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Pathetic is what it was, like a mouse trying to fuck with a lion. That's the problem with jazz today - all mouthy mice full of "principle" and no roaring lions full of substance. Besides, if you don't want the gig, don't take the gig. But if you take the gig, respect the gig.

Recommended further reading: All we hear is that moment. No context. For all we know, this guy had been disrespectful to either the gig or the leader or was just a pain in the ass in general. He definitely sound, in this tape, to be a bit of a needler, on of those guys who doesn't know how or when to deescalate due to some ill-conceived notion of "principle". "Easily baited", yeah, that guy easily baited himself out of a gig. I am not impressed. What was his name again?

Oh no, not even. Jacquet was of a time and a place where knives and guns were part of a well-balanced breakfast. Cash deals and such. It would take more than a mouthy nobody to give him a heart attack.

I love how Illinois had the regal rage thing going in his voice. There are plenty of actors who would win plenty of awards if they could channel that particular energy.

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Wilbur Ware is foundational.

Laughing, as they will be, at the notion that there are only 8...

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Another thing about that "color" of organ is that it's actually quite common in Black church music of a certain time, as well in the more churchy Soul Jazz organ. So it's not unreasonable to consider it as an "ethnic" thing, which then pivots the entire band likewise (especially the tenor on the blues), and then ... the bassist! And also from him to Lionel Hampton! Connective tissue abounds; Once again, imo, a fascinating group and document of same. Hello!

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Thom - thanks for the detailed response. There's a lot of playing there! Dan - actually Track 3 was included as a "finale" here not just because it's a totally beautiful (imo) performance, but also because of the jam session-ish feel of it. The leader isn't heavily featured, especially not at the expense of the other players. As for that organist on the jams...I love him and what he does here, but I understand that not everybody will, and why they won't. He's pretty, uh...unambiguous! Opinions aside, he's one of the biggest, and most overlooked, influences in modern jazz piano (sic) playing. And it's on display here on organ. As for the rest of the players in that jam...it was indeed an amazing combination of players, as initially seemingly unlikely as it was ultimately successful. To that end, I have what might be a treat in the reveal, when we get there.

We have had Buster Williams though. And Reggie Workman, perhaps the most evolved of them all!

You no doubt do!

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Just listen to one CD a week. Or month. Fight the fatigue that way. Remember, it's three years worth of records. Don't even try to listen to them all at once.

Hope all is well.

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Not sure how I feel about these arrangements...on the whole they have the feel of a supper club show, but not entirely. When they don't, they are very nice. No matter, Jackie Paris should not be overlooked.

I certainly agree that this combination came together at a much higher level of cohesion than a typical jan session band! I like to credit the rhythm section for that. Still no ID on track 3!

Now that's a story!!!

Larry has been ill.

Easy!