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  1. Future of cds

    in Audio Talk

    Posted

    I suspect CDs will be with us for quite some time. The advantage they have over LPs and cassettes is that they are digital, so it's more likely that future physical formats or encoding schema can be made backward-compatible to the CD - perhaps with an external data retrieval device (e.g., CD transport).

    Yes, I believe (sadly) that the world of data storage is moving digital, and recorded music is just another data storage exercise.

    Long live analog!

  4. Rufus Harley

    in Artists

    Posted

    I spun a couple tracks on the turntable at the shop and it really sounded pretty good for a beat up promo copy. What can you say for 6.99?

    I say "Arrrrrghhhhh! Turn it off!"

    Sorry, I'm being a bit harsh on Mr. Harley, but he's not my cup of tea - perhaps a shotglass full, but not a whole cup.

    I've got a half-dozen of his recordings, including one or more he put out on his own label a few years ago ('Brotherly Love' on Tartan Pride label, or some such thing.)

    Bagpipe Blues, Scotch and Soul, Tribute to Courage and Recreation of the Gods (which I don't have) came out in the sixties, I believe. Perhaps one more. Kings and Queens?

    I heard that he was scheduled for a performance last year at Idlewild. I wasn't there.

    Personally, I'd rather hear him play tenor, flute or soprano, though I can't say he's particularly inspiring on any.

    Here's a promo for the Rufus Harley documentary/movie:

    http://www.wyattworks.com/film_rf.htm

    Listen in good health.

  6. "Your Name in Lights"

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    I have letters published in Stereophile every few months (every letter I send). They all make fun of the industry and reviewers, so they're easy to spot, even under pseudonyms. I usually get a ROTFLMAO reply from the editor when I send them in, then crackpot messages from readers.

  17. Black Lion?

    in Recommendations

    Posted

    Some are good. Some are less-so.

    Good:

    I like the couple of Wardell Gray discs and the Charles Tollivers. There's some nice Dexter Gordon and one good Bud Powell (Strictly Confidential). Top marks to Kenny Dorham's West 42nd Street (which is actually Rocky Boyd's, but that's another story). The Randy Weston (Berkshire Blues) is quite enjoyable as is the Dollar Brand (Anatomy of a South African Village). Teddy Wilson plays well on his (Blues for Thomas Waller) and the two Hamp Hawes discs are also good (Live at Montmrtre and Blues for Bud). Duke Pearson in a trio (Bag's Groove)!

    Other reasonably good ones that I have dimmer memories of include the Art Ensemble (Tutankhaman and The Spiritual), a Don Byas (Walkin'), Dave Burrell, Sonny Stitt (Autumn in New York), Paul Bley (Touching) and Joanne Brackeen (Invitation). Other predictible sessions from Bill Coleman, Stephane Grapelli and Earl Hines. I think the Buddy Tate and Brew Moore (Svingtet 14) were pretty good too.

    There's an Ayler (Goin' Home) that didn't grab me, and a pretty typical Eddie Vinson (Jamming the Blues), a Philly Joe Big Band (Mo Joe) and a Jimmy Witherspoon with Jay McShann that's what you'd expect.

    Dimmer memories still of the Oliver Lake (Heavy Spirits), Ted Curson (Tears for Dolphy).

    One you've probably already got on some other label: the Nat Cole/Buddy Rich sessions (Anatomy of a Jam Session).

    Almost forgot another nice one: Cliff Jackson (Carolina Shout)

    Dang, what am I forgetting? Well, that's off the top of my head. If you want to know any more about any of these, I'll happily give them a mind-refreshing spin. I suppose that's a testimony for Black Lion's overall quality right there.

    By the way, don't pay much for any of these: they're typically US$3-5, new or used.

  18. Int'l Association of Jazz Record Collectors

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

    Posted

    I've been an IAJRC member for maybe a decade. I do find the emphasis on pre-war jazz a shortcoming. But I've accepted the bias because we all have them - individuals and organizations alike. There are plenty of places where the bias is on post-war jazz - just think of those Internet bulletin boards.

    The magazine is very good and exhibits the pre-war bias in only a few spots - usually the feature bio-discographies. The reviews run almost the enitire range of jazz.

    I did have a heck of a time at my first convention. I had pleasant conversations with many attendees, right up until I mentioned the name of a bebopper or hard bopper. Eventually, I found a guy with more modern tastes and we ended up seeking refuge in our own world for significant portions of the get together.

    Still, IAJRC members are a sincere and dedicated lot, with an abundance of resources at their disposal (including time, for many of the retirees). Whether I care to see a collection of hotel registration pages for every hotel where Trummy Young ever bedded down or not, however...

  19. April Listening

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    Dizzy Reece - Manhattan Project (Beehive)

    Cootie Williams Orchestra (Almanac)

    Alan Broadbant/Gary Foster (Concord)

    Alan Shorter - Orgasm

    Charlie Christian Box (aka Christian plays the same three songs over and over and over...)

    Teddy Wilson - Running Wild

    Anthony Braxton - In The Tradition and Montreux

    Glenn Gould - Back Goldberg Variations

    Led Zeppelin - Presence

    Kraftwerk - The Mix

    Parliament - Mothership Connection

    Fred Hersch - Trio at Village Vanguard (recommended)

  21. Is the Blue Note Board Officially Dead?

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted · Edited by BeBop

    Seems to me that recent attempts to access the Blue Note Bulletin board used to resulted in a screen offering a promise/threat to return around May 1st. No more. If there was an official obituary, my apologies, I missed it.

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    The Blue Note Records Bulletin Board is currently closed.

    Blue Note Records would like to thank all Board Members and visitors to the Blue Note Bulletin Board in advance for their patience and understanding during this closure.

    » Please use your browser's back button to return.

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    If this is the case, so much more reason to buy our hosts' CD!

  24. Travel

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

    Posted

    I like travel. And you?

    I try to avoid spots that attract lots of travelers or tourists. And I always travel alone.

    Would love to hear about the travel destinations, experiences and dreams of other board folk. If there seems to be any interest out there, I'll share a few of my own.

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