Rooster_Ties

FYI, there was a prior thread HERE, all about "The Spook Who Sat By The Door". And because of that thread, I sent b3-er mp3's of three cuts from the album (that I had downloaded from darkfunk.com). Looks like they're still hosted here too, cuz these links all still work. Enjoy!!!

Straight bari, anyone??? Above: The straight baritone saxophone to low A (the only one of its kind) next to a standard baritone saxophone, also to low A. Below: Straight Eb baritone, straight Bb tenor, Bb soprano, C soprano, and Bb Soprillo (piccolo) saxophones. SOURCE (source)

Have any of the "private recordings" of Hank from this era, ever been released as quazi-"legit" bootlegs?? (A euphemism, if ever there was one.) I've got the Left Bank thing with the Wynton Kelly trio, from November of 1967, and really love it. I'd be equally interested in hearing more live Hank from this era.

We're in total agreement on this, Chuck. Thanks for posting this. Edit: The majority of any criticism of the OJ debacle (meaning the outcome in the case), should be pointed at the Prosecution.

Same here! (except that I'm not Rooster Ties) Nobody knew who I was... so I'm back to my old handle. No mo' name changes. Yeah, AfricaBrass is back in the house!!!! I was half-thinking of starting a poll a few days ago, and lobbying people to vote to bring back your old handle, Jeff. Don't know what tipped the scales, but it's good to have you back to the one and only AfricaBrass!!!!

Kevin and relyles, could either or both of you report back on this one when you get copies for yourselves?? I'd be interested to read your reviews of it. SOURCE

I was just gonna say, If you hear a Rhodes on FREE FORM please seek help.

The two Eddie Henderson LP's on Capricorn are amazing. Two of my favorite dates from the 70's -- or from any decade, really. Is that "unqualified" enough for you, Chuck??

Do you really think so? "Houston, we have a problem". With all due respect, you're being a stick in the mud again, Chuck. Herbie, Gary Bartz, Cecil McBee, Eddie Henderson, maybe Carlos Garnett (haven't heard enough Garnett to know how his track-record is, but I've liked what little I've heard). Sure, Chuck, a line-up like this doesn't guarantee a good date. But if it's closer to either of Eddie Henderson's two Capricorn dates, then great!! -- I'll be all over it, first chance I get. Or if it wanders around, more aimlessly, like (IMHO) Herbie's own Mwandishi-related dates (which are hit and miss for me), or Bennie Maupin's ECM date (which I was very disappointed in, when I finally got to hear it), then sure -- this Norman Connors date will be a dud. But given the players and the time-period, I'm curious enough to ask about it. Edit: My hopes for the Connors albums were pretty much limited to the first LP only. Experience has taught me that there was a pretty tiny window, in the early 70's, where this stuff really hung together pretty darn well. Further attempts beyond about 1973 or '74, have always seemed to fall flat. Whether that was the influence of outside forces (public tastes??), or exactly the cause was for this was -- I don't really know. All I know is that those two Eddie Henderson dates totally kick ass. But even Henderson's own later dates (post-Capricorn), aren't as strong -- so whatever the reason, it affected Henderson too, and everyone else too, it would appear.

So, anybody, how are the Norman Connors dates?? Looks like only the first one ("Dance of Magic") has ever been released on CD, in 1995 (at least according to the AMG). Edit: The line-up on the first one certainly looks good...

Of what? By "the rest", I meant the whole "Mwandishi"-related series of releases, by Herbie and others -- meaning the dates I have in bold in this quote (immediately below). I've never heard the Norman Connors albums listed above ("Norman Connors first 3 albums for Cobblestone"), so I can't speak about them. In short, I think Eddie Henderson's two albums on Capricorn are significantly better, and have more focus (more "punch", as it were), than any of Herbie's own Mwandishi-related releases, or the other projects lead by the sidemen. That said, I do still kinda like the others, but I don't pull them off the shelf nearly as much -- unlike the the two Henderson dates, which I've played dozens of times since I first got them about a year ago.

Chuck - do you mean all of Herbie's 70's output or just the funky Headhunters and onwards stuff? There is a world of difference between the Mwandishi band material (71-73) and the later albums. Not so much funk - but more a serious and highly evolved usage of electronics combined with world percussion and pretty avant-garde jazz. Its a unique period - documented on other albums such as Eddie Henderson's 'Realization' and 'Inside Out' sessions for Capricorn, Julien Priester's ECM album 'Love Love', Bennie Maupin's ECM album 'Jewel and the Lotus' and Norman Connors first 3 albums for Cobblestone. Very far removed from the fusion-funk of the mid-70's - this is ethereal stuff - a heady mixture of free-jazz, afro-centrism, new electronic musical technology and recording techniques. The whole Mwandishi vibe lasted just 2 years - the reasons for Herbie abandoning it are told in his sleevenotes to the recent Headhunters CD remaster. KD You did not mention a single piece of music in my collection. Sorry. PS: I have heard all this stuff - got promos of most of it and gave it away. Not proud, just factual. While I generally like most of this material, I think the two Eddie Henderson dates on Capricorn are head and shoulders above the rest. Both are available on one CD, though Dusty Groove is the only place I've ever seen it. Kinda pricy at $18.99, but worth every penny. They're out of stock on it at the moment, but keep your eyes out for it.

Lots more of the same: http://www.jimflorentine.com/download.htm

Link: I need to know that important piece of information, and you're not giving it to me.

It's definitely NOT too late for more sign-ups. I'll update the master-list in a bit, or first thing tomorrow. The discs to the non-U.S. distributors go out tomorrow (hopefully), and then the U.S. distributors' discs go out on Tuesday. Anyone can sign up any time, and I would say there's really a full 5-7 days more that people could get signed-up, and still get in on the action before all that much discussion has gone on. Will update things later tonight, or first thing tomorrow.

Not half bad for $2 (plus shipping costs). B-) B-) B-)

Here's (probably??) another picture of Valdo. The caption reads... "The Herb Johnson Band at Club Matane. Left to right: Herb Johnson, Valdo Williams, Al Jennings." SOURCE (Concordia University Archives P088-02-12)

SOURCE (in full context, scoll down about half a page for specific Valdo Williams reference) ????? Exact same text, BETTER SOURCE

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Alan Silva Interviewed by Dan Warburton November 8th - 22nd 2002

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Whew, just some eBay spam. Thought we were gonna have to get Chuck in here, quick!! Cheers!!

OK, finally, here's a draft list (40 total -- last updated Sunday morning)... Unless I've missed anybody, the following are all the people have signed up for my BFT. I hope to have the first set of discs sent out on Monday (to the distributors), and maybe some of the packages that have other CD's in them too (my "Pay It Forward" freebies). Next wave to follow shortly after that (a few days later, by the end of the week at the very latest). NOTE: As these distribution lists get longer (particularly the U.S. ones), I will take a few other people up on their offer to burn and distribute, and reduce the lengths of the distribution lists (meaning I'll start one or two new distribution lists). But what you see below has yet to reflect this. Maybe yet late tonight (or tomorrow night for sure). Europe -- sidewinder (UK) - can help distribute 1. tooter (UK) 2. Clunky (UK) 3. Gary (UK) -- Tom Storer (France) - can help distribute 1. brownie (France) 2. couw (Germany) - already has the Shaw date 3. mikeweil (Germany) 4. tjobbe (Germany) -- Eloe Omoe (Italy) - can help distribute (note to self: got info by e-mail, not PM) 1. king ubu (Switzerland) 2. Durium (Netherlands) 3. EKE BBB (Spain) 4. mmilovan (Serbia&Montenegro) fent99 (UK) * - will send from KC-USA tjobbe (Germany) * - will send from KC-USA U.S. -- Jim Dye (TN) - can help distribute 1. catesta (AZ) 2. RDK (CA) 3. alejo (WA) 4. Peter Johnson (WA) 5. Adam (CA) 6. Jazzmoose (CA) 7. gslade (OR) -- MartyJazz (FL) - can help distribute, lives close to Dan Gould 1. Dan Gould (FL) - already has Shaw date, lives close to MartyJazz (hand deliver from MartyJazz) 2. Bright Moments (FL) 3. John B (VT) 4. .:.impossible (RI) 5. Stefan Wood (DC) 6. Hardbopjazz (NY) 7. Man with the Golden Arm (MA) 8. Kreilly (NJ) Jeff B, a.k.a. AfricaBrass (CA) * - will send from KC Tom in RI (RI) * - will send from KC Parkertown (CO) * - will send from KC jazzbo (TX) * - will send from KC cool_blue (NY) * - will send from KC Free For All (KC) - hand deliver Eric (KC) - hand deliver (probably * too, too many PM's to check through this late at night) Anybody else from KC want one?? (FYI, Spontoonious helped me road-test a bunch of my cuts over the last month or so, so he can't play. In fact, several of the cuts came from CD's he loaned to me as well - thanks Joe!!!) Canada Nate Dorward (ON) - can help distribute to Canada -- Anyone else from Canada interested?? Asia indigo (Taiwan) - can help distribute to Asia -- Anyone else from Asia interested?? Other marcoliv (Brasil) -- Anyone else from Other interested?? *People I owe free (legit) discs to, from the "Pay It Forward" thread, so I'll be sending them the BFT materials direct.