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I enjoy this set a lot too. Edmond Hall and George Wettling are two of the somewhat unsung heros here (for me).

I just think Max was always a problem for "the other guys".

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Coincidentally, I was listening to Ellington's Far East Suite last night. I must have played it 100 times, but it's been awhile, and for the first time I really heard the drums and I was thinking "man this is great, much better than Woodyard, who is it?" Rufus Jones. Learn something new everyday.

Any opinions on Grant Stewart's recent recording on Criss Cross with Eric ALexander? Haven't heard it but I'm curious.

Why doesn't Blue note remaster from the vinyl on this track rather than from the damaged tape? I agree this is fine music--the arrangements sound a bit dated at first, but they hold up OK after repeated listening and they certainly don't get in the way of some fine playing by Blue and Junior Cook (or is it Junior Henderson, or Joe Cook).

I love Lockjaw; his cookbook music with SHirley Scott may be my favorite within that genre. And I love his work with the early 50s Basie band. Lockjaw, with Basie on organ, shows the way forward.

Geez, I've gotten some beat up CDs in the mail, but nothing like that! It looks like somebody snapped on some jack boots and danced on it like zorba the greek. Then sent it on its way. Yourmusic will send you another one when you return it, but what a hassle.

Boy, you ain't kiddin' I've been loving Fat Albert Rotunda recently. And I like Herbie's playing on Red Clay too. I used to completely avoid anything with electric piano, but I've learned to appreciate it, to an extent, for the color and texture it brings. I like that late 60s early 70s era, too bad it devolved into fusion-- the Full Cleveland of jazz.

I like Carmell on Booker Ervin's "The Blues Book"--that CD qualifies as somewhat progressive to me.

I wouldn't say the useful information has been 'replaced'. In my brain, the useless and the useful peacefully coexist, side by side.

I remember this. It's amazing the stuff that's locked away somewhere in your brain--it only takes the right cue to bring it back. I think the album was King of the Tenors.

Here's a link to the album cover. Tough call. auntesther?

I like Don Braden's playing. He has a good CD, the New Hang, released fairly recently on HighNote. And Walt Weiskopf is outstanding--way, way underrated. There isn't the 'patronage' from the record labels that there once was (Blue Note; Prestige)--the willingness or financial ability of a label to develop an artist seems to be largely absent. I don't think there's a shortage of talent, just a shortage of brains and soul in the music industry (the major labels in particular). Marcus Strickland is somebody else who always sounds good to me.

I hope this little company succeeds as they're unearthing some really obscure but worthy material. The first two slated for release in 2006: Ray Nance - Body And Soul Solid State (1969) SS 18062 Produced by Duke Pearson Arranged by Ray Nance Projected release date: March 2006 Ray Nance - Violin & Vocal Tiny Grimes - Guitar Tommy Lucas - Guitar Jaki Byard - Piano Carl Pruitt - Bass Steve Little - Drums Brew Moore - Tenor Saxophone (Tracks 3 & 6) Roland Hanna - Piano (Tracks 1, 4 & 10) Roland Hanna - Organ (Track 7) Tracks 01. TAKE THE "A" TRAIN (B. Strayhorn) (ASCAP) 2:42 02. GET HAPPY (T.Koehler & H.Arlen) (ASCAP) 3:20 03. SUNNY (B.Hebb) (BMI) 3:06 04. BODY AND SOUL (J.Green, R.Sour, E.Heyman & F.Eyton) (ASCAP) 4:30 05. MIMI (R.Rogers & L.Hart) (ASCAP) 4:30 06. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (J.Lennon & P.McCartney) (BMI) 3:50 07. OH HAPPY DAY (E.Hawkins) (ASCAP) 2:50 08. STARDUST (H.Carmichael & M.Parish) (ASCAP) 2:35 09. SHE'S FUNNY THAT WAY (R.A. Whiting & N.Moret) (ASCAP) 3:52 10. JOLIE JANISE (R.Nance) (ASCAP) 2:40 11. GUITAR AMOUR (From the United Artist Motion Picture "Paris Blues") (D.Ellington) (ASCAP) 6:15 12. TRANQUILITY (R.Nance) (ASCAP) 2:00 Guitar solos are as follows: Get Happy - Tiny Grimes exchanges with violin. Tommy Lucas exchange with piano. Sunny - Tommy Lucas Mimi - Tiny Grimes 1st solo. Tommy Lucas 2nd solo with piano exchange. Hard Day's Night - Intro solo by Tommy Lucas. 8 bars solo by Tiny Grimms. Stardust - Tommy Lucas. Sequel into Tiny Grimes solo before violin re-enters. She's Funny That Way - Tommy Lucas. 1st solo then Tiny Grimes before bass solo. Roy Ayers - West Coast Vibes United Artists (1963) UAL 3325 Recorded at Western Recorders Inc. in Hollywood. Cal. Produced by Leonard Feather Projected release date: March 2006 Track #9 Roy Ayers - vibes Jack Wilson - piano (courtesy of Atlantic Records) Bill Plumber - bass Tony Bazley - drums Tracks #1, #3, #6, #8 Add Curtis Amy - tenor or soprano sax (courtesy of World Pacific Jazz) Tracks #2, #4, #5, #7, #10 Roy Ayers - vibes Jack Wilson - piano Vic Gaskin - bass Kenny Dennis - drums 01. SOUND AND SENSE (Roy Ayers) Model Music ASCAP 6:36 02. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (Marcini & Mercer) W.Witmark & Sons ASCAP 3:30 03. REGGIE OF CHESTER (Benny Golson) Melotone BMI 3:41 04. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU (Burke & Van Heusen) Famous Music ASCAP 3:10 05. DONNA LEE (Charley Parker) Savoy Music Co. BMI 3:06 06. RICHARD'S DILEMMA (Roy Ayers) Model Music ASCAP 4:57 07. ROMEO (Leonard Feather) Model Music ASCAP 3:05 08. OUT OF SIGHT (Jackie Wilson) West Coast Music Pub. ASCAP 6:21 09. YOUNG AND FOOLISH (Horwitt & Hague) Chappell & Co. ASCAP 3:41 10. WELL YOU NEEDN'T (Thelonious Monk) Regent Music Corp. BMI 3:08

It WAS at the top of my list, but then it got bumped this spring in favor of the Basie. And now, there are so many Selects that I haven't picked up yet, plus the Crusaders set...I'm wondering if it will get bumped again. On paper, the Columbia set seems like a 'can't miss'--I love Buck Clayton, and there's plenty of Buck. And the Burrell sessions look great, not to mention the Ellis and the Sweets/Webster. And the Braff. But the reviews seem to be mixed. I'm sure I'll pick it up some time down the road...

The centennary of his birth is Nov 16 this year. Condon and the chicago/dixieland style seems to have mostly fallen out of favor--I don't expect to see any Lincoln Center tributes or cover stories in Jazz Times. Which is too bad because it's fun music. Condon is right after Coltrane on my music shelf, and they both have their place. Here's to Eddie and his four-stringed rhythm guitar

I'm thinking about getting this for Christmas--either this or a few Selects I've been intending to buy. So, up for any further comments?

Great show! Good to hear Lockjaw

I've noticed in the new releases section that some ECM titles have been added: Keith Jarrett, Charles Lloyd, Tord Gustavsen. I have no interest in these titles, but it's good to see BMG expanding beyond the US conglomerate labels.

How is it Lon?

Interesting. I suppose the personality of the band has to develop over time, through touring etc. Were the bands Wilson recorded in the 60s on Pacific actual, touring bands, or were they studio get-togethers (like the Mack Ave. recordings)? I haven't bought a CD of the newer stuff so I can't compare it. For the most part, the Pacific stuff sounds good--I'll have to go back to the Mosaic set and listen to see if I hear the personality of the bands Wilson recorded for Pacific (a la Basie, Duke, Herman).

Has anyone heard this new release (from Mack Ave.)? I caught a track on the radio the other day, and it was really cookin' big band music. Renee Rosnes, Eddie Henderson, Jeremy Pelt and others are in the band, so pretty much the top drawer (which someone like Wilson deserves). Gerald Wilson In My TIme

Thanks! Looking forward to it.