Ken Dryden

I had several SACDs with their unique jewel boxes broken in shipment. Are there anyone online sources selling them? So far I have had no luck finding any.

Sir Frederick Gas Nat King Cole Vic Power

When he was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, Dizzy also played piano.

I just did a bit of digging and found that two tracks unissued on the four LPs/ four CDs were included on the One Night With Blue Note DVD: Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Grady Tate: Blues Walk Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Grady Tate: Scratch My Back

I wonder what Lord’s source was for the rejected status. They are listed as unissued in the Blue Nite Discography.

I wonder why the Walter Davis trio tracks were omitted from the One Night With Blue Note Preserved CDs? Walter Davis: piano, Reggie Workman - bass, Art Blakey - drums Criss Cross Bud's Bubble I've Got Rhythm Six additonal songs from other sets were omitted as well...

Odds Against Tomorrwo is the film I thought was a turkey, though the soundtrack was great. I haven't seen "No Sun In Venice."

I know there have been books about jazz in film, but I thought it would be fun to discuss favorite jazz soundtracks and appearances by artists performing in films. Appearances (cameos to fuller shots): The Fabulous Dorseys: Art Tatum in two segments, with dialogue in the foreground over his music. The Snows of Kilimanjaro: A brief appearance of Benny Carter playing alto saxophone in a night club scene. Anatomy of a Murder: Duke Ellington composed and performed the soundtrack and appears on camera as a musician named Pie-Eye. Terminal 1: Tom Hanks plays a character trying to complete his father's quest of getting the autographs of all of the musicians who appeared in the Great Day in Harlem photo. Benny Golson appears on camera, has a bit of dialogue and plays on camera. King of the Gypsies: David Grisman wrote and played the music for this film, though no soundtrack album was ever released. Stephane Grappelli is part of the band. Soundtracks: Anatomy of a Murder: Duke Ellington composed and performed the soundtrack with his band. Paris Blues: More music by Duke Ellington written for film. Issued on LP. The Silent Partner: Oscar Peterson composed and arranged the music for this Canadian film, issued by Pablo on LP. The film was released as a full screen DVD, starring Christopher Plummer and Elliot Gould. The allstar group includes Clark Terry, Milt Jackson, Benny Carter and Zoot Sims. I Want To Live! The terrific soundtrack by Johnny Mandel, played by a strong group including Gerry Mulligan. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (the remake): Denny Zeitlin leads a small group and plays electronic music that he composed for the film. He gets a kick out of introducing his ballad "Love Theme 'From Invasion of the Bodysnatchers'" when he plays a club. The CD reissue is challenging to find at a reasonable price. Scott Joplin: This bio film features performances and arrangements by Dick Hyman. A highlight is the duo piano cutting contest played by Dick Hyman and Hank Jones. Eubie Blake has a brief cameo as the judge booting pianists from the contest. Issued on LP by MCA. Ordeal By Innocence: Donald Sutherland stars in this Canadian film, adapted from an Agatha Christie mystery. Dave Brubeck composed and played music for the film, using his quartet with Bill Smith. Sadly, no soundtrack was released.

At least one artist played bop before then at Carnegie Hall... September 18, 1949 .

I remember the audio being so-so, while the medley has a clipped intro, which is faded in.

This 2 LP set from UK has been in my collection for decades, it is from that very concert. No Ahmad Jamal... .

Not to mention with the shortage of pressing plants for LPs and inconsistent quality, I doubt that Mosaic would want to try to do a limited edition LP boxed set of 2500 to 3500 units, the economics would require a much higher price per disc than Mosaic customers are used to paying.

I once heard a trumpeter butcher Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare For the Common Man” in a small town orchestra concert. It was so bad, my friend and I were trying to control our laughter.

I remember right after I paid a small fortune for the European boxed set, it was reissued in the US.

I reviewed one of Lord's Discography CD-Roms years ago, probably for Allaboutjazz. I also have a problem with the hefty subscription price, particularly if you bother to send corrections and updates without compensation. He had no knowledge of the remaining unissued material from Jaki Byard's gig at Lennie's On the Turnpike (which I obtained from Fantasy in the midst of writing liner notes for The Last From Lennie's), while there is far too much in the way of incorrect information and omissions from so many releases that it would be impossible for someone to keep track of it all.

It is from a piano roll. I haven't heard his piano roll LP of "The Rite of Spring" while he also made a piano roll of "Petrouchka." I am unsure if the latter appeared on LP.

I am pretty sure that I bought this LP back in the 1970s after discovering its existence in a Schwann catalog.

I have appreciated Ralph Peterson's work since first reviewing one of his early Blue Note Fo'tet CDs. He was a terrific drummer and bandleader and his music had many facets. I enjoyed his live webcast from The Side Door in the past few months. It may have been one of his last performances. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Track 1: https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.TG8i-dTOY_QFxy-AiJckQgHaHY?pid=ImgDet&rs=1 Butch Thompson: Handful of Keys, by Fats Waller Butch Thompson: piano, Good Old New York (Daring Records) I pulled the wrong track from this CD, I intended to include a bit more challenging composition from it. While I was never a huge fan of Garrison Keillor, Butch Thompson was by far his most interesting pianist and music director. He’s also a talented clarinetist, showcased on a duo piano LP that he recorded with James Dapogny for Stomp Off. Track 2: https://img.discogs.com/N4jsaaovj_x44UIb6J_7U93PDQU=/fit-in/600x592/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-4632782-1370532277-7543.jpeg.jpg Martin Taylor: Moose the Mooche, by Charlie Parker Martin Taylor: electric guitar, Solo (P3 Music) This UK CD may not be that widely distributed in the US, so this may have been a tougher artist to identify. I heard him do a solo set in Nashville many years ago and got to know him through his recordings with Stephane Grappelli. Track 3: https://img.discogs.com/sSZr364tFqiYgFARcM1FVS1c-40=/fit-in/600x606/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-5596818-1527499194-3110.jpeg.jpg Jerry Bergonzi 4tet: Con Brio, by Jerry Bergonzi Jerry Bergonzi: tenor saxophone, Mick Goodrick: electric guitar, Bruce Gertz: bass, Adam Nussbaum: drums, On Again (Ram) My introduction to Jerry Bergonzi was hearing him in the Dave Brubeck Quartet in the late 1970s. He also stepped in to play electric bass when Chris Brubeck soloed on bass trombone. This recording may be another one of those elusive European releases, though I imagine there will be a few listeners who thought that they should have recognized Mick Goodrick. Track 4: https://img.discogs.com/04LDz_4sb-6LZirSxTwTZgD3_ZQ=/fit-in/600x605/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-16059540-1602712331-5585.jpeg.jpg SWR Big Band + Clark Terry: Tee Pee Time, by Clark Terry Clark Terry: trumpet & flugelhorn, Klaus Weigenleiter: piano Jazz Matinee (Faszination Musik/Hanssler) I think Clark Terry had one of the most recognizable sounds on both trumpet and flugelhorn, plus the ability to solo at a high level in almost any setting. This is one of a series of live meetings between the SWR Big Band and an American all-star. Track 5: https://img.discogs.com/7HE8mjvP9FYPwB8Bosiubvxn4jM=/fit-in/600x517/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-15701344-1596185455-9673.jpeg.jpg Richie Beirach & Yoshiaki Masuo: Yesterdays, by Jerome Kern Richie Beirach: piano, Yoshiaki Masuo: electric guitar ZAL (Octave Lab/Trio Records) I avoided buying Japanese CDs for a time due to the higher prices, but realized that I was missing a lot of great music not issued at all in the US. Richie Beirach is a perennial favorite of mine and this cut is a bit of a change from his typical recordings. Track 6: https://img.discogs.com/RP0mjkXxOWV9PZ1LzqDXCipIQs8=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-6932617-1429814582-1180.jpeg.jpg The Uptown String Quartet: Along Came Betty, by Benny Golson Lesa Terry: violin, Diane Monroe: violin, Maxine Roach: viola, Eileen M. Folson: cello Just Wait A Minute! (BlueMoon/Max Roach) I had an opportunity to hear this string quartet in concert around the time this CD was released, but they seem to have disbanded a short time after it. While they are enjoyable, I don’t think that they have as much humor and spirit of adventure as the Turtle Island Quartet (formerly the Turtle Island String Quartet). Track 7: https://img.discogs.com/v3dkSsaihBaxTbDWxD8MyEgDgYM=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-5126350-1385215686-6776.jpeg.jpg Michel Legrand: Jitterbug Waltz, by Fats Waller Herbie Mann: flute*, Betty Glamann: harp, Barry Galbraith: guitar, Miles Davis: trumpet*, John Coltrane: tenor sax, Phil Woods: alto sax*, Jerome Richardson: baritone sax, Eddie Costa: vibes, Bill Evans: piano*, Paul Chambers: bass, Kenny Dennis: drums (* = soloists) Legrand Jazz (Philips) I thought that this track would get identified quickly due to so many unique sounding soloists. A fun session… Track 8: https://img.discogs.com/tnM9E6w_3FoocjFR1Ul7eh03XqY=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-16144119-1604195898-6219.jpeg.jpg The Peter Leitch New Life Jazz Orchestra: Spring Is Here, by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart Peter Leitch: arranger, conductor; Bill Mobley: trumpet, flugelhorn, Duane Eubanks: trumpet; Tim Harrison: flute; Dave Pietro: alto & soprano saxophones; Jed Levey: tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute; Carl Maraghi: baritone saxophone, bass clarinet; Matt Haviland: trombone; Max Siegel: bass trombone; Phil Robson: electric guitar; Chad Coe: acoustic guitar; Peter Zak: piano; Yoshi Waki: bass; Joe Strasser: drums New Life (Jazz House) I conducted a phone interview with Peter Leitch in the fall of 2018 for a Hot House article. I learned of his battle with cancer and the nerve damage from the treatments that left him unable to play guitar, which led to his focus on composing and arranging for a large ensemble, which he dubbed The New Life Orchestra. It prompted me to book a flight and several day trip to New York City and I attended both sets on opening night at the late lamented Club 75. It was a memorable evening and I think that the two CD set issued late last year turned out rather well. Track 9: https://img.discogs.com/39XX3gu7e2F8OMjX6lVENIliMvI=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-11905898-1524525123-5773.jpeg.jpg Rufus Reid Trio: Tricotism, by Oscar Pettiford Rufus Reid: bass; Kirk Lightsey: piano; Eddie Gladden: drums Perpetual Stroll (Sunnyside) It’s hard for a bassist to go wrong by tackling this Oscar Pettiford jazz standard. Track 10: https://img.discogs.com/TSm2pOY0ZnCQkUv-0UwzmgQyZhY=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-2452721-1284892410.jpeg.jpg Bobby Jaspar: What’s New, by Bob Haggart & Johnny Burke Bobby Jaspar: tenor saxophone; Tommy Flanagan: piano, Nobil Totah: bass; Elvin Jones: drums Bobby Jaspar In Paris (Disques Swing) - an odd name for the release, given it was recorded in New York City… Bobby Jaspar tends to get overlooked due to his early death, this is one of his best sessions. Track 11: https://img.discogs.com/415izHDvh7jAfW5BbfQQOVftfX4=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-6603763-1424694657-1201.jpeg.jpg Ahmed Abdul-Malik: Song of Delilah, by Victor Young & Ray Evans Ahmed Abdul-Malik: bass; Ray Nance: violin; Paul Neves: piano; Seldon Powell: flute; Walter Perkins: drums Spellbound (Real Gone Music/Status) I always love tracking down recordings featuring Ray Nance on violin. Now if those small group concerts he did with Duke Ellington on a European tour will finally turn up… Track 12: https://img.discogs.com/fmpVNuQRrmllrhWDNM63UjUd0o0=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-3328592-1325970600.jpeg.jpg Kirk Knuffke & Jesse Stacken: Slippers, by Charles Mingus Kirk Knuffke: cornet; Jesse Stacken: piano Orange Was The Color (SteepleChase) Two strong young musicians who made several recordings together of merit. This is one of their best meetings. Track 13: https://d1kn5i7nlzd2nj.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/16140408/013491400624-1.jpg Timeless All Stars: Alvin’s Smile, by Harold Land Bobby Hutcherson: vibes; Harold Land: tenor saxophone; Curtis Fuller: trombone; Cedar Walton: piano; Buster Williams: bass; Billy Higgins: drums Essence (Delos) With a number of Bobby Hutcherson fans on the board, I figured that this one would be identified quickly. Track 14: https://th.bing.com/th/id/Rfef828d230f7f271c3fa0a9be56bdc9e?rik=jhsZyygPH4vDrQ&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.jazzmusicarchives.com%2fimages%2fcovers%2ffrank-vignola-frank-vignola-and-vinny-raniolo-beloved-earth-songs-20131219060331.jpg&ehk=OR535CersRpmmZ76a20QZSVzcp5%2bEFqHi7EBJvkeoos%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw Frank Vignola & Vinnie Raniolo: You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To, by Cole Porter Frank Vignola: electric guitar; Vinnie Raniolo: electric guitar Beloved Earth Songs (self-released) I’ve had the chance to hear this duo in concert and they are a lot of fun and they have an incredible chemistry. I don’t know if they are still playing together. Track 15: https://th.bing.com/th/id/R808c81bd42501813cf0ee1b5578e43c8?rik=bXx4mWTYDlcypw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fcps-static.rovicorp.com%2f3%2fJPG_250%2fMI0001%2f949%2fMI0001949159.jpg%3fpartner%3dallrovi.com&ehk=4EIJKYBaQ3bnBoFYKjmr0Rw4LzFJZfIRNdWRBChy2c0%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw Triad: Message to Love, by Jimi Hendrix Geri Allen: piano; Mark Batson: piano; Scott Batson: piano Three Pianos For Jimi (Douglas Music) I am not a huge Jimi Hendrix fan, but I always enjoy hearing multiple piano recordings, probably from getting hooked on listening to Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, as you might have guessed from my earlier BFTs. Track 16: https://th.bing.com/th/id/R14e0f0c7dcc8f64f788dd0479ba322d2?rik=0s%2fLSLkZjp%2bEXw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fecx.images-amazon.com%2fimages%2fI%2f51aIMM5ZPwL._SY300_.jpg&ehk=OA7RAFofjpn8OLW4Vp9pNPgmSh7Jp1%2bb3ggDaZIAzVE%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw Art Tatum: Yesterdays, by Jerome Kern & Otto Harbach a Zenph digitized re-performance of the pianist’s historic 1949 Pasadena concert, recorded live with an audience in 2007 at The Shrine Auditorium Art Tatum: Live at the Shrine (Zenph Re-performance) During the final 2008 IAJE in Toronto, Zenph Studios hosted a session and gave a demonstration of its piano reproduction of one track from Piano Starts Here, as its program replicated Art Tatum’s touch, pedaling and the recording was made on the reproducing piano with microphones above the strings and a second set positioned approximately where Tatum’s head would have been above the piano bench, enabling one to hear something similar to what the pianist heard as he played. There is also a regular version recorded from the microphones placed over the piano strings. Recorded with a live audience in the same venue. I was trying to locate the Zenph brochure given out at IAJE, but it is misfiled in my office downstairs. There is also an Oscar Peterson title in this series and a Glenn Gould, but I think interest faded in the series after a short time. Track 17: https://img.discogs.com/LgODO6fk_H78TjI2olKq0O3tq2U=/fit-in/600x593/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-14642055-1578756367-4875.jpeg.jpg Gene Bertoncini: Snowfall, by Claude Thornhill Gene Bertoncini: nylon string acoustic guitar Body And Soul (Ambient Records) I didn’t know how many solo acoustic guitar fans there are who sample the blindfold tests, but Gene Bertoncini is a master who draws from standards, timeless jazz works and even opera. His duo sessions with bassist Michael Moore are also not to be missed. Sometimes I just need to take a break from the clutter and enjoy music such as this CD, which I’ve found is great for long dinners with my wife and a good bottle of wine.

The county sites are open three days each week, but online bookings go quickly. Same for Walmart pharmacies, so no vaccine yet for me, though I became eligible at the beginning of the week.

I sold a cd on Discogs and shipped it on 12-29. It still hasn’t reached its destination. It last turned up in Cincinnati on 1-8 tracking, then nothing until yesterday when it was tracked in Pittsburgh. My advice is to avoid shipping via media mail unless the seller or buyer is close. A Dusty Grooves order sat in Chicago for over a month before finally heading my way, I opted for priority mail for my most recent order.

Michael Cuscuna told me that promos went to journalists, not to radio. Perhaps the station bought it and wrote in it themselves.

You are in the correct time frame...

I was sent some Mosaic sets as promos but they often sold them at half off or less to writers. I think my cost for the Nat Cile box was $106 plus shipping. I stopped asking once it became impossible to get them assigned to review.