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I guess I saw you in Molde playing with Herman - I think they've been there twice, first time playing a small club room (the one I attended), one or two years later playing a bigger hall, backing some singer (Frank Sinatra Jr? - a gig I did'nt go to). Part of the Molde program will be released in a weeks time, and I know there will be some interesting programming to be found at http://www.moldejazz.no Mostly jazz by top US and European groups - a little trad, a lot of acoustic bop and beyond, some free and a little electronica. Molde is a more intimate festival than Pori who relies much on commercial acts, while the venues at Molde seat from 120 to 800 people except for one outdoor concert. And if you don't want nights to be dark, Molde is justas good as Pori

We (the organisation I'm involved in) had an offer for this group, but alas Brownie -we - at least - won't bring it to Europe - and the reasons are to be found in Pete C's post. I'm afraid I can't see how McLean could - or rather if he should - do a European tour with all the stress involved, having so much trouble meeting his gigs in the US. Moncur I heard live with 360 Degrees Experience way back, and I think I prefer to remember what he was like then.

Mwendo Dawa is not exactly a household name in Europe. The group has been together for many years, but I think their main audience is to be found in Scandinavia. The competition in Europe is hard, both from other Europeans and from the US, and Mwendo Dawa never seem to "have made it". Might have something to do with distribution of records - a lot of good European units have poor distribution outside their own countries. (I believe I saw them reviewed at AAJ not long ago, however.) I also have the impression there was slightly more talk about them some years ago - they did many festivals and toured quite frequently, at least in Northern Europe. Guess our Swedish members can give further comments.

Theres been a lot happening in Scandinavian jazz during the last few years, initiated by a new generation of musicians that also seem to attract a new young audience. Noticing you live in Germany - what's happening there? I must admit I still think about Schoof, Mangelsdorff, Schlippenbach etc when I think about jazz in your country - what about new talent - Germany's population by far surpasses all the Scandinavian countries put togetherand used to have a lively scene?

There's been some mention of Jazz Special on the Jazz Mag Round up thread at AAJ, and they apparently have one JS reviewer there. The regular bimonthly is in Danish,and as for their internatioal edition, I think they only issued one (?)

I just know CGF was one of the leading pianists in Sweden from the early fifties on, playing and recording with Rosengren, Lars Gullin, Nannie Porres a.o. As you say,maybe not sensational, but a good musician with a thorough understanding of the - then - new thing in jazz.

Must be an american writer with an american view! Here in Europe we know very well that many new ideas come from scandinavian musicians! Watch out for the more recent ECM output for instance! I'll agree to that. If you don't see that to day Europe is just as important as the US, you're half asleep and should join the Rip van Winkle club. It has'nt always been like that, of course, but Things ain't what they used to be in this field either. Maybe except for hard bop, but there's more to jazz than that.

He's kind of orbiting under different aliases at the new EuroBNBB.

All shark specialists know some sharks always go deep.

Well, I'm not sure which board comes forward as the hippest (not even counting if Deep should be considerd hip or pathetic). But seriously, even if the AAJBB does'nt attract you, I think the main site has other qualities that derserve our support.

I'm not sure your opinion on this matter should be taken seriously - you've got a history. I agree Mike has'nt always come forward as a reasonable guy, but the language and attitude of a few posters here does'nt help much either.

Ed, I never tried to find out how to use them, but I'm glad you took the pint anyway - sorry - point.

Haven't you ever lost your temper online, pepe?

1. I think I read something B3 said about BNBB lacking moderating? Honestly, I think we could do without this Jim/Kevin vendetta. 2. I don't think the new BNBB has much of a chance, as most of their potential posters seem to be sufficiently occupied here and at AAJ, and I doubt there will be a consistent "new market" based on popjazz fans. 3. I strongly oppose the proposal to move Deep to Europe. We've had enough US imperialism as it is. I also guess the EU council will oppose it. 4. I'm amazed that any thread on this board with the four letter word BNBB in it always developes so much activity.

Re most pop singers: I prefer their tits to their music.

The CD arrived in the mail a couple of days ago, thank you -and I've just been able to give it a quick listen. General impression is that the music is kind of soft - not many raw edges - but I think maybe Celtic Feet has a potential for that if I could hear more of them. The Aab trio sounds quite interesting and Brian Kellock is a hell of a piano player, even if I prefer his mainstream (mostly) solo playing to his more boppish excursions. The Colin Steele track to me lacked something in exctitement and drama - it's not because I can't take a soft and relaxed setting, but I found this one a little onedimensional. Maybe I'll discover something more after repeated listening. I'll consider getting some more Caber CDs, and just now it would be one of Aabs, one Celtic Feet and a solo Kellock, then.

She was doing a short European tour last summer, and played two club nights at Molde Jazz Festival, Norway (sans Hargrove). I caught one set each night. She really delivers, good range, picks nice tunes, communicates with the audience, scats better than most. It's strange she's having trouble getting a decent recording deal in the US. Is it possible it's because she's a foreigner (Italian)?

Maybe he was thinking about Sheila. Ask her.

Very true, and it should be that way. We've got people at home who need help too. Can't afford to be spilling dollars all around the world unless it helps our economy in some way. I certainly don't support spilling bucks abroad just to spread Democracy. No thanks!! Fair enough. I'm looking forward to Bushman telling the truth, though: Fuck democracy, we're only in it for the money.

Problem is that for many of us it looks like the US fight repression, brutality, poverty, ignorance only if the fight is good for US economy. There are some countries east of Iraq,Iran, Afghanistan and some countries in South America where he US has been quite reluctant - to put it mildly - to stand up for human rights and democracy.

But you wake up quite early, don't you?

If living in the US gives you so much trouble, why not consider handing it over to the indians again? Geronimo for president!

You are - (hit by terrorists) - on a WEEKLY basis (in Iraq) - and yes, they mean it.

And of course the politics of Mr Bush produce new terrorists every day.

I'd rather have a hitherto unknown Lester without strings than with, unless Eddie Sauter did the writing.