Jim R

I think it's "Adulyadej" (credit goes to Google B-) ). So, I can't resist... is that Urbie Green, Jonah Jones (?), and... ?? Jack Sheldon?

While this was loading, I played the opening portion back a few times, and I can't help wondering... what song do you suppose goes through her head when she goes to bed at 2 a.m.

In case these weren't mentioned... and just to be on the safe side (if you don't already have these)...

the "fun" part is postin' the pics..... No kiddin'?

Eddie Davis- Trackin' Miles Davis- Diggin' Bill Leslie- Diggin' The Chicks Sonny Stitt- Burnin' Coltrane/Quinichette- Wheelin' & Dealin' Don Patterson- Boppin' and Burnin' Tal Farlow- Poppin' & Burnin' Tiny Grimes- Rockin' & Sockin' Roy Haynes- Cracklin' Curtis Fuller- Crankin' Red Garland- Can't See For Lookin' Betty Roche- Singin' and Swingin' Bennie Green- Soul Stirrin' Bennie Green- Glidin' Along JJ Johnson- Really Livin' Gene Ammons- Preachin' ... now we've scratched the surface... B-)

Horace Parlan- Movin' & Groovin' Kenny Burrell- Swingin' Kenny Dorham- Inta Somethin' Jimmy Raney / George Wallington- Swingin' In Sweden Wes Montgomery- Smokin' At The Half Note Johnny Hartman- Sittin' In At Jorgie's Jazz Club Hank Jones- Rockin' In Rhythm Kenny Burrell- Bluesin' Around Chet Baker- Groovin' Benny Golson- Groovin' With Golson Jimmy Smith- Groovin' At Small's Paradise Booker Ervin- Groovin' High Kenny Burrell- Groovin' High Jack McDuff- Screamin' Oliver Nelson- Screamin' The Blues Jerome Richardson- Roamin' With Richardson Dexter Gordon- Gettin' Around Herbie Hancock- Takin' Off Hank Mobley- Poppin' Horace Silver- Finger Poppin' Horace Silver- Blowin' The Blues Away Lou Donaldson- Signifyin' Arnett Cobb- Sizzlin' Gigi Gryce- Saying Somethin' Gigi Gryce- Reminiscin'

I'm sure that's true to an extent, but I think a lot of the above discussion as it relates to scurrying to pick up potentially threatened titles is simply the result of never having been able to afford to buy (or perceive that we'd have time to listen to?) all that we've wanted from that immense catalog. I know that's the case for me. I was buying Fantasy product in equal quantity to BN all along.

That's funny you should show this one, as I had Mel sign a copy of this for me one day and he said he wished it hadn't been released! Mark, did he say why? No, but I'm sure I'll run into him in the near future and will ask. Mark This album was a rehearsal session released without Rhyne's consent, and he was not aware he was to be the leader of the date. The idea for this came about when Gene Harris dropped in at the studio when the Wes Montgomery Trio cut its first trio LP, and they showed spontaneous empathy in some impromptu organ/piano duos. Keepnews probably organized ( ) this "jam session" - that's what it is. I'm a big fan of Rhyne, but this is not a superior album, but very hard to find until the OJC reissue. It's extremely rare for me to regret an OJC purchase, and this was one I didn't keep.

I knew you guys would Google this. Anyway, I really didn't want to make fun of the person behind the writing... some of his stuff is actually pretty good... but some of it is also not pretty good. After stumbling onto his review of a Kenny Drew Jr. CD (where the first quote came from), I noticed (after collecting myself) that he had written about a dozen reviews. I figured I might get at least 10 or 12 gems to post here, but alas, the funniest ones were in the first few reviews. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. "glass cleaner" ??? ...

It’s not smooth jazz in the ordinary sense though, so don’t go in thinking it’s all sax and pianos... Right... ...Those are the least of it. To call it minimalist contemporary is a lying cop out... Okay... ...But like a 70-something minute menu, all elements are chosen with care so as to aid pleasant digestive tracks among the players

Hey, NO problem. That was worthy! Al, feel free to translate any (or all) of this into ALemanian. B-)

That'll be MY little secret for now. There's a "theme", BTW. Stay tuned...

Mark Soskin and his merry band of players are not seeking a new way in to the jazz scene, but they know which door works, and they pass through like the best glass cleaner. Each of the 8 tracks are long enough to get into and steaming with what I call bunny go. You never know what speed the little guy’s set at until it happens.

Listen, several times, to the subtly of 'Central Park West' and find something different within each time. Try it first regular; then with the bass boost; then on speakers; then on headphones. See if you aren't given the gift of solid, well-rounded, bred-for-midnight mainstream jazz in several alternate doses.

The other day, I was at a Barnes & Noble store and saw a recent Moody release called HOMAGE. I've been aware lately (thanks to Al) that I need to pick up more (a lOt MorE!) Moody, but I passed on this. The packaging was so uninformative, I wasn't sure when it was recorded, who was on it, etc. I even wondered for a moment if Moody was on it, because of the CD title and the fact that the first (?) track is "A message to Moody"... At any rate, I heard a cut on the radio today ("lazy afternoon") that sounded very nice. Does anybody have this? Thoughts? Opinions? Free burns? I have got to track down some of the above-mentioned OJC's, and that jazz workshop disc, and... sigh...

I was just googling to find some info on a CD I just heard on the radio, and I stumbled onto a page with a review (not one of those "amateur" reviews you can find at any retail site, either, but a "real" review on a jazz site). This was too funny to leave it alone, and I thought others might want to have a place to laugh (or cry) about this phenomenon. Anyway, here's the line that got my attention: If this isn’t a necessarily Classic cd, it is certainly a Good Ol’ Boy you can take off the shelf, plug in, and know that anytime you want, you can feel glistening waves of emotional candy washing you clean with soap. ........

Thanks to all who have posted here. This is an interesting and intriguing discussion, and for me it's somewhat of a personal challenge. Pepper has never really "hit me" in a way that would place him among my favorites. I've been trying for years to discover what it is I'm missing, and for whatever reason I've never gotten all that excited nor been all that moved by anything I've heard (far from everything, I'll admit). I do enjoy listening to him, it's just that I don't hear anything that really knocks me out. Unlike some situations where I read glowing comments about musicians (jazz or otherwise) on bulletin boards and yet know that I'll likely never agree, I've long felt that putting some effort into letting Pepper finally reach me could pay off. Unfortunately, I'm less confident of this as time passes. The thing I'm really struggling with is understanding the notion(s) that Pepper excels at ballads, lyrical playing, and emotional expression. He hasn't struck me that way very often. "Emotion" is a nebulous concept, and one which was discussed here specifically with regard to Pepper, if I'm not mistaken (I literally just remembered that, so a search may be in order), and maybe I'll never really be able to hear it as some listeners do. I also wonder if his perceived lyricism and ballad prowess will ever be apparent to me, but as I say I need to hear more examples of his work. In terms of STRAIGHT LIFE the album, I just listened to it and was pretty underwhelmed after one spin. Tommy Flanagan is one of my favorite pianists of all time, and I think he plays well on this, but the chemistry with Art does seem to be lacking. I think I understand Chuck's comment about Red Mitchell, too. I don't necessarly have exactly the same reaction, but I can see what Chuck means. At times, Pepper seems to be trying too hard to be "fresh" with some of the note choices during the heads, and to me sounds somewhat aloof during his solos. "Nature boy" is pretty nice, but I wouldn't go too much further than that. "Ending with that version of "Long ago and far away" (which happens to be a favorite ballad of mine)- with that fucked up ending- leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I look forward to the next time I hear a great rendition by someone whom I consider to be lyrical... like Chet or Paul Desmond... The comments about Pepper the man seem to fit with the way I experience his playing on (at least) this particular session. I suppose it's natural to wonder about the dynamics of a session like this, with four veteran players who hadn't worked together (? correct me if I'm wrong) very often before. Anyway, I'll continue to try to continue to be open to AP in an active way. I hope this wasn't TOO negative for you, Leeway. I really do appreciate the opportunity to examine this topic again, especially with some of the advanced musical analysts who have posted here.

Among the others... All Night Long All Day Long The Cats Two Guitars (w/ Jimmy Raney) Quintet With John Coltrane (a classic, but already mentioned) Bluesy Burrell (w/ Coleman Hawkins) Soul Call Round Midnight ... I think SOUL CALL stands out as a great Burrell session. I love his playing on many of the others, and it's great to hear the stars on some of the others (Donald Byrd, Trane, Tommy Flanagan, Hawkins, etc), but SOUL CALL puts the focus on KB, and it's one of his all-time best, IMO. Don't overlook CRASH!- Burrell with Jack McDuff (technically not an OJC, but a vintage Prestige session in the Fantasy catalog)- great album. And speaking of Bean, I picked up AT EASE WTIH COLEMAN HAWKINS today, and I'll echo the sentiments expressed earlier by several people. Gorgeous stuff.

"sleigh ride" is on HERB GELLER PLAYS (Emarcy) "winter wonderland" is on Chet's BOSTON, 1954 (as well as on one of the PJ sessions in the Mosaic studio set) There's a Vogue CD issue of Kenny Burrell's THE TENDER GENDER that included three tracks from his Christmas album- my favorite things, go where i send thee , and white christmas. "greensleeves" can be found in the following: Paul Desmond-Jim Hall Mosaic set John Coltrane- Africa / Brass Kenny Burrell- Guitar Forms Leo Wright- Suddenly The Blues Jimmy Smith- Organ Grinder Swing Eddie Higgins- Eddie Higgins In Chicago "santa claus is coming to town" is in the Bill Evans Riverside set.

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