Ted O'Reilly

The Mosaic site doesn't show this in any way that I can see...in fact, Hawkins' name isn't selectable in the search-for-artists menu. Any tips for finding out more about it?

Took me a second to get that one! Good stuff... Is it true that guitarist Frank Evans had an album "Frank Evans For Little Girls"? (No pedophile overtones intended, just a pun).

Aloc, for the record (as I'm sure you know) it should be "Jo" Jones, not "Joe"...short for Jonathan.

But after the Erotik show, X Factor auditions, so maybe the KB Hallen gave its life to save us all...

I've ordered it (and the Dexter Gordon). Just have to wait (and wait, and wait, and ...) for delivery, USA to Canada. Post Office(s) I assume, so I must learn to be patient.

I used to listen to this one (not in the 1930's- I wasn't born yet. I had one in the 80's and 90's): But if I could listen to any radio (especially if I could go back to 1935 and pick one up cheaper), it would be this one... (for those who don't know what was under there, I'll let the drama build just a bit...) Jim, you've let too much time lapse... I'm gonna put in a spoiler (but not a photo, you can still do that): isn't it the most famous of the Teague-designed Sparton sets? The Model 1168 Nocturne?

Yeah, bebop -- you got to my favourite right away. For those who don't know that cover, Larsen really captured Herb and Red, and it's perfect in other ways too...too bad it's so small in your post, and the details can't be seen.

Dang! Another flipped cover picture. I hate 'em! But it IS a very nice record...

Thom McAn? But seriously, why not ask Lou?

I feel duped! "Somethin' Else", but no Cannonball? No Miles? Why, I oughta...

Whoops! Almost read that as "undeserved". They get more than enough support as it is.

Me.

...AND it's a left-handed cicada. At least the one on the right is. Or maybe it's the right-handed one on left.

Sad news, indeed. Fine musician. Did I read somewhere that he was the grandson of Kaiser Marshall, who played drums most notably with Fletcher Henderson in the 1920s?

Wasn't Mel Torme the "musical consultant" or some such for the Judy Garland TV show? Mel could do 'hip with a touch of cheese'...

Hmmm...another left-handed saxophone. Why, oh why do cover designers flip the image? (Whoops, have I just started another "Album Covers That Show..."?)

You're welcome. (Now we'll start working on capitalization). ted, or Ted

Aloc, may I ask why you chose to use the center alignment in your postings? My problem, but I find it distracting and harder to read, especially if you're quoting something like the Douglas item. Style is one thing, but clarity is all!

Do I see boxes like that at Ikea stores? I prefer to keep CDs on open shelves (or more likely in piles on the desk), so I've never checked out the sizing of the Ikea things...

I agree with Chicago Expat, but will give you the benefit of the doubt... Vibes/guitar has always been Burton's format of choice for his basic quartet. Think of guys like Larry Coryell, Mick Goodrick, Pat Metheny, and my favourite, the under-recognized Jerry Hahn. (I loved his funky country/bluesy sound). Now, without raising C-E's ire (I'm not pumping them), if you like that format, investigate a fine vibes/guitar/bass/drums group in Toronto, the Canadian Jazz Quartet. It's a solid modern-mainstream group, with the guitarist/leader Gary Benson owing a lot to Jim Hall; the veteran vibist Frank Wright is a very creative melodist evoking Bags but swings like Hamp. The bass/drums combo of Duncan Hopkins and Don Vickery are solid, and while they're fine solo players, in this group are happy to be the solid underpinning. I hear the CJQ often, and always enjoy their work. A regular gig brings in guest horn players, and to quote your kindergarten teacher, "they play well with others". http://www.canadianjazzquartet.com/cjq_main.htm can get you to their CD releases.