mikeweil

This all looks like there is no distributor for the Fantasy label group in Switzerland, or is there a Swiss ZYX dependency? These prices tell me that they are treated like imports. Who in all the world handles the imports? France, Italy, GB all have their individual distributor for Fantasy labels like ZYX here in Germany.

It's only those 20-bit or what the hell they call it that sound dreadful. The other ZYX pressings use the US mastering and sound fine.

So this is to new music tape speed errors what Kind of Blue is to Jazz tape speed errors ....

I think a voting system similar to that of the down beat critics poll, where you can distribute 10 votes between up to five artists, with a maximum of five votes for each artist, would give a much more accurate picture. As the comments tell we all love more than one of them.

I think Village Caller is the most often played vinyl LP in my collection!!!

Back to topic: Oscar Brashear

Look like the package comes with a bonus CD .... the Wheaties Blindfold Test?

This is available on CD on Fresh Sound's sublabel Caney since 1994, with eight bonus tracks, and there's a second volume; sound quality is good. From Havana To New York Cachao Y Su Ritmo Caliente Featuring: Cachao, Clark Terry, José Mangual, Guillermo Barreto, Gustavo Tamayo, El Negro Vivar, Yeyo Iglesias, Richard Egües, Generoso Jiménez... REFERENCE: CCD 501 BAR CODE: 84 27328 20501 6 PRICE: 9.80 EUR Tracklisting: 1. Guajeo De Saxos 2. Estudio En Trompeta 3. Cogele El Golpe 4. Goza Mi Trompeta 5. Descarga Cubana 6. A Gozar Timbero 7. Trombon Criollo 8. Malanga Amarilla 9. Controversia De Metales 10. Pamparana 11. Sorpresa De Flauta 12. Oye Mi Tres Montuno 13. Pa Pa Bajo 14. Escucha Dos Trompetas 15. Mungo Mungo Baby 16. Que Paso 17. Chunga Uhuruh Chunga 18. A Bailar Guajira 19. Tanga Pa Katanga 20. Caballos Locos On Cuts 1-12, The Players Are: Israel López "Cachao" Bass Guillermo Barreto Tímbales Tata Güines Tumbadora Rogelio "Yeyo" Iglesias Bongos Gustavo Tamayo Guiro Alejandro "El Negro" Vivar Trumpet (2,4,6,9,10) Generoso "Tojo" Jimenez Trombone (7,9) Orestes Lopez Piano (3,7,8,9,l0) Emilio Peñalver Tenor sax (1) Virgilio Lisama Baritone sax (1) Richard Egües Flute (11) Niño Rivera Tres-guitar (12) On Cuts 13-20 The Players Are: Israel Lopez "Cachao" Bass Marcelino Valdes Timbales Antonio "Chocolate" Diaz Mena Tumbadora Jose Mangual Bongos Clark Terry Trumpet Jerome Richardson Flute, piccolo tenor and baritone sax More Legendary Descargas Cachao Featuring: Cachao, Peruchin, Tata Güines, Los Papines, Richard Egües, René Hernandez, Victor Paz... REFERENCE: CCD 510 BAR CODE: 84 27328 20510 8 PRICE: 9.80 EUR Cachao with Tito Rodriguez and his Orquesta (tracks 1 and 2), Cachao y su conjunto (tracks 3 to 8, 17 and 18); Cachao with Walfredo de los Reyes and his All-Stars (tracks 9 to 13); Cachao is with Chico O'Farill and his Cuban All-Stars (tracks 14 to 16). Tracklisting: 1. Introduccion 2. Descarga Cubana 3. La Florista 4. Avance Juvenil 5. Redencion 6. Descarga Mambo 7. Juan Pescao 8. El Bombin De Perucho 9. Leche Con Ron 10. Las Boinas De Cachao 11. Cha Cha Cha De Los Pollos 12. Mucho Humo 13. Es Diferente 14. Descarga Numero Uno 15. Descarga Numero Uno 16. Bilongo 17. Descarga Mejicana 18. El Fantasma With: Israel López "Cachao" Bass on all tracks Victor Paz Trumpet on tracks 1 and 2 David Gonzalez Trumpet on tracks 1 and 2 Tony Cofresí Trumpet on tracks 1 and 2 Emilio Reales Trumpet on tracks 1 and 2 Bobby Percelli Alto sax on tracks 1 and 2 Rey Santos Tenor sax on tracks 1 and 2 Rene Hernandez Piano on tracks 1 and 2 Alejandro "El Negro" Vivar Trumpet on tracks 3 to 8, 17 and 18 Armando Armenteros Trumpet on 3 to 8, 17 and 18 Los Papines Tumbadora on 3 to 8, 17 and 18 Luis Escalante Trumpet on 9 to 13 Julio Guerrero Flute on 9 to 13 Walfredo De Los Reyes Jr. Timbales on 9 to 13 Jesus Caunedo Alto sax on 9 to 13 Richard Egues Flute on 14 to 16 Osvaldo Peñalver Alto sax on 14 to 16 Pedro Justiz "Peruchín" Piano on 14 to 16 Tata Guines Tumbadora on 14 to 16 I doubt that either has a license agreement, but this was available on numerous bootlegs here in Europe over the years.

BTW - At first sight (of this thread) I thought it was a carnival joke!

John, you still don't see we EUROPEANS (you know what that is, don't ya know) have to stand TOGETHER against that damn US imperialists!?

Just had a look, and of course, nothing much happening there. If anybody's going to make that board interesting, it's us, but then where's the point? I dunno at the moment, and so did not vote. Time will tell.

I smell a chance to strengthen our cultural indentity ...

We should be grateful to deus for this thread: 1. Any gift from God is welcome 2. It's a great opportunity to get rid of all those virtual birthday cakes you have been assembling over the years 3. He demonstrates just how fast one can grow up, if only the will is strong enough 4. He gives us all an opportunity to increase our post counts without wrecking our brains 5. It is a welcome reliefe from discussing all that overtly complicated music that's the subject of the other threads 6. We all can feel wise and - well, I wouldn't say "old", it sounds so ugly 7. It makes him feel so young 8. He showed us an entirely new application for this particular feature of a forum Hell, why didn't I post one argument at a time ....

So, like, are we all supposed to not post again until March 6? Is that the idea? well Jim, you may only post 7 times until that date and save #5000 for the birthday thread. So post wisely. :rsly: And until Rooster Tie catches up, the newly reached level should be called "The One and Only" or "Blindfold Test Super Ace" or ... any ideas?

Considering it's 4'33", it still would be very interesting to hear the different takes fitting on to one CD. B)

C'mon y'all, this is an INTERNATIONAL jazz forum, so this really shouldn't be of any importance!

I most certainly do not expect anyone to produce more than one disc, but I think two should be allowed if this gives the test master the chance to get his ideas across. I myself plan to compile two dics, with two or three themes intertwined and programmed like a voyage through musical territory, but a single disc with just some music the compiler digs or thinks is overlooked is just as fine with me. Any way to compile the disc is welcome! The opportunity to discuss some music with our fellow boarders is invaluable. Freedom rules, although I believe more than two discs would be simply too much to attentively listen to in the time span usually available for one test, i.e. to stay up to date with the discussion.

Agreed! I'm still hoping for a copy or reissue of the rare self-produced session of the Al Grey-Jimmy Forrest group with Don Patterson on organ!

Perhaps the Concords are aesier to get for you. There was a 2 CD compilation from them (available at Zweitausendeins as well), but they are all nice, and the band was very together, with Mark Levine (a geat pianist/arranger for Latin style), Poncho Sanchez, and Roger Glenn or Gary Foster. I'll post my Tjader Fantasy recommendations later, it's hard for me to pick one - I have 'em and love 'em all ...

Roy Ayers also plays on David Newman's 1971 Atlantic LP "Lonely Avenue". Didn't know he is on "Newmanism" /which is from 1974 or 74, have to get me this one! Thanks for pointing me to it!

I can think of themes that are better brought across on two discs. I found the two discs approproate, especially considering it will take years before you can get another turn.

ubu, have a listen first to check if the ZYX remastering is okay Of course it's fantastic, swings like hell. All are great on that album: Getz, Tjader, Guaraldi, Duran, LaFaro, Higgins - what a dream band! Eddie Duran is a very good, very underrated guitarist, still active in the Bay area with his wife - they perform as Mad 'n' Eddie! I have practically all of Tjader's CDs, so if you see anything, just ask, I can tell ya how it is!

Of course - I always miss one name when I put together such a list. I love most of these guys. Ayers is my favourite, because his sound is sooooo beautiful, more than that of any other vibist, and during years with Herbie Mann he played some very exciting rhythmical phrases. His collaborations with Jack Wilson are timeless. Pike - I recently got me his Columbia album with Bill Evans, and it is fantastic, full of swing, perhaps the best fit for "hard bop vibist". Jackson is great, but I constantly fail to remember even one of his melodic phrases - a certain sameness creeps in. Same goes fur Huthcerson. I can sing whole solos of Ayers, on the contrary .... Tjader I love, he is my second choice. Always tasteful, swinging and with good sound. Teddy Charles is the most fearless on the list, bold and right in your face. Burton - the four-mallet sophistication turns me off, this obsession with harmonic development - I prefer the rhythmic percussive side of the instrument. Dickerson - still the epitome of sensitive avant-garde vibes, in the top league. Lytle - the groove master. Now who voted for Lytle?

Is there something wrong with Eddie, or is it the fact that only few board members have this disc? Or is everything relevant already said in the Eddie Harris Corner? Or is there something I just don't get? I love Eddie and any of his discs and at makes me somewhat sad there are not more replies here.

Tjader would be my second choice too, after Ayers. Besides being a Latin Jazz pioneer of the highest order, he covered a lot of ground and he plays with so much feeling. After playing a tune from one of his albums with one of my bands I realized how great an interpreter of others' compositions he is!