Jim R

There are a few youtube videos of Mr. Childs being interviewed concerning the issues of racial imbalance at UCSD, as well as some ugly incidents surrounding racial problems that occurred there. They go back a number of years. I'm not taking sides here, and it appears that he really acted poorly at that show, but I wasn't aware of the issues at UCSD until I started looking into this discussion. At any rate, now I know that his anger didn't come out of nowhere. It's surprising to me that a person's home address (at least the street block) is posted publicly in a situation like this. Why? Not only that, but why indicate "5XXX"? Why just the first digit... why not two digits? ... why not no digits? Obviously, you wouldn't have to be a private investigator to figure it out from the clues given. Seems wrong to me, for an offense like public intoxication.

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Here's Lowe receiving an onstage lesson from an actual master of the instrument. This video sums up my impressions of Lowe's playing. On this, he doesn't even get through the melody without screwing up, and proceeds to play a dull, sloppy solo that doesn't swing. He doesn't even have the awareness (or class?) to acknowledge Louis' fantastic solo. Lowe always appears half asleep, and sleep is what he induces for me. He's like the Perry Como of jazz guitarists. He should play lying down.

Wow, a great list, and fantastic prices indeed. Quite a diverse mix of artists and eras there. Hard to recommend to someone from that many titles without knowing their tastes, but Lon's choices are a nice cross section. The big names are big names for a reason, but there are also some relatively obscure artists and bands there which I think are outstanding. Os Gatos (I'd recommend either or both albums) are an example from the classic Bossa era. Some beautiful and haunting melodies, and the wonderful harmonica of Mauricio Einhorn, if you like that sort of thing. I also love the early Marcos Valle albums "Samba Demais" and "O Compositor E O Cantor"; and Carlos Lyra's "Bossa Nova" is another favorite.

Nonsense. I have 43 versions in my iTunes library, and only a portion of my collection has been transferred there. At Jazzstandards.com, they rank 1,000 of the most-frequently recorded standards of all time. At #119, "I Love You" is in the top 12%.

Let's hope there's yet more unearthed material (seems like a decent possibility, at the rate they've been going!). I know, very nicely done. I thought I read something about it yesterday (photo and/or design credit), but I can't find it now. Dan, refresh my failing memory here. To what extent (if any) did Eddie mention Wes when you interviewed him? (I think the transcript was among the casualties of our hard drive crash a few years back, btw).

Perhaps this? (I just found out about it, although it was mentioned in a thread about a new Larry Young release). http://soundcolourvibration.com/2015/03/12/resonance-records-release-live-album-wes-montgomery/

I drank quite a bit of Heineken in the 1970's, along with a few other well-distributed imports such as Beck's, Carlsburg, and St. Pauli Girl. Every one of them was a treat to me back then, when compared to pathetic mass-produced brews like Coors, Budweiser, Michelob, Miller, etc. (let alone the things I never would drink, like Pabst or Burgie or Old Milwaukee). We didn't have the wonderful domestic craft options that exist these days, and I'm not sure there were ever as many import options as there are now. I've never had a Bud Light, and have no desire to try one. Can't say I miss those "treats" from back in the day, in fact I no longer care much for lagers and pilsners. My favorites in recent years have been american and german hefs, and various american and english stouts. I never thought I would become such a fan of stouts, by the way. It really is important to try everything at least once.

'Just A Closer Walk With Thee' is the closer. Now back to the opener...

Okay, I'm clearly treading water here on track 2, but wanted to put some thoughts down. I'm getting the sense that this player was strongly influenced by Ed Bickert, based on the phrasing, and especially the chord choices and tasty and confident chord movement (there's a George Van Eps quality to some of it). The tone even sounds like Ed at times, but not all the way through. I'm generally not really big on straight ahead swing style, but I have to admire the elegance of this track. It sounds like a veteran player, but it doesn't sound dated or tired or too cliche'd. The tone is rich and has a nice sustain, which I like. It's driving me a bit nuts trying to figure out who this is, but I'm enjoying the challenge...

DISC 2 1. Cool. Pretty sure I've heard this, if I don't own it. Nice tune with a nice bridge. I think the thing I enjoy least about this is the guitar player (his tone mainly, but not crazy about his solo). More thinking needed on this. 2. Moanin'. I thought I recognized this as something I own, but I can't locate it. I have mixed feelings about tempos this fast, and performances this short, but in the end it works. I was initially thinking the guitarist might be Martino or Benson, but the chops don't quite seem to be at that level. I hear plenty of Jimmy Smith-isms, but that doesn't really help me to figure out who's organizing here. I still need to up my game when it comes to identifying keyboard players. Still trying to sleuth this out... 3. Funky Monk. Well You Needn't (I mean, that's the title. I wasn't commenting on the artist's choice to… oh never mind). Never heard this one. The guitar player makes me think of Russell Malone. 4. Puts me in the mind of McCann, Harris and Bailey, and Eddie's tune "Listen Here"… but I'm not familiar with this one. Like it. 5. I really like the first two minutes or so, then I gradually lost interest. Between this and track three on the first disc, I'm wondering if this is still Dan Gould at the helm. 6. Pretty nice. Joe Henderson on tenor? 7. I guess I'll guess Gene Harris. 8. I guess I'll guess Gene Harris again! Not easy to avoid boring people a bit with this perhaps-most-played-standard-of-all-time, but I liked this rendition a lot. Some nice colors. 9. A record! With noise! And skips! I don't miss them! First tune is Ballin' the Jack. My mom used to play this when I was a kid, and I still don't know what that title means (or I've forgotten), but it's always a little nostalgic to hear it again. Second tune (flip side?) is Porter's "I Love You". Always like those changes. I hear some grunting here that makes me think of OP for some reason. I'm trying to figure out when this might date from… 10. Smack Dab in the Middle. Liked it. Fine work by every one of these three players. I'll give the game ball to the bassist. 11. It's embarrassing to have forgotten the title of this classic spiritual, but no matter- the feeling is the important thing, and this performance is drenched in that. Good way to go out.

An old habit from the early BFT days. ^%&*!!

Damn, as I re-listen to track 2, I'm hearing Herbie Ellis tone... but it seems a little tame overall for Herb.

DISC 1 1. Sounds like a newer thing in the style of a mid-60's Blue Note session. Trumpet solo sounds very Lee-inspired. Bass is a little too up front in the mix for me 2. Nice recording. Concord? My initial (opening bars) impulse is that this sounds like Ron Eschete', with added circumstantial evidence that he has worked with Gene Harris. Now that I'm hearing an upright bass… hmm… Ron usually works with an electric (6-string) bassist. Hmm…. I'm not gonna commit yet. 3. Okay, I know you're posting this thread on April Fools Day, but… This is a real change of pace from your usual straight ahead / blues offerings, DG, and I don't have much of a clue as to who this is. 4. JATW. NOT Basie on piano! Tenor has a lot of Hawk in him. Gotta think more on this one. 5. An after hours blues played more sweet and pretty than down and dirty. It works for me. No guesses. 6. A little r&b feel this time (actually a lot of r&b feel). Pretty straightforward, and… wow, very short. No real problems or complaints from me here, except that it was over before I had time to start thinking about who it was. 7. I was just recently on a Phil Upchurch kick, and listened to this online. I don't think I have it anywhere in my collection, and never came across the record, but it's cool. Love that raw sound- especially the organ! Phil would later knock me out with his guitar sound (the tone he was getting in the late 60's and early 70's), on "Feeling Blue" and other albums. Nice pick, Dan. 8. I think I figured this one out, but I have to admit that I never knew this funny man sang. I was almost ready to guess Johnny Otis or somebody like that. Either way, his singing voice doesn't really do a lot for me. 9. This guy doesn't sound old enough to be chasing girls. Ah, I think I just figured this one out also. I recall hearing about this recording, but never actually heard him when he was "Little". Interesting! 10. Sister Sadie live, with a bit of a sloppy head. Don't think I have this version. I see that you also included a HS version of this tune on BFT 88.

You already know I'm in (for a DL, please).

Since you're in NY, I would go play some (as many as you can), rather than just ordering online. I would look at used instruments also (ask around about left-handed examples, look at private ads, etc). For me, I've always been seeking a fairly specific sound or tone when I've bought guitars, but I don't know if that's important to you. I guess start out with something most affordable to you, and perhaps work toward something better if you get more serious.

"Albums without an exclamation point" might be easier. This one already feels a bit like "Albums covers that are square".

Art was a really good friend of mine, 30+ years. Many great hours/days/years spent listening to "beboppers" at his home and from the portable turntable in the back of this his panel truck at the Berkeley Flea. Sadly, he passed away last November 29th at 85 (I believe). He never seemed anywhere near that old - in body, mind or spirit. RIP, Art. Ah, I'm sorry to hear that, but it would have been a (pleasant) surprise to me if he were still living, I hadn't seen him in so long. 85 is a nice run. I never went to Art's house, but I spent a hell of a lot of time with him at the flea market. What a cool guy. Did you know Kevin (I've forgotten his last name), the other regular LP guy who put so many records in his trunk that his car's rear end was almost dragging? This would have been mid-80's to early 90's, I think, when I was hanging out there.

That's where he was located when I met him also. Remember his weekend consignment sales? Good memories and bad for me. That was my earliest experience with LP buying as a competitive sport. A few greedy people could sour the experience. But Rick was always cool, and a really genuine guy. Kept me on his mailing list for years after my visits became infrequent, and always recognized me with a smile when I did show up.

Dinah-mic! Thanks for posting this.

I remember hearing him on KJAZ before it was sold; and later on KCSM. Enjoyed his shows, and always good things about him from his associates. Thanks and RIP, Bob.

I used to drive up and make the circuit (mostly Berkeley/Oakland) on Saturdays back in the 80's and early 90's, starting around dawn at the Ashby St. BART station flea market. There were two or three regular LP sellers (Art Polk was the main guy) there that had some fine wares. I guess many of the stores I used to hit are gone now (is Berigan's still there?), but when Amoeba opened up... wow. That place was (and I'm sure still is) incredible. Bring money! And Rick at Grooveyard is a great guy.