Rooster_Ties

Allen, is there any chance you could clarify things (at least for me, anyway) by mentioning some jazz guitar players with a sound that you do like?? (That's a serious question.) From the sound of things, that's not very many current players (it would seem). But over the last, say, 50 years or so -- please name one guitar player from each decade with a sound that you generally like (even if what they play with that sound isn't exactly to your liking). Five names, that's all I need from you Allen -- to better understand where you're comin' from.

Exactly. Who could possibly be offended?? People who were for the war?? People who were against?? I have yet to see any explaination, that in any way clarifies how anyone could be offended.

Yup, that's the same guy -- he's originally from Kansas City. (I edited the quote up above, that I used from Spontoon's column, to include his Pender's first name.)

Here's some more... SOURCE

OK, I found it. And wouldn't you know, it was a search hit on one of Spontoonious' jazz columns!!! SOURCE I'll see what else I can turn up...

There was an article about this in the Kansas City Star, just within the past year or two -- maybe on the 20th or 25th aniversary of the crime?? It was long before I lived here, but my memory is that somehow the trumpeter in Conan O'Brien's band, was a long-time standmate of his (they had a regular band together here in KC, maybe as co-leaders??). That trumpeter is Mark Pender, but for the life of me -- I can't seem to find anything out in any of the usual places I go searching for stuff like this. Spontoonious will be around shortly, and I'm sure he'll know the name, and maybe even a story or two to share. I'll look a bit more -- maybe I'll find something yet.

In that case, I'll buy two!!!

Best thing to do (IMHO), is probably let everyone move up one slot (rather than giving your slot to someone else). That would be the most fair way to do it, for those who have been waiting on the list for quite a while. Also, Aftab, you might want to add your name to the list again, just in case you feel like having another go at it in a couple years. (And if you don't put your name in now, who knows how long the list will be by then. )

Holy crap, there's a LOT of cool stuff at this site. Tons of clips by guys I'd never seen. Check it out!!! Thanks for the link!!!

Here's an interview with Pat from 1995, where he mentions Monte Muza. Probably one you've read, Eric, since it's from the local Kansas City jazz mag, JAM. Link: JAM talks with the Grammy-winning guitarist about KC roots, global notoriety, and jazz: past, present and future. I think the interviewer is probably Pat's brother Mike (who is a trumpet-player), especially judging from the last question in the interview. Pat was the editor of JAM Magazine for many years, and he was usually the one who did all the long-form interviews. Also... Link: Another Metheny interview that mentions Monte Muza. This one appears to be from 1999 or so.

I heard Schuller give a short lecture three or four years ago, at a pre-concert presentation, before he was conducting the St. Louis Symphony (they did a couple short Ives things, Schuller's own Flute Concerto, and otherwise standard material). Not an ounce of "country" in the man.

I have Expansions, Extensions, and Asante on disc, but haven't ever heard Cosmos (well, other than the three or so tunes that were bonus tracks on Asante). Can anybody with the LP's provide the timings for all the Cosmos tracks?? I'd like to add up all the time for everything, and see what's left over -- in terms of the potential for additional unreleased material. I've got the most recent "Complete BN Discography" if anybody needs me to type up any session info -- including the Cosmos session(s?). (But there isn't any timing info in the discography.) Thanks!!

Well, I had lunch with Spontoonious today, and we done spun through all the tracks on the beta-versions of my two BFT discs this afternoon. Came to the conclusion that there were a number of tracks that I might maybe be able to live without, at least this time around. Enough that I think I maybe'll be boiling this thing down to just one disc. And actually, the total time for all the cuts that I really, REALLY want, is now down to 87:06. So, if I can just figure out where to cut another 8 to 8½ minutes, I'll have it!!! Don't worry, I'm saving the "rejects", and I may even use a few of them the next time that I'm lucky enough to get to put together another BFT.

What if I live in a state I wish was blue?? I'd love to take you up on that Clifford Jordan disc, Eric. Thanks in advance!!!! Also sounds like a good excuse to meet and have a drink sometime too, eh?? B-)

I do too. Sometimes even I'm the one playing Welcome Wagon (click). More often than not, it's really nice guys like AfricaBrass that roll out the welcome mat. (But many others are certainly welcoming too.) Sure, we haze some newbies, here and there. But more often than not, the ones that get hazed are those with some kind of attitude problem, right out the gate. Or in a few cases, people who's tastes run towards the lighter, or even sometimes "smoother" side of jazz. (And of course, people that post stuff for sale as one of their very first few posts. ) But all in all, I think this is a pretty friendly board, even to strangers. Anyone really think otherwise??

An amazing quote from the article... Sure is quite quite a mouthful too, so to speak. THE QUOTE, THE QUOTE!!! -- is quite a mouthful.

Where's Rooster? You think I wouldn't already have this one??? I've had it for three or four years. (But thanks anyway!!)

Wow, that really blows.

I might have a go for the "yard art" angle, but I'm afraid my wife wouldn't go for it.

That was fun! But WTF is that about? Somebody start a separate Homestarrunner thread, quick!!!!!!!

And great for Mike's wife.

OK, here's what I've got to offer. Come one, come all. And ALL of this is available, for free, until it's ALL gone!!! (No limit!!) Up to TWO discs per person. Chick Corea -- Best of Blue Note (BN, 1993) Miles Davis / Marcus Miller -- Siesta Soundtrack (WB, 1987) Miles Davis -- You're Under Arrest (Columbia, 1985) Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, etc... -- The Hot Spot Soundtrack (Antilles, 1990) -- taken by jazzbo Chaka Khan w/ Miles Davis on two tracks, and two Prince tunes -- C.K. (WB, 1988) Cameo w/ Miles Davis on one track -- Machismo (Polygram, 1988) Scritti Politti w/ Miles Davis on one track -- Provision (WB, 1988) Kenny Garrett -- Trilogy (WB, 1995, promo with no notes) -- taken by fent99 Larry Goldings -- Big Stuff (WB, 1996) -- taken by sheldonm Javon Jackson -- Pleasant Valley (BN, 1999) -- taken by Parkertown Steve Khan -- Let's Call This (Bluemoon/Polydor, 1991) Steve Khan -- Headline (Bluemoon/Polydo, 1992) Kronos Quartet w/ Ron Carter -- Monk Suite (Landmark, 1985) -- taken by fent99 Joe Lovano -- Universal Language (BN, 1993) -- taken by tjobbe Adam Makowicz -- Naughty Baby (RCA, 1987) Jackie McLean -- Destination Out (BN Conn, 1995) -- taken by tjobbe Marcus Miller w/ Miles Davis on one track -- The Sun Don't Shine (PRA, 1993) Ken Schaphorst Ensemble -- When The Moon Jumps (Accurate, 1994) Woody Shaw -- Imagination (32Jazz issue, 1998) -- taken by Parkertown Jean-Yves Thibaudet -- "Plays The Music of Duke Ellington" (Decca, 1999) Gershwin Piano Music -- William Bolcom piano, and songs w/ Joan Morris soprano (Electra Nonsuch, 1987) Hindemith -- Mathis der Maler Symphony, Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes of Carl Maria von Weber, etc... (Naxos, 1994) Prokofiev -- Romeo & Juliet Highlights (Naxos, 1990) Indicate your interest in one or two specific titles by posting right here in this thread, and quoting the title(s) of it/them in your post. Then send me a PM with your snail address, and please include the CD title(s) in your PM too (thanks!!). (FYI, my Blindfold Test (#25) is coming up soon, and I will also include a copy of BFT#25 in the mailing of your free discs. In other words, anyone wanting any of these free discs, automatically gets signed up for my BFT.) EDIT: And as a thankyou for AfricaBrass for the disc he's sending me because of this thread, I'm offering him the following CD -- if he's interested... David Murray Octet -- Dark Star, The Music of The Grateful Dead (Astor Place, 1996)

'fraid I can't help with the discography (wish I could), but allow me to be the first to roll out the official "Organissimo Forums" welcome-mat for you --- especially since you're a newbie who isn't trying to sell us the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a load off your feet, buy a drink, and tell us a bit about yourself. -- Rooster T.

Amen to that!!! Never thought we'd see these on CD, let alone so lovingly done in terms of the packaging and notes. Now if only Water would release the two Kenny Cox BN's from that same time period.