Eric

Nope. I am not an attorney, but my understanding is that once the 50 year copyright expires, anyone can "legally" dub their favorite copy of HS Trio and sell it in Europe. All the better if it has been recently "RVG"'d ... I don't like it because it takes sales away from the legit companies who use the profits from re-issues to fund new releases and more re-issues. It's not like we are talking about some drug from which the manufactuer made a killing during the original patent term. Especially with RVG-treatment, some of this stuff probably has the potential to sell as well today as ever.

Lon sounds cool - which shot is it?

I just hate seeing this stuff ... I know it has been debated to death elsewhere ... But my gut tells me it is very bad law ...

Bev, What's the good word on this one?

Just picked up the Rarum compilation ... like what I am hearing. No, it 'aint Blakey, but it is pretty cool

Big Donald Brown fan here. I would agree that his Muse records run from merely "nice" (and I would agree that "People Music" falls into that group) to excellent. Post-Muse, he put out 5-6 records on a French label, Space Time. AMG lists some of them ... I prefer the group records (Enchante, Wurd on the Street) to his solo/trio stuff. On balance, these are probably stronger than the Muse sides. Plus, you get to hear Manny Boyd, who I always enjoyed on those 70s Bobby Hutcherson Blue Note records. On the Muse side, Car Tunes is also a keeper. I really like his writing - hits a vibe with me. He does seem like a spiritual guy and it comes through on his records. Definitely TDWR ...

Damn.... That sounds brilliant. Pulled it out ... also think prime Television in a raw blues/funk context that just shouts out "I dare you not to dance to me, mofo"

Hearing the clips reminded me of a Memphis band called the Fieldstone's. I have one of their songs ("The Fieldstones" on a sampler). I have no idea if the whole album is good, but this track is a real ass-shaker, not unlike say "Think" by Lonnie Smith ... in the groove/ass-shaking sense versus the actual tune sense. Anyway, there this way-tight "Crosseyed and Painless meets Magic Sam" sort of locked-in groove ... Also on the Dap-Kings label ... more of an instrumental thang ... DG(TB) of course gushes over it but the clips sound VERY funky, albeit in a bowling alley sort of way ...

I expect a full report ... BTW, just picked up my copy ...

Good take. I really enjoy Turner, but have had a hard time "getting" this one. Thanks for giving this perspective.

Morgan/Shorter, by a long shot. The alt takes on the Kelly tend to dilute my listening experience. Better to buy those sessions on individual CDs without all the extra takes.

I have Trinitaires on CD. I can't remember right now where I got it, probably an import through Amazon. I like it, though not as much as his classic BN sessions or Beautiful Day for that matter. I had this and traded it in that old jazz CD trading group (damn, what was the name of it - probably dormant since 1999 or 2000 - oh yes, Jazz Trading Post). Anyway ... this was not my cup of tea. I enjoy most of his solo stuff but this really seemed dense and plodding. As I recall, my issue was more with the plodding than the dense. Seems the piano was not all that well recorded either. "From CA ..." is a nice one.

Cool - thanks Marcus - will hit the local used record shop on Thursday ... something tells me that (sadly) I should be able to find these pretty easily ... Eric

Way to go Rooster ... and Michael ... and Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!

do tell me where to start ... I sort of lost him after (gulp) Sign O' The Times (although I bought, but have not digested, Emancipation).

OK, I finally saw this. Cool video. I love the shot of the old time record store at the opening (and when the big brother comes into the room). Maybe I am nostalgic, but the whole thing really kicks butt!!! Eric

Very, very sweet

To balance my earlier comments, he was a very affable guy and seemed to enjoy himself and the crowd. There was a great high point that I forgot to mention - his cover of White Light, White Heat (the Lou Reed reference jogged my memory ). Now THAT smoked!!! Eric

I was looking forward to this as I enjoy his music (Scary Monsters, Heathen, Station to Staion, Lodger, etc.). While the show had a few fun moments, it was for the most part a little slow. He did play a bunch of stuff off his latest album and it sounded kind of arty/interesting, but also kind of self-indulgent. The rap on Bowie has always been that he is a style-hopper, never really creating anything that is really HIS. I guess that is OK if you are Journey, but then Journey does not have the reputation that Bowie does. Anyway, I think the genre-hopping is partially what lead to my likewarm response. I also think some of his "artier" stuff simply does not translate well to a live environment (for example, "Sunday" off Heathen). The other thing that is perhaps unfair and perhaps offbase is that it seems much of his music seems to be a 2nd rate attempt at re-creating various styles of American music. I am not sure exactly why I felt this way, other than as the show went on, it became more apparent. I also got the sense that he is probably one of the more overrated "rock artists" out there. Not that it is bad, but frankly a lot of it just felt superficial. The older I get the more I prefer local bands - regardless of genre (country, jazz, blues, you name it) - that just have fun. I really prefer the closer proximity you have to the musicians, the ability to dance if you want and the ability to see someone you really like over and over. I guess my dependence on the musical hype machine is finally starting to fade ... Eric

For better or worse, seems that a lot of Prince has somewhat of an "unpolished" sound, which is at times charming, at times annoying. BTW Brandon, what track are they playing on MTV? PS - You are a brave man for sporting that Royal's cap ...

Great choice ... this is one that I was kind of skeptical about, but have grown to love it. Eric

as a father of three, all I can add is a big "no doubt" ... plus if you train 'em right, they will grow up to love music just like we do let us know how she likes Prince ...

I would opt for credit counseling too. They may help you understand the implications of the bankruptcy option. Good luck - time is on your side! Eric

Spurred by a chance to see him live (which unfortunately did not come to pass), I have embarked on a re-discovery of the purple one. Jim says it a hell of a lot better than I can, but it is amazing how many bases the guy can cover. While funk may be his calling card, I really think of him as simply a pop/rock artist, who can pull off whatever he wants to convey the thoughts/emotions that happen to be on his mind. I bought Musicology last week and been listening to it quite a bit. It really is a wonderful mature/funky/fun slab 'o work. Will definitely have legs in my CD player this summer ... Eric

Name of the band is Levee Town, I have seen them 4-5 times the past six months. Here is a link to their site: http://www.leveetown.com/ How to describe these guys? Well, they are a (mostly quartet), with bass, guitar, drums and harp. I happen to love Freddie King, Albert King and Buddy Guy, and judging from their sound, I would guess these guys do too. They can cover a lot of ground - from the slowest, greasiest, grindinist blues to more of a classic Chicago sound to a kind of funky shuffle sound. BTW, the lead guitarist is a complete montster. I love his tone - very rich and stinging and very hot when it needs to be. One of the most emotionally involving musicians I have ever seen, regardless of genre. And he plays a LOT on his guitar, you really have to see him to appreciate his range. Most times I have seen these guys at BBs where they play almost non-stop for four hours and often induce the kind of frenzy/euphoria I know I am looking for after a less than inspiring week at the office Eric