Big Al

I didn't realize Waymon Tisdale died. While I'm not a fan of his music, I've always respected the fact that after retiring from his first passion (basketball), he went on to pursue another (music). That's a life well-lived, there. RIP Waymon.

All that's missing is the "phum-phum-phum-phum-phum-phummmmmmm!" And yet I missed the spelling of the CD title. But I love it: memo-random! Brilliant!

Just saw it for the first time and have been looking for the right words to express my feelings about this picture. Thank you, Marty: your review was spot-on and I agree 100%! I haven't felt this cheated by a film since "The Departed." And BOTH of these won Best Picture????

Wow! I'm honored!

Just listened to this this morning. Very powerful and very moving. Listening to Vince's son recount the death of his father about made me cry, too. Another fantastic job, David.

Download for me, but I can't guarantee I'll have time to participate. (Haven't even listened to BFT 70 yet! YIKES!)I hope so, though!

Indeed. Off topic I know but any love for Caravanserai? I picked it up yesterday, the guy at my local record store said "for most people the first three are the way to go but based on your tastes try Caravanserai". Caravanserai stands head and shoulders above anything else in the Santana catalogue to these ears. Not following that line of development strikes me as one of the lost opportunities of early 70s rock. Some of the guitar playing is just ecstatic - the varied atmospheres give a real sense of a journey across the disc. It also took the fullest advantage of the LP format, hitting two astounding peaks at the end of each respective side. Commercially, it couldn't sustain the sales of Abraxas so retreat was almost inevitable. Wholeheartedly agree. And if you like that, if you ever happen to stumble across the 3-LP set LOTUS, grab it! Does a nice job of bringing the Caravanserai sound back to the old catalog and taking it all on the road.

All these comments and not one mention of the terrific tribute to "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway"? Love how the title gives it away (no, I'm not gonna say it! There's enough "Lamb" fans around here to know which track I'm talking about!) It arrived Saturday and I haven't had a chance to listen to all of it yet. I'm hoping I can get an hour or so to just walk around the neighborhood listening to this thru headphones/earplugs; just let it sink in, y'know?

Some of my favorite Christmas music is contained in these downloads. Thanks again, guys!

Aw man!!! I didn't know that! He's always been my favorite of the APP vocalists, especially "Prime Time." Man, that's a bummer.....

And because of that, I've lost track of the number of times I've seen this album filed in the jazz section, especially at Half Price Books. Yes!!!!!

The article on imdb.com says she died of "natural causes." How does a 32-year-old die of "natural causes?"

Just placed my order. Not missing this one. Jim, this is why you are my hero. You *do* this kind of stuff, instead of just thinking about it (like me). Plus, you have the cajones and the drive to do this (in addition to your Organissimo and Root Doctor gigs) all the while running a house full of women in a state with probably the worst economy in the nation right now. What makes you that much more heroic to me is that you don't waste any time worrying: you just keep on going. I wish I had that ability. Having never met your father, I'd like to think (however presumtuous this may be) that he's very proud of you.

Money Jungle Live at the Whitney Piano in the Background

Thad Jones/Mel Lewis NEW LIFE (DEDICATED TO MAX GORDON) on Horizon The Byrds ORIGINAL SINGLES 1965-67. VOLUME 1

Gotcha down for September 2010. Glad to see life being breathed into the ol' BFT!

Dude, if you EVER start a ska band, PLEASE let me audition to be the bass player! Or maybe you & I could start our own ska band. Think Greg would like to play ska? A jazz-ska quartet! Ah, to dream..... Preach it, brother!

The CDR reached me in a matter of a few days. So, maybe delivery times won't be so long after all!

My thoughts exactly.

I think seeline is just padding her post count!

Nothing that I'd want to sell or that you could afford! Actually, there is a McCartney disc on there, but not the Christmas disc.

Milt Jackson's OLINGA on CTI I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've listened to this album, despite the fact that I think I've owned it for over a year. Hell, I can't even remember where or when I bought it (I think I picked it up at Cheapo in Austin last August (2008, that is)).

And responded!

Oh, I knew it wasn't Greg Lake. I was just being silly! Figures the one time it IS Fletcher Henderson is the one time I DON'T guess Fletch. You'd think I'd have this process figured out by now! Can't remember: has disc 2, track 3 been identified yet? I wanna look into that. And, oh yes, the Skatalites!!! That was a FUN track! :party:

Alright! Disc 2 meanderings and flummoxings at your service! Track 1: Alright, since this song is going on for 300 hours, time for a brief confession: I distinctly remembered the artist on this track, because when I saw the artist and the length of the track, my first thought was, “Oh great. Y’know, I got rid of that album for a reason. Well, maybe I’ll hear something different this time.” Even listened to it briefly before saving it to hard disk. I didn’t come back to it until now, but I relayed this story to Hot Ptah and he informed me that I was thinking of a different album by the same artist. He also informed me I might like this track a lot better than the one I was thinking of. He was right!!! Track 2: This is making me smile! All concerned sound like they’re having a blast! Ska! Ska! Skaaaaa!!!! DAMN, I love this!!! Whatta grooooooooooove!!! Track 3: Ooooh, love that Fender Rhodes to start the song. Mmmmmm! Lovely flute! If I didn’t know any better, I’d guess Jobim. But it actually has that wonderful CTI sound I dig so much, so I’m gonna guess Hubert Laws. Oh my Lord, this is heartbreakingly beautiful! Track 4: Teddy Wilson. No question. I would’ve guessed this even if I hadn’t seen the answers. No clue as to the album or the year, but with Teddy, does that even matter? Swing, taste, refinement, like a fine wine! Track 5: Nice swinging clarin..... YIKES!!! Someone stepped on the cat!!! Okay, maybe he sneezed or something. Nice groove to this one as well. Sounds like Elvin on the drums or a reasonable facsimile! Track 6: Okay, I guess. Nothing too terribly interesting. Track 7: Okay, THIS is what I thought track 1 was gonna sound like! This one’s all over the map. Internationally, not just domestically! Ooof! Too much! On to the next track. Track 8: NOW we’re talking my language!!! Love this Afro-Cuban stuff from the late 40’s! Track 9: Ah, I should know this one. Sounds like a Benny Goodman group. Ah criminy, who was that arranger BG used in the early 40’s, not named Fletcher Henderson? That’s who it sounds like, the arrangement that is. Track 10: Holy cow! Did someone turn on the TRON DVD? Has Herbie Hancock finally gone ..... wait, this really does sound kinda Headhunterish! Oh please tell me this groove lasts another hour or so!!!! And dig those vibes! Wow! Track 11: What the EFF EFF EFF????? Son of Jaws! Oh em gee and an el oh el!!!! Gawd, that was boring, self-indulgent, aimless, pointless. Sounded like an instrumental break from an ELP record if Greg Lake was playing upright bass. Track 12: Argh! I should know THIS one as well. I can hear Paul Lynde as the Hooded Claude: “I’ll get you, Penelope Pitstop!” Here comes the Ant Hill Mob: “Come on, youse guys.” “[giggle giggle giggle] Penelope’s gonna be eaten up by the giant alligator.” “[sob sob] Poor Penelope!” “Step on it, Chuggaboom!” “Sputter koff chug chug chug!” “BLAAAAAST!” Track 13: Oh when the saints go marching out into the Quarter and stagger around, oh I want to be in that gutter when the saints come stumbling out! This has ceased to be about guessing and has turned into bizarre performance art on the part of the BFT Uncoordinator! Track 14: OH, I AM LOVING THIS!!!! Thank you for sharing this. Is that Tom Lehrer? Y’know, every Christmas, I try to find a new Christmas song or album that I’ve never heard before, and that ends up being the catalyst for remembering that year’s Christmas. Guess what song is now the Official Big Al Song of Christmas 2009? Thanks Ptah! And thank you for THE wildest BFT I’ve ever had the pleasure of participating in!!!! THIS is why I love the BFT, and IMHO this BFT truly captures the spirit of the BFT! Way to go there,rookie!