Milestones

#1--my guess would be Ellington from early 30's. If so (and I'm not confident), it's not one of his more memorable pieces.

I don't how anyone survives a heroin-enveloped environment. There's no disputing it was rampant in jazz during this period. Some didn't make it. A surprisingly large number did survive. Some had the wisdom to stay away.

I guess Wayne Shorter was a fool for staying all those years.

Wouldn't you? Kenny is great, but Clifford is one of the all-time greatest on trumpet.

Berkshire Blues--Randy Weston Tokyo Blues--Horace Silver Calcutta Blues--Dave Blues Outlaws--Bill Frisell

Are we not getting exceptionally desperate?

So many good sessions...where do you even start? I think I first became aware through Miles and the VSOP records, but he's done much--a lot of Blue Note classics, a lot of meetings with Tyner, The Great Jazz Trio, Bill Frisell, Joey Baron, etc etc etc. I'd particularly recommend Etudes, which is under his name--and features Art Farmer. Bill Evans (sax), and Tony Williams.

Happy birthday, Mr. Bow Tie.

The Cavs have had more than their share of weird and disappointing moments, but also some phenomenal and record-breaking moments--witness that last game, which had everything.

I was going to insert this into a thread i started on the Lovano/Liebman record (Compassion), but it makes sense to start this up new. Liebman does indeed seem busy, though always on small labels. Lovano appears to have ended his long Blue Note run. I can't seem to find much Lovano news, and his recent records have been live performances--usually quite a few years back. I'm wondering where he is going in terms of distribution (his own label perhaps?), and what projects are upcoming.

It's somewhat odd to me that this was recorded 10 years ago. There is also the recent live Lovano and Hank Jones, which was (for obvious reasons) also recorded some time ago. Is Lovano running low on ideas? Is he lacking a major label? I heard he's no longer with Blue Note after such a long run.

Anyone with news on this title, or something like it? I saw an ad somewhere, and I'm kind of intrigued. Not that playing Trane is unusual for Lovano or Liebman, but still this will surely to be worth a spin.

If we can more games like this from Kevin Love, I'll feel more confident.

I have to confess I have never heard of this guy, although I am rather knowledgeable about Bob Dylan. On what Dylan discs does he appear?

I'm not feeling too confident about the Cavs, and I'm from the Cleveland area.

I will admit the video was kind of interesting, and the guy might have made a longer one to preserve an artifact that is all but lost to history (not that's it a great loss).

My view has always been that the 8-track was the worst music format ever invented.

Happy Birthday, Herbie. Hope to see some more releases from you.

Happy birthday to this great musician, composer, leader, and man.

I know this will look like mostly a list of his best compositions, most of which are found on several recordings. But note I have a few from sideman projects as well. "Down San Diego Way" (Lenox Avenue Breakdown) "Odessa" (Lenox Avenue Breakdown) "Miss Nancy" (Illusions) "Bush Baby" (Illusions) "Dear Dessa" (Hipmotism) "Lenox Avenue Breakdown" (Spirits in the Field) "My Son Ra" (Focus) "Cottontail" (James Newton) "44th Street Suite" (McCoy Tyner) "We'll Soon Find Out" (Joey Baron)

At least Davis is making recent music with Leo Smith--not stuff that I'm very familiar with, but I will have to check it out.

I would love to hear some new music by Jay Hoggard and James Newton--separately, or better yet together.

Thanks...good stuff. It looks like he worked extensively with latter-day Gil Evans and earlier Carla Bley.

With the recent death of Arthur Blythe, I've been thinking about--and certainly listening to--the great Bob Stewart. He must have appeared on a dozen records with Blythe, and his contributions were always prominent and exciting. Stewart also played in Bowie's Brass Fantasy. These are the two best places (it seems) to hear what is almost certainly the greatest tuba man. But I'm happy to receive more recommendations.

Love that DeJohnette--probably the best record he ever made.