mikeweil

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.

I wonder what makes you so sure: My discographical research brought up: 2 unissued tunes recorded at the sessions for Saturday Night, Sunday Night At The Blackhawk 4 unissued tunes/takes from the sessions for Soul Sauce 4 unissued tunes/takes from the sessions forSoul Bird not counting those already issued on Verve CDs.

... especially as the other copies are $26.45, $ 40.00, $ 80.00 and $ 138.00 !!!

Thanks Dan, I just ordered it!

Sound quality is lousy on that one, although their performance is great. Oviously, a bootleg recorded from the mixing board with a fluttering cassette tape deck.

Hey! That's MY review! I wish there were more in-depth reviews of this caliber at Amazon! Thanks!

Of course, a definite Sonny Rollins set, with everything from the best tape sources and in session order! The recent reissue of the bridge sound so much better than the last box set version.

Sound samples are on the label's website. There is a mouthwatering review on Amazon.com:

Dan, what label is this on?

... on Rhombus Records. Has any one heard and can recommend this? Thanks!

Here are some CD issues from my collection: Cal Tjader Plays The Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil - Verve 543 380-2 Cal Tjader - Soña Libré - Verve 815 058-2 Mongo Santamaria - At The Blackhawk - Fantasy FCD-24734-2 Mongo Santamaria - Mongo Introduces La Lupe - Milestone MCD-9210-2 Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man - Milestone MCD-47075-2 Mongo Santamaria - Skins - Milestone MCD-47038-2 Benny Velarde / Francisco Aguabella - Ay Que Rico! - Fantasy FCD-24731-2 I found those Blue Notes not to be very deeply Latin - the above are more how I personally think it should be done.

So far I liked any of the many Contemporary recordings of Hawes, which are the heart and center of his work. Click here for the Hampton Hawes pages of the Fantasy catalogue. There is a discography at http://www.mclink.it/com/if/lunati/conti/discogr.htm