Eric

Yeah, I have all four of the Fuzzy Warbles stuff. It is mostly Partridge demos. Reminds me of Scoop, the Townshend demos. I would say there is one good song for every two junkers. But, I do find it pretty interesting and one day I'll burn a "best of". I will second the rcommendations for Apple Venus and Wasp Star. First class XTC in my book. I find I struggle a bit with Oranges and the one that followed. Some good stuff, but some of it seems a but forced to me. Big Express has its moments, but is one I can live without. I love English Settlement. Killer songs and playing straight through. The opening song cycle on Skylarking, IMHO, ranks with anything by the Beatles or anything off Pet Sounds. FWIW, I like Dear God and think it fits in OK. Does anyone see "Your Dictionary" from Apple Venus as sort of a musical cousin to it? Maybe in the ranting factor - I don't know for sure. Eric

if you haven't, you might check out: www.fantasyjazz.com Eric

Anyone know who plays on "Night Glider" - a Groove cD from the 70s, originally issued by Sonny Lester. The thing totally kicks butt, BTW!!! B) Eric

Al, perhaps that is the case. Do you have any of the Fuzzy Warbles stuff? I bought all four, but have not had time to digest yet. Seems like some interesting stuff, some crap too. Eric

Big Al strikes again ... XTC (and the albums you mention) totally kick ass!!! Eric

Big Al and BFrank, I picked up the live album on Rhino on a lark and love it. They sound great - raw and in your face. Among other things, they play a wicked version of "Satisfaction". If you like MM, you will love this! Eric PS Lloyd did play on several M Sweet CDs ...

.368??? must be the wi-fi network I am on ... Eric

Hmmm, Jazz1, sorry to pile on, but:

31 bids so far ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...4&category=1172 Amazing ... Eric

No doubt - when this does arrive, it should be a keeper. I can wait ... Eric

I like the cover. I think the sound quality of the music is fine - actually pretty good considering the recording circumstances. There are a couple spots where it is rough, but who cares. The MUSIC kicks ass!!! It really is fun to listen to Eric

Indeed. There is only one true new record store left in KC and their jazz selection and prices are pretty bad. I buy almost everything online these days - you even get the worlds best used CD store with Amazon. I used to go to Tower in NY and SF on business trips 10-15 years ago and loved the experience. Decent prices, great selection, imports out the wazoo. The internet has changed all that ... Eric

There is also a Warne Marsh CD in this series that is excellent. Eric

Those are touching words Tom ... hang in there ... Eric

I continue to be mystified that "Andrew" by Andrew Hill has never been out on CD. Glad to have my scratchy lp though ... Eric

I am spending the weekend there ... never gone "jazzing" in Phoenix before - any recommendations? Thanks, Eric

I listended to "Two Sides of ..." last night - what a great album. I think Wlson's playing really is distinctive and nice. Another Ayers/Wilson combo is the first album Ayers ever did - on United Artists and called West Coast Vibes. It is a quintet with Curtis Amy on tenor. What a killer album for Blue Note to re-issue! Eric

Awesome news!

I have SOLD a few things for stupid prices that I never thought I would achieve. A Joe Farrell CTI CD for $40 comes to mind ... Eric

I hate the use the "U" word, because about 99% of jazz musicians are IMHO, but I really think it is sad that Sonny Fortune only has 1-2 albums in print. I happen to be listening to a burn I made of his A&M lps and they are really, really nice. BTW, the All Music Reviews of these things are way hosed at 2 stars each - yeah there is a clinker of two, but they are mostly great 70s modal jazz. I think his Blue Note stuff is also very nice and is worth searching out. Any other SF fans out there and/or recommendations? Eric

Claude, Yes, it was the late 80s release for the Monk/Trane. Eric

I have the Monk/Trane set and it seems like a nice improvement, with Trane esp vivid. I also have the Wes ("Incredible ...") and sadly it is not that much better. But, this one has always sounded kinda lousy to me, so maybe a bad test case. Anyway, I do plan to dip my toe in for selected titles again. Eric

Thanks - think I will spring for the 99 version. The 90 version sounds kinda lousy to me ... Eric

I have the 1990 version with the three bonus tracks. I see there is a 1999 version with both the stereo and mono versions - is it worth my while to upgrade? Eric

I have the Ron Horton - I think Kurt Rosenwinkel plays on it (or maybe that was the Phil Grenadier). Nice CDs. I think FSNT puts out good stuff. I sort of view them as a Criss Cross type label. Eric