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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"

Great sentiments everyone and so I join in!!!!!!!!

I love these too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music: Do you file it with your other Ray Cds in your R&B stuff or put it with your C&W cds right next to your Patsy Cline stuff?????????????

I am not ashamed to say I like Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in a Sad Mood tonight I'm in a sa-ad mo-od

The liner notes say that Ray went into his vaults to get the best live tracks, but they also indicate these appear to be released albums. anybody know? Help me out.. What if I promise to stay off the Politics forum?

One of my all time favorite singers!!

My best wishes to you Dmitry!

No kidding there is a guy standing on the sidewalk at 6th avenue and 22nd street in Manhattan selling these right now for $5.00 a piece out of a large cardboard box sitting on a fold up card table and he has a lot of titles. They are sealed copies! I did not buy one, but looked closely at them and they look real to me. I am not associated in any way with this deal.

The soundtrack contains tracks from: Ray Charles Live in Concert (1965) Ray Charles Live in Japan (1976) Are these available on CD?? this is some great Ray I have not heard before.