Jazzmoose

I find the this board in general more good natured than the B**B.Let's invite Pharoahrock and DEEP... over from AAJ for some sensible and considered debate Why I oughta...

Well...I guess it's no secret what I think of the political threads. I'm glad we've got them, I just wish we could stay on politics and away from the personal attacks. I thought we had it down at first, but I don't know... I must admit, I've been drifting away from the "both boards" approach and just coming here lately. Like Soul Stream, I guess the lower activity level is a plus, although I wouldn't mind a wee bit more. I don't know; this place just feels like home, ya know?

I'm disappointed. I waited close to twenty four hours to see how this post would turn out, and this is all I get? BOO!

Well, either I don't hear it, Jim, or I don't really know what you're talking about (entirely possible!), but thanks for the excuse to dig out the two CDs anyway!

I, on the other hand, find Pepper Adams to be the glue that holds this session together. I didn't have this previously, so I've been giving the disc some serious hard core "cram" listening over the last two days. Keep this in mind, as my opinion could change over time... I'm not that familiar with Byrd's work, my only previous exposure is 10 to 4 at the 5 Spot. I'm definitely impressed with his work, although it's Pepper Adams' baritone that stands out on this album for me. The contrast between Adams and Rouse is quite interesting. I'm not as familiar as I should be with Walter Davis, Jr., obviously, as some of his solos are intriguing. I'll have to look farther. Overall, this group seems to me to have more of a connection to bebop than most hard bop I've heard. Here Am I and Clarion Calls stand out as true gems in my mind, particularly Here Am I. This is one of those tunes that I'm sure I'll be listening to for years, until I am thoroughly sick of it! Love it! Witchcraft doesn't cut it for me, but that's not the fault of the artists involved. I was brainwashed on this one at an early age, and as is the case with All or Nothing at All, if Frankie ain't singing, then I'm not on board. The Injuns leaves me cold. While the solos are nice, the head leaves me with the same feeling I get as a Braves fan when I see the "tomahawk chop". Call it rampant PC if you wish, but it just sounds like a joke to me. I agree with Paul; they should have just done Cherokee. All in all, a very enjoyable album, even if for me it was one song too long. The only question I have now is, why haven't I ordered the Mosaic yet???

Yeah, that was a classic! As to my question, guys, yes it was black and white. Betty Boop? Well, I guess it could have been; it was long ago enough that I may have forgotten that. And I always thought it sounded like Cab. I'll have to track it down and see if this is it. Hope so!

Another request for help, guys, this time a "mixed media" question: One of the things that led me into jazz occurred fairly early in my life, and that was seeing a cartoon that imprinted jazz DEEP in my brainpaths. I would like to know if anyone knows the name, producer and/or studio responsible for this mindaltering animation, and also the artist who recorded the music used as the soundtrack. It's been YEARS, but here's what I remember...the cartoon as I recall was basically a depiction of a journey after death into hell. Fantastic art. That's all I can tell you. The music was a hotter-than-a-firecracker version (at least in my memory!) of St. James Infirmary Blues. Ring any bells out there? I'd love to see this again!

It's a con job, guys; don't fall for it! Hold out for the really truly, no shit, honest to God first original true may-my-mother-drop-dead-if-I'm-lying first pressing; accept no substitutes!!

I took a course in Jazz History at the local community college a few years ago, and the instructor was there and was telling a few of us about it after class one night. Basically, his comments were that he appreciates the music now, but at the time it was being played "disturbing" and "frightening" seems to have summed up his recollection...

That reminds me...did anyone see "Where the Buffalo Roam"?

I know we all agreed never to post on a thread after scottb posted , but I now have Byrd in Hand er...in hand. Great deal, too! Only cost me dinner out at a restaraunt near Tower, plus the price of the CD. ("Gee, honey, while we're down here...")

Got it earlier today, Jim. I was listening without reading the jacket, and one song just blew me away. I should have know after reading the above that it was Lifewish. Damn fine guitar! The whole disc is awesome. I have to admit, it's different from what I expected, or rather what I feared. Good stuff, and it doesn't remind me of other stuff, you know what I mean? Original and cool!

It was definitely the oud...I remember the bouzouki, also, but this was definitely an oud. Very eerie sound as I recall, but absolutely captivating.

I think this idea is turning into a winner!

Is that how it's spelled? You know, the Greek instrument. Anyway, listening to an off the wall college station (which I can no longer pick up, damn it!) a few years back, I heard something that just blew me away, called the DJ and was told it was some Greek artist playing an oud. I think. Does anyone out there know of any such music and perhaps a name or two they can recommend?

Well...Peter Johnson said to count him in; might as well start counting him in right now! Start thinking about a title, Peter!

Then again, let's go with Wayne Shorter's interpretation of the music...

Me and my big mouth...okay; let's stay in the Blue Note arena one more week and go with Wahne Shorter's The All Seeing Eye. Is that okay?

I have a suggestion (and I don't know how I missed this thread before!): perhaps the album could be discussed could be named a couple of weeks in advance so that those of us with, shall we say "more limited collections" could have a chance to pick up a copy and digest it before hand if we are so inclined? (Can you guess I'm one of those rare people without a car? )

I remember trying to play a dirty trick on my "new" stepmother...I was playing "Time Out" and she was going on about how much she loved hearing a saxophone, so I put on Expression. Hahahaha... problem is, she loved it. Can you believe it???

God help me, I've turned into a middle aged white man... my first reaction to this list is "why can't these morons spell?"

UNNNNbelievable! I actually get to talk about my wife's favorite music for a change! She's a big Steve Roach fan. I can't say I'm a big fan, but it's listenable. Sort of "Gee, Mr. Roach, I love your stuff--if I ever have trouble sleeping, all I have to do is listen to your music!" I'll have to get some Mickey Hart for her if it's in the same vein...

Okay, now surely everyone will agree that THIS one was offensive...

I think I'm getting senile...I thought that was Mickey Dolenz for a moment...

Same thing goes for you, Johnny E. I'm probably, no, make that I know I'm being oversensitive. But we did agree to keep the politics to the politics forum, didn't we?