
pryan
Members-
Posts
1,181 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Donations
0.00 USD
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Blogs
Everything posted by pryan
-
I agree with Dan in that we should just say who we think the person/group is, and not have to wait for the "answers" to be given to us. Just put your honest thoughts out there, and if they're wrong, they're wrong, no big deal. You'll actually learn more from the wrong answers and, perhaps, discover some new artists that you've never really checked out before. BTW, I still haven't received my disc yet, but am really looking forward to doing this!
-
He fits in just fine. I seem to remember that, in the liner notes, the writer mentions something about how Grant's solos were somewhat different in a larger group setting (than, say, in his organ trios). Definitely not the odd man out.
-
"Buy It... Try It... Burn It... Or Return It!"
pryan replied to Rooster_Ties's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
I love how the store describes the transactions that take place as being "guilt-free". What a load of shit. The ad should read: "here's another way we're ripping off musicians and those involved in the music business". -
So what did you get? Or what did she give you? Or, is that just none of my business?
-
Right on, Al! I believe I read somewhere that THE SIDEWINDER was Lee's first album where he used Higgins as his drummer, and that started a string of at least six or seven in a row. I still need DELIGHTFULEE and THE GIGOLO but I have most of the sessions where those two masters appeared together.
-
Phil - Your new disc is waiting at the post office for me to pick up later on today. Can't wait to give it a spin, after a seemingly endless wait! I'll report back after I have time to "digest" it.
-
Both the August issue of Downbeat and the September issue of Cadence have reviews of this album. Both are positive, FWIW. I have yet to pick it up, but have really come to enjoy 52nd STREET THEMES.
-
It was pretty much exactly a year ago when I first started digging Prez. Coincidentally I bought another of his albums today (IN WASHINGTON, D.C. 1956, volume five); I have over ten, I believe. Time to listen to some Prez.
-
I usually program the cd player before I go to sleep. Last night I drifted off listening to Billie Holliday. I shift around a lot, but never really wake up at all during the night, unless some kind of extroardinary noise/event happens.
-
Well, that covers sweet and salty both, doesn't it? Yeah, but on the other hand, I've never overstretched my tongue eating a candy bar...
-
I "rented" it last year from the library and really enjoyed it. Although I had forgotten that BH was on it, but now that you mention it, I do have a picture in my mind of Higgins playing in that film. Perhaps I'll get it out again.
-
Unfortunately, not yet. I know you've been singing its praises for quite some time now. Soon I'll find a copy, I hope.
-
Dan - I heard an interview with Charles Lloyd the other night, which was taped shortly after Billy's death. Billy, one night, told Lloyd that instead of getting up on stage and playing that they should play amongst the people (ie. in the crowd). Lloyd went for it, and he and Higgins really touched the crowd, spiritually and musically. Lloyd also mentioned that, on one of his last visits to see Billy in the hospital, Higgins told him that he'd always be with Lloyd on stage. Lloyd initially took this to mean physically, but Billy told him that although he may not be there in person, he would always be with him in spirit. A little sentimental perhaps, but I enjoyed the story all the same.
-
Well, I'm not sure if it's my new stereo system or what, but lately I've really been digging Billy Higgins' playing. There's so much subtle, but profound, nuances in his drumming that it's really astounding. Until recently, I hadn't really noticed these "little things", but I find myself going back to his many sideman appearances and listening almost solely to his playing. I have most of his dates with Lee Morgan, a few with Hank Mobley, but not much else. So the question is this: what are some good albums where Billy Higgins appears on the drums? All suggestions are welcome, not only BN, but anything up until his passing. As usual, thanks in advance.
-
I haven't listened to these albums in a while but this ensemble is one of my very favorites (eventually I'm going to HAVE to have that Plugged Nickel box). I think I enjoy NEFERTITI slightly better, although I'm sure my opinion could change. When first getting into jazz, I listened to a lot of Miles, and the 60s quintet was one group that I focused on the most. What blows me away (and others in this thread, obviously) is Tony Williams' work. "Hand Jive" (the master and two alternates) is a perfect example: Tony just playing so much, trying to get the soloists to reach new heights. "Riot" simply burns and is perhaps closer to hearing the group live than most of the other cuts, or maybe not. BTW, what's up with the inclusion of "Nothing Like You"? I never understood that.
-
Yesterday I finished STRAIGHT LIFE, which is a book I was totally absorbed in for about a week or so. Not sure if all of the stories that Art describes are true, but I tend to believe a good portion of them. Man, that guy went through a lot of shit in his life. Seemed like a pretty decent fellow as well. I don't really have anything on deck to read but I might do some re-reading, possibly Carol Shields' THE STONE DIARIES. Shields lived in Winnipeg for about twenty years and wrote a lot of her best known stuff here. THE STONE DIARIES won the Pulitzer Prize, FWIW. Shields died recently from breast cancer; I don't think she was even 70 yet.
-
I dig the cover. I hate the price.
-
Favorite "chordal instrument"-less LP's, pre-1970
pryan replied to Rooster_Ties's topic in Recommendations
I concur. Another one that hasn't been mentioned yet is Dave Holland's CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS on ECM, w/ Rivers, Braxton, and Ashtul. Yeah, it's not within the time frame (1972) but it's still a dandy album; not too free but still lots of freedom for the soloists to "take flight". -
It was too bad to see Mike Weir drop off on the last day, but he still got in the top ten (not bad for a Canadian, eh?). Vijay shot a 79 and Tiger shot a big number too. That course must've been tough. I agree with Catesta, though, it's nice to see some of the lesser-knowns grab some of the spotlight. This Micheel guy was ranked like 169th in the world.
-
I'm on an Art Pepper kick, after just reading his book, Straight Life. Today I picked up the PLUS ELEVEN album.
-
Well, it was a great concert. We had good seats, 13th row, center. Clark was his usual joking self, cracking out the well-rehearsed ones, just as I had expected. Like the one where the cow goes to the "ink farm" and proceeds to Moo(d) Indigo. And he played upside down for a while; the encore was "very short" - one note! BUT, he can still play, really play, especially for a man that's 83. Mainly standards; "Mumbles" closed out the concert. Other notables were Steve Kirby on bass and the pianist, who almost stole the show with numerous jaw-dropping solos, Hugh Fraser. Unfortunately we forgot a camera, but the memories of the performance are enough for me.
-
A couple of Monk OJC's today from a local used records shop: THELONIUS MONK AND JOHN COLTRANCE and WITH SONNY ROLLINS
-
Just got back from purchasing: Art Pepper: MEETS THE RHYTHM SECTION Gene Harris Quartet: LISTEN HERE! (SACD)
-
That's a real bum deal about the theft, Gary. Glad to see you're back posting, though. Hope you can sort all that other crap out quickly.
-
Much thanks for posting that, Lawrence.