bertrand

When is Power To The People due out?

Any thoughts on the Kevin Federline CD? I was thinking of picking this one up.

'I know who "notme" is, but I ain't telling' I think we all figured it out Bertrand.

I wonder if Ornette, Joan Baez and Ray Manzarek are going to jam together? Imagine the possibilities... Bertrand.

Here's something probably no one on this board has heard but me. My wife likes this band and has most of their CDs. Each of them are hit and miss, with some good tunes and a lot of filler (the strings are overblown, and the trumpeter is weak). But their latest album is really strong, with a few really outstanding pop songs. So, for those of you with an open mind, I recommend: Belle And Sebastian: The Life Pursuit. Flame Away. I liked the Simon OK, but not as much as some people, and haven't heard the Neil Young yet (I usually like him). Bertrand.

I have it from a very good source that the music is KILLER. I agree that the cover is awful - it looks like a smooth jazz album. Once again, Blue Note hits a low note. Bertrand.

Will the new record include 'The Yodel'? Bertrand.

Is it too late to suggest to Michael Cuscuna that he could fit most of the material from Landslide onto the Clubhouse reissue? I think one track is already out there elsewhere, and the rest would fit. Then, all of DG would be in RVG status. I wish this has come to me before. If anyone can post the tracks and timings from Landslide and Clubhouse, that would be great. Bertrand.

Here's one that meets John's Ed Blackwell requirement: Dewey Redman: The Struggle Continues Why this masterpiece has yet to see the light of day on CD is a mystery. Actually, Dewey and Charles Eubanks told me Eicher was unhappy with it, partially because the piano kept going in and out of tune. Whose fault is that? Bertrand.

'Bookerishly'? I wonder if I can use that in Scrabble without being challenged. Bertrand.

Is there any reason to think the DVD will be issued separately? If not, I'll spring for this. Bertrand.

I've just been listening to a 'private recording' of a show from the Phantom Navigator tour. There is a stunning version of 'Plaza Real' that is totally different from Weather Report's. I love the way Wayne transforms his pieces until they are nearly unrecognizable (e.g. 'Orbits'). No sticking safely to the record for him. His quote about a composition never being finished makes total sense in this context. Bertrand.

Ironically, the paperback edition (due in February) of the aforementioned biography will contain an inventory of Wayne's compositions that Michelle and I put together. I make no claims that it is complete (even Wayne himself could not make a complete list) but there are many surprises. Bertrand.

I hope this book will finally solve the mystery of whether Art Blakey killed Bird or not. Bertrand.

I wish Concord would reissue the Bobby Timmons album Holiday Soul (w/ Butch Warren and Walter Perkins). I've heard very good things about it. Bertrand.

Work kept me from coming up, dammit. Anyone go to this? Bertrand.

My deepest condolences to his family. Bertrand.

I usually don't give a hoot about these lists, but someone forwarded this list to me and I thought it was different. I'll post it without comment, except to say that I own NONE of these - #1 is in my yourmusic queue, and #2 is one of those records that are so famous that I haven't bought it yet. Bertrand. 1. Ornette Coleman, The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959) 2. John Coltrane, Giant Steps (1960) 3. Albert Ayler, Spriitual Unity (1964) 4. Sun Ra, Space is the Place (1972) 5. Django Reinhart, In Solitaire (2002, recorded 1937-1950) 6. Mulatu Astatke, Ethio Jazz & Musique Instrumentale 1969-74 (1998) 7. Masada, Live in Jerusalem (1999) 8. Chicago Underground Trio, Possible Cube (1999) 9. Marc Ribot, Saints (2001) 10. Eddie Palmieri, Salsa Legende (2003, recorded 1964-2003)

'Silent Night (or anything else for that matter)-Aaron Neville Anything by him is root canal, fingernails on the chalkboard excruciating. I can't stand that yodeling, gargling warble of his. This is Christmas music for those who deserve to be punished.' Glad to see it's not just me. He drives me nuts. I hate Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song' with a homicidal passion. Bertrand.

I'm sorry I haven't replied to your PM, things are crazy these days (I'm at work until 11 most nights). Bertrand.

I was told it was because he had big ears (see photo above). Bertrand.

Only got a minute. I'm 98% sure I'm going up to NYC on 12/13 to catch Grachan Moncur III at the Stone. He's got James Spaulding and Michael Blake. If it 's like the gig I saw at the Iridium in April (see post elsewhere - no time to search), it should be killer. Anyone else thinking of going? We could hook up before for dinner. Bertrand.

I've changed my plans - I'm coming up instead to see Grachan at the Stone on 12/13. I'll start another thread to see if other organissimites are going. Bertrand.

Last I heard, still alive but not well. I'll try to find out more from a local drummer who is his nephew. Bertrand.

Yes, Twins is missing from your list: www.twinsjazz.com They have two locations. This week-end, it's Mulgrew Miller at the Uptown location, and Allison Miller (no relation) on U street. I'll definitely go to Mulgrew, perhaps the other as well. Buck Hill is at the Smithsonian on 12/15. I haven't been to Bohemain in ages. The old owners were jerks, but they are under new ownership. Bertrand.