Jim R

As I said on the Disc 1 thread, I've been to busy to really get into this yet. Just going to fire off some intial observations... #1 starts out as Summertime, then goes into a straight ahead blues extravaganza. The guitarist is okay (don't recognize him). #2 I'm not sure yet, but I think this might be Kenny Burrell's tune "Isabella", perhaps done here by one of his disciples (Rodney Jones? Bobby Broom? Mark Whitfield? I dunno.). #3 This is Jeannine. Very nice solos! #4 This is a tune from "The Wiz" called "Ease on down the road". #5 This tune is VERY familiar, but I'm sort of blanking. A Jimmy Smith tune? #6 Reminiscent of a Basie small group

Damn, it seems like every time I receive BFT discs in the mail (at least with regard to the last few tests), I start getting busy. I've only listened to disc 1 once, and only half of disc 2. I looks like it could be a few days before I can really focus on this, so I'm just going to post some random observations now. Before I start, though, let me say thanks to you, Dan. This has been a very enjoyable listen so far, even if you're stumping my ass. B-) #2 sounded like it could have been somebody sittin' in with the Oscar Peterson trio... maybe a JATP date? A minor blues which I can't name. #3 is Chelsea Bridge. #4 is Things Ain't What They Used To Be. #5 is very familiar (the tune that is), but I haven't had time to figure out the title. (this always pisses me off, Gould!!) #6 sounds like After Hours #7 put me in the mind of JJ, and Kenny Dorham... #9 sounds like it could be Clifford Jordan's large ensemble #10 also sounds familiar (very familiar)... I should know the title (is it a Hancock theme?) #11 a minor modal thing that reminds me of Tyner That's all I have for now. Not much, but at least I got the ball rolling.

A phenomenal player. Jimmy Bruno with taste. http://www.jenbayjazz.com/

Thanks for reporting that. I was beginning to think we'd never see it. Is there another name for "Coisa #2"? I don't see it listed on the Forma set, and they list alternate titles for Coisa #5 ("Nana") and #8 ("Senzala"). #1 is the only other one in the set, I think...

I haven't picked up Ouro Negro yet. I guess I've been hoping for a reissue of the original Coisas album. I do have a few of the original tracks from it on a Forma (the original label) 3-CD compilation that was released about five years ago. Also, Santos was part of the band and a few of the "Coisa" tunes were included on Edison Machado's Edison Machado e Samba Novo, which was already released on CD (see the "Hard Bossa" thread).

Got my two too.

I can't find any complete list, but I collected the following from various sources (it's likely that this list is incomplete): Al Belletto- Al Belletto Sextet- Capitol T-6506 (1955); 6506 2-EP set (1954) Serge Chaloff- Boston Blow-Up- Capitol T-6510 (1955) Bob Cooper- Kenton Presents Bob Cooper- Capitol H6501 (10", 1954); 6501 2-EP set (1954); Shifting Winds- Capitol T6513 (1955) Bill Holman- Kenton Presents Bill Holman- Capitol H6500 (10", 1954); HL6500 2-EP set (1954) Boots Mussulli- Kenton Presents Boots Mussulli- Capitol H6506 (10", 1954); EP 6503 (1954); T6506 (1955) Frank Rosolino- Kenton Presents Frank Rosolino- Capitol H6507 (10", 1954); EP 1-6507, EP 2-6507 (1954); T6507 (1955); Frankly Speaking- T6509 (1955) Sal Salvador- Kenton Presents Sal Salvador- H6505 (10", 1954); EP 1-6505, EP 2-6505 (1954); T6505 (1955) Claude Williamson- Kenton Presents Claude Williamson- H6502 (10", 1954);

Although it was once released on a Prestige LP, it would appear that the MPS session A DAY IN COPENHAGEN has not been included. Nice to see some p.i. material from my favorite Dexter Prestige dates THE JUMPIN' BLUES, THE TOWER OF POWER, and MORE POWER.

Ahhhhh the human brain (I wonder what it would be like to have one that works). :rsly: FWIW, here's a list of albums/tracks from my database. I haven't had a chance to do a thorough crosscheck yet... The Tower Of Power! montmartre,the rainbow people,stanley the steamer,those were the days More Power! lady bird (half nelson),meditation,fried bananas,boston bernie,sticky wicket L. T. D. broadway,boston bernie,in a sentimental mood,blues up and down XXL rhythm a ning,misty,love for sale At Montreux With Junior Mance fried bananas,sophisticated lady, rhythm-a-ning, body and soul,blue monk,the panther The Panther the panther,body and soul,valse robin,mrs. miniver,the christmas song,the blues walk The Chase! the chase,polka dots and moonbeams,lonesome lover blues,the happy blues,wee dot,medley: lover man,i can't get started,my funny valentine,misty The Jumpin' Blues evergreenish,for sentimental reasons,star eyes,rhythm a ning,if you could see me now ,the jumpin' blues Tangerine tangerine,august blues,what it was, the days of wine and roses,the group Ca'Purange ca'purange,the first time ever i saw your face,oh karen o,airegin (2 takes) Generation milestones,scared to be alone,we see, the group,milestones (alt.) Blues A La Suisse gingerbread boy,blues a la suisse,some other spring,secret love

O.K., what's up with those two tracks (settin the pace, dexter's deck) between the "Resurgence" tracks and the "Power" tracks. They're not listed as p.i., and I'm not sure where they were released before by Prestige...? Gotta go through the rest of this later. 17 unissued tracks... shit. I mean, OH BOY!

I don't own any recordings (except for a little thing I taped on VHS years ago when they were first starting out), but I have a high level of respect for musicians like that. Any kind of advanced vocal harmonizing always amazes me to some degree, whether it's a barbershop quartet, an intricate arrangement for a choir (I've stumbled onto unbelievably beautiful examples of that by the Mormon Tabernacle choir on the radio a few times over the years), a vocalese group, or whatever. It is HARD to do.

I tend to agree with this, although I know a lot of people can hear certain sounds better than others. I think I'd go along with those who said Paul Desmond.

Hogan was on one of my all-time favorites- the Wilbur Harden / Tommy Flanagan THE KING & I on Savoy. Also Curtis Fuller's SOUL TROMBONE on Impulse. RIP

Question #76 read: Which rarely used member of the saxophone family was the preferred instrument of the British musician who made the album How Many Clouds Can You See? Which would (if I'm not mistaken) call for "baritone saxophone". "Rarely used"... hmm... I suppose relatively speaking...

Here's that Winwood LP I had: Released on UA in 1971, it contained: Keep On Running Somebody Help Me Goodbye Stevie Cross Roads Gimme Some Lovin' I'm A Man Can't Get Enough Of It Stevie's Blues Paper Sun Heaven Is In Your Mind Coloured Rain Dear Mr. Fantasy Smiling Phases Dealer Medicated Goo Forty Thousand Headmen Vagabond Virgin Sea Of Joy Empty Pages Stranger To Himself Freedom Rider Anybody else ever see/own that?

I was a fan back in the day, but haven't heard the music in ages. I think it was my older brother who gave me a copy of an LP (a twofer?) simply called "Winwood". As I remember, it contained some of his early work, with the Spencer Davis Group etc. Anyway, I bought JOHN BARLEYCORN and LOW SPARK when they came out (as did several of my high school buddies). LOW SPARK was very popular around here at the time, and I've run across a lot of used copies of that one over the years. I didn't follow Winwood's career beyond LOW SPARK, but that had more to do with my interest in blues, and then jazz. I hardly heard his name mentioned at all until recently when he released About Time. Saw him on Letterman last year, and he still sounds great.

Mike, thanks for the interesting posts here. For various reasons, the cello has been in my consciousness lately. A friend of my parents brought a Stradivarius cello to our home when I was very young (too young to remember it), circa 1960. I've been trying to research what ever became of that cello, which has been fun. At any rate, this thread has contributed to my education. One thing puzzles me, though. According to most websites I've come across, the bass/double bass/contrabass is considered to be in the violin family (violin - viola - cello - bass). I suppose it's all a mater of semantics- the construction and lineage of the bass is obviously different from the other three instruments. I believe I've seen references to round-shouldered basses I wonder if they have ever been accepted to any degree...? In terms of experiments with different instrument designs in the violin family, here's a site I found kind of interesting: http://www.catgutacoustical.org/research/a...m/fiddfam3.html

Another possibility is that he got the Q on a triple letter and hit a double word space with his word also. For that to happen, it would have to be 5-letter word, so that would be at least 68 points. I think I'd probably settle for that. Ever since I followed that link above, I've been Scrabble™-crazed. I've got a computer version for our Mac, and even on the medium skill levels, the computer is showing me a lot of new words! New to me that is- Randy probably knows most of 'em. B-)

I'll disagree. I think this topic came up before, on the AOTW thread devoted to Wes' MOVIN' ALONG. Technically, the 6-stringed, hollowbody instrument Wes played on that album was called (by the Gibson company, which built it) a "baritone guitar". Calling it a "bass guitar" is not only incorrect in that regard, but it is also in conflict with the fact that the term "bass guitar" commonly refers to the 4-stringed, solidbody instrument also known as the "electric bass".

I don't think it's possible to hit a triple letter and a triple word on the same play. Maybe he got the "Q" on a double letter while also hitting a triple word space. I've done that many times... well, I'm pretty sure I did it once... I followed Big Wheel's link to the NSC site, and spent quite a bit of time exploring. Very cool! I like the feature where you can play along with some of the individual games: http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/games/nsc2004/ I used to think I was pretty good, but now I realize that was an illusion (I should play more often against adults ). But seriously, Randy and his competitors are waaaaaaaay outta my league. Oops, I don't think "waaaaaaaay" is a real word.

For some reason, looking at the trumpet player made me think of Ira Sullivan. I had trouble finding photos to compare, but in terms of his head shape, hair, and his build, I think this photo of Ira compares well: I'll admit it's a bit of a shot in the dark, but wtf... ===== That might help to explain the extra sax(es)... ===== Plus, he was a Florida resident...

Wow, Marcus- that Wilson Simonal set must be great. I only have the EMI / Odeon "Serie Bis" compilation of his 60's work, and I really enjoy it. I wonder why more of his individual albums haven't been released on CD. I may have missed some before I found out about Dusty Groove, but I haven't seen many over the past 5 years or so.

Tony, I'm actually not sure what (if anything) "Hard Bossa" means. Joyce used it as an album title, and I thought it was a fun term to use in the context of this thread. I'm not sure how many people actually use this term... ?? Re the Powell topic, I could probably stick my neck way out and try to answer your question, but I think I won't (shouldn't). I'm not really qualified in that area... I'm still learning gradually about that style of guitar playing. The man to talk to is definitely Joe Carter. Unfortunately, you may have to be patient... Joe has been very busy lately with his family, and hasn't been posting or e-mailing (in other words, he has a life ). Hopefully he'll return to this thread soon. If not, remind me again some time soon, and I'll alert Joe to this thread again. BTW, I would recommend any of Joe's CD's on his Empathy label. Lovely stuff.

Basically, I think you would be well-advised to go ahead and "get your feet wet" with regard to some of the piano trios I mentioned in my opening posts here. The Zimbo Trio, Tamba Trio, Dom Salvador, Manfredo Fest, Rio 65 Trio, Jongo Trio... whatever you can track down (I'd recommend going through ALL of the Brazil CD listings at Dusty Groove, for starters. Read their reviews to get a general idea of what to expect). I'm there so often that I rarely look at their full listings anymore (I go to the "new arrivals" page frequently), so I couldn't even tell you which titles are still available through them. There are other sources online, of course, but I've always been happy with Dusty G. The J.T. Meirelles "O Som" album is definitely worth tracking down. Originally on Philips, it's now on CD from Dubas. They also released the other Meirelles disc I mentioned above, "O Novo Som". Os Cobras classic "O LP" is also worthy of a hunt. The players were: Raul De Souza (trombone),Paulo Moura (reeds),Hamilton Cruz (trumpet),Tenorio Jr. (piano),Jose Carlos (Zezinho) (bass),Milton Banana (drums). Some of the biggest names in Brazilian jazz. I know more about Oscar Castro Neves than I do Mario. I like a lot of Oscar's work, BTW- even when he's just playing rhythm and has that huge smile on his face.

This looks good: Michel Legrand- HOMENAGEM A LUIZ EÇA http://www.biscoitofino.com.br/bf/cat_cada_cd.php?id=97 Click on "musicas" for two MP3 samples.