Sundog

I highly recommend Jazz Samba with Charlie Byrd. It's beyond criticism. Additionally, another vote for People Time.

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The Mosaic site confirms this: This is a surprise. Has Mosaic ever withdrawn a set after it was offered for sale? This might turn out to be one of the most collectible sets offered by Mosaic. I wonder how many got into circulation? To quote Eric Cartman... "Son Of A Bitch" So much for my theory about waiting until sets hit the "Running Low" milestone.

All good suggestions. Not much to add except that when "new" used vinyl comes in the door at the "mart" it is catalogued in the extreme southwest corner of the store. This is the first place you should go if your interested in vinyl. I've found some pretty amazing albums in that part of the store. I can't believe I'm giving away my best secrets! It's all in the family though.

Mine are all laser disc versions (You remember those right?). Some that come to mind are... A Night At The Opera Zulu The Producers Swing Time A Hard Days Night Singin' In The Rain Silverado

Not jazz, but I've always found Pet Sounds to be self indulgent. Of course this designation doesn't necessarily mean bad in my view. I've never actually heard it, however Coltrane has a live version of My Favorite Things that clocks in somewhere around 57:00 minutes. I'm curious what others "in the know" think about this particular version. Did he really need 57:00 minutes to make his musical statement? Just asking, not judging.

My shoes require a ton of fun and a mountain of "sole". Cannonball provides all that and more! Give me something from the "Julian Edwin Adderley" line please.

. I'm surprised he made it to 60. Page is a good study in rock and roll excess. "Good" but not great. "Keef Riff-Hard" takes that honor. I believe he just turned 60 also.

Les McCann & Eddie Harris: Swiss Movement Still like this one today.

Great news indeed!

That's a cool guitar. I was always kinda' partial to Buck's patriotic Telecaster. Almost got one as a matter fact, bought a B-Bender instead though.

Small world, my guitar teacher is cutting an album with Rich Corpolongo over the next couple of weeks. I have an invite to go to one of sessions. If the opportunity presents itself, I'll see if I can get some information about Mr. Daley.

Agreed. It's probably his most popular period also. As an aside, I had a gig yesterday at a private party. We got so many requests for Clapton we just did a instumental set of his material. Things like, Let It Rain, Promises, Bell Bottom Blues, Layla. This was a fairly young crowd, It just goes to show that he has staying power as well as "Blues Power"

Fair enough, different strokes. (Note to self... B) )

Barry Galbraith never really got his due. Wonderful arranger and player. How about Harold Land? He retreated to the studio after his work with "Brownie" keeping a fairly low profile, however he should be more widely known IMHO. Sal Nistico (A+ player) can't say enough about this guy. Wish I had more of his work.

I keep um' as is. Too lazy to do otherwise. The only exception is the Charlie Christian box. What Einstein dreamed up that packaging?

I've only bought two. Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney. Both well worth owning if your a fan of either artist. The McCartney is stellar. Great backing band including Robbie McIntosh on guitar, Hamish Stuart on Bass, Blair Cunningham on drums, and Paul "Wix" Wickens on assorted "keyed" instruments. This is McCartney's "Off The Ground" era band.

Yeah, Muddy's influence is all over "Unplugged"

Red, I'm in the same boat as you. Sympathy is about all I can offer. I recently learned "In Walked Bud". I can play the melody spot on, I can navigate the changes just fine. However, it sounds a bit vanilla at times. I've come to the conclusion that Monk's a rule breaker (actually I think he made up a new set). If you play by conventional rules it sounds ordinary. I've just tried to immerse myself in Monk's music. I'm hoping that this along with some directed study of his music will help me think more like Monk. What would Monk do? I've been asking that question a lot lately. The only answer I can come up with is.... "Something Completely Original" P.S. Jim, Thanks for the sharing your thoughts. Now if you could tell me what the hell Coltrane is doing during the outro solo on "Bessie's Blues" I would be iternally grateful. B) I know, I know.... "Something Completely Original"

No doubt! Eric borrowed quite a bit from both, and a fair bit from Lowell Fulson too. I just think if you listen to his overall approach to the blues, including his singing, he is Muddy's protege more than anyone else. He did cop a fair amount of licks from Muddy. Check out Muddy's original recordings of I Can't Be Satisfied, Rollin and Tumblin', Rolling Stone, Walkin' Blues, Standing Around Crying, Blow Wind Blow, and Hoochie Coochie Man to name but a few. Also, to my ears E.C.'s slide work is informed by Mr. Morganfield.

Clapton was the key to turning me on to a lot of great music. For that, I'm forever grateful. However, there are parts of his career that for me at least, are not essential listening. I think there's more of Muddy's influence than Freddie King's in Clapton's overall package. Maybe I feel that way because I just recently listened to Muddy's Chess boxset? To me Muddy was the father that Clapton never had both musically and spiritually. For the record I think that Peter Green was every bit Clapton's peer back in the day. He was fairly experimental and not just interested in the blues. This led to some less than great work. However when he was on....

How come I knew that you would have the low down on these? Great to know that the music and sound quality are both excellent. Looks like this series will satisfy my Ellington "jag" for a while. Thanks, Merry XMAS! May the "Duke" be with you!

Anyone care to share their thoughts on these discs?

Can you say E.F. Hutton? DOG, Can you say, Marion or BETTY *HUTTON* ?? ....and if per chance you can......I suggest you set up an appointment with.. ....MADAME LePALME DEEP A little before my time, but stellar none the less!

I liked both. The feeling is coming through. Keep it up!