Jim R

You sure did! My God, my life has meaning after all! Ooh, intriguing... I don't recall it, but the fun is in the hunting!

...nothing too distinctive going on here, but still fits the theme...

Hey, did I just inspire this topic with my post in the Crown Records thread? (that's a George Nelson bench standing on end, btw, for those who didn't read the Crown... oh, never mind)

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I didn't know what to contribute to this thread (the only Crown LP's I ever had were beat to hell, and thus sounded even worse than they did when new)... so I tried a google search and found this cover... ...and it appears to me that the decorative room-dividing custom interior design element she's standing next to is not a decorative room-dividing custom interior design element at all, but... ...a George Nelson Platform Bench (designed for the Herman Miller Company in 1946), solid birch (primavera finish) with ebonized legs (her left hand is holding one of the legs). So, just letting you guys know (after all these years) you were HAD by this photographer/designer. Btw, she looks good with the fur and eveything, but I want that bench.

Alden is a marvelous guitarist with considerable versatility in technique and style, and great taste in choosing material. He is also widely regarded as a very humble and sweet man. I thought this really came through when he was interviewed by Marian McPartland on her "Piano Jazz" show some years back. The first recording of his that I ever bought was "Snowy Morning Blues" (1990), which includes tunes by Ellington, Monk, and James P. Johnson. I think it's still my favorite Alden recording.

Hey, first of all, there's no need to promise not to do anything. I'm with you when it comes to being puzzled at times. Sometimes I let it go, sometimes I'm too curious and I ask. I think everybody probably goes through the same thing at times. I actually think it's a good thing when people go ahead and ask when they don't follow the flow, because it shows that they're interested. The more interactive this thread is, the better, otherwise it can be a bit sterile. By the way, I used to use that thread that Jim refers to, but sometimes I'm too lazy to search for it. I say just go ahead and ask here. What's the big deal? We're all friends, playing a game.

Absolutely no problem, Mike.

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I know of two tunes he wrote, "Dizzy Spells" and "Bughouse." How about "Some Other Spring"? I believe that was written by Irene Kitchings (Wilson's wife at one time) and Arthur Herzog.

Slide Hampton Slippery Sam Tricky Sam Nanton (Hope this makes more sense :blush2: ) Those NFL players were slightly before my time, but I think I see your train of thought.

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Mike, thanks for putting this together. It was one of the more challenging tests I've ever participated in, due to the fact that the main focus was concentrated on one instrument. Much more difficult to generalize or be casual about trying to identify the performers, but a great exercise for the ears. There are so many talented jazz musicians around the world now, and I'm sure a considerable percentage that I've never heard of, let alone heard. Not only that, but there are plenty of well-known organ greats that I've just never really managed to catch up with in terms of buying many recordings. So, trying to identify these was truly difficult. But above and beyond that, it was (and will continue to be) a VERY enjoyable listen for me. Disc 1: 1. Never heard this before, but a very good modern-sounding group. I would guess that this was recorded in the past 10-15 years. Fairly simple but catchy theme. I like that short bridge. The organ sound itself doesn't provide any real clues for me, but the phrasing is varied and interesting. Nice. The guitarist plays some Martino and Benson-esque runs in there... but those influences reach around the earth, so it could be a lot of people. Anyway, he's got chops, but his style and conception aren't really what I lean toward. I'm even worse at appreciating and identifying drummers than I am with organsists, so... Overall, a very nice, tight performance that I enjoyed. 2. Nice tune... simple but This has more of a vintage vibe... bluesy soul, and more vintage-style tones from the organ. My first impulse was to wonder if this could be a Wild Bill Davis group. The tenor player doesn't get to stretch out much (and no solo at all for the guitarist), but the raunchy sound and style is in line with the period (circa 1960) that I'm imagining this could be from. Good greasy fun. 3. I don't know who this is (feel like I should, because I think it's the real deal), but... very steady groove! There's nothing quite like this sound... I could listen to this for hours. 4. This gospel-ish theme is very familiar... but I think I used to have (maybe still do) a version by another band. The guitarist reminds me a bit of Joe Pass (tone, phrasing). Aha, that's Griff's tenor... gotta be from this album. 5. Wow, very nice... this sounds like it could be somewhat of a tribute to Jimmy & Wes, in fact the guitarist plays a few octave passages and phrases that really approach Wes' sound at times. I don't recognize the tune, but I really like it. Sounds like it could be a 60's movie theme. 6. Something very engaging about the sound quality on this... I feel like I'm in the front row. The guitar solo is kind of frantic, to my ears. I like the organ solo a bit better, but... just a tad weak compared to some of the other players I've heard so far. 7. I don't care much for this theme, although the changes are pretty interesting. Listening to this organist start blowing right out of the gate, I'm a bit turned off. More frantic than the guitar solo on the previous track. I don't know why, but the tone of the organ is making me wonder if this is Eddy Louiss. Anyway, not something I would buy. 8. ? At first, I thought this was "Sweet And Lovely", but I guess it's just something very (very) similar. Oh well, not every melody is 100% distinctive, but this is one of those weird situations where a song is almost too similar to a standard. At any rate, now that I've calmed down, I like this quite a bit. In fact, I just listened to it again, and I like it even more. Nicely paced, thoughtful, tasty. Sometimes organists can attempt something like this and end up getting carried away with histrionics and flash. Not so here. ======================================================================= Disc 2: 1. Whew! Modern bebop (variations on Woody'n You?). This is very impressive, and although I was tempted at first to think I knew who this was, I'm less sure now, but in terms of talent, they BRING it. I had thought I heard elements of Peter Bernstein's phrasing from the guitarist, but I don't think it's him. Speaking of Bernstein, I wonder how many players may be out there who now pattern themselves after him. I used to think of him as a young guy who was taking off from Grant Green and Jim Hall, but he's been on the scene for 20 years now, and I suspect he must be influencing quite a few players who are even younger. The question is, are any of them trying to sound and phrase like him... 2. Nice relaxed blues... if perhaps a little mundane. I like the tenor's sound. Can't say the same about the guitarist, where I find effects like this to just be distracting. The organist plays very under control and has a good sound. Decent playing by all, and cohesive, but nothing that really gets me very excited. 3. This theme sounds familiar, but I don't think I'll be able to place it. I like the rhythm patterns- excellent percussionist. I hear the organist vocalizing along with his (excellent) solo... now I can't remember which organists do that. I should have studied for this test. At any rate, I find this track to be a cut above... it has that extra finesse and personality that some of the previous tracks don't have. Good stuff... and I may own this, actually. 4. I've heard this tune before, but this particular recording doesn't sound familiar. Pretty cool sound with the two keyboards juxtaposed. I don't care much for the tune, but the overall group sound is attractive. Nice percussion work once again. 5. I'd put this tune in the clever but not so attractive category (just my personal opinion). Obviously, there are a million ways to transition into a blues, but this doesn't really do much for me. That said, I do recognize the quality of musicianship across the board here. 6. I find this track to be very appealing. For me, it has beauty, tastiness, mystery (the kind where I want to listen to it several times in a row to let the melody and the changes sink in deeper), fine musicianship, and great interplay. This does sound like Peter Bernstein on guitar. Not sure who that is on tenor... but he gets a nice sound. Now, I think I'll listen to this again! 7. Interesting, but not really my thing. No ideas. I like the drummer more than anything else here, I think. 8. I haven't heard anything up to this point that made me want to guess Joey DeFrancesco, but this one might be the one. Don't know who else it might be, at any rate. "Embraceable You" with some liberties taken with the melody. I'd guess Paul Bollenback on guitar (I don't own anything by him, but the tone sounds about right from what I've heard). Nice comping, by the way, whoever it might be. Thanks again, Mike. Looking forward to gaining some insights as we progress...

You've lost my trust. The finals should be interesting. The only thing I'm certain about so far... Craig Sager is one total buffoon.

I sync my ipod manually because I prefer total control, plus I share iTunes with my son. Anyway, why can't you just click on the "music" tab after your ipod is synced, select all the songs (click on the first one, hold down shift, click on the last one) and hit "delete"?

No mention of my favorite Pike album. I have a Japanese issue, but it was repackaged more recently in the U.S. with another album, I think.

Mike, I would like to participate also. I still find it difficult to differentiate between organists, so it will be a good exercise (even if it turns out to be futile ). A download is my preference. PM forthcoming. Thanks!

Wow, it's been a long time since this thread was up. Since I last posted, I finally managed (with the help of my tech-savvy teenaged son) to convert some vhs videos from my collection to dvd, and then got them uploaded to Youtube. I had just posted the following in another thread, but I thought it belonged here as well... I uploaded about 30 individual songs from four different Louis Stewart club and concert appearances. One of these features Tal Farlow, and another features alto saxophonist Peter King. I didn't record any of the videos myself, but I've had them for decades on vhs tapes that I got in trades with other collectors. One of Louis' friends suggested that I upload them, and Louis gave his blessings. I hope some of the folks here will dig them. My favorite overall date is the quartet in Wales (not to be confused with "quartet #2 in Wales, which was filmed in a much darker club). Here's the link: My Youtube page, featuring some rare Louis Stewart performances. If you enjoy anything I've uploaded, do NOT miss this gentleman's videos. He is a close friend of Louis', and has a treasure trove of great stuff. He just recently posted a tribute video for Louis, which is a slideshow of photos which chronicles Louis' life in music, going back to some shots of him as a kid in the 50's. Lots of pics of Louis with many of the jazz greats he's played with since the 60's. I must have paused the thing about 47 times.

Does anybody know how many times the BN catalog has been reissued out of Japan in the form of jewel-cased CD's? (I'm specifying only because I never went in for the mini-LP's myself). I've even lost track of how many times the term "BN Works" has been used. Back when I started buying Japanese discs, I also bought a few from the BN "CD Treasury" series, which had a blue and yellow OBI, and a different prefix and numbering system (CJ28-5XXX instead of "TOCJ"). I guess those weren't by Toshiba...? Those seem like they would be relatively hard to find now... although I have no idea of they're desirable.

I've been meaning to share this for awhile, and this seems like it might be one good place to share it... My Youtube page, featuring some rare Louis Stewart performances. Last year, I uploaded about 30 individual songs from four different Louis Stewart club or concert appearances. One of these features Tal Farlow, and another features alto saxophonist Peter King. I didn't record any of the videos myself, but I've had them for decades on vhs tapes. One of Louis' friends suggested that I upload them, and Louis gave his blessings. I hope some of the folks here will dig them. My favorite overall date is the quartet in Wales (not to be confused with "quartet #2 in Wales). If you enjoy what I've uploaded, do NOT miss this gentleman's videos. He is a close friend of Louis', and has a treasure trove of great stuff. He just recently posted a tribute video for Louis, which is a slideshow of photos which chronicles Louis' life in music, going back to some shots of him as a kid in the 50's. Lots of pics of Louis with many of the jazz greats he's played with since the 60's. I must have paused the thing about 47 times.

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Is this the LP? http://cgi.ebay.com/Eddy-Louiss-Kenny-Clar...id=p4634.c0.m14 http://thomasia.free.fr/disco2.php?id=41 strange with the year 78 vs 70... but this apparently is the lp behind the dreyfus cd... (track lists are identical and thomasia gives 1970 for both...) I was just loading the CD onto my iPod, and found this thread again while looking for cover art. I had that CY LP back in the 80's ($80!... I wish I still had it). I can't remember whether the LP liners listed the recording date or not, but I've always been under the impression that the session was recorded in 1968, not 1970.

I don't know (depends on whether my jumper was falling), but this thread is reminding me that this is the first time I've been older than the President of the United States... and I don't want to be reminded of things like that.