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If I were to go with one release in particular, I'd go with Reality Live -- and specifically the 2CD edition (which is longer than the DVD). About half of it is newer (post-"Tin Machine") material, and is about as good an overview as you'll find -- plus a lot of great, updated versions of older material. LOTS of Bowie's 90's and 2000's material can be found pretty cheap, and MY favorites (in order), are: 1. Reality 2. The Next Day 3. Heathen 4. Earthling -- but, Jim, in your case, I might actually start with this one (his most electronica-influenced record). 5. Outside But, Jim, you really should get his most recent album -- just released Friday -- Blackstar. It's nothing short of spectacular. I think you can probably find full-length-album uploads of every one of these (on YouTube), and they're all on Spotify. I'd give 'em all a spin, and see what you think.

Full agreement here as well, though I recognize that may not stand up in court. Regardless, the court of public opinion can also come to its own verdict, and is well within its right to do so. He may never do time, but there is an enormous amount of evidence out there well beyond the "hearsay of just a 'handful' of 'alleged' victims". Personally, I hope the trial is as ugly as it gets (though I won't be following any of it closely), because I'm of the opinion that there's an overwhelming amount of 'smoke' -- as in "where there's smoke, there's fire" -- and that there should be as much of a spotlight on that smoke (legally admissible evidence) as can be, if there's any justice in this world (not that there necessarily is).

I've always been curious about this one too -- especially the version of Giant Steps -- can anyone recommend?

Pianist and Bowie collaborator Mike Garson... I was about to say "jazz pianist" (which is true), but honestly, his approach is really a LOT more classical-sounding, than 'jazz' per se... Pianist and Bowie collaborator Mike Garson is a really plus on a number of Bowie's post-"Tin Machine" efforts (including as part of a few of his live bands). I know Garson worked with Bowie in the early 70's and was on 2-3 albums (Aladdin Sane especially), but Garson also contributed to all five of Bowie's post-"Tin Machine" ISO Records albums (Outside, Earthling, Hours, Heathen, and Reality) -- and Garson also appears on Reality Live as well as another rare live Bowie CD called liveandwell (only available through the Bowie fanclub, but official, with live material from Outside and Earthling). Garson plays these MASSAVE classically-influenced piano solos (on grand piano, and grand-piano-sounding synth-patches), over skittering electronica-like beats and electric bass -- and there's NO reason that should even work together -- and yet it did, and beautifully. Bowie's voice was spectacular in the late 90's and early 2000's -- as good a vibrato control as ever in his entire career - and he was just a much better singer during that 10-year period (1995-2004), than ever before or since (though his last two albums are still pretty amazing, even if there's some more 'age' to his voice). Later-day Bowie was really something special, and really underrated, IMHO.

The rumors were largely put to rest when his 2013 album The Next Day came out, and to whatever extent they may have persisted (if at all), I think this new album, and the two videos just released over the last 6-8 weeks, where he looked great! -- probably squelched any remaining rumors entirely. This morning was a complete shock to me, and from everything I've seen on-line, to everyone else too.

Huge fan of his more recent work (everything over the last 20 years). I only got really interested in Bowie about 10 years ago, when I stumbled on a box set of his complete ISO Records output from 1995-2004 (Outside, Earthling, Hours, Heathen, and Reality) - which I picked up for a song. I have a smattering of his earlier work, but there are probably a dozen key 70's Bowie albums I don't even own (and never have). So, honestly, practically ALL my desert-island Bowie is from **after** Tin Machine (1990's and after). His newest album, Blackstar, had just came out on Friday last week -- and I was spinning it all weekend. I'm glad to say I heard it 7-8 times in total before I heard the shocking news on NPR this morning. I'll post some more thoughts later.

Good.

Just happened to listen to Conflict in the car ride across Missouri with my Dad yesterday. Hadn't heard it in ages, though clearly I've been a fan since I first started this thread well over 10 years ago. I'll have to check the liners when I get back to DC (which aren't with me at the moment), but I'm wondering how Andrew Hill ended up on this date, to say nothing of the rest if he group (what an amazing lineup). And was this the most 'challenging' (meaning aggressive-sounding) date Carmell Jones ever recorded? A curious cast, to say the least.

One of my very favorite Miles sets too, 2nd only to 2nd Quintet and Jack Johnson Complete (which are probably co-equal in first place). Miles & Gil is probably next after that. And oddly, though the BB set great for when I've got a lot of work to get done around the house, the Complete Bitches Brew *isn't* one I'm in the mood for as often. Anyway, the Complete OTC Sessions is really a monster, in the very best sense.

BTW, the alternate of the title track from Mode For Joe was a real eye-opener for me. Maybe I was just overly used to the 'original' - but this tune, which is fairly sparse (and almost feels through-composed) -- really shines in this new (alternate) incarnation.

Hot damn! Had no idea these had been recorded recently. I have 3 or 4 of her quartets (of apparently 7 total) scattered across as many CD's, and they're all fantastic. Will have to get the complete set soon. Thanks!!!

Same experience here. Highest recommendation, buy with confidence!

Track listing? Who's on what track(s)? Exactly what's in this thing? Could be very interesting, or maybe not quite as interesting. Hard to tell. Curious though.

7th paragraph, what's that about getting a call from Miles? Nothing listed for Cowell in a search of Plosin's "Miles Ahead" DB, so what's the author of that article in the link in the first post smokin'? >> Roach’s band was really “the beginning of everything,” Cowell says. From there, the pianist got a call to tour with Miles Davis, and joined the Bobby Hutcherson-Harold Land Quintet as well.

PM sent on: Andrew Hill - Dance with Death (BMG bar code) - $14 Andrew Hill - Grass Roots (hole in bar code) - $7 Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles - $3 Joe Henderson - In 'n Out (BMG bar code) - $3 Bobby Hutcherson - Happenings (BMG bar code) - $3 Wayne Shorter - The All Seeing Eye - $3 Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn (2011 remaster) (sealed) - $8 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (2 CD Experience Edition) (sealed) - $10 The Cars (sealed) - $12

2nd clip surfaces...

Old thread I found looking for something else. Bumping again, for old time's sake.

Previous thread I started on this very topic (or pretty close, anyway): Relatively-progressive piano trio recs in the 60's Edit: Lord, I'm just noticing this thread dates back nearly 12 years ago.

Seriously groovy! Will have to give more of this a listen soon.

I think I've got one, and might well be willing to let go of it for whatever's reasonable (or a donation to Jim for the board, which I'd be even more inclined to do). Can't remember how much I liked it, or if I kept it the last time I was thinning the herd (or in this case, the 'heard').

Bump!

A friend here in the DC area just joined a wind ensemble (small concert band, I'm told, of about 50 players) -- and she's going to be playing Alto Clarinet. She's played regular and bass clarinet for 40+ years, but this is her first (ever) experience playing alto. Any resources (online or otherwise) that she should know about, as she dives into this endeavor? She said the instrument is really a lot softer than she was expecting -- a LOT less heft to the tone than a bass clarinet (which she's also played off and on for a couple decades, at least). She's looking at possibly getting a new mouthpiece, and (at least) definitely a new ligature (which it's badly in need of) -- and hoping that will help with the tone (but she isn't sure how much is related to the quality of the current mouthpiece). I briefly played regular (standard) clarinet in junior high myself, and even more briefly played bass clarinet (around that same time) -- and always thought the idea of an alto clarinet seemed nice -- but understand that the actual instruments themselves are often less forgiving models (or maybe the whole instrument is generally less well-developed -- I really don't know). Anyway, in the abstract, I've always wished guys like Don Byron played alto (clarinet) more, and that the instrument was used more often. I've started some other threads about the instrument here over the years (I think Joe Lovano is one of the few modern guys to play one much), but of course the discussion is always pretty limited. Anyway, any good on-line resources for discussion that I can pass along to my friend? From actual players, possibly with advice about instruments, and what to do to (maybe) get a better sound out of hers (if any thing can be done, which of course, I have no real idea about). Many thanks!

Very curious. I'd probably bite for $40, but not $100.

Tempting!! Anyone have any links to any clips? I'll have to look on YouTube too, when I'm not on mobile. Seems right up my alley. Edit: found an NPR story! Haven't had the chance to listen yet, but at 10 minutes, there are bound to be several good samples. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125181048

Everyone ought to jump on this one... Joe Henderson And Kikuchi. Hino In Concert I paid like $34 for an earlier Japanese issue of it (from Dusty Groove), and saw it priced even higher back then. Fantastic album, recorded one day right before or after (I forget which) Joe's "Live In Japan" for Milestone. Includes a Joe original not found anywhere else too, the opening track (Sunrise in Tokyo, iirc).