Sundog

Wow!

Thanks for sharing that. Nice story with a happy ending. My last serious girlfriend convinced me that I liked modern country music. When she left, she not only took all the country music I bought; she also took all my EWF albums citing "emotional attachment". Hmmmm.....maybe I should buy Inflation?

Noticed this is being released next Tuesday 2/28. Don't know anything about this album. I'm assuming this material has been out before, but I'm not really sure. So what's the deal?

I think that's stretching the whole "pursuit of happiness" thing just a bit.

I really don't see this as any different than the "Blue Note Composer" series, or the "For Lovers" series. It's just another way to generate revenue from thier back catalog. I wouldn't mind hearing how the material is treated. Time marches on and the music changes. Nothing really "to get" here. Sampling, cross fertilization, fusion, whatever you want to call it has been going on for hundreds of years. The Blue Note catalog is not immune, and really why would you want it to be? You misunderstand me. I totally dig that "Red Clay" is the 2nd most sampled song ever. But doesn't sound like that's what's going on here. Tell me if I'm wrong, but when you sample something like "Red Clay" ... you take the bass, piano, drums tracks as your rhythm line ... then you mix in other tracks, maybe other samples, maybe original stuff, either played or computer-generated ... maybe you substitute some synth drumming for Lenny White 'cause you want a more prominent beat ... maybe you have someone rap on top of it ... whatever ... "Red Clay" is almost tailor-made for this kind of reusability. But "opening up the BN vaults" ... grabbing pieces here and there ? Too much dilution. I think it's a bit of a slippery slope. However, I also think the really creative projects will rise to the top and maybe even move the music a new direction. The others will soon be forgotten and be little more than a minor embarassment to Blue Note. Just my 2 cents.

I really don't see this as any different than the "Blue Note Composer" series, or the "For Lovers" series. It's just another way to generate revenue from thier back catalog. I wouldn't mind hearing how the material is treated. Time marches on and the music changes. Nothing really "to get" here. Sampling, cross fertilization, fusion, whatever you want to call it has been going on for hundreds of years. The Blue Note catalog is not immune, and really why would you want it to be?

Now I've Seen Everything I want it!

I'm just getting into him myself. This one's a really good one from back in the day...

This is really stupid. juba juba, wooly bully...

I understand that in his book of a year or two back, Fred Wesly says that James Brown knows almost nothing about music. He sure made some great records though. And those bands were something else. Famous last words... "Fred, I Love you like a brother. I can't go no further. I got to let you go" "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" has a great "Bootsy" bassline.

Freakin' genius

I really like her first album and have been actively following her career. But I've also been consistently disappointed by her live performances. Her recent appearances at the super bowl and grammies were not even close to being good. She over sings and makes no attept to stay in tune. A lot of potential, but it just ain't happening....

Certain Pat Martino solo's could be described in this very way. For me, in general it's not so much "what" is played, it's the "how" that really matters. Zappa's "how" is unique. To further illustrate my point have you ever critically listened to a bassline by Jerry Jemmott? On the surface there pretty simple. Try playing one, paying very close attention to getting the articulations (feel) just right. Not an easy thing. Jerry's "how" is unique.

"The sounds of the world living"

Not to dwell on this but... Did anyone else notice that Sly's right hand/wrist appeared to be bandaged pretty heavily?

Call me crazy, but I think there's a good jazz voice in there somewhere. P.S. Politician, No. Quality Assurance, Yes. (Granted, it seems like the same thing most days)

How's the saying go? "Even a blind dog.....finds the fire hydrant... (No, that's not it. Nevermind. You get my point)

The sad thing was, it was a step up for her as that was better than anything else she'd previously done (no real challenge there), and a giant step DOWN for him (can't beieve this is the same man who penned "Dolphin Dance").... ..."aiding and abetting" seems a bit strong. He may simply be acting in the capacity of a mentor. The girl does have some serious vocals chops, and she has expressed more than a passing interest in jazz. Herbie's a open-minded musician who knows the industry inside out. Seems like a good fit; potentially very rewarding for both parties.

I wouldn't over think this too much. It's still all about creating new revenue and releasing great music. Large boxsets, 3 disc selects, and now single releases. It's all the same in my book. Bring it on! The "Ellington" and "Lloyd" are no brainers for me. Chang Ching! $30 just like that....

up, just because.......

TIVo'd this last night and just watched it. Not good.

Boy, you've really created quite the scenario....

I like some of that "hippie pandering post modern crap" Nothing ventured nothing gained.

General Rule of Thumb: If it sounds evil, it's Cosey.

A few purchases today... Santana: Welcome (Remaster) Gabor Szabo: Spellbinder James Brown: Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thing (Remaster) Santana/McLaughlin: Love, Devotion, Surrender (Remaster)