Jim R

Georgie Fame Mr. Fortune Christie Love

Cleon Jones Tommie Agee Ron Swoboda

It's a win / win situation. Even if you end up not liking the Mobley set, you can eventually sell it for a profit.

Joseph Binder Paul Rand E McKnight Kauffer

Wow, I'm surprised you haven't been mobbed here. YES. Not only is it worth getting the other sessions you don't have, but it's a fantastic value. Some of the other titles being Japan-only on CD, it could get very expen$ive to get them later if you decided against the Mosaic. I had already bought them all (except for "Quartet"/5066, which was a bitch to find on CD in the days before mini-LP's), and I still couldn't resist buying the Mosaic.

I understand the point being made, but it seems unfortunate to me that Moody and Hendricks kind of (indirectly) get slighted in the process (the uninformed might get the wrong impression, IMO). I mean, to me it wouldn't be a big stretch to use the term "legends" when referrng to them. Anyway, to see either or both of those men getting some air time is a very good thing, and promising- if we can hope to see others of their stature (and Chris, I don't mean to suggest that you wouldn't agree with that). So far, I've seen no mention of any of this from our three local PBS affiliates. Maybe they'll get to it soon, in lieu of the 547th running of Andre Rieu In Concert. At least the memory of Riverdance is beginning to fade somewhat.

Matt Dennis Tom Adair Johnny Mercer

Barry Oakley Tommy Caldwell Toy Caldwell

Tom & Jerry Ben & Jerry Jorge Ben

Freddie Prinze Jack Albertson Willy Wonka

H. Salt, esq. Colonel Sanders Ronald McDonald

Not a prob- er, problem.

then! THEN!!

In both cases, replace "than" with "then". Sorry, but my mother-in-law does this all the time, and it drives me insane (more insane than I already was )

Bickert is indeed incredible. Like Jim Hall, his tone and attack are such that his artistry doesn't jump out at you as it does with some other great guitar compers (Reinhardt and Kessel, for example), but if you listen closely enough, the awesome skill and imagination definitely display themselves. For me, I think Kessel might have a slight edge on Bickert in terms of those moments where you go "where in the hell did thatchord come from?"... impossible chords (or shall I say voicings) that fit the situation perfectly, and then you never hear him play them again. Anyway, listening to Bickert comp behind Paul Desmond is about as good as it gets for me.

Clarence Rutherford Jerry Lumpe Jimmie Haskell

Julie Newmar Eartha Kitt Michelle Pfeiffer

I was thinking the same thing...

This topic has been talked about around here previously, but I can't recall which thread(s). I think Mike is (rightfully, IMO) attempting to remind everyone about the distinction between a "standard" and a "jazz standard", because we need to hold on to important terminology for the sake of historical perspective and understanding. This particular distinction has benefits in terms of educating young people about where the music originally came from... a historical perspective. Nowadays, young people tend to be less and less informed about what "standards" are and were. Sonny Rollins playing "There's no business like show business" does not make the song a "jazz standard". "Oleo" is a "jazz standard". ====== Edit: I see Mike walked in before I could get my shit together.

Jethro Homer Plato

Raul De Souza Edson Maciel Urbie Green

I thought the thread title was "Chili" music... and I'm WEARING my glasses. I don't even like chili... serves me right...

Remo Biondi Remo Palmieri Emo Phillips

Some great examples mentioned. I'll add... Barney Kessel Tommy Flanagan

Jimmy Ponder Ben Monder Donder