Brad

Of the ones you mentioned I only have the Dinah Washington box, only Volum3 1952-1954, however. It's well worth the money because everything on there is great. If you're only going to buy one of the Dinah Washington boxes, that's the one to get. It's a purchase you won't regret. You didn't ask about the Clifford box but that's an essential part of a jazz collection, in my view.

Philly Jo was the house drummer for Prestige for a long time as was Art Blakey for Blue Note. Not exactly on point but certain clubs also had their house musicians. Monk, for example, was the house pianist for Mintons and Tadd Dameron for the Royal Roost a/k/a the Metrolitan (B)opera House.

I'd echo the thought about the Mulligan and the Brubeck-Desmond. Favorites of mine are also the Stitt, Billy Mitchell (outstanding), Jazztet at Birdhouse, Buddy DeFranco and the Woody Herman. Unfortunately, the last batch they just issued on Tuesday doesn't look too good to me. Others may differ but that batch doesn't move me to buy any of them.

I believe that bebop is generally considered the beginning of what is now called the modern age. It's the dividing point of how things were before and after.

You may want to check out some of the stuff he did with Shirley Scott, some of which is on the Mosaic set. I highly recommend Queen of the Organ under her leadership. That's a kick ass record. It's also been talked about earlier in this thread. All of his early BN is special.

Fantasy has listed these on their web site as coming out on April 27: Bud Powell - Bebop and Zoot Sims with the Joe Castro Trio. Both look like great pickups.

I'm not sure people on this Board like the Four Freshmen but I do believe it appeals to a certain audience so I don't think you can say it's a bomb. Regarding your comment on the Parker, you couldn't be more wrong. For an extended discussion on this set, see this thread.

Nice article. Even mentioned Hank so that was impressive. Thanks Dr. Strange -- I mean Lon

That's one bad looking bed

Monk is not only the most identifiable composer but also the most identifiable pianist. When you hear him, you instantly know who it is. After that it's Ellington/Strayhorn and then Tad Dameron. Tad has created some of the greatest songs ever written, IMHO.

Does anybody know if Rockin' the Boat has any bonus tracks over the TOCJ. Reason being, I'm pickin up Cape Verdean Blues today and if the other one does I'll get that too.

I wouldn't call myself a completist; there's too much out there. I will buy lots of an artist's cds that I can get my hands on when I'm really listening to him a lot. I can relate to some of what Africa Brass is saying but I've stopped worrying about it because this is my hobby. I have a lot that I haven't listened to but that doesn't concern me either. I'll get to it some day and I'm in no rush. If I try to rush, I'll just get nothing from it so I take my time.

Let' not forget this great collection:

Brad: As I said I was surprised to see that this book is readily available... try this link. If it does not show up the actual book, just insert the book title and author.. Alun Morgan... there is one "working copy" available for the less than $6.00 .... A really interesting addition to anyone's jazz library .. http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDe...sPL?bi=79328924 Garth, Thank you for that. I have also ordered the Marshall Stearns book as well. Thanks again.

Sent you a PM on the Jazz Modes.

Anybody heard from grey lately. I need a fix

BTW, the Garner project had been discussed here a couple of months ago. That project has been shelved. I seem to remember that the family wouldn't give its consent or grant rights to use the material or something like that.

The info about the Keynote is not new. This licensing problem has been going on for a very long time. I would be very surprised to see this ever come out.

I'm not sure their website has everything. A good place in the US that carries a lot of Fresh Sound is Jazz Record Center in New York City.

I open it when I get to work in the morning and usually leave it there for the whole day and check in a couple of times at night. So, a lot would be the best answer.

Garth, Do you have a suggestion as to where I can get the Morgan-Horricks book. I would like to read it.

Perhaps, we need a thread of how many cds we all have. That one would have over 100 cd of Duke, with 25 more on the way is mindblowing. I have about 1,000 or so and that seems a lot. Based on what I see here, I must be a pauper. Of course, it's not a contest as to how many we all have but to have 28 of Morgan does seem like a lot.

Hank, Sent you an email about Barry Harris.

What no love for Bird? I can't give you numbers but the guys who figure prominently for me are Bird, Stitt, Dexter and Bud Powell.

Roll Call for me but it was close with Soul Station. I was surprised to see Reach Out on the poll. I think it's weak. I was also surprised not to see Straight No Filter. Great disc in my opinion. Another candidate not on here is the session he co-led with Cedar Walton.