Ed S

Was over at BN site and found this in the "news". Looks like they've "pinpointed the problem" and are apologizing "to the fans for giving them a less-than-perfect CD when they've dropped their hard-earned cash " Dig that lingo, man. These cats are pretty hip to the whole scene. Looks like Tom took that class in customer relations at the local community college that I recommended SOULIVE REPLACEMENT CD To everyone who has purchased the new Soulive live album and is having trouble: first and foremost all of us at Blue Note Records apologize for the audio glitches that people are experiencing. This is especially embarrassing for a label like Blue Note that prides itself on presenting the finest musicians in the world performing music on their own terms in the best sonic atmosphere possible. We have pinpointed the problem and will happily replace any CD that people view as defective. To insure that you receive a fixed copy, it is best NOT TO RETURN THE CD TO THE RETAILER, as the retailer won't necessarily have a fixed version just yet. Simply mail JUST THE CD (hold on to the packaging) to: Blue Note Records Soulive Return 150 Fifth Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10011 Include in your package YOUR COMPLETE RETURN MAILING ADDRESS and we will in turn send you a replacement CD in a blank sleeve as soon as is possible that represents the band as they're truly supposed to sound. Also we'll include a free Blue Note sampler for your trouble. Your information will only be used for the purpose of delivering a new Soulive CD and will not be put into any kind of database. Once again, we apologize to the fans for giving them a less-than-perfect CD when they've dropped their hard-earned cash and we apologize to Soulive for poorly representing them musically. Humbly yours, Blue Note Records

Isn't "cyberspace land" an oxymoron? At any rate, welcome to the board. Go get some much needed sleep.

Geri Allen - what can you say? First as part of M-base, then Ralph Peterson's group as well as on her own she has demonstrated versatility fro mainstream to the avante garde. She's creative, versatile, and exciting to listen to. Someone who's pretty influencial in the Montreal area - Lorraine Desmarais. She's well respected and has contributed mightily to the Canadian and particularly the Montreal jazz scene. She's a ceative improviser and handles a variety of styles - hard bop, swing, fusion - equally well Jane Bunnett - I'd say she's been instrumental (no pun intended) in bring the music, rhythms, and musicians of Cuba to the forefront and keeping them there. Made some pretty nice records too.

Dex

I guess this is the sort of thing you have to do to sell records these days. It should be noted that it's a cross promotion of EMI family labels and artists on the Angel website. Looks like they're going after the classical musicand/or yuppie crowd with this indulgence theme. From a jazz purist standpoint, I guess it looks sort of like the continued Norahnization of the label, but I think it's a decent enough marketing angle. Throw some popular EMI artists together in the same ad campaign, appeal to the target audience with some hook - that being the indulgence thing, cross promote with some co-sponsors and see if they can sell some albums. You could do worse than picking up Cassandra Wilson, Jacky Terrasson, Bill Charlap, Patricia Barber and Dianne Reeves. I even went to cd universe to see who this Melissa Errico babe is. Unfortunately, not even remotely my cup of tea. The compilation is - what's the word - interesting? I did enter the contest to win the trip to Switzerland but I'm not telling any of you how music, chocolate and wine effect my life. If I'm lucky enough to have been amongst the first 1000 contestants, though, I'll be getting a free copy of the sampler.

I never buy from them at their list price. I agree that is too high a price to pay, especially compared to other online stores. I find the weekly Blue Note specials and the specials that they run on the True Blue website to be certainly lower that brick and mortars and competitive with non-sale prices online. So if they have a couple of older releases on sale for $9.98 or a newer release for 12.98 or 13.98, I'll pick 'em up. That is if there are enough to offset the shipping cost. Their shipping cost structure is out of whack if you're only buying 1 or 2 discs. CD universe sells their $12.98 list stuff for $10.09, their 16.98 stuff for $13.79 and their $17.98 list for $14.79. Can't beat the pre-order prices at CD Universe though. I've been going the pre-order route on a lot more discs these days. Does anyone know why True Blue sells everything at list?

I can tell you that when you hear Green featured in the context you've mentioned you're getting way more Green than you'd be getting on this disc. Based on your preferences, it seems like you've mad a good decision This Green is definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea.

I just picked this one up today and have only given it one listen. I think my opinion on the disc is somewhat tempered by my expectations. First of all, I'm a fan of Green's late 60s and 70s BN period. So I knew what to expect there. Secondly, I went in to this knowing I'd be listening to a movie soundtrack on which Grant Green is featured, not a Grant Green record per se. As a movie soundtrack, you invariably get some mood music, some action music, some theme music. Given that set of expectations, I'd say the record is actually pretty good - for 1971 sounding movie soundtrack. Green is featured on a number of typical soulful/funky tracks but blends into the background on an equal number of ensemble and mood pieces. Some of those ensemble pieces are pretty funky, however. If you're looking for a Grant Green record, don't buy it. If you like late 60s/early 70s funky sounding movie sountracks, this one's not bad. (Not that I'm an expert) The fact that it's a late 60s/early 70s soundtrack featuring Grant Green makes it worthwhile having, in my opinion. I admit that I tend to be more generous in my rating of something like this. There's only a small, finite set of unreleased Grant Green material out there. This has finally become available, so I'm glad to have it.

Mosaic/True Blue do handle the sales at the Blue Note site. I always check the BN site for their weekly specials and pick them up from time to time. I like to try to throw them as much business as practical.

It took me a while to find the two Bennie Wallace releases. A little less time for Jack Walrath. The US release of Tommy Flanagan's Lonely Town is scarce and one I'm looking for. I'm still looking for Tommy Smith - Paris. Anybody have a copy they'd like to part with?

I have all of the releases in the series. I think it was a nice concept and pretty well executed. Perhaps a little on the smooth side, but I find them to be very nice to throw on while entertaining. I think you guys got all the titles. There definitely was a Ronnie Laws - "Harvest for the World", I think. I'm not home and would have to look it up to be certain.

I was there about 6 or so years ago for about 5 days, so I've got the 5 day plan all set for ya' The museums mentioned above are a must. I'm a big art lover and went to the Tate and National. The Tate Modern was still under construction. I also stopped at the smaller Courtald Gallery which was very nice. I stayed very near the V and A, which I visited. Had no time for the British Museum unfortunately. I was also just down the street from Harrod's. I would not make a special trip but if you're in the neighborhood by all means do walk in. Very interesting place. We were there just before Christmas so there was lots of Holiday shopping to do. I took the Underground everywhere. It was safe, convenient and fast. Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral are musts. You don't have to be religious to appreciate the history, beauty and architecture. I'm not (religious) The Tower of London was fabulous. One can spend all day there. The Tower bridge is right around the corner from the Tower of London. My wife and I had a fabulous time the night we went to Ronnie Scott's. We actually did not get in to Ronnie's as it seems that the extremely long line that we entered at about 7 PM (thinking it was for the early show) was actually for the second show. We decided to take a walk through Soho instead. It was one of the more memorable walks I've ever taken. If you don't mind some of the more lurid aspects of urban life - strip joints and porn shops with lots of neon lights and beads instead of doors - I highly recommend it. You'll see all sorts of urban curiosities, people having a wild time and just about anything you can imagine. We walked for hours, stopping at the odd pub for a brew and the moving on. The dimly lit and winding streets of London just added to the appeal. It was like Blade Runner meets Charles Dickens. Picadilly Circus was quite a scene. Punk Rockers, Hari Krisna, preachers with bullhorns mixed with tourists like me and those sketch artist types. The whole night left quite an impression. We did tons of walking through the city neighborhoods. Very charming. We walked through Hyde Park and Kensington gardens. We checked out the palaces but did not get inside. I'm not even sure if they were open to the public then. One thing that sounds corny but ended up being a ton of fun was the "Jack the Ripper Tour" I know, it seems ultra touristy. My wife insisted so naturally what could I say. They took you on a nice ride through London at night and headed for the Ten Bells Pub, where all of the victims were regulars. After a couple of brews, there was a walking tour through White Chapel conducted by a guide who was as much an actor as a guide. But it added to the "charm" as we walked through the dimly lit streets and alleyways. After the tour, we had a fish and chips dinner at one of the local pubs. Touristy? yes. but entertaining and fun. I should note that I'm not a gourmet eater by any means. We ate at the Hard Rock cafe one night. The rest of the time, we just went in to the local pubs - had a great time, had more than a few of the local brews and ate - well, we ate ok food. Have fun

Very sad news indeed. I agree that a Mosaic Select of her work would be a fitting tribute.

Thanks Looks excellent.

As a rule, I'm not an automatic upgrader. But I picked up the Miles RvGs and gave away my old copies.

You guys are killing me.... or my bank account. Do you usually get Proper sets at the usual US online places or do they have a website?

Yeah - that's right. I'm going to steal his lunch money AND give him a wedgie. And it'll be the same for anyone else who pisses me off.

Not according to the PMG website

Same for me at the recent show in Buffalo. I walked out of there extremely impressed. Have to get Modernistic as well. Alan - check your PMs

I'm not holding my breath on this one. It's listed - and I ordered it. BUT - They also have had Dex's Rainbow People on backorder for quite some time. I figure I'm not risking too much as I have all the material already and can go the Stateside route if my order doesn't get filled. I ordered a couple of Django Jazz in Paris titles that were supposed to be abailable in March, then April 1. They're still on backorder. They did have Dex's Happy Birthday as advertised, however/ CD Universe's track record with new release imports, in my limited experience, is mixed. You guys who ordered it might just have a bird in hand.

Chaney - if you're checking this thread out at all, they announced that Andrew Hill is appearing in October as part of next year's series. Get your tickets early. They'll go on sale sometime in August.

No one laugh..... Gino Vannelli. I'm not talking about his stuff post 1980. I was a fan of his back in the day. A couple of years ago, he played the Montreal Jazz Festival. I could not attend as my wife and I had the kids with us but when we got back home, we found he was booked into a local club. His band included Alain Caron and Paul Brochu of Uzeb, plus a couple of other jazz musicians from the Montreal area. Very nice show with a very strong jazz feel.

I copied this off the Blue Note site at one point. I'm afraid I don't know how old or complete it is but it is a start. Right off the bat you'd have to add in last year's release - Jimmy McGriff - The Worm, Jack McDuff - Moon Rappin', Groove Holmes - Comin On Home, Eddie Henderson - Sunburst, Bobbi Humphrey - Satin Doll. Here's the list that I have: Byrd, Donald-Fancy Free Byrd,Donald-Electric Byrd Byrd, Donald-Kofi Byrd, Donald-Blackbyrd Byrd, Donald-Street Lady Byrd, Donald-Places and Spaces Byrd, Donald-Ethiopian Knights Donaldson, Lou-Good Gracious Donaldson, Lou-Alligator Boogaloo Donaldson, Lou-Mr. Shing-a-ling Donaldson, Lou-Pretty Things Donaldson, Lou-Hot Dog Donaldson, Lou-Everything I Play Is Funky Donaldson, Lou-The Scorpion Foster, Ronnie-Two-Headed Freap Green, Grant-Carryin' On Green, Grant-Green Is Beautiful Green, Grant-Alive Green, Grant-Live At The Lighthouse Hutcherson, Bobbie-Live At Montreux Hutcherson, Bobbie - San Francisco Kenton, Stan-Adventures In Time McDuff, Jack-Down Home Style McGriff, Jimmy-Electric Funk Mitchell, Blue-Down With It Patton, John-Accent On the Blues Patton, John-Let em Roll Patton, John-Understanding Patton, John- Boogaloo Patton, John-Memphis to New York Spirit Pearson, Duke-I Don't Care Who Knows It Pearson, Duke-Sweet Honey Bee Pearson, Duke-The Right Touch Smith, Lonnie-Move Your Hand Smith, Lonnie-Live At Club Mozambique Smith, Lonnie - Drives Three Sounds-Live At the It Club Turrentine, Stanley-Never Let Me Go Turrentine, Stanley-Common Touch Turrentine, Stanley-Easy Walker Wilson, Reuben-Blue Mode Wilson, Reuben-Love Bug Various Artists-Rare Grooves Various Artists-The Lost Grooves Various- Break Beats vol.1&2,

The Pat Metheny website has a song as well - Ferry Across The Mersey Pat Metheny website

CD Universe now has this set listed for $92.61. They've got an availability date of April 22.