BruceH

(I suspect Chauncey doesn't like it, though.)

Chauncey = (((yawn)))

I'd love to listen to it. And I'm not judging...just pausing.

He may be a "mere mortal" but I happen to love Flip Phillips. Junior Mance isn't exactly chopped liver, either.

The term "heavenly hebe" sure gives one pause.

I find myself in Jim Sangrey's camp. As usual.

From what I understand, no matter WHAT quitting regimen is used, a certain percentage eventually go back to smoking. It's a powerful drug, and the addiction is both physical and psychological.

Now, which planet has seven moons?

I love Kenny Burrell. And I do plan to keep swinging.

But remember, the cigarette companies insist that nicotine is NOT A DRUG so it shouldn't be regulated. How reassuring! Papsrus, how often are you going to get that double-whammy shot? That sounds scary. Best of luck to you and I hope you kick the habit.

12 out of 20. Some of them are tricky.

Now THERE'S a thought... Al Green singing "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More"---the time may have come.

You really hit the nail on the head with those Blythe albums, Tom. How well I remember them! I started collecting Arthur Blythe albums in 1984, when I first started getting seriously into jazz. In the Tradition was probably my favorite; even the sound didn't bother me (though I seem to recall that some thought a screw-up in the mastering might have given it that strange sound.) The only things about Illusions I didn't care for were the painfully bad cover and rather pretentious title. I must have been forewarned by someone about the "Sunshine" album, because I gave it a wide berth...I think you may have a point that people who were burned by that one never took him seriously again. For some reason, Lenox Avenue Breakdown never grabbed me, but I liked all the others (pre-Sunshine of course.) The end of the 70's thru the early and mid-80's were indeed a fascinating period in jazz, but I've got to admit that for me that's all bound up with my first discoveries in the music, so of course it will always seem special to me.

As for the list that started this thread: I have about 11 of the albums, but I'd like to check out a lot more. Actually, I'd like to check out ALL the rest! Interesting list, Paul.

are you aware of Griffin's Duo album with Martial Solal? heard it only once and was in the wrong mood then... but i've been told been since that it's pretty good I love it.

Yes, but where's the Mobley, Stitt, and Tina Brooks? Where's the Beefheart, Television, Eno, and They Might Be Giants?

It's about time they RVGed Leapin' and Lopin'. Also the Monterose is a very solid album. ...And I may get the Rivers too.

I've got nine, I think. Don't know whether that's good or bad.

That's a good one! (But as others here have noted, I haven't heard of a bad Lucky session.)

Don't forget--- Davis Cup - Walter Davis, Jr. and Flight To Jordan - Duke Jordan Give them a try and you won't be sorry!

I agree that Action Pact isn't that good, but seriously, Never Hear the End of It sounds like some sort of pop-rock masterpiece to me. I'll listen on my lunch break. Heard the one that came out 6/10 yet? Parallel Play? Yes, and so far I'd have to say it strikes me as no Never Hear the End of It, even in abbreviated form. Better than Action Pact though. Better than Pretty Together too.

Anyone ever see the Nero Wolfe show that ran on NBC in the early 80's? William Conrad was Wolfe...Don't think it ran too long. I missed that one, but William Conrad was certainly built right for the role. Who played Archie?

Funny, that football/basball routine is one I've been remembering since his death. A prime example of his approach.

I agree that Action Pact isn't that good, but seriously, Never Hear the End of It sounds like some sort of pop-rock masterpiece to me. (Also One Chord To Another is a much better album than Twice Removed, and Between the Bridges is better still.)

There are rock sub-cultures. It's a fragmented art form (jazz is the same way), too many different types of music being lumped together by a single word to try and describe it all. But adding sub-genre tags just makes the water muddier. My view is listen to whatever you like and ignore what you don't. No problem with that.