jlhoots

Whatever stance you're taking, this is all pretty subjective. Some of these posts sound like there's some way to quantify who's "better". I just don't think that's possible.

I like Malaby on the Pavone led disc Orange on Playscape.

Since I'm feeling contentious tonight, I essentially agree with Kevin & Dan. I think I said this a while back on some other thread that one of the active participants in this one had a major role in - opinions are like ********, everybody has one(sorry for the cliche). While (I guess) some opinions are more valid than others, in the end (after almost 50 years of listening) it still boils down to what makes your day as an individual listener. BTW, I like Heavy Hitters too. Disclaimer - I've never met Eric Alexander or heard him in person. It's just that several of his CDs give me listening pleasure. Very subjective, but so what.

How about Saxophone Colossus or Giant Steps??

Thanks for the reminders about this wonderful music. Just bought both of them.

E-mail sent.

Me too. Wouldn't be without it. Classic.

Since we seem to be going back & forth here, I'll add my 2 cents worth & say that I enjoy his playing very much.

E. Dankworth is Wynton Marsalis - right?? Still an interesting lineup. Will be interested in how it goes.

I cancelled the Roland Hanna after 2+ months. They were very nice about it & said they could still get it. I bought it elsewhere for $5 less & had it in 3 days. I'd probably still try them again if there was something I didn't think I could get anywhere else.

I've got this one. Marc Johnson on bass, Paul Motian on drums. Very nice.

They're playing in Albuquerque at The Outpost on May 24. Going to go.

The other 2 I suggested in my earlier post in this thread are also worth getting.

Allow me to suggest: Straight Ahead (Ray Anderson on trombone): Enja 5077 -1989 Hot Stuff: Enja 79654 - 1990 Take Off (Roy Hargrove, Ray Anderson, Joe Locke, Lonnie Plaxico, etc.): Verve 314 527 664-2 - 1995

The Konitz looks good to me.

I'll certainly buy this if it comes out - but what about Compulsion & Andrew!!! I know - that's being "greedy".

Episode was directed by Mike Figgis. Pretty good.

I bought the 4 CD Baker / Mulligan too. Couldn't resist.

If it's the only one you need, why not "bite the bullet" & get it from Dusty Groove. That's where I got mine. It might be out of stock, but if it is they'll probably get it back in.

Ernest Dawkins

You gotta buy this stuff when it's reissued. I have the Japanese mini-LP version & happy that I do.

And 6 Feet Under returns in June. Wonder what's going on with The Wire.

It's still the best show on television. Otherwise we wouldn't discuss it this much. BTW, Deadwood (IMHO) continues to improve.

I'll get the Hill (finally) & (with a little trepidation) the Young. The others I have in satisfactory (to me ) versions or don't care about.

I saw Bobby Bradford & a current version of the Mo'tet in Albuquerque recently at the Outpost Performance Space. He played well. I picked up a recent CD called Live at the LACMA for $10. 4 extended (10-19 minute) cuts by a septet. I've only listened once & haven't digested it yet. So far, so good. It's on Water Boy records. Not sure of availability.