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Many thanks!!

Many, many thanks!! - for what I presume are your translations. Anybody know if the "Freedom Jazz Dance" is from a commercially released recording? (I did some Googling earlier, but didn't come up with anything.)

What I cannot for the life of me fathom, is how Berry somehow rehabilitated himself in the public sphere (in the view of the public), such that you can now see his mug on the front cover of various "visit St. Louis" state department of tourism full-color magazines (overgrown brochures), and have regularly for the last 10 years. (I'm originally from St. Louis, and my folks would regularly pick up the 'tourist stuff' for when my wife and I would visit from Kansas City. I'm talking about the (multiple?) incidents where he was caught videotaping underage women (teen girls) at his restaurant/club complex somewhere outside of St. Louis. For those only reading the Wikipedia article on Chuck (which more than gives him the benefit of the doubt), there (probably, imho) more to it. For instance... http://performingsongwriter.com/chuck-berry -- gives this account (next paragraph is a quote)... Berry had another brush with the law in 1989, when he was caught secretly videotaping women in the bathroom of his restaurant, The Southern Air. A former employee took him to court with a suit that alleged that the tapes “were created for the improper purpose of the gratification” of Berry’s “sexual fetishes.” Several women followed with similar class-action suits. Chuck denied it all. Shortly after The Southern Air was closed, the Feds raided his estate. Along with firearms and marijuana, a cache of videotapes was found, showing underage females in sexual poses. This kept Berry in court for over a year. Charges were finally dropped when the prosecuting attorney became embroiled in his own financial scandal. The same source indicates some other underage shenanigans with a 14-year old girl around 1959. I don't want to make more of this than it is -- but, still, it is what it is. How one can do stuff like that (which I understand, is probably not totally uncommon), and still be an "advertising icon" for a state department of tourism, is totally beyond me.

Wow, I had no idea Shunzo Ohno could play like this. (I think even heard him once, or maybe I was dreaming -- Spontooneous, was Ohno on a Buster Williams gig at the Folly many years ago, late 90's?) In any case, enjoy... At least this one is from a real release (or one that I can try and track down).

If anything, this third clip (from a different Youtube user) is just as amazing as the last one above... Who's on tenor? Who's on guitar? WHAT A PERFORMANCE!! Has this ever been released??? Checking out the other clips from this user, there's plenty of others of interest, for instance...

Audio-only clips from Youtube, I'm afraid. (Oh, to see video footage, but the audio is amazing enough!) First the JAZZ one, a really forward-thinking take on Jimmy Heath's "The Time And The Place" -- but notice the almost "surf"-like guitar right in there with the groove!! And I love the flute that flies in over everything now and again, which I get the impression (from photographs) was played by the lead singer of the Blue Comets. And then some SOUL with a FREE JAZZ bent, this take on Otis Redding's "I Can't Turn You Loose". Simply amazing "free-jazz"-leaning solos from the tenor-player in Hino's group (at 3:15), and then Hino (at 4:00). Just listen... Surely they're from the same source. Have these cuts been released anywhere?? Hard to tell with all the Japanese (and lack of English) in the Youtube descriptions. I would LOVE to find a copy of this, any ideas??

Have spun this a good 6 or 8 times since I got it, and it continues to impress. Fair warning, much of this date sounds like a "half-crazy, party record" if you don't pay too close of attention to it. In many ways, it's everyting that Tyrone Washington's "Do Right" date attempted to be. The thing is, that there's WAY more going on in the rhythm section on THIS date (than on Tyrone's last leader date). Very active, almost 'nervous' bass-playing - and some really nice, comping on keys from Delmar Brown. So put this on as background music, and you'll never notice much of anything about why this date works so well (at least for whom this date works so well).

Couple more Cabu comps...

Never quite realized that any of the one (or two?) "Chick had to play acoustic" Bitches Brew era gigs had ever been recorded professionally (or semi-professionally, or at least good enough to release legit). Never in a million years did I expect to ever hear the Bitches Brew band play with an acoustic piano, but that's long been a dream of mine -- to hear that kind of material played with acoustic piano. Now, the "Miles Ahead" footnote isn't entirely clear -- on this particular recording (the one about to be released) where there ANY of the Bitches Brew tunes played with acoustic piano?? And if so, which ones?? (Obviously I've never heard the recordings of this gig that circulate.)

More Cabu comps...

A couple more 'Cabu' cartoon covers (there are plenty more for those who want to search for them)... Quite jarring, if you ask me. The Parker almost reminds me of Dr. Seuss. One more that doesn't bother me as much (maybe because it kind of reminds me of Miles' paintings)...

Here's two especially "cartoonish" ones I just stumbled on, to get us started. While I'm not sure if I liked it at first, the one of Gil is starting to grow on me, as I really like the idea of the band being the colors on a palette as he paints. FYI, the Gil album is called "Cabu Jazz Masters", and now that I look -- so is the Quincy (they have a whole series like this).

OK, finally, actual sound-clips. 90-second samples of every tune are available through the iTunes music store (I had to bring up iTunes itself to hear the samples). Centennial (Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans) Even more tempted. OK, I'm sold. Just have to get around to ordering one, but I will one of these days.

Another reggae tune...

Careful, don't mess with Keith... ...unless you're Chuck Berry... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClgtoM2RwQY

Rare Keith 45 of a Jimmy Cliff reggae tune -- from the late 70's... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05_DYFsTbVw And a nice live version of "Take it so Hard", a song from his first solo album, but from the tour for his second solo album... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hDxTVvG-4

Finally, a track-listing -- many thanks for posting that. Very tempting. Any other reviews, from board members, or otherwise? (Or on-line samples??)

So, if the the Nov. 5th date is accurate, then (according to "Miles Ahead"), the 3rd disc of material may include a few (3?) tunes with Chick on acoustic piano?! (source) Full track-listing available at the link I've provided above, but here's the relevant footnote: Corea begins the first concert on a malfunctioning electric piano, but he gives up on it -- after a short interval, he plays acoustic piano for the remainder of the concert. Davis's choice of tunes ("Paraphernalia," "Nefertiti," and "Masqualero") was probably influenced by the lack of an electric piano. ALSO, I see that the DVD is NOT the same concert as was issued with the "Legacy Edition" Bitches Brew set. Other than the first disc (which I have an original Japanese issue of, called "1969 Miles") - this entire release will be new to me.

Nice live version of "Big Enough"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18A3unsU-x8

Used to have Keith's 2nd album, but never connected to it as deeply (got rid of my copy eons ago, but wonder if I should seek one out again?). There's also a live Keith Richards album recorded during the tour shortly after the 1st album, which is pretty strong iirc (I still have a copy, but haven't listened to it in ages). Another couple nice ballads... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuo_KqpZEwc

"Talk Is Cheap" has one hell of a line-up, IMHO... Keith Richards – lead vocals, guitar Sarah Dash – backing vocals, duet on "Make No Mistake" Charley Drayton – bass guitar Steve Jordan – drums, percussion, backing vocals Ivan Neville – piano, keyboards Patti Scialfa – backing vocals Waddy Wachtel – acoustic, electric, and slide guitar, production consultant Bootsy Collins – bass guitar on "Big Enough" Michael Doucet – violin on "Locked Away" Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural – accordion on "You Don't Move Me", "Rockawhile" and "Locked Away" Johnny Johnson – piano on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Whip It Up" Chuck Leavell – organ on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Maceo Parker – alto saxophone on "Big Enough" Joey Spampinato – bass guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Rockawhile" Mick Taylor – guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Bernie Worrell – organ on "Big Enough" and "You Don't Move Me", clavinet on "Make No Mistake" and "Rockawhile" Jimmi Kinnard – bass guitar on "Make No Mistake" The Memphis Horns – horns Willie Mitchell – horn arrangements The tune "Big Enough" features Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker, and Bernie Worrell !! And another favorite Stones track with Keith on lead vocals...

I've never been a huge fan of the Rolling Stones (there's probably about 8-10 songs I really like, but none of them are the obvious 'biggest' hits) -- but I have to admit that an album I've always loved -- really since the day I heard it -- is Keith Richard's first solo album, Talk Is Cheap (from 1988). Here's a couple good Keef clips to get us going, and I'll probably post others to prod the discussion along... To be clear, I'm not trying to make some huge case that Keith is better than Mick, or vice versa -- I think both are clearly acquired tastes (and probably Keith more so than Mick). Still, I think Keith brings something unique to the equation at times (particularly since the early 80's), when he's out front on vocals. There are probably a good dozen various tunes with Keith on lead vocals that just slay me practically every time.

Overall, the episode was a bit better than usual - but the bar has been pretty low of late.

And here's the string quartet (or part of it)...

Here's the wind quintet (with trumpet interludes by Ornette himself)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vFsSttbbE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4zrx5Z2FmM