randyhersom

Six Positive IDs, no guesses ventured on 3, 4 and 9. This one was intended to be a little tougher than last one Pretty sure one of the three albums has been discussed on this board in recent months.

Three tracks positively identified and one more for which the leader and one sideman have been mentioned. Comments, but no conjecture yet on tracks 2,3,4,7 and 9.

Yikes, a miscount. Three sidemen had been correctly named when I posted two, now it's four.

Interestingly, some of the Tzadik tracks are available on audiolunchbox.com, an eMusic wannabe that probably gave a better deal. I haven't indulged, but was lucky enough to grab the Leo Smith Kabell box early. The original Reflectativity (disc 2) was and is a particular favorite of mine, bummer that it's original two tracks are unavailable. The Mary Lou Williams Collective album currently being discussed is available.

We have two compositions, two artists and two sidemen that have been figured out. The answers thread will make it clear who got what

No overriding theme. Enjoying the comments so far. Two artists and one composition have been divined so far. I think there's also a sideman IDed, but I'm double checking.

All CD's now in the mail. Overseas got a 3 day head start.

This has gotten as much play from me as any new release in quite a while. The bass line from Nocturn, track 8 on disc 2 was the first thing to pull me in during background listens, and that track is a definite favorite, right up there with Running Up That Hill. Domestic bliss and family is an overriding theme, and the music is a little less hard edged than earlier recordings. On disk one she follows up her computer song from a couple albums back by singing pi to dozens of digits. It's enjoyable and the audacity is admirable, but it's not quite a highlight of the album. It does cement her place as the absolute nerd goddess Alluring is the best word I can come up with to describe the overall effect. In one fragment she duets with a bird recording, attempting to imitate its sound.

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All comments welcome. Enjoy!

Here's the list. Didn't have time to match a couple to their screennames. TomStorer mikeweil O. S. In Germany AA (font?) J.W. in Massachussetts tooter Steven MartyJazz H. K. in the Netherlands Occupant in New York dutchmanx StefanWood couw I'm encouraging JSngry to join late if he can. For that matter, I'm encouraging everyone to join late if they can.

List will be posted tomorrow after the overseas disks are mailed. Late entries encouraged. One disc, nine tracks. Intended to be a bit tougher than my last one, although there are a couple of easy tracks. Hope you all enjoy. Thanks for your patience. Randy

I met Ted in person at my college radio station, and have enjoyed his playing for a long time. The Cecil Taylor sessions that make up half of Love For Sale are a particular favorite, as is Tears for Dolphy.

Last chance to send me your address for inclusion in BFT 33 1/3 to be mailed within a week Those who sent in before Stefan and I switched are already included Others send snail mail addresses to randyhersom28655@yahoo.com Thanks Randy

Betty Carter was never grotesque. She was great and original and sensual and passionate. Too many highlights to choose from. The outrageous "Most Gentlemen Don't Like Love" from Now It's My Turn, and most of Inside Betty Carter and The Audience with Betty Carter are particular favorites. Proper appreciation is now impossible for a newcomer, because she was even greater live than on record.

The disks were also a no-show here.

Quite surprised not to find this topic already posted. The Yahoo headline seems like a trustworthy source. I've kept an eye out for a CD reissue of A Funky Situation, mainly for the totally great, (and totally lurid) Lay Me Like You Hate Me. A sometimes troubled soul who sang with great force and emotion.

Some Max Roach is a must, probably We Insist. Sam Cooke - A Change is Gonna Come The Meters - Africa (from Rejuvenation) Gary Bartz Archie Shepp

I do have a weakness for crunching rock-like riffs, and Abdul Wadud is the man. If you like this aspect of Dogon and bidness, you maight also check out the recordings of David Eyges and Arthur Blythe together. Ace, The Captain and Sky are all available on www.emusic.com.

I've tried twice with no luck. The first time the MP3page was down, and the second time I could find no link. I do own the vinyl, but would love to burn a CD without pops and clicks.

I'm headed for the World Scrabble Championships in London on Tuesday so I figured I'd better start this thread early. I won't be sending any disks before Dec 1, but you can get the ball rolling by emailing randyhersom28655@yahoo.com with your snail mail details. Acknowledgements will probably not happen until I get back. The curious can follow the action at www.wscgames.com Thanks Randy

Some Naxos Classical Favorites Haydn Op. 76 string quartets - Kodaly Quartet (2 volumes). If you like and want more, they have the complete quartets. Nielsen Symphones 4-5 Adrian Leaper cond. French Violin Sonatas Dong Suk Kang and Pascal Devoyon. Gorecki Symphony #3 (purists may howl but I love it) Antoni Wit cond. Shostakovich String Quartets - whichever disk includes Quartet #8 to start.

Good new stuff: Byard Lancaster's It's Not Up To Us features some good Sonny Sharrock in a rockish style, somewhat reminiscent of the Byrds Eight Miles High. Not a fusion date, but just a little rock influence creeping in. A live Sheila Jordan with Cameron Brown. Naxos Classical beginning to show up. Older, but still stuck in my CD changer is Memphis Blood: the Sun Sessions by James Blood Ulmer. Blues, not jazz, but raw and real and entrancing.

Two Jeanne Lee's including the Mal Waldron duo. I already own them both. A downtempo Helen Merrill date for late night listening. And today, not jazz, but on my list - two by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - (recommended by JSngry)

Heads up on the MP3s, 19-32 wont fit on 1 CD, burn 1-19 on disk 1 then 20-32 on disk 2. Nice stuff!