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Mnytime, I think there is some duplication of the Holiday Columbia set (only two sessions, though). Here's the link to the discography, check it out for yourself: Berigan Mosaic discography

I'm legal in Canada (which is where I live) and numerous other places in the world, just not yet in the Excited States of America. Doncha watch those spelling bee competitions on the tube sometimes; those kids are really young, I could never compete with those guys (and gals).

No. :rsmile:

Now we simply have to hope that a series of disasters does not befall our individual orders... No doubt. This is good news, though. This set should be well worth the wait!

Me too. I was lucky enough to find a vinyl copy of Al Grey's SNAP YOUR FINGERS (which features Billy prominently), so that'll tide me over until I spot a copy of this.

A winning team does not translate into big revenues. It may help, sure, but it's definitely not the sole cause or even a cause at all in some cases. Look at the Florida Marlins from a few years back: they stocked up big-time on free agents in the winter, setting records for most cash spent, I believe; they proceed to win the World Series, and almost immediately after they started a massive spending purge, due to the team losing vast sums of money, and said purge basically decimates the team. The Ottawa Senators are another example: they actually declared bankruptcy during the season and admitted outright that they might not be able to pay the player's salaries. But, ironically, they had the best record in the NHL this year and nearly made it to the Stanley Cup finals. I agree with the latter half of your statement, though. There's a lot of parents these days who want to live "through" their children. I've seen it personally and on tv documentaries, etc. It's pretty sick when you think about it.

Happy B-Day, CJ! It's nice to see there's some people in my "age bracket" around here (I'll be turning 21 later this year).

I've spun this maybe five times since getting it and dig the soulful vibe that's present throughout. Dan's description of this album being party music is fairly correct, IMO. I wouldn't rank it ahead of THE NATURAL SOUL, that title being the only other Donaldson album in my collection, but it has some fine moments by all involved. I tend to like Turrentine's playing slightly more on this Argo date, than in other settings that I've heard, but still I'm not a big fan of his playing. He comes from the "Navarro-inspired" line of trumpeters and I like most of those guys a lot (Lee, Clifford, etc.), but I just don't dig Tommy as much for some reason (at least not now anyway; things could, and probably will, change). I would've liked to have seen Green in the rhythm section as well, but it's interesting to see another guitarist in the mix, and I like Montrell's playing here. A nice blowing date, albeit slightly short time-wise, with some fine soloing and good toe-tappin, finger snappin' tunes that aren't too heavy (although the grooves certainly are). I'd also like to thank Dan for taking the initiative to "do something a little different", for the AOTW.

Count Basie: 1939, VOL. 2 Allan Eager: IN THE LAND OF OO-BLA-DEE Roscoe Mitchell: SNURDY MCGURDY on deck: Organissimo: WAITING FOR THE BOOGALOO SISTERS

This looks like a sweet album. I'll admit to having no Stafford records, but this one looks like a good place to start. He sounds like a fine soulful player with a gorgeous, big sound. Reminds me, in a way, of Roy Hargrove. I really liked that solo from the link that mgraham provided. Add another cd to the ever-growing want list!

That's (the Lil', Louis photo) a great one, Chris. The saying "a picture can mean a thousand words" applies in that photo, for sure.

I assume you are referring to Peter Littman. Here's a passage about him, and his habits, from the aforementioned Baker bio (p. 109-110):

In the book, Gavin cites a couple of interviews where Baker comments on Twardzik's death. Gavin observes that "Baker's accounts of the tragedy and the events preceding it are so convoluted that they hint at deception." (p. 124) Chet says in one interview from 1981 that he (Baker) was "... clean at that time, and very naive, and knew very little about what was happening" [with regards to Twardzik's and others' drug use]. (ibidem) An earlier interview (1963), shows that Baker was once asked by Twardzik permission to "turn on" or shoot up. Ruth Young, one of Baker's wives, tells of how one night Baker "invited a drug dealer to their into their Austrian hotel room to fix, and the guest OD'd. Young was stunned at her lover's hair-trigger response: to dump the body as fast as possible. 'It was just like - oh my God, we burned the eggs'. That's how matter-of-fact he was". (ibid) Gavin also mentions a recording session done in Paris, the day after Twardzik's death, where Baker "... gave one of his coldest performances ever", on a Bobby Jasper tune entitled, "In Memory of Dick". He takes all of these instances to try and connect Baker with Twardzik's OD'ing. I find his reasoning suspect for a number of reasons, but I'll let others comment first.

Yeah, that paragraph pretty much sums up the career of golfer Phil Mickelson. He's a special talent, for sure, having won a PGA tournament when he was still in college. Mickelson has many wins in "ordinary" Tour events, but has failed, thus far, to win a Major (ie. U.S. Open, PGA, British Open, and the Master's). He also has many second, third, fourth, etc. finishes, and has established himself as one of the world's top golfers, yet he's still criticized for not having won a Major. Mediocre is definitely not an apt word to describe Mickelson's golfing talent and ability.

As I recall from the latest Chet bio DEEP IN A DREAM, the author seems to suggest that Chet might have actually been with Twardzik when he overdosed and spent a lot of energy covering it up. It's been a while since I read the book, but I seem to remember several people quoted saying they suspected Chet had something to do with it. Don't have the book here with me to confirm this. Does anybody else remember this? I remember this as well; I'm going to check out my copy and report back later.

Past couple of days: Cy Touff: HIS QUINTET AND OCTET Lester Young/Roy Eldridge: JAZZ GIANTS '56 Lester Young/Billie Holliday: A MUSICAL ROMANCE Lester Young: LE DERNIER MESSAGE DE LESTER YOUNG Kenny Burrell/John Coltrane On deck, courtesy of Late: Andrew Hill: BLACK FIRE, JUDGMENT

Latest (and strangest) update from the Mosaic site: "The set is expected to ship on or about June 20th. We expected it for the 18th but that was before we found out it was shipped on the wrong truck. Well that takes care of taking off early on Friday. Who said the jazz business is easy? For those who have preordered and have been waiting, we thank you for your patience." -

The above error has been corrected. Now, on with the show! Jeez Jim, I'm surprised you didn't accuse Berigan of being "anal-retentive". (see Basie Columbia thread in re-issues for reference). As for the question, I choose the guy who finishes every race (no worse than 3rd). Consistency is a tough thing, in sports and other areas of life. That he finished no worse than 3rd every time out makes him a consistently excellent driver also. But ya gotta admire the other guy too for going balls out all the time.

No need to get defensive here lads. I was just having a little fun, you know joking around a bit. Kinda like that Japanese "r and l" thread that weizen started. I didn't see any massive uproar on that thread, and don't really understand it here either. If you're still upset about my comments, Mnytime, then please accept my apologies. And I defenitely wouldn't describe myself as "anal retentive", either. Someone could start a "French-only" thread (no, not in the politics forum B) ) and make fun of my grammar and I wouldn't mind a bit. How's that old saying go, "You wouldn't tease the person if you didn't like them", or something like that.

And where were they planning this set? In a secret cave, I bet.

Oops, thanks for the correction Jim. Just to keep the thread going, can anyone think of any other Lester Young solos that have been used as the theme of another song (usually with a different title)?

Good call, John, I just checked and the tune ("Prez-ence") is indeed based on Prez' solo from "You're Driving Me Crazy", which in turn is based on the chord changes of "Moten Swing". Man, you sure know your Lester. BTW, the Touff is a nice session - as the title suggests, there's his quintet featuring Kamuca on one side, while on the other side has an octet with Russ Freeman, Sweets Edison, and Kamuca again, among the featured soloists.

Mny, in no way am I familiar with any of the material on this set (which makes it all the more appealing to me), but I'm pretty sure there are two sessions with Billie Holliday, which may or may not appeal to you. But really, I think the marvellous trumpet work will far outweigh any "crappy" vocals that may be included.

My thoughts exactly.