compositional aspect, which to my ears really works for this ensemble.

Yep, local gigs in NYC only.

It's interesting - hit or miss in my first couple listens depending on the track and personnel. I need to give it a more thorough sit down though and will report back when I do.

RIP Teo There's a documentary coming out about Mr. Macero, and you can view the trailer for it here.

It could be the influence of one of her teachers during her Chicago days, the one and only Erwin Helfer, a Chicago gem. As for the topic of the thread, I am still in the discovery phase of my jazz listening career, still following various threads of development, tracing sidemen interactions, and trying to piece the puzzle together. But as a part of that process I also find myself exploring the music of the whole world, because there comes a point in jazz, with musicians like Don Cherry where you have to listen to everything to understand what they were synthesizing - well, I'm not sure if that's necessarily true, but I find it to be instructive.

I'm an unabashed Frisell fan - his music just works for me, something about it. Plus, the last time I saw him played this gorgeous version of Surfer Girl that was just stunning. I actually don't own this disc though, but will consider it for a future purchase.

I like the part where you can get $10 back with an eBay MasterCard. Now that's savings!

Here's one thing rock could certainly learn from jazz: how to age gracefully. Rock tends to reward youthful exuberance, but rock musicians don't age well generally or creatively. Many jazz musicians did some hot stuff while young but still managed to age like fine wine.

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I think instead of asking whether these two genres have anything to offer each other, the question should be whether our concept of genres has anything to offer us as listeners and appreciators of music.

Really enjoying this - very groove based with some great melodies and guest artists mixing things up.

I think that's a more than fair assessment bluenote82 - I know Vijay is an admirer of Threadgill's music and Liberty Ellman has played with him for some time now and the influence on Mr. Ellman's own music is palpable.

Anyone in Iowa? Threadgill is playing in Ames in March, per Pi Recordings' calendar.

Full Belly Deli? Don't know where else you can get a proper half sour pickle in Maine.

Thanks for the info Bev! I appreciate it. That fRoots magazine looks great.

I've been meaning to pick up that Andy Palacio. Anyone heard this? I've heard good things:

That's really interesting Chuck. I never put the Dolphy -> Jarman connection together but now that you mention it I can definitely hear it.