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Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny Can't have too many Kennys!

(There were a couple of threads back you know where, but I'd like to re-start the discussion). I'm listening to this for the first time, on the phones in-office, and I like it. Once more his intro essay makes be brace for a really solemn, ponderous project. I think the best thing to do is read what he has to say and then forget about it and enjoy the music. So far it seems both enjoyable and challenging, with even some pretty decent grooves going on. Interesting instrument lineup, too.

Thanks for the replies. Donald Clarke's Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music was a mainstay for me for many years. I hardly use it these days - I used to have it in the office but took it home a few weeks back, as I now use AMG online for work purposes, as do other work mates. The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music is a rarity in terms of general popular music books - it's very strong on jazz (unlike the Virgin equivalent), and also has entries for music styles, record labels and (I think) magazines and so on. Well worth picking up if you see a copy! Chuck, thanks for the online tip for The Rise and Fall of Popular Music.

My ongoing Prez binge has led, inevitably led to a mini-Billie binge. So I dusted off my copy of Billie Holiday by Stuart Nicholson. I bought it years ago and only read a few pages, finding it rather bland. I'm enjoying it this time 'round, all the info is there, I guess - but I'd love to read a bio that really sings in terms of writing style. Anyone read Donald Clarke's Billie Holiday: Wishing on the Moon? Any others?

Hi you all. Posting here for the first time. Looks great. Been outta the loop for a few days and it seems like there's a lot to digest! (Here and elsewhere). I don't feel obliged to "vote" one way or the other - I'll be cruising around. Let's look on the very bright side - out here in cyber jazz land it seems like we're spoilt for choices. Thanks B3-er for your work setting this up. Sad as it may be to say seeyalater to BNBB, things are moving on and evolving. 'Sfar as I can see AAJ and here and JC will all benefit from all this commotion - as will we all.