Eric

Just grabbed this one over the weekend: GORDON BECK QUARTET Experiments With Pops A perfect example of why the British jazz scene of the late 60s was so exciting -- as Gordon Beck works here with a young John McLaughlin, in an album of surprising delights! The format is, as the title states, "experiments with pops" -- late 60s soul and pop hits, given a really dynamic twist! Jazz (CD) PLUS ... I snagged a copy of Don Patterson's first lp on Cadet, "Goin' Down Home". I would guess their "fill rate" over the years has been 90%+. I stopped by their location 4-5 years ago in Chicago. I would highly recommend that anyone passing through town check them out - eclectic doesn't even begin to define their inventory I seem to remember the place is owned by some relatively well off guy who was perhaps subsidizing the operation a bit. True or not, this really is a neat spot for us jazz heads, both online and in person. Eric

for whatever it's worth, I have found that shopping at Amazon UK for stuff OOP in the US is not too bad I got Psycho Candy and English Settlement (XTC) for $31.30, including postage to the US. Eric

I picked up the CD from Amazon UK ... Eric

Is this the one with Eddie Daniels? I think I made a burn of "good Freddie stuff not on CD" that included a few tracks from this? Never seen it on CD though ... Eric

OK, OK, found it at amazon ... it's on the way the guy really is clever and outrageous Eric

I snagged this after this thread first appeared ... and I like it!!! All the descriptions are apt, esp the one from DrJ - Brian Wilson through post-punker shreader. Perfect! Eric

hmmm ... can't find the DVD anywhere ... help? I have only seen his show a few times, but I find it to be very biting and spot-on. Would love to have a DVD ... Eric

I caught a few of the episodes on Comedy Central and then sprung for a DVD of the fist two seasons. It is a total scream. It is not for the meek or for children, but man it is sharp. Eric

I snagged this one too - echo the previous comments. I also really like the new Phil Grenadier on FSNT. Kurt Rosenwinkel plays guitar on it ... it really is a fun CD to listen to. Eric

BTW, what is the take on the Duke of Stratosphere (sp?)? I have that CD but have never been able to get into it. Anyone have any favorite tunes worth drilling into? Eric

but Al, it's so stupidly GOOD It does have a slightly annoying quality to it (that song), but I have really grown to like it. Good record overall. Eric

Lon, I think he does it with Joe Strummer? Have you heard Strummer's version (from his new CD). Very nice, as is most of that CD (Streetcore). Eric

you might want to try and snag one of the American CDs used on amazon for a taste I have the first one and come back to it often - it is a blast to listen to I have been waiting on this set, just to find a good price used Eric

Mark Turner is very nice, not so "in your face" Eric

From a business perspective, having profitable artists like Jones allows the jazz guys to get a "free pass" from time to time. The beancounters will lay off and with any luck, that will mean the sustainability of the reissue program. For me, that is a good thing. The jazz guys may or may not capitalize on that opportunity, but at least it is there. Remember, this is the label that post-Sidewinder, opened many an album with the obligatory "funk" tune. Hardly a purist move and not all that different from what is going on today in the grand scheme of things. Plus, at least the pop artists (Green, Morrison, Jones) have achieved respect and artistic integrity in their own fields. Eric

I saw the policy clarification at AAJ over the weekend when this board was down and had the same reaction that the thread-starter here had - wow - that is petty. Point has been made elsewhere, but this is a very, very small corner of the world we are spending time with and it does not seem to make sense to censor each other. Plus, try as you may, you can't really regulate human behavior at this level. I feel sad for the AAJ administrators because I think this will only have a negative impact on their site. Having said that, this continues to be a great spot. For me, it reflects the "real" human interactions I have - mostly civil, mostly intelligent and mostly interesting. Sure, people get passionate and pissed and say things they wish they hadn't from time to time. But whatever ... it is REAL and it is fun. 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