Big Al

In his autobiography, no less.

D'y'ever get the impression that Lois is completely baffled by people's complete contempt for anything related to her dear friend Crouch?

I am so glad I stopped posting there years ago.....

I've never noticed! Guy Two places I can think of: 1. Diminuendo & Crescendo is constantly jumping back & forth between mono and stereo 2. Right as Hodges' solo starts in "I Got it Bad," it switches to mono, and I forget where it comes back to stereo.

Explain. Among other things, and possibly the most egregious, is the claim Schapp makes where he says Jo Jones had absolutely NOTHING to do with the band's performance. I mean, he damn near goes so far as to say that George Avakian, who was there, didn't have a clue as to what he was talking about in his own original liner notes! But again, the music and its passion and importance far outweigh the negatives of Schapp's pitiful meanderings.

There are a lot of positives as well as negatives. The positives: Being able to fully hear Paul Gonsalves epic solo! The fantastic sound makes you feel like you are right there in front of the bandstand You get to hear the whole concert! The negatives: Phil Schapp’s revisionist history in his self-serving liner notes Waaaaaay too much extraneous stuff, like the three minute announcement from the pastor The constant switch from stereo to mono within songs, and then back to stereo again. In my own perfect world, this would’ve been released as a single-disc, starting with the Newport Suite and going out from there, leaving out the studio re-recording, and mastered from both sets of tapes into a continuous mono recording. But that’s the nice thing about the set as it is: you can make that disc for yourself! (I did!) I would also ditch Schapp’s liner notes in a heartbeat!

Well, I never figured the Rangers to be tied for first at the break, but then I also didn't figure on the AL West as being the weakest division in baseball this year. How sad it is that this division has to have a representative in the playoffs, while other more worthy teams will be shut out of the playoffs by virtue of the fact that they're NOT in the AL West.

Man, I really must be tired: I thought the thread title said "satanizing" flims.....

Just downloaded both volumes! A wonderful idea! Listening to disc two, track two, and KNOWING I have this somewhere, but where??????

He and Bonds use the same physician..... so I'm told! Same as what aloc says! I remember driving late at night in Grand Rapids and hearing his show and when I reached my destination, not wanting to turn off the radio!

Same here, except I don't have my copy anymore. I just remember Spaulding's playing annoying the heck outta me. Not sure if that opinion would change much since his playing still does that to me on other records (Shorter's SCHIZOPHRENIA jumps immediately to mind).

This is one of my MD favorite recordings: Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers & Jimmy Cobb. If you dont have it in your collection, dont hasitate. 20$ for 4 CDs.... You got THAT right! BTW, take5, Eric wanted me to inform you that he has moved and has asked me to tell you to send the Mobley Mosaic to his new DFW address. (He has no internet connection right now, something about him being "tied up" at the moment). PM me and I'll send it along!

Always said you haven't lived until you've gotten a big ol' Randissimo bear hug!!!! Here's hoping to get one in a couple of weeks! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Johnny Griffin and Sonny Clark at their prime! The Conn sounded blah, so hopefully the RVG will be eons better.

Wow indeed! Of course, I'm referring to Evan's new and VASTLY improved signature picture! VA-VA-VOOM!!!

Damn straight. Thanks for the reminder, Ron!

Prayer Meeting and Rockin' the Boat come immediately to mind, especially given that CHICKEN SHACK and MIDNIGHT SPECIAL have yet to see the RVG treatment. And The Sounds of Jimmy Smith? That was the weakest disc in the Mosaic! How come AT THE ORGAN or A DATE WITH didn't get similar treatment? Those are FAR superior! At The Organ, Volume 3? Without 1 or 2? I think the above comment is aimed more at the folks who made the decision to release these titles without considering any of the other (and far superior, IMO) titles Smith put out!

Maybe so. But this editorial only adds credence to just how hurtful his actions were. I mean, Skilling is just plain evil, a man without a conscience or anything resembling a moral compass. But Lay, if this article is any indication, not only had something resembling a conscience, but should have also had the perspective of the people from whom he came (i.e. the poor & middle class), the folks from whom he was bilking gazillions of dollars. He should've known what he was doing was wrong, and the fact that he let it slide negates any goodwill resulting from his past or his so-called "Christian" present.

PM sent on the Mobley. Y'never know, anything's possible!

PM sent!!! Of course I'd love to help distribute. Hope I'm not too late!

For all we know, she may still be doing so......

No kidding!

Doesn't one need to have a heart in order to die from a "heart attack?"

Mobley?