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try some Hans Koller on MPS

for all puzzled readers, click here for that site with the "hybrid" "theory." I never heard term until Juan used it out in his poll, I searched a bit and saw some stuff that went a bit beyond me, but became interested. Í have nothing to contribute but my interest. oh, and I like the word too.

So Juan, how did you find us? (and what's a clave anyhow? )

I thought I reckognised it....

A blessed Easter and thanks for the flowers. They were very tasty.

everybody had their hair like that in those days huh?

we know you try not to think 7/4...

I knew I hadn't had enough coffee this morning....

AMG lists 422 occurrences a tune titled "blues," logically this would fit between "Blues my naughty sweetie gives to me" and "Blues n bells" in the Lord listing...

indeed, 6 in total spread over 4 different titles... EKE who performs the song then acc. to Lord? AMG only lists Eddie Condon, Don Ewell, the Dice of Dixieland, and Ted Weems & His Orchestra...

it's about time I gave you something else to do...

I dig the boats! did some level correction and sharpening for you, you handsome young feller!

Maybe you're referring to the original LP, but FWIW, the original (1987) CD version of JACKIE'S BAG has all nine tracks also, which is why I never bought the pricey STREET SINGER import. actually I was referring to the TOCJ and JRVG, which both have only 6 tracks. I stand corrected on the domestic CD issue.

I must admit I don't have a clue what a Yambu Clave is other than that this may be the coolest poll ever held here! Welcome to the board Juan, I'm glad you joined, and I hope you'll share some of your musical knowledge.

you DAHnce to them rekkids! Gasp!

thanks again for a great BFT experience Ray, I hope to get back to this thread with some more detailed remarks, but I have been hoping that all days since you posted it... bit busy here really... Nevertheless a big for FES and for the unexpectedly (after all the bashing) great 4freshmen track. And as for Jim Pepper: I have the Path disk and I like it quite a bit when I skip this track. It rubs wrong and gives a much too lightweight impression of Pepper I think.

That's a good question. I think it opened in 1959. yes July 1959. But Brooks joined later I believe. Did he play regularly? and for how long?

well Hans, it does state "The inevitable short hospital and prison stays would keep him off the music scene intermittently," and so the drugs and the recording may indeed "have to do" with each other. Nevertheless, there are little facts about his drug related problems (prison, hospital, when? how long?) DAVID H. ROSENTHAL (Hard Bop, Oxford University Press, 1992 link) seems to want to point out that the jail and hospital bouts were part of the post BN era as he only mentions them in his last paragraph: By 1962, Brooks' career as a recording artist was over. Nonetheless, he continued to appear at Bronx jazz spots like the Blue Morocco, Freddie's Bar, and the 845 Club with Hope, Beener, and others. Heroin addiction--complete with spells in jail and in hospitals--limited his professional activity during the rest of his life. The official cause of his death in 1974 was kidney failure. He had been too ill to play for several years. No mention of large drug related problems during his recording years (1958-1961). My guess is the lack of success put the guy down and that somewhat dissilusioned he turned to second rate clubs and R&B bands to earn a living. When and how long was he in that Connection play?

yes, I read that and obviously his "...had something to do with..." is hinting at a causal relation, I am wondering which is the cause and which the effect, as both interpretations seem to be possible.

so why record all these sessions then and why plan the releases? Were advance copies sent to reviewers who then were all too luke warm to warrant proceeding with the actual release? (BTW, I for one never read the Mosaic essay)