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I thought today's was some sort of veiled reference to Thompson's death. Any ideas? Bertrand.

I doubt Mobley was a last-minute extra: he contributes 2 compositions (granted, previously recorded ones) as well as the intro to 'Summertime' which, if I remember correctly, is just the first part of 'Thinking Of Home'. If Mobley had not been there, they would have had to dig up a lot of extra material. It seems to me that his presence was planned all along. One thing that always got me thinking: what state of mind were Mobley, Walton and Higgins on that day, since their friend Lee Morgan had just been murdered a couple of days before? I know I would have been too fucked-up to do anything properly. Perhaps Hank's sub-par chops just seemed irrelevant that day. Bertrand.

Ronald, As I mentioned above, I think Ron Horton is your best lead. Bertrand.

I agree with Guy. Joshua had great promise (I actually saw him win the Monk competition), but somehow his records just didn't cut it for me. Dewey is one of my three favorite living musicians, along with Wayne and Jackie. Bertrand.

I know - I was kidding. Bertrand.

Another question - when did the word start leaking out that 'Tune Up' and 'Four' were composed by Eddie Vinson? Max Roach announces 'Tune Up' as a Vinson composition at the 1958 Newport festival. I wonder if this shocked those in the know in the crowd (most of the audience probably didn't give a fuck), or if it was already common knowledge by then among the jazz nuts. Bertrand.

Does it actually claim on the tombstone that Miles composed it? Not to defend the estate or anything, but the excerpt from 'Solar' could be there just because it is associated with Miles, even if he didn't write it. I'm sure the estate claims it is Miles' tune, however. I think I read (or was told) that the piece was called 'Solar' as a tribute to Sonny Berman. Can anyone confirm this? Bertrand.

Dan, Tell us more about the rare Shorter/Hancock/Hill/Williams session? Do Hancock and Hill play two different pianos, or are they seated next to each other on the piano bench Bertrand.

Getting back to the most important issue (insert smiley face here). I knew about the Hill film, then completely forgot about it until Jim brought it up. Ron Horton had told me about it, and asked me who might be interested. I suggested that it be forwarded to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound division of the Library of Congress to be considered for the Jazz Film series that they host once a year. I know that this was done, I guess two or three years ago now. I did not hear after what happened to it (I'm usually out of the loop in these cases), and I did not know that it had been made available commercially. Essentially, it's the band rehearsing '15/8'. Never saw it though. I susepect Ron Horton is the man who would know best about the status of the film. (signature deleted).

My useless opinion: I hate Northern Virginia! The traffic, the strip malls, the unconcealed weapons, the Republicans, Ollie North, you name it. If you HAVE to live in Northern VA, Arlington is the least awful. Give me the Maryland suburbs any day (but take our governor, please). Bertrand.

Rooster, The www link for Mike only goes to his Jazz research site. However, in his signature, both sites are listed and accessible by clicking. Shawn's question can be answered off the top pf my head (except for dates): Andrew Hill sessions not yet available on individual CDs: Andrew!!! Compulsion! Session with Hubbard/Joe Henderson (2/10/65) Session with Sam Rivers ('Lust', 'Pain', 'Violence') (3/7/66) Larry Young: Heaven And Earth Contrasts According to Kevin B., Contrasts may possibly appear as a Connoisseur soon. Bertrand.

I'm constantly whistling jazz heads at work (badly, I might add). Drives my co-workers nuts, which is an added benefit. Bertrand.

Just a quick note for now - the concert in Baltimore was fabulous. I had no idea Marshall Allen played the EWI (at least that's what I think it was). I did not recognize any pieces, but they seemd to be playing some specific compositions and had some sheet music on the music stands. There were a couple of clearly distinguishable melodies (one dance-like piece was played in both sets). There were five songs each set. Bassist Vatell Cherry set in on the last two tunes of each set. Bertrand.

Has anyone been able to buy a Mingus Changes One and Two recently? It seems like Changes One is readily available, but not Two. I really wanted to get both simultaneously. I HATE when they do that. Bertrand.

A friend of mine went to the Grachan show - she said it was fabulous. Bertrand.

I can confirm that the record with all those guests is in the works. I had the same apprehensive feeling about some of those guests... Bertrand.

Jeff, Welcome back! Bertrand.

When was Brian May with the Yardbirds? Bertrand.

All Steeplechases are $13.99, which is more reasonable than any other site I know. Is this their everyday price? Thanks, Bertrand.

They are the exclusive property of Frank Driggs - can't you read Seriously, one look at his mug and you can tell he's a fraud. Bertrand.

I always get a little bit ticked off when Benny makes his claim that the Messengers were foundering until he came along. This is a gross exaggeration - the McLean/Hardman then Griffin/Hardman uints had some fine moments. Granted, Tough! sucks, but it was probably partially the fault of whoever the A&R man at Cadet was. Also, I only have the Charly version, and the sound is awful. Bertrand.

A few I did not see mentioned yet: Charles Mingus - Jazz Portraits (UA) Old And New Dreams - Playing (ECM) Art Blakey - Meet You At The Jazz Corner Of The World (BN 1960) Woody Shaw - Berlin Jazztage (Muse) Bertrand.

Frank Driggs is in need of a thread of his own. Back to the book sale... Bertrand.

Jim Sangrey has a copy, to listen to whilst reading Larry Kart's book. Bertrand.

I thought the Sonny Rollins/Leonard Cohen match-up worked pretty well. I saw the Santana/Shorter band on this show as well, doing 2 pieces. I have no clue what they were. This band cancelled their D.C. show, and the CD remains unissued (I've been told a CD DVD or both is on the way - I'll believe it when I see it). Anyone have any clue what they played? Bertrand.