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From Back To School (Rodney Dangerfield): 'My wife, she gives good headache'. Bertrand.

I can see the press release now: 'Blue Note announces a new series - the Blue Note booty calls. No cover art, no liner notes, just a CD-R in a generic CD case. All discographical information will contain a minimum of three errors or typos. This is the economical way that Blue Note has found to market obscure unissued sessions that the artists do not want released. Rejected sessions by such artists as Wayne Shorter, Jackie McLean and Tyrone Washington will finally see the light of day. They will be pulled from the shelves as soon as lawsuits are threatened. The retail price point will be $19.99'. Bertrand.

My favorite is from Chinatown: 'She's my sister' (slap) 'She's my daughter' (slap) 'She's my sister and my daughter' (slap, slap). Bertrand.

Re-reading Jim's post, he remembered it was a saw. He just naturally thought Brooks instead of Waits. Bertrand.

This post refers to the Lee Morgan question only. Jim was correct about the editing out, and answers a nagging question I have had for years. When Belden reissued the Lee Morgan 2-LP set a few years back (now OOP), he made a few creative changes. 1. He changed the title of the LP to the Last Session. Why? 2. On 'In What Direction Are You Headed', a solo that lasted about 2-3 minutes was mixed way down, so that the thing you hear most is the electric piano comping - which in itself is rather tedious. Nothing was excised, fortunately, but the instrument soloing is mixed way down so that you can hardly hear it. What instrument, you ask? For the longest time, I had no idea. It was some sort of 'whoo-whoo' sound, but I couldn't place it. I assumed it was some sort of acoustic or electric percussion effect from Waits, but I was stuck. Then, it dawned on me. Jim recalled Roy Brooks, but realized he was wrong. But Brooks is known (more than Waits) for his second instrument: the 'musical saw'! THAT'S WHAT IT WAS. I've been puzzled for years. And it also explains why Jim thought of Brooks. He sub-consciously remembered the saw, so naturally thought of Roy Brooks. Because of this, I kept my vinyl of Lee Morgan all these years. Purchased in mint condition for $4 at a yard sale. One of my greatest finds. Anyone else known for dablling in the 'musical saw'? Eddie Moore plays it on one track on Dewey Redman's Musics album. Bertrand.

Does the Stavinsky come with it Bertrand.

Merci, Guy! That was fast. I post the question, read the other forums, do a refresh and voila! Of course, based on this stellar line-up (I knew that was Hutch, but I didn't think of Elvin), the next obvious questions are: 1. Is there complete set of this concert out? I wonder if they only do 30 minutes like at Newport, or if they are longer sets? I would buy this in a heartbeat. 2. Whatever happened to Don Moore? Thanks, Bertrand.

Which board member is it? He should be banned Bertrand.

Sunday Morning is a great album, IMHO. I think the Connoisseur sounds fine, but some of you young whippersnappers may have missed it the first time around. Putting out Goin' West as an RVG, now that was a stroke of genius. Sounds awesome, too. Herbie kicks some serious ass on this record, and Billy Higgins is in top form. Bertrand.

Tangentially related to this thread, any idea how I might find a copy of Moncur's Echoes Of Prayer? I passed up a reasonably priced copy a few years ago in Paris, and I've been kicking myself ever since. Any hope that it will show up on CD, my preferred medium? Thanks, Bertrand.

I agree that if the Fantasy catalogue starts going amok under Concord, this would be an idea for Michael C. to pursue. I also agree with Mike that they have been doing a good job so far. If Blue Note had been doing what Fantasy did, Mosaic would probably never have been launched. The initial impetus seemed to focus on Blue Note stuff, although not exclusively. From the list on their site (on the last chance page), among #101-120, all but four are Blue Note or Pacific Jazz. If this does happen, what would be good ideas for box sets from the Fantasy catalog? A lot of the stuff not yet reissued by Fantasy is from artists with only a few titles on the label(s), so that might be tricky. Any obvious omissions that anyone can think of? Bertrand.

I just downloaded a version of the Joe Henderson Quartet playing 'Isotope' from iTunes from a compilation entitled Monterey Jazz 1958-1980. Who is playing with Joe, and what's the date? A google search gave me no personnel listing. It sounds like Bobby Hutcherson with bass and drums. Thanks in advance, Bertrand.

Hmmm... The 'details' page on my account gives me the option of changing countries. I tried to do that, and they said I have to spend my $23 credit first (a Christmas present)! I only buy a song here and there from time to time, so that will take me a while. I hope the tune I want is still there when I'm done! Bertrand.

This has been going on for 35 years. So that's about 1,000 a year, i.e. 3 a day, every day, for the last 35 years. The mind reels... Bertrand.

I noticed a couple of rare tracks I would like to buy from one of the European iTune stores. How does one proceed? Can I use my U.S. credit card to open an account? Each tune is .99 euros. Will I basically be charged this price at the current exchange rate, or will there be a bunch of hidden fees? Obviously, there are none of the customs fees and shipping fees some of you are slapped with! Is it secure. or will my credit card number be stolen (happened to me in France 2 years ago)? Thanks in advance, Bertrand.

Lucky Thompson on tenor? Bertrand.

Which Chambers are we talking about here? Bertrand.

Clifford Jordan's Soul Fountain on Vortex (w/ John Patton) would be nice! Bertrand.

Yikes. The obituary in today's Washington Post makes a point of saying that he leaves no survivors. Oops. Should I try to correct them (no time today), or just let it be? Bertrand.

Who is the author? Jack Chambers? If anything, Downbeat was responsible by giving True Blue a crummy review. Bertrand.

First the Koran, now the Fantasy catalogue - what else are people going to try to flush?

Clementine must be out of town, or he would have been all over this article. Bertrand.

Do we know recording dates/locations for the 9 tracks, including the bonus cut? Thanks, Bertrand.

'Lord', 'Lord' is also on the Lucky Thompson Candid. 'Father And Son' is an edited version of a tune on the Cal Massey CD. I'm pretty sure these takes of the Mingus tunes appear elsewhere. The last track is a bona fide rarity. Bertrand. P.S.: Vassarlean = Weird Nightmare = Smooch

Nate, What Mary Lou piece is it borrowed from? Did she ever record it? Thanks, Bertrand.