tonym

Decent article John. Although it doesn't really tell us anything we didn't already know. The popular music scene in this country (can't really speak for others) has long experienced 'blips' registering amongst the album pop/rock, singles pop and other sub- genres, whether it be Britpop or Nu-metal. During the late 70's and early 80's a similar thing may have been the abundance of singer -songwriter artists; not especially photogenic or self proclaiming but quitely doing their own thing, much of it in the vein of Dylan, Neil Young or Nick Drake. Even lately we have seen the likes of David Gray slowly reap massive sales figures. I suppose now it's OK to have, like they state, a little bit of the 'j' influence in there too. For a perfect indicator just look at the nominees each year for the Mercury Music Prize!!! In a similar article the Guardian a few years ago commented upon the rise of 'Dinner Party' music amongst the twentysomethings of this land ----- no surprises there ---- people grow up, mature and don't want a three-minute barrage of feedback distorted guitars while we're quaffing our Petit-Chablis and polenta. They predicted (rather predictably!) that many of us would own an album by Portishead, Dido, Goldfrapp, Zero 7, Gray (that's Macy & David BTW). No shit Sherlock. We can't be fourteen forever and listening to the stuff that would annoy our parents.

Really!!!! I had no idea it was an established tune --- who wrote it? This is one that has slipped under my radar. Thanks fellas.

I caught the tail end of the Jazz Record Requests show the other day and came in during what sounded like a typical Blue Note hard bop tune. "Sounds familiar", I thought. Anyway, turns out it was Candy by Lee Morgan from the album of the same name. . I know many bop tunes were based on standards, but this one sounded so very familiar it was driving me mad. It's bound to be a really obvious one too. Haven't got that that session so I can't keep going back and listening to it. Can anyone help and tell me which tune it is based upon? cheers, tonym.

Just logged on and I think this is an excellent idea. Not least because I assume many younger jazz fans were, in fact, rock or soul (or whatever) fans beforehand. Some of the looser rock moments got me into this music but I still explore the old and new avenues of the other genres. cheers, tonym.

When searching for vintage mouthpieces on ebay I came across a vendor with an old ad for sale. It was a bit gnarled at the edges but looked authentic....it might well be. Then, whilst browsing web pages relating to old vintage saxes and mouthpieces I found this: http://www.mouthpieceheaven.com/content/vi...e-ads/index.htm A touch of nostalgia. cheers, tonym.

My Verve info here says Oct 17th 1957; Webster, Peterson, Ellis, Brown & Stoller play Mood Indigo. The band record Squatty Roo without Webster Numbers Azure, Solitude duo with Barney Kessell, Sep. 4th 1956. It Don't Mean A Thing..., Just Squeeze Me, Cotton Tail & Rocks in My Head recorded same date as above with Webster, Stuff Smith, Paul Smith, Kessell, Joe Mondragon & Stoller. Cheers, tonym.

Now time for a smoke....

Have I missed something?

This is a link to all of the upcoming Leeds Jazz gigs. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/music/LJ/concerts.shtml#next There are some big names in the offing such as Bobby Previte with Wayne Horvitz and Steve Swallow, Chris Speed, Cuong Vu (Vietnamese trumpeter associated with Pat Metheny) and Drew Gress. Hope this will appeal to UK fans. cheers, tonym.

99921 at 1636hrs GMT.

This is very exciting, isn't it?

He is very deadpan in his delivery of these comments too.

Wasn't it Finian's Rainbow?

I found Rosengren's tenor sound absolutely gorgeous. Sorry, I'm not wanting to hijack this movie thread. cheers, tonym

Tonight Jan 16th 11:30pm GMT, BBC Radio 3 Jazz On 3 Ken Vandermark's School Days Saw this band live a few days before. Fantastic rhythm section. an exclusive recording of Ken Vandermark from the 2003 London Jazz Festival . Ken is joined by some of the very best players from the Chicago and Scandinavian jazz scenes including Jeb Bishop on trombone, bassist Ingerbrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal-Nilssen Love. cheers, tonym.

Have a good time in the UK Adam?

And if you love the score and want to hear more, Litania by Tomasz Stanko (ECM) revisits some of that soundtrack along with pieces from Rosemary's Baby. The reinterpretations are very evocative. Stanko worked considerably with Komeda so he know's his stuff. Indispensable IMO. cheers, tonym.

I don't have a copy of the TOJC but I have heard the old seperate 80's discs and I now own the RVG. The sound on the RVG is still a bit muddy but it is far better than the old seperates. On my system the drums are clearer. Are you wanting to 'upgrade'? I personaly have no desire to but I hope you find if it's worth it. cheers, tonym.

What more can Isay? many, many excellent records and so many great 'patches' of creativity. For a start (if you like straight ahead, really effin' swinging jazz) go with The Steamer. Which of course, has been mentioned. If you love Getz/Giberto ---which I do, and I'll never tire of, then get Jazz Samba Encore! its version of Ebony Samba is a riot. The sound on his last discs is flawless, recording wise and tone-wise. A forgotten gem may be Nobody Else But Me where Getz was playing with a new mouthpiece and his sound was growing 'edgier'. Little Girl Blue from this album is a masterpiece. The Roost 3cd set is magnificent -- you can't go wrong really. Even his early discs on OJC have the high points. Finally if you search around a bit you might get chance to hear the Al Haig Trio & Sextet upon which Getz appears at the end of the disc playing a few tunes amongst which is 'Pennies From Heaven --- real Desert Island stuff for me. When I play I try to incorporate some Getz in every bar (probably really stupid) and I am obviously a pale imitation but, what the hell eh??? He was brilliant. Buy them all.

Don't get me started again on that one..... http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php...topic=1299&st=0

B3-er, in the UK, Goldsworthy was commisioned to create postage stamps for the Christmas period. They were quite outstanding. Also, nearby we have a large national park (Lake District) in which a large forested area lies called Grizedale. Throughout the forest there are several Goldsworthy sculptures, some small, some imposing, some abstract and some easily identifiable. It is great to ride around the tracks there and view them. You can be ascending a large hill and as you round a bend one will loom into view. Hope you get chance to see for yourself one day (the Keswick Jazz Festival occurs annually around May time -- they are mad on there --- and the ale is great)!!!

Hi Berigan. From what I remember from the 'Ken Burn's Jazz' series (I think they used his dialogue a fair bit because of his lucid, clear and articulate speech --- and the fact he's still around!), and reading liners from various Getz albums, Levey said that he thought he had taken his art as far as he could, he had enjoyed good times but wanted to stop touring and devote himself to something different.(Correct me if this contradicts what others have heard/ read). I'm not sure if he was part of the JATP troupe but he was an extremely busy bloke during the 50's. I wouldn't blame him . Perfect guy for those Getz dates wasn't he. cheers, tonym.

After skimming a reference book in a store I went around the corner to choose something I recognised in the 'Modern'/ 'Avant Garde' genre. I found Ornette's 'Something Else'. Bitten, a few days later I was in my local secondhand store (mainly rock/indie due to the local student population) and there I found 'Out to Lunch' by Dolphy. At the time, and I've heard this said quite recently, I didn't even realise this was regarded as a demanding record.

Sorry Dan, I obviously meant to say tatty clothes with dog hair on.

My wife and son, their well-being and happiness. Right enough of the slush.... 60's / 70's cop/crime movies. Beer: Real ale from England and Europe Espresso Cycling: especially when I don't have to rush home. The Classics in April --- Paris - Roubaix, Tour of Flanders and the World Road Champs. The month of March when I get out my good bike, good shoes and it takes slightly less time to get dressed for a ride. Where I live Books when I get chance: Kafka, Thom Jones, McEwan, Sarte and Camus. Cars --- especially when I get chance to buy something with a nice V8 in it. European cities --- not to take anything away from you Stateside guys, but they are on our doorstep. Nice shoes, shirts and trousers.