Brad

Huh?

Unfortunately, this isn't going to help but the following discography indicated that it's probably hard to find: http://www.icnet.ne.jp/~acchan/wk.htm#1950

Frankly, I can't imagine life without the blues or jazz without it. It's part of what we are. I came to jazz because of the blues and Howlin' Wolf remains important to me. The blues is so much part of jazz to say that it's irrelevant demonstrates a lack of knowledge of what jazz is about. Charlie Parker was a player of the blues. Parker's Mood is an important part of modern jazz. Should we just disregard what has gone on before us? I think that's the nub of the problem and it's not just a musical problem. Today's youth (I hate that phrase) seem to think that history and society start with them so let's disregard what's happened before. Much of modern music owes what it is to what happened previously and that includes the blues. It's part of the strain and can't be ignored or deemed irrelevant.

We need more fans and people to put pressure on BN or Mosaic. Maybe we should start one of those "I demand" threads that somebody start way back when. I just don't know if anybody is listening any more.

I think it was either Dan or Greg but when I asked that they repost it, one of them said they'd lost the image. I remember when that picture was posted back in 1999 or 2000 and I remember saying at the time that I didn't want to see that picture again. I still don't want to see that picture.

Yeah, I got those stupid emails about Soul-dead . Guys, let's face it that stupid board is over and frankly we don't have that much marketing power unless we act as a group and frankly I don't know how big this group is or if it could exert any influence. If someone like Kevin B can't and he know some of these guys, well, forget it. Yeah, know if we get Michael C, different story. I like this board and AAJ but honestly I miss the old BNBB. But it's gone and there's nothing I can do about it. Lot of good people over here from there so that helps. I've even deleted it from my favorites. Life goes on, we've still got jazz, jazzmatazz (thank you Alan) and Hiroshi. We've lost a lot of people but there's still a good core. Anybody seen Hans lately, seems to me be absent. Yes, I suppose I'm sad but let's move on. Wonder if Tom pussy hurts He showed what he is: a corporate guy. When the bosses say jump, most of us say "how high" (esp. in this economy) and Tom's no different. He just seemed to delight in his crappy attitude. Thanks B-3er for this great site and now let's move on.

Unfortunately the only thing I have by Lee is In Hi-fi, which I recommend. Half of the cd is Lee on tenor. It's actually two dates. When he's on alto, it's great improvising and going down different paths.

As the second biggest fan on this or any other board of the Sounds (we all bow down before the great GHF Fanatic B) ), I would love to see anything come out from Blue Note. However, Moods would be great. Their rendition of Love for Sale is a classic. Michael doesn't think the stuff would sell but I think it would. Heck, i'd buy a few copies myself if it would help. They were big sellers and BN released these in the 50-60s because they sold and were popular. In Hard Bop by David Rosenthal, he indicates that the tendency was towards ballads and funky numbers and that BN relied "heavily" towards the kind of playing done by the Sounds, organists like Big John Patton, Jimmy Smith and Baby Face, guitarists like Kenny Burrell and Grant Green, and saxophonists like Lou Donaldson, Ike Quebec and Stanley Turrentine. Well, they've gotten their due lately, but not the Sounds. Hey, Kevin, can you talk to Michael about this. We've tried but not too much success.

Based upon Tom's attitude, you must have him sent that bread a few weeks ago. Getting back to Tod's original point about Mosaics showing up in a lot of different places and whether these are limited or not, it seems to me that if Mosaic can find other markets in which to sell these sets, these sales can only be to the good in being able to bring out newer sets. The last thing we want to see is Mosaic run into financial trouble and lose them as a source. That would be a devastating loss.

Going Down Slow is from 1972, with Thad Jones (tp), Hank Jones (p) , Billy Butler (g), George Duvivier (bs), Idris Muhammad (ds) and Bill VerPlanck conducting string arrangements. This was done at Rudy's studio. The other half of the cd is So Doggone Good, also 1972, and has Hampton Hawes (p), Reggie Johnson (bs) and Lenny McBrowne (ds).

Very true, but if you drop a cd with a plastic case and the case breaks, you can replace the plastic case. You can't do that with a digipack.

They get easily damaged and kind of look cheap. It seems like a way to cut costs.

I picked up the Sonny Stitt and the Bobby Timmons (haven't listened to this one yet). The first part of this two fer is Going Down Slow, with Sonny, Thad Jones and Sonny being backed by a string section, as are the other four songs. The first song is the best although Thad and Sonny don't come in until half the song (14 minutes in length) is over. The other four tunes are ok. The other half, (the So Doggone Good) is Sonny doing what Sonny does best. It's a good session but not spectacular. If you're a Stitt addict like I am, a definite pick up. If not, you probably don't need to.

PD, You're correct of course. We all have our different likes. Speaking of Bill Harris, did you ever hear the cd Bill Harris Live at Birdland from Baldwin Music. Strangely enough, it's got some of his Keynote material on there. Way underrated player although Mosaic helped him get some recognition with the Flip Phillips set.

I got mine on ebay for about $100 and there's one right now still at a good price JATP on Ebay. I know Capitol Jazz set is good but this is one of those essential sets for any collection. It shows the transition from swing to bop and it's just a great set.

Well, I've seen Charlap a bunch of times here in New Jersey and so I like him. The last time I saw him he explained to the people in the club what he was doing and why he was doing. It was fascinating to hear his explanations.

I like to listen any time of the day but usually I need to be myself for good listening. I may have it on the car when I'm travelling with my family but unless I've listened to that particular cd before I'll play it again when I'm alone.

Not only is this one of the best sets I own but the book is chockful of information. It's a great book, especially with the glossary in the back. PD, what did you meant by Tommy Turk being the low point. Surely, you jest. I love his stuff. Unfortunately, he didn't too much. I think the book gives a short bio. A while ago a Japanese cd of his was on ebay. Went for $40 or so. Highlights: Roy Eldridge, Bird and Pres. Lowlights: Could do without some of the Slim Gaillard stuff. Better to have it to choose than not however. Perdido is synonomous with JATP. We could use a JATP for the 21st century.

It was surprising to say the least.

We always talk about Rudy (justifiably so) and Ron McMasters and other Blue Note gurus. But I never see Kirk Felton over at Fantasy get any mention. I just picked up the new Sonny Stitt release from Fantasy, the Prestige two-fer and it sounds darn good to me. I'll be the first to admit I'm no audiophile like some others here. But this guy never gets any mention and I like his work

I think Bob should have the honor of starting an "ebay craziness" thread. And, btw, I'd like to sign Bertrand's letter with him. It's an excellent suggestion. A letter from many buyers of their cds should mean something.

This is a set that never gets as far as I can tell any attention. I can't recall ever seeing it mentioned. This was the first Mosaic I ever bought at auction and it costs me a pretty penny. It languished for a long time in my shelves and I recently started listening to it again. This is incredible music. Paul Desmond's tone is just incredible and he and Jim Hall work so well together. To play sax like that gives me chills. I've listened to the first 2 cds and one particular song that stands out for me is The Night Has a Thousand Eyes from Take Ten. Five lps made up this set, 4 of which were on RCA. This set has really grabbed my attention. It doesn't seem that Paul Desmond gets much attention. Another beautiful record that he did was Two of A Mind with Gerry Mulligan. The tapestry they weave is likewise incredible. I believe this one is still available although the Mosaic set is unfortunately unavailable.

As far as I can tell, this is his only date for Savoy as a leader.

I've got that cd but it's at home and I'll try to post back later unless somebody posts sooner.

The two Lps on Red, Blue and Green are The Mode (Jazzland 959) and Images (Jazzland 974). I'd also recommend, if you can find it, Jazz It's Magic on Savoy. It's a Curtis Fuller date but Sonny is wonderful on it.