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Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass - Big Band Christmas (Concord) - really, really good, probably my favorite Christmas CD.
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Haven't heard as many new CD's this year; but here's ten that I really enjoyed. in alphabetical order Ruby Braff - For the Last Time (Arbors) Bob Florence Limited Edition - Legendary (Mama) Von Freeman - Vonski Speaks (Nessa) Freddie Hubbard - Without a Song (Blue Note) Dick Hyman - In Concert At the Old Mill Inn (Sackville) Joe Locke/David Hazeltine Quartet - Mutual Admiration Society 2 (Sharp Nine) Andy Martin/Scott Whitfield - A Tribute to Carl Fontana Set 1 (Woofy) Rosanno Sportiello - It Amazes Me (Sackville) Grant Stewart Plays the Muisc of Ellington and Strayhorn (Sharp Nine) Phil Woods - The Childrens' Suite (Jazzed Media) If I had to choose one it would be the Woods - a really exceptional piece of work. Honorable Mention: Phil Kelly and the NW Prevailing Winds - Ballet of the Bouncing Beagles (Origin) - haven't had this one long enough or listened to it enough to let it knock out one of the above - but it's a good one.
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Lp's only, right... The Great Paris Concert Afro - Bossa Far East Suite Tomorrow's three And His Mother Called Him Bill Latin American Suite Such Sweet Thunder
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None, I'm afraid. Coming to this Board and asking for help with a music "jones" is like a person going into a bar and asking for help with a drinking problem. But there is some good advice in some of the above posts. I would say that as long as you meet your other expenses and can save a bit of money and you don't go into debt over your music purchases then you don't have a problem. You're going to spend your discretionary income on something and good music that you enjoy is a pretty good thing to spend it on. I have told myself a thousand times to really get to know the music I have before I buy more. The thought lasts a day or two. Sheer curiosity kills it, and the internet has not helped a bit.
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Great album. Highest recommendation.
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Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?
John Tapscott replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
Maynard Ferguson Orchestra - Complete Roulette Recordings It's been a few years since I've played this massive set (10 CD's!!), but from start to finsh it has wonderful music. -
CONTEST: 2009 Grey Cup game
John Tapscott replied to GA Russell's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Montreal 36 Sask 24 Total 60 -
Happy Birthday to a fellow bopper!
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Yep, excellent jazz music. Von and the whole band, the music, the sound, the hard swing - all first rate. A great release. Thanks Chuck.
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Mad for Mad Men Corner
John Tapscott replied to ghost of miles's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Supposedly they consulted with some people who were at ad firms in the 60's and they said MORE drinking went on where they worked back then. Yes, that's right Bruce. A couple months ago there was an article in one of the Toronto newspapers in which they interviewed people (execs and others) who had worked at ad agencies here in Toronto during the 60's and 70's. They also spoke with ex-servers and managers at some of Toronto's fanciest corporate watering holes. They said the Mad Men portrayal is accurate enough but is quite mild, actually understating the reality of the life-style. But apparently it's quite different now. -
Mad for Mad Men Corner
John Tapscott replied to ghost of miles's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
One of the best, for sure. This seemed to be a more fast-moving episode than some, at least in terms of the plot unfolding rather quickly. Loved the way they cleaned out the office over the weekend, basically leaving it a wreck and how Roger told Don not to bother locking the door. Too bad the season is so short, but lots to think about for next year - how will the new company go - will there be some major lawsuit hatched by the English firm that takes them down? Will Bets come crawling back to Don at some point? Lon's right- how long will Bet's new boyfriend last - wasn't that him in the seat beside her in the plane - already seemed a little distant. Wonder how he'll take to his new family and the baby crying at night? Will Don take up permanently with the schoolteacher or with someone new? Good entertainment anyway. Just about the only non-sports and non-news program I watch regularly. -
Happy Birthday jeffcrom!
John Tapscott replied to GA Russell's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Happy birthday, Jeff! -
Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?
John Tapscott replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers Blue Note Recordings - I've been neglecting Blakey lately, great way to get back in. -
Happy Birthday GA Russell!
John Tapscott replied to Free For All's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Happy Birthday, GA!! 99 eh? Well, many more! -
Sounds like more than a "slight" injury to his shoulder. Get well Joe. You are truly one of the bright lights on today's jazz scene. P.S. A Lovano concert I attended nearly 10 years ago (just Joe on tenor with bass and drums for 2 hours) stands out as one of, and perhaps THE greatest live jazz experience I have ever had. And I got to talk to him after the concert. A real friendly cat. I enjoy many of Joe's recordings, but he's one of those musicians whose greatness really comes through when heard "live."
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Just ordered one. I also wanted to order the new Dizzy Big Band double CD on Uptown. Sorry to learn that Chuck no longer sells Uptown.
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Big New Herd at the Monterey Jazz - Woody Herman
John Tapscott replied to Tom 1960's topic in Recommendations
Let me make it plain - he was fired, canned, axed, down-sized, right-sized, out-sourced, laid-off, let go, whatever term you prefer. Ferguson didn't think his chops were up to the task. A season under Bud Brisbois and Dalton Smith in the Kenton trumpet section was just was Bill needed. -
Big New Herd at the Monterey Jazz - Woody Herman
John Tapscott replied to Tom 1960's topic in Recommendations
I think the whole band was pick-up. I believe that at that particular moment Chase was between Ferguson (whom he had just left, under a cloud apparently) and Kenton, whom he joined shortly thereafter. Bill was not yet the player he would become just a few years later. Edited to say that on my CD, Chase is listed with the trombone section, a mistake obviously. -
Big New Herd at the Monterey Jazz - Woody Herman
John Tapscott replied to Tom 1960's topic in Recommendations
Herman fans will definitely want it. It's a good session, and how couldn't it be, given the musicians. Mel was a good fit for Herman. And there's Ted Richards' great blues chart "Like Some Blues Man, Like..." Good recording quality despite an overhead plane which you can hear in places. A couple of cautions, though - very short playing time - around 35 minutes, as I recall. A bit frustrating. And this was a "pick-up" band by the looks of things, not Herman's regular Herd. Does that make a difference? Yeah, maybe a bit. Not the best Herman record and not the worst either. Might fit in the top 25, but certainly not the top 10, IMO. -
Swine Flu. Anyone here come down with it?
John Tapscott replied to Hardbopjazz's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Just got my HINI shot at the local hospital 90 minutes ago. Since I do some work at the hospital I'm considered staff, and got priority Took five minutes. Some people are lining up 3 and 4 hours for a shot, especially since a local 13 year old boy died a couple of days ago from the swine flu. -
Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?
John Tapscott replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
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Happy Birthday David Weiss!
John Tapscott replied to Aggie87's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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I am generally positive on Eric Alexander, but not always. I have perhaps 8 of his CD's plus some sessions on which he's a co-leader or sideman (eg. with Grant Stewart or One For All). Sometimes I really enjoy his playing; other times I can hardly wait 'til his solos are finished. His tone, though technically perfect I suppose, doesn't always get along with my head (as opposed to Grant Stewart, for example, whose tone always seems pleasing to me). Occassionally it seems like Eric's almost playing for playing's sake, if I can put it that way. Also like he's trying to cram everything into one solo and doesn't edit himself all that well - like a writer who just keeps going and going with no paragraph breaks. (Yes, I know 'Trane could be like that - but honestly, though Eric's very good , he's no 'Trane.) Now having said more negative than positive, let me say that there are some Eric CD's that I like very much - like "Dead Center" on High Note, on which the van Gelder studio brought out the warmer side of Eric's sound.