Milestones

Yes, get well soon.

I've been following this pairing lately, aided by the recent acquisition of a couple of early DeJohnette records--when Abercrombie was in the group. These are some fine records--especially New Rags--though they seem practically lost to history. There have, of course, been 4 Gateway records; I have all of them. Shouldn't Gateway convene at least once more, while everyone is still alive and active? The guitarist and drummer have met up at least a dozen times, thought it's been a while. The last I know of was on the John Surman record, Brewster's Rooster. I have two playlists (CD length) of the work of these two. I believe they bring out much adventure and creativity in each other. Your thoughts and recommendations.... j

Definitely a loss. I saw her once in concert with Charles Lloyd and she was fantastic. I really enjoy her work with Haden and Motian. R.I.P.

Jan Garbarek, anyone? I have to confess I don't know his work all that well. Sure, I have fair amount of stuff from Jarret's European Quartet, plus there is Magico with Haden and Gismonti and sideman releases like Deer Wan (Wheeler) and Solstice (Towner). But I have nothing under his own name. He has certainly been a major figure on ECM, and for that matter in jazz overall (especially European jazz). His sax sound is definitely different. Where do I start with his solo work?

"Homecoming", found originally on Hollands's Seeds of Time in mid-80s (with 3 horns), then about a decade later as title track of an album by Gateway Trio. Both are great, but I like the guitar version (Abercrombie) a bit better.

It looks like everyone is stumped at this point.

This is a musician whose output is way too low. I really love so much of his work, and I was fortunate to see him in concert once--doing Ellington material, similar to The African Flower but about 15 years later. He's had a very low profile for too long, and I guess he's been focused on sacred music. Is there a chance for a comeback, especially as a jazz player?

#10 might be Lee Morgan? It is certainly has the Blue Note sound written all over it, whether or not it is from that label.

#2 sounds Monk-like, but also sounds like a standard. I'm certain it is not Monk. Steve Lacy on soprano? #3 has to be a session led by a flute player. Bobby Jasper? Herbie Mann? I'm feeling this is going to be a tough blindfold test. #8--Oliver Lake on alto? James Spaulding? #9 is "Mighty Fine" by Joey Baron with Arthur Blythe, Bill Frisell, and Ron Carter.

#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).