John Tapscott

I think what it means is that if there are some Telarc releases on your "want" list, you'd better buy them NOW! In the corporate world, the buying of a smaller company by a larger company INEVITABLY means the reduction of the smaller company to a mere shell. Count on it. Darwin's theory sure works in the area of economics!

Well, I think it depends on who does it and how it's done. I for one, have never been fond of "Over the Rainbow", no matter who does it. (Ruby Braff excepted - he somehow wrings the schmaltz out of every tune - God bless Ruby). OTOH, I never tire of "Come Rain or Come Shine." There are some great big band arrangements of that tune. Two which come to mind are by Bill Stapleton and Bob Florence.

Well, I agree it's a very fine record, but it was at least his third on Blue Note. "Landmarks" and "From the Soul" came before this one. Every Lovano Cd has moments and I enjoy some more than others , but if I had to choose just one it would probably be "Trio Fascination Volume 1." I think Joe is really a model jazz musician for our times - rooted in the jazz traditions (his Cleveland days and his big band experience saw to that - plus he really added to bands like Herman and Lews that he played with), but also willing to take a forward look and push the envelope a bit. Joe is the kind of musician that really challenges me as a listener, but he never goes so far out that I say, "Gee, he's lost me, I can't go there." I saw him live with a trio several years ago (Dennis Irwin and Willie Jones 111). Joe played nothing but tenor for both sets of the show, and it was one of the two or three finest jazz performances I've ever had the prvilege of hearing/seeing. Stunning, actually. Joe's recordings, as good as they are, only hint at how awesome he can be in person. There was smoke coming out of that tenor, I kid you not. He's a great guy, as well. After the show, I asked him to autograph my "Rush Hour" Cd, and when my pen wouldn't work on the shiny CD insert, he didn't say, "Oh too band, sorry, maybe next time. " Rather HE tried looking around for a pen that would work, and we finally found one somewhere. He also spent a few moments speaking of his Woody Herman days and how he remembered a gig in that same city some 25 years ago with the 'Woodchopper."

Happy birthday, Phil! Looking forward to hearing some great new charts from your pen!

Ditto!

One of the first versions of the tune I remember hearing, and it's still one of my favorite versions to this day is on tenor saxophonist David Schnitter's mid's 70's album "Invitation" (Muse).

Happy Birthday Jim, from North of the Border.

Listened to this a couple of times today. It is a really great record. Charts, solos, everything really comes together on this date. I find the additional tracks every bit as fine as the original LP tracks. Concorde and Spoonful are as good as anything else here. Kenny Burrell is superb (I think I have an Kenny Burrell LP with Gil arrangements - can't remember the name of it, though - going to have to get that one out). And I love Thad Jones in any context. What really grabs me about this recording is its clarity. I really can't think of any other word to describe it - there's a certain clarity and crispness to the charts and the lines and even the playing that is not quite present on other Evans recordings. That's not to put down any other Evans record, heavens, I'm a big Gil fan, but there's something a bit different here. Maybe it's the recording quality, which is very good, BTW.

I am now on my 3rd listen. As challenging as this music is, as soon as it ends I find myself wanting to listen to it again immediately. That to me is a sign of a very special recording. For me, this is probably the album of the year. Already this is one of my favorite 'Trane recordings. I really like the way McCoy is miked "hot", which is not always the case with 'Trane's live recordings.

I decided not to go the internet route for this one and had my local Cd shop order it for me. Anyway, it came today, - we're not always the swiftest at getting new releases in Canada. (I notice they got in about 8 copies - doubt they'll sell that many in 2 years). Anyway, I'm listening to OUOD for the first time (never had the bootleg). Holy smokes! This is incredible, absolutely incredible music. Very challenging, intense, spine-tingling. Nearly superhuman, I would say. Usually I can muti-task when I'm listening to music, but I'm finding it hard to do anything other than listen with this one. P.S. I'm amazed at how quickly the 27 minutes of OUOD goes by. Almost like time is compressed somewhow. Weird.

Well, you might want to check out a Steeplechase date or two. I've always liked "The Apartment."

This is a great choice and actually considered it for my own AOTW choice. I really like this album, and look forward to hearing it again. As recall, the CD has several bonus tracks.

What I want to know is when Ronnie Scott played "free jazz"?

Figured I was going to get at least 11. Only got 10. I'm a perfectionist (but only when it comes to jazz, as my wife often tells me!) Missed the Scott question (I'm wondering about that one, though. I never thought of Ronnie as a "free" player). Also the last one. I am totally unaware of that album, and guessed Baker. I should have known it was Newman, but I kind of figured his chops were a little over the hill by that point. Guess not.

Kenton Presents Cooper, Holman & Rosolino - Disc 1

A great album. Actually the first Ornette album I ever bought. I find it hard to choose between Ornette's Atlantics. All indispensable in my view. Therefore one needs....

Less than 2 hours ago, before seeing this post, I ordered "Stepping Stones." Now I'm really looking forward to it.

I presume the people who have problems with this thread have either whited-out or otherwise defaced or deleted the poem on the LP or CD. If you don't like it, blame Coltrane; don't blame the poster. Or don't read the thread.

A personal favorite.

Phil Norman Tentet - Wide Range Phil Norman Tentet - Live at the Lighthouse Phil Kelly & the Northwest Prevailing Winds - Convergence Zone

Ditto. Well said.

Bob was a talented musician with a very distinctive sound and phrasing on valve trombone. Once you'd heard his playing, you could always identify it from then on. He has some fine solos on the Bill Holman Band Live! Cd (JazzEd Media), recorded in 2004. (He was 84 at the time! and his playing sounds just as it did in the West Coast jazz days of the '50's and with the Terry Gibbs Band). R.I.P.

Well, in that case, not quite everyone is welcome to play. Too bad Canadians are left out!

Listened to my "Rollin' With Leo" LP on the weekend. Yeah, $20 is a bit pricey for a CD maybe, but I would say 'go for it." Skip lunch tomorrow. You won't be sorry. I agree with Kevin. It's an excellent, swinging date.