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Any particular fans of this one? I only have three albums with Raney as a leader (or co-leader): • Two Guitars (OJC) • A (OJC) • In Paris with Sonny Clark (Vogue-Japan)

There was also a "Rachel" on the BNBB, but I don't think that's the same person as the "rachel" here. Not entirely sure.

Does that mean you found an interested party? I always get excited when I find/meet someone who knows (and likes) that book. I'd have to say that it's my favorite book of poetry — period. Something about McMichael's use of the English language ... strikes me as very Tristano-like. Brilliant, and under-recognized, work. (Whenever I see used copies of his work, which is hardly ever, I snag them up for gifts.) Wait until Capacity comes out (Spring 2006). That book ... phew.

Funny! Strange that you should bump this thread back up — I just re-rented the DVD yesterday! Went out to dinner with my folks last night. It was my mom's 66th birthday. I caught her saying HECKYEAH!. (No joke!)

No problem. I edited my post above to link to McMichael's The World at Large. An aside — Gerald Early, one of the more measured commentators (in my opinion at least) who often appears in Ken Burns' "documentaries," is a big McMichael fan.

... and a good-looking chap back in the day. Was it schizophrenia that he suffered from? I'm not really familiar with Alan Shorter's story. What happened?

Allen, If you like Williams' Paterson, I enthusiastically recommend finding a copy of James McMichael's Four Good Things. A single poem in roughly 60 pages, I think it is to the later 20th century in Modern American poetry what Paterson was to the earlier part of the same century — it also, at least in my mind, fulfills some of the promise that I think Williams held out in his own poem but perhaps never fully achieved. Four Good Things, in its entirety, can be found in McMichael's The World at Large.

I'm sure this one has already been mentioned, but I wanted to give it another ringing endorsement. Teo Macero on tenor is somewhat like hearing a weird hybrid of Warne Marsh and John Coltrane, circa 1956, with just a smidge less technical proficiency. A unique voice.

Any new consensus on the 2005 titles? Are these the probables: • Booker Ervin Quintet • Don Cherry: Where is Brooklyn? • Ike Quebec: 45's Sessions • Kenny Cox two-fer (maybe?)

Ahaa ... .

Ah, but if you saw Tina Fey last night ... you'd know that Mr. Monster's been newly renamed: "Pilates Monster"

Anyone in Oregon going to see the Dave Holland Big Band tonight? I had planned to go, but it's my mom's birthday today — Thai food with the fam instead. Did pick up a ticket for the May show of Ellery Eskelin in duo with pianist Sylvie Courvoisier (whom I've never heard of). Should be interesting.

A friendly heads-up for any in the Bay Area that might be interested ... I'll be reading: • in Berkeley at Cody's Books on September 25th (a Sunday), and • at Stanford on September 26th ... it would be great to meet some of the Bay Area posters!

Some good reading in this thread. I recently was lucky enough to unearth the Thigpen and Russell. Tower still "stocks" the Russell here, but the "1-2 weeks" is always up for interpretation.

Would be interested in reading any comments on these two Lacy sets: • The Gap • Moon Will be picking them up eventually, but thought I'd throw out a line to hear what you all think of them first. Thanks!

... was doing a little internet reading on Bud, and came across this — Now I'm going to have to get out the real thing, and spin ...

Do you mean this one? (Wasn't it originally on Pacific Jazz?) That is a great album. Maini just rips it up. Should be in the permanent EMI catalog. It blows me away that Maini wasn't offered (to my knowledge) a recording as a leader circa 1954-60. Imagine ~ Joe Maini: alto saxophone Carl Perkins: piano Red Mitchell: bass Frank Butler: drums Frank Rosolino: trombone (track 3 only) recorded Summer 1957 Introducing Joe Maini VSOP

... well, there's always McCreeley Hot Springs by Willamette Pass. (But it's also known as "Nude Trucker Hot Springs" — .) I guess I'm a little surprised that you guys know this town! It is a great place, but come armed with a job (or a fair amount of dough)! It's not unusual that people in the food service here have Master's degrees. The rent-to-income ratio is also whacked. But my neighbors don't seem to mind me blasting Bud Powell at 7 a.m. ...

Hadn't spun this one in years, and forgot how good it was. Not to be missed!

I don't know the answer to your question, Peter, but the SACD hybrid of Gil Evans' And Ten is the only way to get this album in true stereo. The sound is marvelous. If you don't already have it, I'd give it a big recommendation. Some great early Lacy there.

What a great New Year's that must have been! Did Coltrane take his patented long solos?

Good picks there. Was Charles Brackeen's Rhythm X ever out on compact disc? I've seen it on reissued vinyl, but have always wanted to pick it up in disc form. Any leads? There's a Lacy on Horo with Kent Carter that would be nice to hear. A duo album which I believe is titled Catch.

I'm envious John! I especially wish I could have seen Ayler play live. The first live show I attended was in 1984 (I was a sophomore in high school) — it was Art Blakey with Messengers Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Mulgrew Miller, and Lonnie Plaxico. They packed a teeny little performance hall here and, even though my jazz ears were only just starting to appreciate the music, Blakey's commanding presence made a strong impression. Who here had a chance to hear Coltrane and/or Dolphy live?

I haven't heard this particular configuration of Berne's, but bet it's probably pretty good. The group will actually be in town next week, but I'll be in California and am going to miss them! Otherwise, I'd have ushered for the show. (Snap.)

Well, almost all instrumental. A few vocals appear here and there. The compilation makes you want to dance! Fun music.