bertrand

Josh, Since Savoy is now reissuing Muse, how soon can we expect a CD reissue of the Joe Chambers/Larry Young Double Exposure album? Thanks, Bertrand.

Three questions: 1. Will this be copy-protected? 2. Why are they still listing Miles as co-author of 'Sanctuary'? I thought this was resolved years ago. 3. Which 4 of the 28 tracks are on the original Live-Evil, or were these tracks spliced together, so that the pieces are now re-assigned to where they belonged? Bertrand.

The current version on Fresh Sound has the correct song titles and (hopefully) composer credits, which the Trip versions and the old Fresh Sound did not ('See Autumn' instead of 'Ceora'? Please). Bertrand.

No Johnny Coles on the Ervin - it's only the second half of the two-fer. Tex Book Tenor sure is a lame title. Bertrand.

The albums on iTunes are not complete. Un-fucking-believable. I have a French pressing of Drum Suite, and I just planned to buy the three bonus tracks. So, you cannot have the complete Drum Suite in your iPod because: 1. The CD cannot be imported 2. The version on iTunes is incomplete. No wonder people steal music. Bertrand.

Also let us know how to move these to iTunes. Of course, I may not bother buying 'em anyway. Motherfuckers. Bertrand.

Currently, I play my iPod in the car through a cassette adapter which I plug into the tape deck. It works fine, except for a tolerable clicking sound (and a somewhat more annoying buzz in my wife's car). Problem is, I think I want to get a new car soon. Are some/all automakers making jacks for the car into which you can directly connect the iPod? I remember an article in the Post a few months back claiming most auto-makers are behind the curve on this. Ideally, you want want to be able to control the iPod from the stereo (at least skip songs). My guess is that this will be standard eventually, I'm just trying to get a feel about how long I should wait. Of course, I could just get a tape deck for the new car, but my guess is that these will be harder and harder to find. Anyone own a car with an iPod jack already? Thanks in advance, Bertrand.

I wondered about this too, but Alex Norris shed some light: apparently, Andy Gonzales has a connection to the program Jackie runs in Hartford. The connection could also be Larry Willis, who remains tight with Jackie to this day. In any case, a very successful collaboration. I need to explore this band some more, I've been taking them for granted. Bertrand.

Thanks Rosco. I bough this track on iTunes - I can tell it has Jackie's compositional 'flavor' to it, and it does not sound like anything else he recorded (although I'll have to research this more - I don't have all his compositions from this period memorized as yet). Does the CD give a recording date? The iTunes database shows 1994, but this sounds late to me. This is a great piece and performance. Latin arrangements of Jackie tunes are a rarity. I know at least two other Jackie compositions that he has yet to record on an album - 'Walter Davis Ascending', which he performed at Lincoln Center in 1990, and 'Like It Is', a theme he wrote for the Gil Noble TV show of the same name. It was played as the theme to the show, but has never made it to record. I sure would like to hear it. There is also a copyright for a piece called 'Groove One' from the fifties - I need to research this more. Bertrand.

Thank you gentlemen. The LP I was familiar with was the reissue in the French I Love Jazz series, and I guess they inverted the tracks. It was just jarring to not hear 'Far Wells' right after 'Diane'. This sequence is just burned in my brain. I love those two tracks. I agree about the alterantes/expanded tracks. Mingus had edited these down just right - he knew what he was doing. I kept my old 'Ah Um' just to have the edited stuff 'as issued'. I do not have Dynasty in this format, however. Bertrand.

Does anyone know the original LP track order for Mingus Dynasty? I seem to remember it as being different than that of the current expanded CD. Specifically, I seem to recall that 'Far Wells, Mill Valley' was track 3 and 'Song With Orange' was track 6. They are switched on the CD. Thanks, Bertrand.

Can anyone confirm that the composition 'Fort Apache' from the Fort Apache Band's CD Crossings is by Jackie McLean? Is it something he recorded elsewhere under another title, or a brand new piece? Trumpeter Alex Norris told me about it today, and it seems based on what iTunes says that this is the case. Thanks, Bertrand.

The first record I ever owned was S+G's Greatest Hits. Four tracks were live versions rather than the studio takes ('For Emily', 'Feelin' Groovy', 'Homeward Bound' and 'Kathy's Song'). Do we know where they come from? Did they show up on later compilations? Also, AMG claims the take of 'America' on Greatest Hits is an alternate, not the one from Bookends. Is this correct? Thanks in advance, Bertrand.

Another vote for The Struggle Continues. Fabulous record, Dewey's finest hour (or 45 minutes, to be exact). Bertrand.

Buttercorn Lady will probably never see the light of day as a CD under the Universal umbrella, since it is part of the 'iTunes-only' series. Unless you call an iTunes reissue a reissue. I don't, since there is no physical product. This being said, I'm not totally againts the iTunes-only reissue option, as long as it's done right (see my posting on George Russell a while ago). Bertrand.

Before you delete it, I will just add that I think this is a great record. Really mad that I still can't find a way to purchase the bonus cut. Bertrand.

The Washington Post had a very interesting, somewhat off-center obituary yesterday. Bertrand.

Mine came in yesterday. Listening to 'Peaches' as we speak. It rocks! Off to the beach this morning; I'll post my comments on my return. Bertrand.

'Royal Flush' and 'Nica' are the same Sonny Clark composition. To the best of my knowledge, Sonny records it under the title 'Royal Flush' for the last time on 3/29/59. He first records 'Nica' on 3/23/60. In between, Max Roach records 'Nica' on 3/2/60. Any idea how Max wound up using the new title before Sonny did? I guess it's possible that they hung out together, and Sonny gave him the piece with the new title; Max appears on both the 3/2/60 and 3/23/60 sessions. Alternatively, maybe either of the 1960 recording dates is incorrect. Bertrand.

'Royal Flush' and 'Nica' are the same Sonny Clark composition. To the best of my knowledge, Sonny records it under the title 'Royal Flush' for the last time on 3/29/59. He first records 'Nica' on 3/23/60. In between, Max Roach records 'Nica' on 3/2/60. Any idea how Max wound up using the new title before Sonny did? I guess it's possible that they hung out together, and Sonny gave him the piece wit hth enew title; Max appears on both the 3/2/60 and 3/23/60 sessions. Bertrand.

I've been enjoying Eric's drumming with Jackie Mac for years. He is truly phenomenal. Nasheet is also great, I became aware of him more recently. His father was one of the greatest drummer ever. Bertrand.

Happy Birthday, Lon! Bertrand.

Lee Morgan also played bass with accordionist Leon Sash at Newport in the mid-50s. His first instrument was the vibes, though. Bertrand.

I'm losing track in my old age... The sessions with Mobley have yet to be put on CD except for the Mosaic box, correct? Those I will pick up ASAP, I can never get enough Hank (although I passed on Good Move). Bertrand.

I'm looking forward to getting my copy. I won't spoil my pleasure by checking out the sneak previews! Bertrand.