HutchFan

I'm sorry to hear this about Cassandra Wilson. Like many of you, I admire her music a great deal. It just goes to show how much these sorts of conspiracies appeal to people, how much they address dark needs inside us. They work just like cults. It makes me very worried for the future that they've become so prevalent. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives -- from my state! -- espouses this stuff. That's what we've come to. Ugh.

Masterful. Sublime, even.

Ordered some LPs from Euclid today: Two relatively early Paquito albums, post-Irakere. This Lee Konitz LP is an "upgrade" from emusic.com downloads to vinyl. This Bill Hardman album was produced by Bob Porter, always a good sign. After only having heard Walter Bishop's "Coral Keys" from this LP, I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of it.

In my mind, before my 70s jazz project, my line of thinking went like this: The 60s was where you'd find the cool Maynard Ferguson, and the 1970s was where you'd find the cheeseball Maynard Ferguson. But listening proved that "truism" to be untrue. So maybe it was just my own surprise and not others'. ... I haven't heard Color Him Wild. I'll look into it.

I need to give that a spin. Live at Jimmy's was my Maynard pick for my 70s jazz survey. It didn't quite make the cut -- but I agree with you. It's surprisingly good.

I have NEVER seen that before. Japan only? Looks interesting!

Thank you, sir!

jazzbo -- I'm familiar with Jovino Santos Neto's playing from his work with Hermeto. But I don't think I've heard any of his solo records. Would this CD be a good place to begin exploring his music as a leader? Do you have any particular favorites? I'm now listening to more music from Klaus Ignatzek: Klaus Ignatzek Group - Jacaranda (Timeless, 1988) Even though there are two Brazilian musicians in this group -- and album shares the same title as Luiz Bonfá's classic record -- this music is (mostly) "straight-ahead" jazz. ... That said, I think Claudio Roditi sounds good in just about any context. ... It's still odd that Roditi is not with us any more.

NP: Klaus Ignatzek Group - Don't Stop It! (Timeless, 1987) with Claudio Roditi, Paulo Cardoso, and Mario Gonzi

He shoots ! He SCORES !!!!! Nice haul.

NP: Opa - Goldenwings / Magic Time (Milestone) Originally released in 1976 and 1977. Both LPs produced by Airto. Deliciously groovy.

João Donato - Leilíadas (Elektra Musician, Brazil)

Coolest location for a shot ever!

Trio da Paz - Partido Out (Malandro, 1998)

Now this:

Two solo piano records by Richie Beirach: Breathing of Statues (CMP, 1982) and Common Heart (Owl, 1987) Both terrific, IMO.

More George Adams: "Metamorphosis for Mingus" !!!

More from George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet: Decisions (Timeless, 1984)

Earlier this morning:

NP: Superb.

PM sent on Werner, Kenny Introducing the Trio SSC 1038D $10