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Oh, I didn't think 'you' were scaring anybody off. I was agreeing with your comment regarding Rosolino's quirky vocals. They are quirky but I do like them. I had my own thoughts, not because of what you wrote, that too much discussion (I've mentioned Rosolino's vocals in regard to the Kenton Presents set before) might cause somebody to believe the Kenton box contains lots of vocals. I remember another discussion where certain members of this board didn't like the Woody Herman Capitol box due to too many vocals. Rosolino has his own vocal style. I don't know that I'd say that Rosolino is a 'good' jazz singer when compared to a 'good' jazz singer such as Ella Fitzgerald. However, Rosolino sounds like he's having such a damned good time when he's singing (and goofing around) that I enjoy hearing him. I've often thought jazz is an art form that's meant to be enjoyed and not fretted over so much (yes, I admit, I've done my fair share of fretting over the music ). I enjoy Rosolino's approach to doing what feels is natural and what he enjoys. He makes it seem just fun as hell even if he's not the best jazz singer. Rosolino's singing gives me visions of some old-timey, west coast, carefree, driving along the coast, jazz dream.

Hmmm... Steely Dan's Gaucho is not on the list? It's #1 on my 1980s list.

Yeah. The NASCAR thing isn't as fun this year as it was in past years. I don't wish to spend another Sunday browsing the AAJ site and watching ASSCAR.

Please. Let the site survive the up-coming weekend. Please?

If I remember correctly, there are FOUR Rosolino vocal tracks on this set. The rest of the box is non-vocal. Rosolino's vocals are quirky but I enjoy them very much. To me, his vocals are a highlight of the Kenton Presents box. To my ears, Rosolino is very good when he sings That Old Black Magic. I can listen over and over. My point, most of the set is NOT vocal. If you're wondering about there being too many vocals, there aren't. I'd like to hear more from Rosolino's vocal attempts. He makes me smile every time I hear him sing.

It feels good, for the first time, ever, that 'I' own a Mosaic 'before' it's selected to go out of print. I purchased the Kenton Presents box, a few weeks back, along with the Teddy Wilson box. I checked the chronological order of the Mosaic catalog and figured the Kenton Presents box might a set on the 'soon to go out of print' list. B-)

I'm thinking I might buy a new toaster, replace the exhaust system on my car, donate to Organissimo, look at the latest airline schedules, and enjoy a night on the town.

I'll have my lawyer contact Billy G., BERIGAN, and Michael Cuscuna. And... in the meantime, I might start growing me a beard.

The Beard Soaker, perhaps?

I want to touch his beard. Am I a beard toucher?

Jeeeeeeeeeeeessssuuuuuuuuus. Oh, Jeeeesssuuuuuuuuusssssssss! Jesus left Chi-ca-go. Now, on his way to New Orleans.

I enjoy Bob Cooper's saxophone playing, on this set, much more than I would have thought. The couple of quirky vocal tracks offered by Frank Rosolino are unique and fun. I smile every time I hear the Rosolino vocal tunes.

Here is some additional information in another Kenton Presents thread. link

I feel small.

Now that I mention it, 'I' don't yet own the new Gerry Mulligan Mosaic either. These recent Mosaic releases would lead a person to think Mosaic was in business to make money or something.

Yes, I know Mosaic offers complete sets. That, I appreciate very much. But, damn, after spending nearly half-a-year's wages (or so ) on Mosaic sets already this year... 'must' Mosaic offer a new SEVEN DISK set? Naw, the Golson/Farmer set couldn't be like the more-affordable, recently-issued Gerry Mulligan Mosaic which cost 'only' $68. No, Mosaic 'must' go overboard and make the new Golson/Farmer Complete set just as complete as can be. And, yeah, Mosaic 'has' to find SEVEN DISKS worth of material to release and push the price right on up to $119. What? I'm made out of money? Money grows on friggin' trees? Fek! Fek you, Michael Cuscuna.

I do remember Spanish Key. I think it was Miles and crew playing from the Bitches Brew album. I didn't listen as intently as I normally would. I was taking in the great scenes and colors of the film. I'll need to check the soundtrack to be sure. I did notice, however, that the electric pianos used in Spanish Key were playing in the film but there were no electric pianos on the stage.

Yes, I agree with you, too. For example, I will NOT purchase a Conn. release at Border's unless I can get some sort of discount. I mean, $18 for a Conn. title at Border's or $13 via the internet? If I purchase an entire group-release of Conn. titles, say, 4 disks multiplied by $5 difference-per-disk and I'm talking about getting an additional disk, for free, if purchased from the online store versus the retail store. RVGs are more reasonably priced and I tend to purchase them at Border's (unless the RVG is a double). I'm always surprised when a single RVG is priced at $11.99 but a double is priced at $26.99. Like, uhhh... did I miss something?

I can complain about anything (yeah, believe it! ). I had an issue with Border's once upon a time (and even documented it on this board). Overall, though, I've had really good luck with my local Border's and my ability to find new jazz product on the store's shelves. Sometimes I believe it might be 'smart' to purchase music from a retail store to keep the store in the business of selling music. If everybody purchased via the internet there would be no retail stores to go to. On the other hand, why should I pay the extra couple of dollars per CD to the retail store? Except that I do enjoy having the retail store available to meet my shopping/browsing needs. Still, I'm thinking CD Universe for the August RVGs.

I've not yet purchased any of the August RVGs. I stopped by my local Border's store to discover which of the new RVGs the store might have in stock. To my surprise, I found the Border's store had installed all new shelving and had re-arranged the entire store. The re-arranging was still in-progress when I was inside the store. I found a couple of Blakeys filed under 'B' and some more filed under 'A' but none were the August RVG. I happened to see a Garth Brooks where Tina Brooks should have been. Hmmm... bad timing, on my part, to be searching for new RVGs at my local Border's. Nothing against Border's, re-arranging is required sometimes. This time, though, I might need to place my order with CD Universe.

I don't know what percentage of my music is by dead people. I know it must be quite high. When friends ask me who I like, musically, I often reply, "Most everybody I like is dead."

Weird, yet familiar. If my memory is good, I've heard NONE of my Mosaic Completes in their entirety. It makes me wonder why I continue to desire more Mosaics? My mind keeps telling me I will get to ALL of them in due time.

I viewed 'Collateral' last night. It was a damn good movie and my pick for the best of the summer (so far). The movie was filmed, at night, in Los Angeles. Lots of footage of the characters in the foreground with the lights of Los Angles occupying the background. Lots of footage of the city passing by as the characters travel around the city in a taxi cab. Lots of neon lights, in blues and greens, displaying the city's night life. I like the night time and, as a result, felt very comfortable while watching the movie. The director, Michael Mann, did an excellent job, in my opinion, of mixing the night scenes with crisp dialogue, great use of the camera, and a well-chosen soundtrack. There is a certain point in the film where jazz, for a short time, takes center stage. Miles Davis is mentioned and a story is told. It's interesting that 'Collateral' and 'The Terminal' have both had jazz connections this summer. In my opinion, this is because jazz is 'mysterious' and 'underground.' A movie can mention jazz, say whatever it wants about the music, and the average person in the audience will be none the wiser.

I've listened to The Sixth Sense only in my car so far. I haven't thought the title was too good. Just now I placed the CD in my home stereo and it's a much better session than I previously believed. I'll agree with jazzbo and say, yeah, it's good. 'Cry For My People' is a delight. Lee Morgan and Cal Massey make for a good combination.

I'm listening to Ready for Freddie as I type these words. Sometimes the sounds of McCoy Tyner's piano can put me into a comfortable, very relaxed, psuedo-trance-like state. It's quite nice, really.