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If you people don't start talking about the new Paul Motian Trio cd, then I will be forced to return to the Politics Forum and you know you won't like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know RDK, I guess mine are mostly JMTs, the only Winter I have is the "Sound of Love" live one. Not sure I noticed a particularly different character from the one Wiinter I have to the JMTs. This new one is clearly the old formula and yet there is something just slightly but indescriibably different, but I can't articulate it. Lovin' it though, Big time Sorry Guy, Hope the torture ends soon!!!

I am breaking with that fine Organissimo tradition of having tons of posts anticipating a new release or reissue and then none or next to none after it comes out. I got this one and I love it! So there!!

How is The Swing Era, Gom? I keep thinking I want to read it. Give me your review.

I have been comparing this one (which is taken from the Seven Steps box) to my japanese 9000 series Mastersound edition and have some comments. They both sound good and both sound different: These are my initial impressions: 1) at the same or similar volumes the japanese version has a larger image and wider too and it gives me the impression or more depth as opposed to a flatter image on the american. This may be created however by the width of the image - not sureI feel like I'm in the first row with the japanese version but further back with the american. 2) Less surface noise or hiss on the american version. 3) american version is leaner perhaps but more focused of an image than the japanese. Haven't decided which I like better yet. I know Lon has said a few words on this. Any reaction to my comments here, Lon? Others?

Best wishes and congratulations!

Sal, I like these, the best is the first one, which I think is Communication Theory, the other ones I like a bit less.

I agree with Late on this. I thought the McMaster japanese versions were better sonically than the previous US releases.

The law, as described in the film was to make it illegal to transport women accross state lines to engage in prostitution to "profit" the person that took the woman out of state. In other words "pimpin'" out of state. Hence, the term "White Slavery". Jack Johnson surely was not guilty of that. I don't have a copy of the film, but I don't remember the "profit" element being there. Furthermore, I have read a text of the Mann Act and it makes no reference to profit. If you can direct me to text which talks about profit I would appreciate it. One more thing, I believe that Chuck Berry was convicted under this law and there was no issue there of his making any profit as I recall it.

Hey Soulstation 1, Look as much as the Browns/Steelers rivalry goes back, at least with the old Browns, I thought that you, like most Browns fans, have a distinct disregard for Belichick (the man is a cyborg), who was not popular in Cleveland when he coached the Browns. Therefore, shocking as it may seem, Go Steelers!

If that was the point, the makers of the film never expressed it, at least not that I heard. The implication I took was that it was a completely unjustified prosecution.

Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but a major point of the film was not clear to me and that involved the Mann Act prosecution of Jack Johnson. Now I certainly consider it likely that there charges were trumped up... But as presented by Burns that was not clear. The Mann Act was described in the program as transporting a woman accross state lines for prostitution or other immoral purposes. The federal case, as by described in the program, involved a young prostitute from Wisconsin that Johnson became involved with while living in Chicago, which is obviously in Illinois, and Johnson brought her to Illinois. Isn't that a violation of the Mann Act or what do I misunderstand?

Well not exactly Chris, it's about race ... which is what all the Ken Burns films are about. He has pretty much said that himself. To be fair, he did have Burt Sugar who is an acknowledged member of the boxing cognoscenti.

Mine too. They have done so many great recordings. Sadly a bunch are out of print, like Trioism. I Love the Bill Evans tribute record. they are great live!

Yeah, but they sure sound a whole lot better than the previously issued British versions on CD. Man these sound good to me.

Bebop, which show are you going to? Maybe we can meet up.

Well I would agree with Guy except to say that some of Pullen's playing gets a lot more "out" than Jarrett's does, I mean Pullen verges on Cecil Taylor.... in my opinion. But I like Pullen better and it's not so out all the time that it's completely dissonant or whatever the word is, and yes Pullen knows how to groove in the funkiest sense of the word.

Just to clarify, when I meant his work on European labels, I did not mean trios. I am thinking in particular of two solo albums "Evidence of Things Unseen" and "Healing Force" and an album called "Sixth Sense"?, not sure about the title, which is probably a quintet- these are on Black Saint or Soul Note. I particularly like the solo albums and any fan of Pullen should check those out. I happen to love George Adams, but I think I can understand your sentiments about him.

Thanks Lon, wow are you the only one that got this? so the sound is not much better? Let me ask you a few questions/make a few comments: I haven't listened in a while, but my memory says that "Breakthrough", which is one of my all time favorite records, was a much better record than "Song Everlasting". The trio records I have always had mixed feelings about, in some ways I thought Pullen fit uncomfortably as a Blue Note headliner and while I liked these, there was something about the heads of the tunes or something that never quite clicked for me. I always liked Pullen's work on European labels better, particulary his marvelous solo piano. Give us your thoughts. Thanks

If, so how did I miss the discussion? I have a lot of it already but am curious about how those that have it feel.

Kevin I don't have a Zerostat but have something called the Hunt EDA Mark 6 Brush (Carbon Fibre/Velvet Pad Brush) made in England. Does not use any liquid. It was popular for a bit in the 90's and I have hardly used it. If you are interested let me know.

Ernie Krivda is making his first appearance at a New York Jazz club (Sweet Rhythm) this Thursday Jan. 13th-one night only. I suspect the reason it has taken so long for Ernie to venture out is that he's from Cleveland OH and maybe is afraid to fly. This guy is a great tenor and very original - one always knows it's him. He has gotten some acclaim recently for a big band album, which is so uncharacteristic of him. The band he's bringing to NY is a quintet- much better. Ernie, by the way, once caught the eye of one Cannonball Adderley, who dug him so much, he recommended him to , I think it was Quincy Jones's band in the 1960s. Hope some NY area folks can make it. I will be there.

I like the older stuff mostly from either the European quartet : My Song or Belonging and then the American quartet stuff on two 4 cd sets Impulse Yearrs 73-74 and 75-76 . I also love the solo album Facing You

happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really love the guy and would add to the recommendations the solo piano disc "Evidence of Things Unseen"