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Listened to Evidence of Things Unseen yesterday. I'd forgotten what a massive and moving record this is. The thought stuck in my mind that Pullen's playing sounds like some hybrid of Cecil Taylor and Jaki Byard, while still somehow being "original." What's your impression of Pullen's solo work? And doesn't it seem that when the roll call of "great" pianists is offered up (from fans, reviewers, etc.), that Pullen is somewhat marginalized? I think he's truly one of the greats.

Thanks for the update. I suspect you're going to have a fair number of orders from a certain "jazz discussion forum." Count me in for the Mitchell and Tyler.

It's out!

The Andorrans have also got their hands on Rollins' 1963 Tokyo concert, which is supposedly coming out on compact disc later this year. To my knowledge, this date has never appeared on (bootlegged) LP or compact disc. Paul Bley was still in the band at this time, and this show has the distinction of adding Rashied Ali on trumpet to the mix. I don't know if this is the same Rashied Ali we all know from Coltrane's band, but if I had to guess I'd say no. Either way, it does pique one's interest.

Agreed. Kenny is extraordinarily crisp on this session, picking his notes from The Giant Musical Tree with the utmost of care ... and making them swing.

These of course are bootlegs, and have been out before in various incarnations. The Paris show was from a double bill with Ornette Coleman. Sound is so-so, but Rollins' playing is fine. The Copenhagen show is a monster — sound again is so-so. Rollins' take on "Naima" is more than interesting. I'd say for Rollins enthusiasts for the most part. If you don't mind bootlegged sound and want to know what Newk sounded like live around this time, well, this reissue is one of the ways.

Hiroshi Tanno currently has some of these in stock. TOCJ 1611 (Hank Mobley's Curtain Call) is 3000¥ however ...

I almost started a new thread on this album, but decided to do a search first — glad I did! This really is a great Mobley album, with both Kenny Dorham and Sonny Clark in top form. Sonny Clark's long solo on the opener "Don't Get Too Hip" — quintessential Clark. No one could play mezzo-piano to piano (the dynamic range, that is) and have it swing so hard.

Bueller?

Agreed. I just keep thinking "If only (some of) these gigs were recorded ... " The furthest back I personally can go is seeing Art Blakey in 1985. And then an amazing Betty Carter show in 1988.

What, no Tyrone Washington? The biggest surprise to me is that one near the bottom called "Blue Train."

Anyone here seen the documentary? Looking forward to owning the DVD.

The latter.

Any fans of Jackson's work on Impulse? (How many did he make?) I haven't heard any of those records. Always wondered about the samba album.

Anyone know the work of Finn Savery? I believe he's well-known in Denmark, but perhaps less so here in the States. The name has popped up more than once in my reading lately, and I was thinking about checking out his work. Any leads/recs?

A good one! And what if you'd said "Actually, the music's on request of Mr. Keillor. Lake Wobegon for moderns."

Anyone here collect, or purchase some of, this series? I think it was started in 1997, usually at budget prices. Some are now out-of-print. (Try finding the Lukas Foss!) I'd be interested to hear faves/recommendations. An example of the cover art ...

Haven't heard Crumb's percussion work, but Makrokosmos is amazing. Extends the vocabulary (somewhat) of Cowell's "open piano" compositions.

I think Swinging Swede posted this in another thread. Here's the discographical breakdown on the Turrentine: Stanley Turrentine Orchestra Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm (tp, flh) Garnett Brown, Julian Priester (tb) Al Gibbons (as, fl, bcl) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Joe Farrell (ts, fl) Mario Rivera (bars) McCoy Tyner (p) Bob Cranshaw (b) Ray Lucas (d) Duke Pearson (arr) Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 23, 1967 1910 tk.4 Better Luck Next Time 1911 tk.11 Bonita 1912 tk.14 Return Of The Prodigal Son 1913 tk.16 Flying Jumbo (Pres's Delight) 1914 tk.27 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 1915 tk.32 New Time Shuffle Stanley Turrentine Nonet Blue Mitchell (tp) Garnett Brown (tb) James Spaulding (as, fl) Stanley Turrentine (ts) McCoy Tyner (p) Duke Pearson (org, arr) Bob Cranshaw (b) Ray Lucas (d) Richard Landrum (cga, bgo, tamb) Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 28, 1967 1928 tk.3 The Look Of Love 1929 tk.14 You Want Me To Stop Loving You 1930 tk.18 Dr. Feelgood 1930 tk.21 Dr. Feelgood (alt.) 1931 tk.34 Up, Up And Away 1932 tk.36 Georgie Girl 1933 tk.39 A Foggy Day Looks like we were spared (?) the take of "Georgie Girl."

Izenzon with Perry Robinson, 1970. From Lee Santa's website.

Thanks for that link Niko. I hadn't heard/read anything about that comp until now. Looks like one to pick up. Anyone heard the Bob Zieff Orchestra in Pennsylvania?

Thanks for posting. Has anyone here heard Dick Wetmore's Bethlehem album (mentioned in the Chambers piece) that contains Zieff compositions? I'm guessing it hasn't been reissued on compact disc, but maybe in Japan? Would love to hear it.

Anyone have the Japanese edition? It's still floating around from online vendors. I'd upgrade if the sonics were considerably better than the French version.

With some trepidation, I'm bumping this thread up. I will confess I don't "get" Mahler yet. This doesn't mean I haven't liked what I've heard, it's just that his music hasn't clicked in that ahhhh! way yet. But I'm not giving up. If you had to recommend a single disc of any of his symphonies for a newbie, what would you choose? Any words on how/where to gain access to this composer's world would be interesting too.

Well, I ended up purchasing the Bruno Walter Brahms symphony cycle. At $17 for three discs, I couldn't resist. Now I'll be able to do some A/B-ing with the Bernstein. I have a feeling it won't be the last Brahms cycle I purchase. Something about those particular symphonies is really under my skin these days. Maybe I'll even try the Toscanini at some point ...