mikeweil

Just received and listen to her debut CD Dreamland from 1996, on Atlantic - currently available ar bargain price. What do the tough ears at Organissimo think of this singer?

Metronome magazine collaborated with several labels, I remember Capitol (Cuscuna included some on the CD Birth of the Cool Vol. 2. Having them all in one package regardless of the label would really be a perfect fit for Mosaic.

I would like to do one in late February - 20th to 27th would be fine with me. I would very much prefer to have the starting post one month (yes!!!) in advance to have much time to get a rare album. Two weeks is simply too short a time span, especially if I have to order from overseas.

Judging from the Pepper, he was good! I like the sound of Contemporrary albums much more than that of Rudy Van Gelder's from the same years - much more natural. I will order this, but probably will not get it in time ...

The mailgirl brought me this morning: Greg Osby, Inner Circle Richie Beirach, The Snow Leopard Franz Xaver Richter, Flute Sonatas on period instruments (very fine performance) Georg Brodmann - Musica Sacra (solo percussion, a little overdone at times )

Who? Yes, Cream?! I'm skeptical, but would give them a shot. There are things that take place at the right olace and time and with the right people, and Cream was such a thing. Now, the people have grown older, and the time and the place aren't the same anymore ....

... my pope, your pope, our pope ...

I find myself already working up ideas for my next BT - I have three or four possible themes, and two of them would be obscure stuff all the way! Take chances, guys!

Would you mind posting the studio and the egineer? If this was recorded at Contemporary's own studio by Roy DuNann, I'd go for it!

Maybe Jack deJohnette's Sorcery on Prestige is something for you - recorded a few years earlier. Rather loose and informal, like (or probably) recorded at deJohnette's home, but nice, with fine Bennie Maupin. But I agree - Conference of the Birds is unique, in Holland's or anybodys discography. There were Rivers Trio recordings with Holland as well, IIRC - of course they are somewhat more "out".

Tell us all!!! Tonight it will be the Joanne Brackeen Quartet, with Seamus Blake, Ugonna Okegwo, and Keith Copeland!

Would you post this in the master list thread - that's a plce where this invaluable offer won't get lost that easily!

Good to see you back, Milan - of course I'm in!

Considering the time of the season I go for the Xmas disc!

Napoleon's was .... Hitler's too, IIRC.

Yeah, tough, maybe a little over-critical at times - myself included. I found myself kicking tracks I liked when heard in their album context, and vice versa. And tastes vary widely among participants. One gets heavenly bliss from a track another finds boring. No reason to feel discouraged - looking very much forward to yours!

Sad indeed. His swing could be so intense. RIP.

All the CD liner says is "early 1960's", but from my knowledge of the chronology of the Fantasy catalogue I would place it in 1964. Not the most convincing Guaraldi recording. Many of these bossa-tinged albums are a little on the lightweight side, IMHO, but of course it's all a matter of taste.

Did they examine Rocco Siffredi as a model? Men!!!! In any case: It's not the size, it's the technique ...

I had the pleasure of seeing him live with his last big band. I will always be grateful, for listening to his music taught me odd-time rhythms - as there were comments on the time signatures on some of his LPs I started counting along until I had it. Thanks a lot, Don!

Brilliant deduction! Indeed, Bulgarian musicians are involved. A wonderful concert recording, imo; very obscure. On my vacation I heard recordings of a local band named Wickeda - that's how they write their name in English - who did similar things on top of funky beats by electric bass and drums. As this stuff is hard to locate, I would be grateful for any hint or link or a trade ..... p.s. found some online sources for Wickeda, and their website, will have a chance to see them in Frankfurt in December!

Well, this is the starting page which leads to much more info - although these writings by Ellis himself are new on the site. There is another one here and here.

Arrrgh! I had the name of that pianist on my lips! And I have that CD, but didn't bother to look! Here goes my rule # 1 item!

Oh - I will buy that tomorrow when I get to Frankfurt! Relieved to see my alto ears can be trusted. So I was thinking in the right direction, but I think I never heard that album.

Thanks a lot, Dmitry, for this delightful compilation! Like it a lot! These are my impressions & guesses, without any looking at AMG or web research or others' posts etc. Track 1 Sounds familiar, but even after repeated listening I can't put my finger on it. The two flutes and trumpet are voiced in an almost folkloric feel, with that round full tone of the lower flute. Pianist reminds me of late 1950's Bill Evans, the alto at the end even sounds more than a little like Cannonball. Or is this some Eastern European group? Puzzling ... This could end in a purchase - like the Legrand in a previous BT, which I bought before the answers were out! Delightful opener. Track 2 I like these low note bass vamps. Almost existential mood. I used to dig things like this to death 20 years ago, but today I'm not that wild about them any more. No idea who this is. Probably know some of them. On an average, a little too loose for my taste, but nice. Track 3 Nice piano intro. Fragile alto sound, reminiscent of Konitz. Again nice, but does not pull me in that much. Never heard this before. Track 4 What seemingly starts out as a bell intro to some free form piece turns out into a 7/16 Balkanian rhythm with sax and piano wailing over the percussion. Personally I like it better when the soloists are locking in with the rhythm - wailing on top is much easier, although they are somewhat connected to it. Oh - the piano solo is more to my taste. Who is this? Some Bulgarian players involved? The folkloric drum beneath the trap set is of the type used in South-East Europe. Another likely purchase. Very interesting drum workout. As an attempt to hit right in the middle between jazz and folklore, very sucessful - well, perhaps a little more on the jazz side. Track 5 Great change of pace - very good programming throughout!!! Of course I know this voice - track 10 from this CD - although I have a French CD reissue. The grace of an African queen transferred to jazz. Track 6 I love those pensive moods in jazz pieces! This is going to be expensive! Walt Dickerson, I am certain, his vibes sound and conception - I have too little of his records. Great track - this man is one of the most original doorbellists ever! Track 7 Another winner - just bass, brushes and a muted trumpet - I love a spacy instrumentation like this. No idea who this is, but certainly would like to know! Track 8 Recognized the tune and composer instantly. I have it as track 4 on this CD. The bandleader is one of the few musicians I will keep collecting. Track 9 Now what would you have thought of me if I hadn't recognized this!?!? Track 8 on this CD, a typical descarga tune - wish they hadn't faded out and given us another vibes solo. Ironically, on this track it's the pianist that impresses me more - no wonder, as it is his band. Two of the greatest leaders in their field together. Track 10 A rare, (almost) unaccompanied alto track. Great closer, although his tone is not quite to my liking. I give him credit for the courage to play alone and he maintains the feel very well, it's just that intonation - a little flat, like Jackie McLean's. Great pacing - thank you very very much! p.s. edited to correct a non-working link.