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Yeah,,,get rid of Stanley Jordan please. A shame to waste that DVD time when legend footage is on the cutting room floor.

Drop what you're doing and put on Lou Donaldson's "The Scorpion."

I'm glad to see some others who are fans of Wilkerson. Thank God for Al Lion. If not for those 3 BN albums, Don's solo legacy would have been mighty slim. Another thing about those albums. Grant Green is on fire on those.

...I've been thinking about this one. Thought it was the same record as the duo w/Kenny Clarke. Guess not. Thanks for the heads up.

I know those Wilkerson albums get a real lashing around these parts. I, for one, think it's an unjust accessment. Wilkerson is a monster. Plain and simple. If you're one that is only satisfied with a Coltrane, Henderson, Rollins and that ilk, then it's unfair to listen to Wilkerson with the same standards. Wilkerson is every bit the master that many of our straight-ahead jazz idols are. However, he OWNS the blues vocabulary. He's got a real pinched, individual sound that drips authenticity. I don't know. I'm kind of getting tired of the Wilkerson bashing. To each his own, I know. However, those Wilkerson Blue Notes are among the finest representation of jazz blending with R&B. A style that was the norm for bars all around the country in the 60's. If you can't get with Wilkerson, Patton, Green and Dixon playing "Easy Living" then....we'll have to agree to disagree. Those Wilkersons, sit in my mind with the best Blue Notes. Period. Who in the hell else would play "San Antonio Rose" on their Blue Note session Wilkerson played stuff like that because that's who he was. Just like Coltrane played "Blue Train," because that's what HE was. Let's seperate these stylistic differences out and get down to the heart and soul of the matter. Kept at that, those Wilkerson Blue Notes are classic.

I'm with Chuck on this one. It's about the music. Period. IMHO.

It's a real nagging question. Tina's neglect by Al Lion (although he was clearly Brooks only champion in the industry) and the jazz community. Brooks is simply one of my favorite tenor players, his compositions are wonderful, ect. The Blue Note albums are all wonderful. Minor Move being the most flawed I guess, but why the others were'nt issued is a constant question.

Hey, that's great Dan. Let me know how it is. If it's a good as I think, I might have to take the plunge myself.

Jimmy Smith "The Boss" on Verve. Vinyl only...live early 70's date with George Benson. About as good as it gets. Jimmy Smith and The Trio "Live in Paris" and double CD that's OOP to my knowledge. 60's Jimmy in prime form. The best live Jimmy IMHO.

...just wondered if anybody has had enough time to let this sink in. Thoughts?

Yes, Jackson's baritone playing is some of my favorite on that instrument. Too bad we don't have more of him on it. He really brings a beautiful conception on it to "The Way I Feel" session.

A couple nobody mentioned.. Lonnie Smith "Move Your Hand" and "Peace of Mind". Lou Donaldson...anytime he does that "thing" like on "Wig Blues" or even "Everything Gonna Be Funky", ect.... I love it! Right on Brother Lou! Also a BIIIGGG "second that emotion" from the Prestige Catalog.... The Byrdie Green records with Johnny Hammond Smith. Those are bad!!!! Also the Trudy Pitts records...she sings quite a bit on those. And she's really great!!! And last but not least, the 2 Billy Hawks records, Heavy Soul and "More Heavy Soul." He's a fantastic singer and organist. Really laying it down. Mentioned before, but driving it home...

Yeah, I'm real curious about this CD. It really sounds like it a winner.

For me, it's all the same thing. Soul-Jazz Lou IS Hard Bop Lou. When you see him live today, he plays "Confirmation" right alongside "Alligator Boogaloo." Lou and Jimmy Smith are really the torch bearers of that combination of bop and soul.

Anybody got this CD? It was a 1995 session made for a japanese label. It's an organ quintet with Reuben Wilson, Idris Muhammed, and Stanley Turrentine!!! I've never heard it, but the lineup and songlist looks cool. "Walkin'" and Stanley on "Orange Peel" among other things..hey, that sounds pretty nice. Can anybody comment on this one?

This thread is kind of like a "Do you like what I'm wearing" question. Yes, of course! Anyway, that said. Sometimes it's nice to pat yourself on the back every once in a while. I think we all deserve a little pat right about now. I'm really proud of the board everyone's made. A lot of time and effort put in by many folks have made this a fun place to be. I always enjoy seeing what's going on around here. And I love the vibe of the place. Great job everyone. (How was all that for a good slap on our own back) B)

Album: "John Denver Sings, Bootsy Plays" Price: $59.95 Label: Strata-East Condition: Mint-, just some heavy ringwear, a light cat-smell, and heavy water damage. Sure, maybe not as good as some of Denver's earlier work. But when he and Bootsy hit a groove, it makes you want to jump up and say "Thank God I'm A Country Boy!" Bootsy's vocal improv scat on "Take Me Home Country Roads" may have been a mistake. But other than that, it ranks right up there with some of Bootsy's best solo albums of the 70's. We don't see this one too often, and when we do, some dumbass usually buys it pretty quick thinking it MIGHT be good. Then we mail it to him with super-high postage and laugh our asses off.

...No...this ISN'T a "best of" compilation. This is a great album that has been lost in the shuffle. Billy Gardner on organ makes a rare vinyl appearance. And he WAILS. The tracks are Argo-shortish, but hey...this is some bad stuff. Tangerine kills on this. If you ever run across it in the used bin, don't discard it thinking it's a lame 60's comp.!

On the organ tip... Red Holloway's "Coast to Coast" Lonnie Smith's "Boogaloo To Beck" the material's thin but Lonnie is baaaadddd. "Bop on Pop" with Sam Yahel on organ is another sleeper, but personal favorite this year. ....and actually Javon Jackson's "Easy Does It" grows on you. and a little ol' band from Michigan, "Organissimo", ain't too shabby either.

I picked up "Boss Guitar" today. This album's never really grabbed me until NOW. I can finally hear Mel Rhyne's organ damn it. And it makes a big difference, along with the airier vibe. Nice remastering that makes a ton of difference. That said.... This record is a monster!

I think Serge is my favorite. However, I won't be to exclusive. I love the sound of the Bari, and played well by almost anyone I'm a sucker for. Cuber w/organ is a match made in heaven. There's also a guy here in town who plays with me a couple times a month...Phillipe Vieux. Philipe played with Horace Silver on the road...during the "hardbop grandpop" tour, subbing for Cuber since he couldn't tour with Horace to support that record. Anyway, Phillipe is a BAAADDD cat. I dig him a lot.

I always try and make my overdoses fun for the kids.

Man, I gotta go with Lonnie Smith Live at Club Mozambique. That thing is just flat-out stupid. Not a stinker on there. Than again, this is coming from someone who doesn't play organ and a number of people here do. So..... On another note, don't forget Lou on Jimmy Smith Cool Blues. That's some of my favorite Donaldson on record. ...Well, you got me there. "Live At Club Mozambique" is THE live organ album!!!! I don't care if I contradict myself! Oh, and did I meniton "Move Your Hand."

Looks like hosting the BB is turning out to me a biaaaatttch. But thanks.

Well, You've GOT to get "The Natural Soul." No doubt about it. ...really everything by Lou is wonderful. If I were you, I'd pick up "The Midnight Creeper" next. Still in print. Then try and find "Mr. Shing-a-ling." Not in print, but very easy to find. Both are prime 'Soul-jazz Lou with Lonnie at the helm. But when you're really ready for some heavy Lou, find "The Scorpion: Live at the Cadillac Club." Lou live in 1970 in Newark. To me, this is THE live organ group recording.