JSngry

I've gotten a lot of lps out of used bins, and they vary in condition from excellent to plowed. So I'll always considering a cd duplicate if my lp is in bad enough condition, and/or if the cd is found at a good price. But it's not automatic, not by a long shot. I'd just as soon spend the same $$ on something I don't have in ANY format. Bonus cuts, worthy annotation, and other "extras" make it a whole 'nother ballgame however. That's not really a "duplicate", as much as it is an "enhancement" of the original issue. As far as buying lps if I already have the cd, yeah, sure, but not for no big bucks, and only if the esthetic appeal of the larger package is on at least a par with that of the music. Or if it tickles my inner geek.

I've always wondered - was Chain the last name of Jesus & Mary both, you know, "Jesus Chain" and "Mary Chain", or was it like "Jesus" and "Mary Chain", or was it like "The Jesus" , you know, like "The Fonz", and "Mary Chain", or just what was it anyway.

I'm bringing it in from the mailbox at this very moment. Preordered it from CDU thru Mr. Lankin's site for $8.39. 3 bonus cuts!

Pursuit ... threw alot of people off? Oh, I remember a fair number of "complaints" about electric bass, Michael Brecker, vibes, etc. That was when it first came out as an RVG last year(?). None lately. Maybe they've gotten over it by now.

"Recorded" is a bit misleading. "Captured" is more like it. It's a radio broadcast that somebody recorded off the air. Extreme variance in quality comes with the territory. These aren't "recordings", they're archeological artifacts. We're lucky to have any of them, much less as many as we do. For that we can thank Boris Rose and others.

One of the most beautiful women I've ever know, and a great singer. She made one album for Enja (w/Fathead!), a thing or two w/her cousin Hannibal, and then became a background singer w/John Mellancamp, a gig she still holds, afaik.

Where did all that THIN go?

Not playing together, if there is. Ok. Sorry. I remember seing this entry when I was looking for recordings with Henry Franklin some time ago: Dennis González - John Purcell 8tet DG (tp, pckt tp, flgh, tabla) / Rob Blakeslee (tp, fl) / John Purcell (ss, as, ts, fl, oboe) / Bob Ackerman (bs, as, picc) / Jim Sangrey (ts) / Henry Franklin ( b ) / W. A. Richardson (d) / Pat Peterson (vcl) · Hymn for Rivers · Little Toot · Hear Our Prayer {traditional, arr. by DG, Peterson} · Dos Cosas {traditional, arr. by DG} Dallas, TX: 1985 March 8 Sunofabitch, you'e right! I had forgotten that Henry was on that record. He made the session, but not the rehearsals, at least not the same ones I did. Wow, that was a long time ago... Here's the album:

Not playing together, if there is.

Oh, never mind. I see a link has been posted! Oh well, the closet excursions never fail to yield unexpected delights. This time it was a Michael Cuscuna profile of Randy Newman & a Leonard Maltin review of a Bu Pleasant album.

Michael Howell I came up with while going through the DBs, what I know of his playing fits. He never impressed me much. The DB profile of him mentions he's a San Franciscan, and that he'd been recording for Milestone. I remember those albums. sorta, and again, wasn't too impressed with them at the time. They're not in AMG either. I'm up to April 1975. Lemme go see if I can find a review of the exact album.

Down. Resistance is futile.

Many are now rejoicing. Some will buy. Fewer still will like. But many heads will be scratched. Don't get me wrong, I like this stuff, but If PURSUIT OF THE 27th MAN threw a lot of people off...

It's not a Maupin date, especially not JEWEL IN THE LOTUS, which is nothing like this. I did consider one of his two Mercury dates, but those are ruled out with the info now given. I'm wondering about the guitar player now, having given up on any & all percussionists that spring to mind, except for Montego Joe, and I seriously doubt it's him. Or Big Black. The guy sounds kinda fumble fingered on the single not runs, but he's got his rhythm chording thing together alright, kinda like he played in a bunch of organ bands that didn't play too much straight ahead material. Might even be an Africa or Carribean cat. The "west coast pianist" bassist/drummer thing is throwing me too. From 1974, the only names that readily spring to mind are Joe Sample (no), Les McCann (possibly, but Paul Humphrey's been ruled out), Jimmy Rowles (Buster Williams crossed my mind vis-a-vis the Maupin association, but I find no mention of an album that fits this description anywhere), and Horace Tapscott (unlikely, I'd think). I've got Down Beats in the closet going back to 1971 or so. If this album isn't reviewed in there, then I give up!

Don Alias?

Anthony Braxton talked him up, so I bought a New World CD of some of his compositions. It IS interesting music.

Actually, a closer listening leads me to believe that the congas might be Mtume. Those rolls he does have much the same tonal quality out of the drums that I hear out of him w/Miles.

Paul Humphrey on drums?

Ralph MacDonald on percussion?

Somebody tell Chris Genzel. because he don't know either!

http://www.duke.edu/~bas6/Jazz/discography.htm Did the word "disgography" miss it's cue?

Hmmm...I'm a pretty big Dexhead myself, but some of those Prestige dates are a little, uh, "non-essential", imo. Early 70s stuff like CA'PURUNGE, GENERATION, TANGERINE, BLUES A LA SUISSE. They're certainly GOOD, but unless there's a LOT of quality unreleased material involved, I'd think the consumer would be well advised to buy the individual albums at their own pace and discretion. The Steeplechase sides done concurrently, roughly, w/the 70s Prestige dates are usually markedly superior, with an exception or two like THE JUMPIN' BLUES & THE CHASE. Again, just my opinion.

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I am, I think.

a-HA! There was a time when that guitar tone was instantly recognizable to me, but that time has obviously passed. My personal preference is for his earlier work, but the guy is truly an individualist and a great player. Now all that's left (I think) is 2-6, something that Mike says is not listed on AMG. Accoustic bass, bass clarinet, ample percussion, and the guitarist's tone is somewhat reminiscent of Sam Brown. Well, well, well....