Jim R

Track 10 was bugging me to no end, so I came back to see if anybody had figured it out. Glad to see that Thom has put me out of my misery. I was practically a completist when it comes to the bone player, but I never got around to picking up that session (probably couldn't find it used ). Re Track 1... this one was driving me nuts also, and it didn't help that I lost my Filemaker Pro database to a hard drive crash last year. I scoured my collection manually, and finally hit paydirt. It's track 2, from this. A pianist that probably never gets enough props around here in general, but what a master. Yet another wake-up call that I have a lot of music here that I need to play more often.

Interesting, and no, I don't recall. I remember the "Dju Berry" alias, but I've forgotten who it actually was... probably because I don't think I kept that LP for too long. 25+ years has separated me from the details.

Listening to track 4 again, it struck me more clearly as a soul-jazz sounding thing, and I thought about a certain player, which led me to this one. Not sure I've ever seen this album, nor heard of this label. The only recording of his that I own is on Jazzland.

Finally figured out track 7. I knew I used to own this one. I was focusing so much on the tone that I forgot to focus on the touch, rhythmic feel, and style of the player. It's the title track from this. I've never been a big fan of this player, largely because of his touch and rhythmic feel. Not a knock, just a personal reaction.

Thanks for taking the time to itemize those responses, Tony. Lots to chew on here. I listened to track 1 again (wow... enjoyed it even more the second time). I'm still not prepared to offer a guess on the pianist. I listened to a version I have by Ahmad Jamal (who might have been my guess if I didn't have this recording to compare). At any rate, whoever this pianist is, he/she just earned a bunch of points from me. Track 3 is giving me that "come on, you idiot, you should know this" feeling. Thanks for the feedback on track 7... this is really going to bug me now. Thanks a lot for messing with my brain. Re track 8, just to be clear, I wasn't exactly guessing the Adderleys... was just reminded of them somewhat (despite the absence of a piano). Another track that I'll have to re-examine. Track 10 may be the most intriguing of all, for me. Really love it, and look forward to seeing the mystery unfold.

1. It Ain't Necessarily So. I like the way this was arranged… it breathes very well. I like the pianist's economy and taste. Very, very soulful. Sounds like maybe the 1960's? 2. Haven't heard this tune in some years… and have forgotten the title. Lots of Martino-esque chops on display here, and perhaps a bit too much for my taste. Not really crazy about this guitarist's tone, either. Still, an impressive performance by an impressive player. Bass solo didn't really do a lot for me. 3. Speaking of tone, that's what grabs me right out of the gate here. Both horns just sound great, to my ears, and with repeated listening maybe I might have a guess or two as to who this is. Nice tune, too, although I don't recognize it. Big thumbs up on this one. I hope I already own it. 4. The More I See You… the more I realize that I suck at identifying BFT tracks. After listening to this twice, it almost comes off just a touch routine and safe, but I still like it. Great tune, and it was swung nicely here. 5. Well, it's always been a goal of mine to hear everything at least once. 6. Very interesting track, especially because my experience with this type of material is relatively thin. I kept finding myself wondering when this was recorded. The style strikes me as late 40's/early 50's, but the sound quality makes me think it's perhaps later. Very good stuff- enjoyed it. 7. I know I've heard (and maybe owned) this, but it's been a long time. I think I may have sold the LP, and never got it on CD. Nice tune, nice playing. I'll go out on a limb (probably a bad idea) and say it reminds me of Sal Salvador, maybe from one of his 1970's/1980's albums. 8. Sounds like an Adderley Brothers kind of thing, but without a piano. Hmm. Pretty nice, but for me it never really comes together. I don't feel like the bassist and drummer are really on the same page at times. 9. Not really my favorite style/era, but certainly well played by all involved. Very together on this one. Maybe Chick Corea? 10. I like this a lot, and I'm not sure I've ever heard it. A bone and bari, but not from "Bone & Bari". Pepper & Knepper also come to mind, but this doesn't sound like Knepper to me. More like Rosolino's style at times, but I can't think of a session he did with a bari. Damn, I'm grasping at straws now… I really have no idea. But that's okay, because I really like just about everything about this recording. Props to the rhythm section too, and very tasty chords and a nicely conceived solo by the pianist. 11. Shades of track 9 for me, in terms of a style and sound that I'm no longer much interested in. Actually, track 9 was much more appealing to me than this one. 12. Respectfully, I'll pass. 13. Beautiful, captivating piece of music. I haven't any idea who this is, but I wish this track had been longer. This is the kind of recording that makes me wish I had learned to play the piano instead of guitar (there are a lot of recordings like that, come to think of it). 14. Giant Steps is always a fun ride, and there are few ensembles I enjoy more than organ/guitar/drums. I dug the organ solo, the drummer, and also the guitarist's comping. The guitar solo didn't quite maintain the same level of euphoria for me, but it's a pretty tall order for a guitar player to shine on that tune at that tempo. Nice finish. Many thanks Tony, looking forward to learning a few things here.

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I almost mentioned it, but for me it's a notch below my favorites.

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Bossa Nova didn't exist in 1953-54, when the Shank/Almeida sessions were recorded. Theirs was an early fusion of jazz and brazilian elements (Almeida was a composer of brazilian folk music, or choros, at that time), and had some influence in terms of the origins of Bossa, but it shouldn't be considered the origin. Shank talks about it here: http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/04/bud-shank-bossa.html

Spain clearly have the best team in the world, but I dislike the idea of comparing teams of different eras (Brazil '70, Germany '74, France '98, etc), as some want to do. Felt a bit sorry for Italy having to be embarrassed in the later portion of the game, after being unlucky having to finish with 10 players.

Excellent points, TTK. There's nothing like the real thing, and that applies to the whole genre of Bossa Nova.

That's one that I haven't played in quite a while. Time to remedy that. Urubu also comes to mind as something I've neglected for too long.

Not sure you were suggesting this, but that's not Astrud in the photos Jim posted. That Merv Griffin interview was a kick, Lon. Bev, you are spot on. In a way it's sad that the song is much maligned due to the fact that it was so over-played, but it was and is a gem.

Good to see this thread back up. With the great wide world of music always pulling me in different directions these days, I sometimes go too long without listening to Jobim's music. What did you spin, Lon?

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The result was unexpected, but a very entertaining match. Just one of those days for Germany... the ball just wouldn't bounce right for them, and as a former player, I know that there are some days where the ball just isn't going to go into the net. On the other hand, Italy should be commended for playing so fearlessly and positively. Pirlo is still a joy to watch. If Italy can maintain this level of play, the final will be very enjoyable.

Ditto! NINE years, eh?...

Exactly, and if you take your last paragraph and put that first (where it fits chronologically), you have the Sandusky resignation occurring just a few years before the 2002 incident that McQueary witnessed. Naturally, Paterno already knew what was going on (even if he didn't understand how serious the ramifications were), and the whole PSU braintrust went with a cover-up plan to avoid a scandal. A braintrust led by Joe "I wish I had done more" Paterno, who thought that leading a pep rally on his front lawn amidst the first waves of the media storm was a good idea. Clearly he was the center of authority and power at PSU, but unfortunately, even in 2002, he was old and most probably operating with outdated sensibilities. Listen to how he attempted to refer to Sandusky's victims in this clip (from about 0:50 to 0:55): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXoXdIJQ7I This, from an article I read back in November, sums it up well, I think: (Following a description of Paterno's unprecedented coaching longevity and great stamina despite his age, the author writes)… "In truth, age failed him off the field. Paterno failed to grasp the import of what graduate assistant Mike McQueary said to him in March 2002. Paterno, like many in his generation, failed to grasp that society no longer handled such indecencies behind closed doors. Society once referred to the crimes of which Sandusky is accused as unspeakable. Nothing goes unspoken any longer."

I didn't nap during today's Italy-England game... but I wish I had. Hard to believe a quarterfinal could be so lifeless.

When the penalty announcement was delivered, the volume level from the excitement woke me from my nap. I think I dozed off around the 70th minute or so. Spain are a great team, but too many of their opponents are psyched out right from the opening whistle, it seems.

Lots of jogging and walking in that first half (even when Spain's attack is getting close to France's box). Looks like a practice at times. David Silva is being given so much space on the right, it's absurd. Don't understand why France appear so willing to play all of these long balls forward, often without anyone trying to get on the end of them. Against Spain in particular, this is a terrible idea. Counter-attacking is okay, but at least try to limit the number of advances Spain is going to aim at you. A few good offensive thrusts from Ribery and Benzema, but more players have to get forward.