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Capital re-issued FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this year. If you haven't, pick it up. Features Charles Lloyd and has 3 previously unissued tracks. Don't forget the Cannonball In Europe series.

I LUV this album. Glad you picked it up, D!

It's ALL good.

Also, Hank's version of "There's A Lull In My Life" from A SLICE OF THE TOP.

Surprised no one has mentioned Joe Henderson's solo on Grant Green's IDLE MOMENTS.

David, if you find Nefertiti tedious, try thinking of it as a solo vehicle for Tony Williams with the rest of the band creating an atmosphere for him to fill.

Ubu, those are some dynamite choices!

I hope I'm not too late to suggest Herbie's solo on Lee Morgan's SEARCH FOR THE NEW LAND. His solo on the title track is one of his best ever IMO. The way he and Billie Higgins get locked up is legendary. And the tune is not bad, either.

Did anyone mention Bu? Gary Bartz is someone I recognize instantly. Same with Wayne and Rollins.

This information is in the liner notes to LEE MORGAN - Unforgettable Lee! on Fresh Sounds Records. Another interesting quote from Wayne is in the liner from Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' AFRICAINE; "Lee's approach to writing was fundamental. He was much more at home playing than writing, but he would never ask for help. That's one thing I dug about Lee - he would struggle through on his own. And then his innocence, his natural ability to communicate, really came through on 'Sidewinder.' He knew that if he was too deliberate, that if he was too tutored as a writer, that he would sound contrived. So he kept his shortcomings and learned to communicate in spite of them. Like Miles, he had the sound to overcome anything."

In the liner notes for Unforgettable Lee Morgan, Lee is quoted giving credit to Wayne Shorter for encouraging him to write more. He said that when Wayne joined the Messengers, Wayne showed him some things about composing.

I didn't get the drummer's name.

So is Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On".

B) Wish your tour included L.A. Oh, well.

Do these qualify? Miles - Sketches Of Spain, Porgy & Bess, In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew Herbie - Empyrean Isles Duke - Far East Suite Donald Byrd- A New Perspective Coltrane - Om

That's the group. Thanks.

Ron Blake "is a b-a-a-d mutha-shut-yo-mouth"!

That tune is a response to one of the baddest doo-wop songs ever; "Get A Job". Can't remember the groups name. It was a big urban hit. Hence the Miracles spin-off. I believe the group, Sha-Na-Na, derived their name from the opening of "Get A Job". If anyone can remember the name of that group, I would appreciate it.

Caught this group yesterday at the Verizon Festival in Pasadena. Featured in the group were Ron Blake and Geoff Keezer. What surprised me is they played a very Weather Report-like set, even playing Zawinul's "Sweer Nighter". It was a dynamite set and the whole group was "on". My question is when did McBride go down this path? I have never heard him play like this. Is this what his new cd sounds like? If it does, I'm buyin'.

The title track is worth the price of the cd. Gary's solo on "Rivers" might be his best ever, IMO. This cd was released this year and I was very happy about that, having bought the LP in 1973. Great set!

Vandyke was one of the original "Funk Brothers", the band that is the subject of the movie "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown". If you like any of the Motown hit songs, this movie is a must see. The DVD is readily available to rent or purchase. "The Way I Feel" is my favorite album by Big John. I pray for this to be released domestically.

Hank Jones Gerald Wilson (will be checking him out Sunday) Kenny Burrell Jimmy Smith "Booby" Hutcherson

I'd like to hear more from Cary. One of my favorites. He has a lot of Bobby Timmons in him. As good as he is, it's a mystery why he's so seldom seen or heard from.

"That gives him much more leverage on those steep curves." But seriously, folks.... that was a nice gesture on Ullrich's part. No doubt he was reciprocating for the same courtesy Armstrong afforded him a couple of years ago when he crashed. But on the other hand, when Armstrong put the hammer down at the end, Ullrich looked decimated. Did you see his face on the last leg of the race? Another nice gesture was Armstrong patting the French rider, who had the lead, on the back as he went by him in the mountains: "Good effort, see yah!"

Have you checked this guy out? He's a beast! He arose from the dead Saturday. Today he was knocked off his bike by a fan. His response to this was to obliterate the field and increase his lead to over a minute. If you have OLN, The Outdoor Channel, please try to witness this remarkable athlete. You may never see another like him.