John B

The Eskelin / Bennink is really good, but you should be able to find it for reduced price fairly easily.

I have some vinyl that I am considering selling, but I have no clue what a realistic price to set would be. Is there any online resource I could use to help price these records before selling them? thanks!

The Cinematic Orchestra - Every Day Borah Bergman with Hamid Drake - Reflections on Ornette Coleman Miles Davis - It's About That Time Supersilent - 4 Supersilent - 6 Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is Not A Cold Dead Place Surface of Eceon - Dragyyn

It has been hard to avoid looking, but I have tried to avoid looking at people's guesses before continuing... Disc One: 1) The trumpet doesn't sound like Dizzy to me but the early bebop big band sound does make me think of him. I'm not very failar with this era, so I'm going to guess it's a band of Dizzy's from the late 40's / early 50's. I enjoyed this track more than I expected to. 2) My first thought was Woody Shaw, circa Moontrane / Little Red’s Fantasy. Great playing by all involved and some fiery soloing. I haven’t gone back to the album to listen (which I need to do soon) , but my guess is that it is track 8 off of this disc: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...l=A5l63mppf9f1o 3) I really like the mellow, laid-back vibe on this track. For a second I thought I was hearing Herbie Hancock on piano, but I’m pretty sure it’s not him, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, no clue on the rhythm section. If that is Sam Rivers on sax I think I know which disc this is…I love how hearing a track out of context of its album can make it sound so different and unexpected! 4) No clue who this is, but I really dig the groove these guys create. I’m very interested in finding out who this is. 5) I still think this sounds an awful lot like Matthew Shipp but, on closer listen, I don’t think it is. No clue, but I really like this track. 6) Not my style at all. No clue. 7) No clue who this is, but I really enjoy the interplay of the sax and bass. 8) Ornette on Atlantic? No clue, otherwise. 9) Immediately I’m thinking Duke. Don’t know which album this live track is from. 10) Trane. Not a performance that leaps to mind when I think of him, but great, nonetheless. It’s amazing how quickly he went from this sound to the later Impulse albums. 11) It sounds like something that could have been recorded at the same sessions as the Wildflowers Jazz Loft discs. I only know of one version of this tune with vocals, so I am going to guess it is on this album: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...l=A985h8qz9btb4 I really don’t care for the vocals at all, so I won’t be buying a copy of this disc anytime soon. Onto disc two in a bit...

Tom - My deepest sympathies. It sounds like you and your family are dealing with this as well as could be hoped for. Take care, and keep treasuring those good memories you have of your mother.

I need to pick up the Cecil Taylor. Anyone who doesn't own the Dark Tree should get it asap. It is an essential set.

is nessarecords.com taken too? that seems to be the usual "next best" choice.

I've never made it past European Echoes in exploring his work as a leader. Actually, other than Brotzmann, I am woefully lacking in work by that whole "scene." No Evan Parker as a leader (Monoceros is on order), no Schlippenbach other than the UMS discs, etc... I need to rectify this sooner or later.

I'm having no problems accessing JC now.

speaking of Miles Davis, here's some European free-jazz trivia for you all: did you know that Manfred Schoof appears on the Miles Davis & Quincy Jones Live at Montreux disc?

Excellent! The Byard disc caught my eye recently. I'll wait for a good sale and grab it one of these days.

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Nessa Box disc 4 Freddie Hubbard - Goin' Up Medeski Martin & Wood - Electric Tonic Gunter Muller - Eight Landscapes Efzeg - Boogie Radian - Rec.Extern

It took us closer to an hour to get there but it was definitely worth it! I'll keep my eye out for shows in the area and let you know if we come down again.

I came really close to winning tickets to this show on the local radio station. I was the wrong caller by one person. Sounds like it was a fun show! I have heard very mixed reviews of the show they did in Burlington the next night.

I'm posting this list here before heading over to ebay. I would possibly be open to trade requests, but would prefer to sell. PM me with any questions and for international shipping rates. Unless otherwise noted all discs are used, but play perfectly. Shipping is $1 extra per disc in the U.S. (box sets ship for $4.) If you buy more than one disc the rate will go down. Box Sets Coleman Hawkins - Past Perfect "Hall of Fame Box" 5 discs $15 Charlie Parker - Past Perfect "Hall of Fame Box" 5 discs $15 Lester Young - Past Perfect "Hall of Fame Box" 5 discs $15 Jazz Louis Armstrong and His All Stars - en concert avec Europe 1 (RTE) OOP ($7) Yusef Lateef - Nocturnes (sawcut in spine, sticker residue on case) $4 Yusef Lateef - Encounters (sawcut in spine) $4 Fred Wesley Quartet - To Someone $5 John Coltrane - Blue Train (1980's release) $3 Miles Davis - In Person, Sat. Night v.2 (1980's release) $3 Miles Davis - Live Around the World - $5 Miles Davis - Live at Montreux (sticker on liner notes, holepunch in upc.) $3 v/a Blue Note Blend 3 (sawcut in spine) $3 Non-Jazz Stuart McLean - The Vinyl cafe on Tour (2cd set) $15 Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks (sealed, non-remastered) $6 (ON HOLD) John Hiatt - Best of: 20th Century Masters Collection (sealed) $6 (ON HOLD) Allman Brothers - Best of: 20th Century Masters Collection (sealed) $6 Alloy Orchestra - Silents $5 Manu Dibango - Electric Africa (w/ Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worell) $5 Urge Overkill - Saturation $4 The Black Crowes - Three Snakes and One Charm $3 R.E.M. - Automatic for the People $5 Spin Doctors - Up for Grabs Live $3 Iceburn - Polar Bear Suite $5 No Means No - Why do They Call Me Mr. Happy? $5 8-Ball Shifter - Flesh Eating Frenzy (sticker on case and liner notes, UPC holepunch) $4 H.P. Zinker - Mountains of Madness (sticker on case and liner notes) $3 Pops Concert Espana $3 v/a - Law of the Jungle (jungle/techno mix) $4 Machines of Loving Grace - Concentration (crack on jewel case) $4 Rare Air - Space Piper $5 Atari Teenage Riot - Burn Berlin, Burn! $5 I also have a paperback copy of From Satchmo to Miles, by Leonard Feather for sale. It has been read once and is in great condition. 258 pages, featuring interviews and articles about Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Norman Granz, Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles and Don Ellis. $6 Shipping in the U.S. $2, internationally $6

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Nessa Box AEC - A Jackson in Your House Brotzmann/Drake/Parker - Never Too Late But Always Too Early Medeski Martin and Wood - Saturday Morning in the Universe Thomas Lehn/Gerry Hemingway - Tom & Gerry

Claypone - were you at the show last night? We had a great time. I thought the DHBB was fantastic! Nate Smith fit in very well, given the short amount of time he has been with the band. Dave hung around and did a short Q & A after the show, which was nice. I also had a chance to say hello to Robin, who was a great guy to talk with. I would highly recommend catching the BB if you have the chance. I think they have progressed quite a bit since they recorded their album. Dave also mentioned that a new BB album is due to be released later on this year.

Randy- I received the discs and started listening yesterday evening. I'll keep adding my thoughts as I go along. Disc One #5 - This sounds like Matthew Shipp to me. I have no idea what album this is from but the track makes me think of Shipp with William Parker on bass. No clue on the drummer yet.

I've seen a recent post on another board that Malachi Favors has passed away. I am really hoping this is not true but, give the source, I believe it to be true. If it is, my condolences go out to his family and friends. I will be breaking out the Nessa box and spending some time with the AEC this weekend.

I have received the disc and will post my thoughts once I have a chance to give it a solid listen or two.

Lee Morgan - Search for the New Land Jummy Smith - House Party Chucho Valdes - Live at the VV Medeski, Martin & Wood - The Dropper Grant Green - Carryin' On Haunted House - Up in Flames

The Atlanta Concert is a fantastic recording! If anyone is remotely interested in Brotzmann w/ Hamid Drake you should grab this asap as it is a limited edition of less than 1000 and has been out for a while.

I gave it a shot. I'll be shocked (and thrilled) if they come through with this one.

RT - I'm very sorry to hear that. Be strong, and best wishes to your family. We'll all be pulling for your mom.

hands down, it would be Chucho Valdes - Live at the Village Vanguard.