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... where half of my extended family live! Never thought I'd read a reference to McMinnville on this board. Now, next thing you know, my uncle Pete (from Mac) will start posting here.

Was it really filmed in Idaho? GOSH!

I know. Crazy, but true. I've also read that Lacy was never fully happy with his horn. (Well, what saxophonist is.) At one time, back in the early 50's evidently, he had a gold-plated soprano — but I can't remember the model! He sold it out of financial need, and then regretted it for years. I went through some old DownBeats last night trying to find the facts behind these statements (and to check my memory), and came up empty-handed. I ended up reading through a 2002 Lacy interview, though, and it just made me depressed. He was talking at length about all his plans for musical activity in the States: duo concerts with Danilo Perez and then Gerri Allen, performing The Cry and Futurities again ... damn. Never once did I hear him live.

Have done it! Wilber "world-premiered" Sidney Bechet's recently discovered score for a ballet here five years ago. The whole thing (music, dance, stage, lighting) was well-produced, and Wilber's tone was indeed gorgeous. I went with my wife, parents, brother, and sister-in-law — not all of them really fans of "jazz" — and they loved it. I dig those Gottlieb photos of Wilber and Bechet together.

Hmmm ... well, we all know that sex sells. Why not chop off one of the A's in B-A-S-R-A, do a little anagramming, and then we'd have (yes!) B-R-A-S. Then drop Pete's photo, add some juicy models in push-up undergarments, and EMI could have a Top-10 seller in league with Norah. Leave the music as is, and I say do it.

Yes! Thanks kh — forgot about that one (too). Listening to it right now. With some short solo features, Barrow plays tenor on "Purple Heart" and baritone on "Gregorian Chant," "Eulogy for Rudy Williams," and "Tea for Two." He and Teo interweave nicely.

That's probably it. Mr. Walsh's remastering work on the first two batches of Connoisseurs was ... .

This from CDUniverse on the Quebec RVG:

What? That is strange. Maybe they saw something else? A documentary on the combustion of certain dictators?

Into the 90's, Lacy was using a mouthpiece (can't remember the make) that was a 12* bore. That, with an alto ligature — I don't think there's ever been a larger sound on the small horn. But I think I know what you mean about some soprano players' tendency to go for that "piercing" sound. It gives me the creeps.

I think Blanchett is one of the finest actors around these days — male or female. (Haven't seen "The Aviator" yet, though.) Check out her dual role in Jarmusch's "Coffee and Cigarettes." One of the highlights of that film.

"What are ya gonna do today Napoleon?" "I'll do whatever I feel like doing. GOSH!"

Right (but I like listening for him, and the lines he's given, on Nelson's album).

Just saw this movie for the first time last weekend. Not great, but still enjoyed it — and found myself liking it even more the next day (while thinking about it). Did anyone else here like this one?

Jeez — the Fantasy catalog description makes it sound pretty good. One to add to the list. I don't think it's been K-2'ed or VICJ'ed. (Snap.)

... any albums, other than those I've listed, where he has a solo feature? I have Charles' Tentet album, but don't recall that he solos. (I don't think he does.) I'll have to give it a spin.

What's the story of George Barrow? A tenor (and baritone) saxophonist of no small capability, his star seems to have gotten lost somewhere in the jazz universe. AMG doesn't yield anything, and most searches I did (Google) don't add much. Here are the records that I know of Barrow being on: • Mingus at the Bohemia: Charles Mingus (Debut) • The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach: Charles Mingus (Debut) • Jazz Studio 6: David Amram-George Barrow (Decca) • Blues and the Abstract Truth: Oliver Nelson (Impulse!) • 7-tette: Bill Dixon (Savoy) I really like this guy's playing, but wish more of it was accessible. Anything missing from the list above? Any other fans?

Phew! Alfred Schnittke is one bad motherf-er. His Klavierquintett: Lento with the Keller Quartet and Alexei Lubimov on piano ... definitely for lovers of the Microtonal School. Thrilling stuff. A lusty for this one on ECM New Series.

Hmmm ... well, there's that one track with Bud Shank on pennywhistle! Close, but no cigar, I suppose. I want to say (but can't remember exactly) that I saw some recordings with recorder on the Tzadik label. Maybe worth checking into?

Alldirect has the Starker for $15.99, but it's currently out of stock.

Interesting — my favorite period of Lacy is roughly 1976-1979. David, I've heard Doneda, but have never even heard Rainey's name. Thanks! The AMG bio makes his music sound pretty interesting. Will have to check it out. Any particular recs?

Tuh-may-toh, tuh-mah-toh ... Booby, Boby, Bubbly. Just wait until Mr. Hutcherson gets his pimp handle. Then it's SMACK DOWN!

I've had positive results with Squidco. For a short period of time (though no more, it seems) Tower would sneak a few OOP hat(ART)s on their site for $11.99. Picked up some Lacys, Taylor's Garden, Part II, and a Braxton this way. Wh'happened?

You're right. Sorry. Just kick Kenny down the stairs.

Amelie's cynical while more worldly older sister.