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Apologies if this topic has come up before (most things have by now)... Just been sitting here transcribing Grant Green's Idle Moments, written by Duke Pearson, when it occurred to me that I know of no recorded versions other than Green's (I know you guys will bombard me with 25 other versions of it). Still, kind of surprising, given its simple but beautiful chord structure and lovely melody (particularly in the second eight bars). So, any other tunes you would nominate as neglected standards? Be warned: I may steal any suggestions to play with my trio. It's either that or 'Autumn Leaves' again...

All of 'em. Seriously, though... There Will Never Be Another You springs to mind. For some reason those changes always bring the best out of me. I never seem to run out of things to play on it.

You guys are getting season 5? No spoilers please!

Plainly an attempt to get into Jazzbo's "loveliest avatar" thread! Liking the new look. I might just put some posts up just to try stuff out Security reasons? What, you mean we're being hacked? Well, I've figured this new stuff out just fine...

OK, maybe I was a little unfair with that comparison...I just feel that they dilute the punk, and they dilute the jazz, and don't as a result don't have a full-strength end product. But I'll certainly try to have another listen to Camouflage and reassess! ←

I believe this had been posted on the 'weird shit on the web' thread some months back. It seems to be making a point. I'm just not sure what it is.

Their latest CD is basically an indie/ punk band with saxophone solos. I have to admit to finding it (occasionally) an exciting collision- fission more than fusion- and I'll also admit that there are times when it all feels a little lumpen. The Jools appearance was admittedly one of those moments. The album can be a lot of fun though. I certainly wouldn't lump them in with the likes of Jamie Cullum. If they have any contemporaries it would be The Bad Plus, Medeski Martin & Wood or the Esbjorn Svensson Trio, all bands who can take the visceral elements rock and use it to fuel jazz based improvisation. Maybe none of those bands are truly 'cutting edge' but they are opening a lot of ears particularly on the rock side of the divide. Does that automatically amount to pandering? Maybe, maybe not. Us jazz guys have been having that argument since round about the time of the Charles Lloyd Quartet and it still seems as though anything even remotely aimed at a rock audience is viewed as a 'sell out'. I would say that the band seem to be genuinely interested in indie and guitar music, rather than merely attempting to create a gimmick. I would thoroughly recommend the band's first album, Camouflage, recorded as an all-acoustic line-up and playing (thinly disguised) Hendrix tunes. Clever, edgy, entertaining and brilliantly played. Can't help but wish they had done more in that vein. But I'm not begrudging their time in the spotlight.

Well, that was Kirk all over. Definately one of those artists who benefitted from a firm hand in the control room. But even a rambling Kirk (and man, some of those Atlantic sides could ramble...) is one of the most entertaining and colorful musicians ever to play jazz. Anyone even remotely interested in Kirk should own the box. A fantastic set and one to which I return time and again. Don't give those crooks at Lonehill your hard-earned if you can help it.

Don't know if the US version of the set is the same, but on the UK edition the hour-long pilot episode (a 'documentary' that charts Larry's return to stand up) is actually an extra on disc 3. Take my advice and watch that first, then go back to the series proper on disc 1. The show isn't fully in its stride in season one but The Pants Tent, Porno Gil, Beloved Aunt and The Group are all superb.

If you have anything like my luck with these things, you'll buy it and then discover it's in the next batch of RVGs! Say... where are the next batch of RVGs?

Maybe they should get merged? Maybe B-3er can't be bothered? Maybe I should buy the season 1 DVD? Maybe I have too much time on my hands? ←

Two Curb threads? Just posted on the other one.

Another Curb fan here. The funniest show on TV. I find it's a show you have to watch a few times to get into the 'rhythm' of it. Once you know that everything Larry does or says is going to come back to bite him in the ass, the smallest actions and comments take on huge and hilarious significance (which i guess is why some people watch it and just 'don't get' what's funny). For that reason many of the episodes are actually funnier on second viewing as you can enjoy the disperate strands of the story coming together. It rewards repeated viewings and it's not often you can say that about a show. Richard Lewis is fine with me. I understand why people might find him irritating but I find his arguments with Larry hilarious. Ditto the appearances by Ted Danson! Season three is probably my favourite so far. Every episode a classic.

Oops, my bad! Thanks for the info!

Thumbing through a fake book yesterday I came across a tune titled 'Dreams of Tomorrow' and credited to Keith Jarrett. When I played it I soon recognised it as being 'Part II c' from the Koln Concert album. I checked a couple of Jarrett discographies but could find no mention of 'Dreams of Tomorrow'. Has he ever recorded the piece anywhere else? Any versions by other artists? And if not, where'd that title come from? It's an attractive little tune with a hint of Jarrett's peculiar 'country' feel. The sort of thing I can imagine being done effectively by his European quartet.

Well, not yet, anyway

No proof needed. Bobby's the man!

Also November 14th- 1929: Mound City Blue Blowers record for Victor 1929: Duke Ellington records for Victor 1947: Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli record for Swing 1960: Gerry Mulligan recorded in Milan- Concert Jazz Band on Tour (Verve) 1962: Slide Hampton- session for Exodus (Phillips) 1969: Andrew Hill- session for Passing Ships (Blue Note) 1986: Benny Carter- Meets Oscar Peterson (Pablo) 1988 (14th- 16th): Carla Bley- Fleur Carnivore (Watt)

Did any of them go on to do anything good?

Ah! Now I get it... And I guess we've got plenty of time to discuss other things while we wait for... uh... what is it we're waiting for now?

Phew, that's a relief... I thought it was just me...

Great! Now the inside of my monitor is smeared with cat spittle!

G**damn son-**-!#-***@!! mother$&&***!!%$#!!!!! That helped.

I am also shocked and stunned. People on the internet discussing Star Trek! Whatever next?

Overheard in a record store a few years back... "Yeah, I'm after some jazz... played on acoustic guitar. With kind of a reggae beat." The guy behind the counter just looked at him blankly. I often wonder if he ever found anything.