jlhoots

Saw the Heath Brothers documentary last night in which he participated. R.I.P.

There's a thread elsewhere with commentary from Chris Albertson, etc., but I'm not sure where it is.

I thought so too.

ICP Orchestra Fri. night.

Zerang: Songs From The Big Book Of Love Paolo Fresu: Kind of Porgy & Bess Shipp: For Duke

I have it & like it a lot.

I like the Rempis / Johnson / Ochs Aerophonic CD!!

Paula Hawkins: The Girl On The Train

I find this comment interesting. If you have no problem acquiring music without paying the artists or their estates or rights holders what is due them, do you have a problem with people acquiring your music without paying you what is due you? I don't believe that's what he's saying - but will wait for his reply.

If ever there was a movie that could make me feel less disgusted with "Lady Sings the Blues," this is it. Have you ever cringed for two hours? I did, in an HBO screening room. That said, Latifah does a good job with Bessie's songs and Music Dir. Evyen J. Klean was, as far as I could tell, the only person involved who truly cared when it came to authenticity. The writer/director (I use the terms loosely) is a clueless amateur who is hung up on her own lesbianism. What she has done to Bessie Smith is shameful. By the way, I would express exactly the same opinion had I not written a book upon this travesty is allegedly based. I hope I have answered your question, jhoots. That's why I asked. Thanks!!

Chris - interested in your opinion on Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith?!?

Reading it now. Provocative. For sure not a "beach" or airplane read.

Yep - I'd pay $7 / CD.

Snakeoil tonight. ICP Orchestra next week.

7 CDs of Tristano, et. al. - wonder what that'll cost!!

I agree.

"We're" not supposed to buy these. However, I'll admit once or twice I have.

I'll get it when you release it!

I couldn`t resist these 4 Lp`s about 25 years ago. And I`m still love to play it. Sold my vinyl long ago. No more turntable.

Couldn't resist. Bought the 2-fer CD.

Dusty Groove now says they have it. Not sure how many copies.

I would classify the "vocals" as non-intrusive. The voice used as an instrument. Somewhat, but not completely, reassuring.

Tell me about the "vocals" on the new (S. Coleman) CD, & then I'll decide whether to part with $ for it. FWIW, I love Functional Arrhythmias.

I'll hem & I'll haw, & then I'll wind up buying it.

Arrived here in the US in one week from Dark Tree with a nice personal hand written note from Bertrand. No problem with mailing packaging. The music is great IMO.