bertrand

I've just been alerted through Facebook that one of Joe Zawinul's sons started a crowd-sourcing funding for a Weather Report documentary. Among the possible prizes is a book that Peter Erskine put out last year in which he remembers his days with Weather Report. It is called No Beethoven. Has anyone read this? I am thinking of picking it up. Bertrand.

Chick did a guest appearance on the track 'Mahogany Bird' from Wayne's Phantom Navigator record in 1987. It was not a duet track. Wayne and Chick also played 'Footprints' with Miles at the farewell concert in Paris on 7/10/91. This is all I know of, but it's possible that there was a one-off somewhere at some point since 1970. Last Sunday may well have been Wayne and Chick's first public duet ever. I was sorry I couldn't be there, but it's a very exclusive event. On the other hand, I really would not have wanted to see the rest of the show. It's too bad the idea of saying a word about Butch Warren before 'Watermelon Man' was played was not floated. Bertrand.

A truly inspiring man. Bertrand.

Remind me where you guys are ordering from? My preference would be Dusty Groove, but they don't seem to have them. Bertrand.

On the way from netflix...

I still don't know what the last tune is. Bertrand.

As I mentioned in the other Spirit thread, there is some confusion regarding the soundtrack to the Jacques Demy film Model Shop that the group Spirit put together. The soundtrack finally came out just a few years ago, but snippets appeared over the years on the albums (or CD reissues as bonus tracks) The Family That Plays Together and Clear, as well as the compilation Time Circle. If you believe wikipedia, the tracks on the soundtracks are either different mixes or in fact completely different versions of the tunes from the other records. I am wondering if there is any overlap between the soundtrack and the other albums. Sometimes the timings are the same, sometimes not. Specifically, here is how the songs on the soundtrack match up or do not match up to those on the other records. Note that composer credits on the web are not consistent. Is The Moving Van 1:56 the same as Model Shoppe Theme (The Moving Van) 2:58 from Time Circle? Is Mellow Fellow 2:50 the same as Mellow Fellow 3:48 from Family? Is Now Or Anywhere 4:40 the same as Now Or Anywhere 4:22 from Family? Is Fog 2:25 the same as Fog 2:25 from Family? Is Green Gorilla 2:13 the same as Green Gorilla 2:19 from Time Circle? Does Model Shop I 2:02 appear on any other album in another form? Is Model Shop II (Clear) 4:10 the same as Clear 4:09 from Clear? Is The Rehearsal Theme 1:11 the same as The Rehearsal Theme 1:13 from Time Circle? Is Song For Lola 5:47 related to Ice 5:52 from Clear as Wikipedia suggests? Is Eventide 3:56 the same as Eventide 4:22 from Time Circle? Is Coral 4:22 the same as Coral 3:05 from Clear? Is Aren't You Glad 5:25 the same as Aren't You Glad 5:31 from Family? Two more issues not related to Model Shop: Sherozode 2:12 from Time Circle is apparently an out-take from Family, but is not on the CD reissue of Family What session does the track Turn To The Right 3:47 belong to? Thanks! Bertrand.

The Model Shop sessions are proving a mess to sort through. I will post a thread in discography in a couple of days. Bertrand.

Universal Japan is off to a good start! Looking forward to finally having Contrasts on CD. Bertrand.

I remember a song called 'Bombay Calling' which Deep Purple ripped off for 'Child In Time'. Bertrand.

How did John Locke die? There is nothing on the web. Randy California is really tragic. Bertrand.

I really think approaching Universal Japan is your best bet. They may be looking for a new angle to their nascent reissue program. Bertrand.

I just downloaded the first album and Dr. Sardonicus by this apparently forgotten band. How are the two other albums with this original line-up, Clear and Family That Plays Together? Are there any albums worth picking up with later line-ups? Thanks, Bertrand.

His still being alive might actually be a negative if someone would want to pursue the approach suggested by Jim above . That, and the fact that he is not playing anymore. Another thing that would complicate this endeavor greatly is the presence of Herbie Hancock. Would he have the right to refuse this being issued, or does Universal's ownership trump Herbie? Of course, he might be OK seeing this resurface. You never know. If this session is ever to see the light of day under the current moribund state of the record industry, it will be through the persistence of mega-fans such as Rooster. The odds are slim, but you only go around once, right? Now The Japanese are still issuing Blue Note titles regularly. Earlby batches were EMI, but I assume the latest crop with the previously unknown or unacknowleged alternates is from Universal. Would they consider issuing this? Would they have the right to? How would someone put the bug in their ear? Bertrand.

How much did Dusty Groove have to pay to issue Braith's Musart? Since it was from the Concord vault, would it be a similar price than licensing from Universal, or less? I talked to the owner of Dusty a while back and was thinking of starting a wish list. Maybe we could pursue that. I think the Kickustarter will be too risky. Bertrand.

Of course, they always have to add a fictitious white reporter. 'Steal back his music'. From CBS? WTF? Bertrand.

They are workingon the downloads; they haven't forgotten. Bertrand.

Best wishes on her recovery. Bertrand.

I think you can get it through the Baltimore Jazz Alliance. There is a recording of Namuth at Newport with Ethel Ennis on Wolfgang's vault, but I don't think he solos. Bertrand.

I am going to send an e-mail about something else to the person who put it together, so I will ask as well. Bertrand.

Great CD!!! Can't wait for the bonus tracks. Bertrand.

Can't wait to hear this! Bertrand.

Joyeux Anniversaire! Bertrand.

The party was fun, the CD is GREAT! Bertrand.