mikeweil

Yes they were - about the only American rock band that really had me mesmerized when I heard For What It's Worth on the radio. That press release is not quite correct about that song: It was recorded after the first LP Buffalo Springfieldwas released, and after it became a hit they re-released the album with one track left out and the single hit included. It never was part of the second LP Buffalo Springfield Again. Palmer must have been an extremely shy guy with a complex personality, if one trusts John Einarson's and Richie Furay's book. I would recommend this and the box set for documentation of that unique band.

I have to correct myself, there are four musicians appearing on three different tracks here. All but the pianist are the leader on at least one of the tracks.

Okay, I will make it a little easier here, too. # 1 - very rare item - but one musician here is on one track of disc 2 as well # 2 - hmmm .... see my notes below # 3 - cannonball addict thought of Maceo Parker, JSngry of Tony Williams, but who's the organist here? # 4 - another rarity - again refer to the notes # 5 - tooter got this one, maybe he can renew the vegetable link? Nate Dorward correctly recognized Jack DeJohnette. # 6 - another rarity - what shall I say? # 7 - JSngry by AMGing # 8 - Jim R by instant recognition # 9 - JSngry by AMGing, but he got the tune, folks! # 10 - identified by several via Jon Hendricks' participation # 11 - the bassist is the leader, but has not been mentioned. The harpist is not exactly a household name in jazz circles, and that is a woman digging inside the piano (JSngry you hear me?) # 12 - well .... There are four vocal tracks on this disc, but only three vocalists. You got it? There are three organ tracks, but only two organists ....

So you want interim results? Here we go: Disc 2: # 1 - guessed # 2 - guessed # 3 - this was believed to be Leo Parker on baritone, but a recent reissue cleared up who the soloist really was; his name has not been dropped so far. He was not the leader, BTW. # 4 - now who is it? # 5 - JSngry sleuthed this one, but brownie has the disc ..... # 6 - guessed # 7 - the musical director was mentioned, but not in connection with this track # 8 - guessed # 9 - this is a hard one, the leader is the same as on another track in close proximity on the disc # 10 - it is O.P. and another cellist, but who? (not Ray Brown) # 11 - guessed # 12 - well ... the first appearance of a certain pianist (not the leader) # 13 - guessed - the second appearance # 14 - you'll never get this one # 15 - hahaha .... (this album is on one of the sites Jim R has linked) # 16 - Louis Jordan, but which track? # 17 - I thought brownie or couw would have the CD I took this from - think Paris (one of the musicians on this track is the only one who appears on both CDs) # 18 - brownie got this one # 19 - JSngry is on the right track, but no rabbits here # 20 - guessed, but the cover version loomed large here # 21 - it's Tjader, but .... (third appearance of mystery pianist) # 22 - guessed # 23 - guessed BTW, there are four musicians appearing on three tracks here. All but the pianist are the leader on at least one of the dates. One arranger did five here, he was mentioned.

More congrats! Another jazz book to get, fer sure!

..... and it isn't Rowles, either, although that's another favourite .....

Sorry, John Lewis certainly is among my favorite pianists, but the stuff I considered didn't match the overall vibe of the disc, so I saved him for my next one ...

That's what I can confirm from the care for my mother over the last months. It can become unbearable very fast, I assure you. 24/7 care can be difficult to establish in private housing - we were able to arrange this and were lucky with the costs and rooming, but were close to giving up when she died. It's extremely sad to read this, Max was a prime influence on me for a while - but the fact that it beacme more and more quiet around him was a sign something like this could happen. Alzheimer and dementia are very individual in their appearance - some just turn inside, but some people's behavior may became hard to cope with. I wish him all the best.

HOLY SH...... That's what I thought, too! I just couldn't bring myself to admit it. Mike is definitely one sick puppy! Can anyone send me a Chuck Mangione CD, so I know what you're talking about?! - Seriously, I never bothered to listen to him. I guess I might be a sick puppy after listening ... I probably would if there was an album "Chuck Mangione plays Woody Shaw" ....

oooo! cheap shot at the uninitiated! having a members only party, eh? Sorry, but I really don't hear that happening, and trust me, I listened to this track a whole lot 'cause I was pretty sure it was early Bird, but not quite. Not to say that it isn't a great alto break, it is. But (to me) it does not have the in the face kapow quality that made the Bird the greatest of them all. Knowing the facts, sure I can hear more of it all happening. Seeing all the replies here and many if not most missing out on this one, I fear there may be some hindsight colouration of the facts here. Us spoiled & jaded young folks is to blame for all of this for sure. Remember, John, this was Bird's first (!) commercially recorded solo, April 30, 1941 !!! Nobody played alto like that at that time! I thought everybody - well, almost - would know Bird's first solo. Turned out to be a history test.

I like Watson for fire and spirit, Steve Coleman for cool tone and conception, Greg Osby for his tone and ideas, Sherman Irby for Feeling, Vincent Herring 'cause he's one of the few altos playing with organists.

You got it, buddy! Looks like I had a theme without (consciously) knowing it!

Yes, it is the same tune, written by Guaraldi. "Ginza" by the Ron Crotty Trio was the first version, he re-recorded the tune as "Ginza Samba" ('cause the samba beat was added during the head) on that famous session by Cal Tjader & Stan Getz that we all have. Can you find some peace now? As far as track 15 is concerned, you're thinking in the wrong direction. To make it a trifle easier: All tracks on disc 2 were recorded in the 1940's or 1950's.

Jim, you saved organissimo board's honor - I started to think noone would recognize that it's Woody's tune on track 9 - how well do you guys know your Mosaics? Well, catesta came somewhat close ... I never thought I would come up with a track with two tenors that you will not guess .... Very interesting comments all the way - I ROTFLMAO with every new post

Now you know why ... I'm afraid I'll have to watch my head closely ....

Your Royal Highness, after reading the others' comments you should realize that you didn't come out that bad ..... Disc one was more for tickling out your commentaries about stylistics than for simple guessing. Glad at last someone likes the singer on track 7, EKE BBB has expressed that too. This will be remembered as the polarization BFT!

Portrait of Jim R after repeated listening to BFT 18 disc 2, track 15, accompanied by pulling of hair ???? Take this as a disclaimer ....

B-)

... and after you have found out who plays guitar on track 15 I will be double champion

Sorry, no.

Be assured Hampton Hawes plays nowhere on these two discs ..... One pianist is on three tracks, however.

This artist and this CD in particular was who I was thinking about. Funny thing, I didn't recognize the tune at all, but this was who I first thought of. Oh well..... Sorry about this one ... For my latinized ears the styles of the arrangers involved sound very different.