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Thanks for this thread, SS. On the old BNBB I brought up that in the 60's, jazz fans would always recognize "the Blue Note Sound" whenever there was a new release, just by walking past the local record store. I was recalling that BNs had a different (and better) sound even though Rudy was the engineer for other companies as well, notably Prestige. I was shouted down and accused of being biased. I'm happy to see a confirmation of what I and others always knew.

I read somewhere in the liner notes to one of Lee's albums where he said he didn't want to cut a record (as a leader) if he couldn't have Billy on drums. They were also best friends. I was fortunate enough to know Billy, and he had many great stories to tell about his man, "Howdy Doody". Billy's favorite expression about Lee was, "Howdy Doody was r-r-rough!". For a magic moment, listen to Lee's solo on Search For The New Land where he and Billy intertwine in a long phrase that only true "soul mates" can achieve.

Sonny's best. With arrangements by Horace Tapscott, this is Criss' flagship album IMO. An atypical outing by Sonny with tunes that are at once angular and haunting. Once you hear this album, it takes days to get it out of your head. Sonny's solos are superb, soaring and adventuresome. Excellent choice.

I really hope you're wrong! I've already pre-ordered SFTNL. I've never heard it, but after reading so much about it on the boards and in books over the years, I had the impression that it was THE Lee Morgan recording to have. Blasphemy! Man don't let anyone tell you SFTNL is anything less than sacred! P.S. The other BN reseases are ADAM'S APPLE, LET FREEDOM RING, and THE SCENE CHANGES.

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.