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I have tried Noise Reduction plugin from Sound Forge, and find it usefull only for some extreme cases such as old 78s. But, in all that situation you must be carefull - not to destroy original music, even in 78s case.

Well, I saw that set in local store, but it was expensive. Flurin, you are absolutely right - in moment when you dig your next artist, it is time to get ALL he ever recorded. Record companies know that also. I was hooked to Shaw's music some 15 years ago, and I have his band and Gramercy on bunch of vinyls and CDs. Apart from what has been said about Shaw, it is very interesting to listen to his second "string and brass" band. Some parts of charts are arranged just Ray Coniff did some 20 years later for his band. And Coniff played third trombone in Shaw big band, back in 1941! I am refering to "I Cover The Waterfront" Jan, 23, 1941. Gee, they sound like Coniff, yeah... in that third or fourth chorus! Or to be more precise: Coniff sounds just like he used to sound way back in 1940's!

Just want to share my thoughts about this great man! From the very beginning of his career to the moment when he dropped his stick, he produced very enjoyable music. This is not to tell about his big band sides only, but his Gramercy Five band (and other small bands as well), his early playing with Wilson behind Billie and few others, and his late career when he was caught by then avant-garde wave. There are so many beautiful takes, and his nice feeling for bringing strings together with swing band must not be forgotten! Long live Artie! B)

Again... when?

1200$??? Oh, my God!

Have you heard her Bethlehem album? Very cool! ubu Not that one, but I got to do that. Al Hibbler was on very top of my list when I first heard him singing "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" on the old vinyl I own many years. Somewhat Billy Eckstine type voice, but very clear diction and big volume. And - yeah, yeah... we forgot DUKE himself doing singing on "Rug Cutters Swing" (was he forced by Leonard Feather to sing ) Nothing special, but it's Duke while singing.

As I can remember from various sources, he played with Basie during non documented 1943-44 period.

Just got this from another group: http://members.aol.com/srsells3/eubieblakearticle.com

You can try to ask someone from this mailing list: http://www.78online.com They have so many 78 sides in theirs possesion.

Ivie Anderson Adelaide Hall Betty Roche Al Hibbler B) Herb Jeffries

This is also from 78-l about Ellington vocalists: Someone recently asked Herb - how many times has he sung "Flamingo"? The answer from Herb, himself, was: "So many times that I now sing it standing on one leg"

And here is question of mine for all of you: What period of Duke's career you like the most and why? Is it Blanton/Webster band, early sides or period when he recorded famous Gonsalves solo at Newport? For an example, some critic hate Blanton/Ellington duos when they showed up on records. It is interesting!

Flurin, I've got this info from 78-l mailing list (dedicated to sound of 78rpm era). I also got this anecdote from there: By 1941 "Flamingo" was so popular and well-known song way back then, and there was question: "What song do flamingoes sing? 'Herb JEFF-ries....'" BTW, Agustin Ivie Anderson, Herb Jeffries, Al Hibbler are among my best big band vocalist anytime. How can anyone forgett for an example Ivie Anderson and her version of "I've Got It Bad" (both in studio and radio/transcription/soundie versions).

According to one source: "...Herb Jeffries is still alive, age 93, very healthy, and still performs!" Nice to see that!

Well, probably someone will know facts about this... Lee was marvelous performer, and as such he sould not be forgotten! He dropped out his drum sticks in his later years, and he did producing job. I didn't belive my eyes when I saw his name under production credits for "Cabaret" soundtrack album (did not remember the label, probably CBS).

I like his live album issued on some Italian label (Giganti del Jazz) where he plays with Harry Sweets Edison and Ray Brown, among others.

EKE BBB, brownie, White Lightning, king ubu, couw, jazzbo, Brownian Motion, catesta, chris olivarez, Evan, Jazzmoose, maren, many, many, many thanks for birthday greetings! I am really touched! Thanks people, and one special thanks to Agustin who brought first greetings to the board! Milan

Right Lon, and we can only regret there are not so many recorded music examples where Lester and Lee played together. BTW is brother Lee, powerful and, at the same time delicate drummer too (IMO), still alive? John, these words were so nicely put! And that CONTRAST, where you never know what's next, is probably what amazes me the most, both in Bix and Pres!

Thought I will be able to put some photos, but my internet connection slow down to 14.4 Kbps, so... I can not see anything from all these picture attachments you people provided.

It is great thing everybody is here - Jim welcome to our revisited LY corner. And now little qouestion: what do you think - was Lester influenced only by Tram or Bix has his part in developing Pres as musican? I think he certainly had, because delicate usage of silence and rhytmic approach was more like Bix!

B) Nah, mine ears are closed too!

Lester and free jazz Well I must admit these are not simplest things to trace, but one can look for those specific changes in Pres playing that occurred at the beginning of his late style period till the end. "Free" licks and phrases are not so audible in every solo, but they are here and there, and you must listen to Pres entire heritage to identify them. Judging from what I heard it is clearly that "Lady Be Good" 1939. Decca session with Basie brings these unexpected tones Lester used to "overblown" Chu Berry on that one. It can be the earliest example of such not connected to harmony and rhythm expression. Lester has such ideas in his mind earlier maybe, but it can only be told when hard research to Basie broadcasts will take place. I have one broadcast that has second A part on "John's Idea" solo played so "out of everything" that is unbelievable. Still it is so strong one can simply believe his ears. That broadcast is around 1937 or 1938 (disc does not provide precise information). When it is talk about my favorite Pres excursions to "free" it is on JATP 1949 solo on title named "The Closer". Go and hear some of his latest choruses on that title, and you will hear

brownie, strange, the same is with me. Is it too hard task for someone's life?

I think it would be interesting to add Sonny Greer to listen to when speaking of various, today almost forgotten parts of drum kit.

One of the most interesting moments in "Ken Burns Jazz" certainly was description of "battle" between Webb and Goodman's bands, and supported musical illustration fragments - when they played "Stompin at The Savoy". It is interesting to hear two bands playing the same arrangement. I always like Webb drumming. I respect him very much since I heard him playing behind Ella, fifteen years ago. The tune has that hip title: "Chew, Chew, Chew Your Bubble-gum" - you can hear how he gathered all those ensemble parts at the end of Ella vocal chorus, and later, what he did to support band as a whole.