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Sorry for going OT, but... I've always been curious about Lewis's Bach discs. Are they worth checking out? Some years ago they were too pricey, but now I see a few candidates on Amazon.

I'm also in that minority.

I saw the trailer for Eat That Question last Sunday, (prior to a showing of the Vince Giordano documentary There's a Future in the Past), and was interested. Could actually have stayed and seen the two back-to-back, but decided to wait for the Zappa film to come out on video. I agree that FZ came off as very bright. The Giordano film is quite good, btw.

I went, and really enjoyed it. Mr. Giordano and the two co-directors were there. Made on a shoestring (using Indiegogo funding and the like), and still searching for a distributor, but definitely worth seeing IMO. Much better investment of viewing time and $ (also IMO) than the fictional Miles and Chet biopics I saw earlier this year.

This is showing nearby on Sunday: Vince Giordano: There’s a Future in the Past (IMDB link) Am considering going, but on the fence.

It so happens that I bought the CD only version from Eremite just a few months ago (figuring the box would be too rare/pricey), so I'm out on this. It deserves attention, though.

All the best!

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Will have to seriously consider this. Little or no duplication for me, since the non-Bird Savoys I own are pretty much all from the "hard bop era".

I guess it's not a great Ellington tribute, but I rather enjoy it. Let's throw in

Correct.

[Emphasis added] I don't think so, either...that is, not unless "Turtlehead" was a term of endearment.

PM sent on Frank Wright -- Blues for Albert Ayler (ESP) $8

More on the "Patterns of Plants": there's a solo piano double CD with Sarah Cahill . I noticed this a couple of years ago, but forgot... [Usual disclaimers: I have no relationship whatsoever with composer, performers, labels, vendors, etc.]

Not quite the same (plants rather than trees), but Mamoru Fujieda released a couple of "Patterns of Plants" CDs on Tzadik: Vol. 1 Vol. 2 I've heard Vol. 1, and it's pretty good.

Phil Jackson doesn't exactly seem to be knocking the cover off the ball as Knicks general manager (IMO of course). Continuing the mixed sports metaphors, if not for the Porzingis draft pick, the "Zen Master" would damn near qualify as the Mike Milbury* of the NBA. (* "Mad Mike", one-time NY Islanders GM, was the worst professional sports executive I've ever seen. But he'll always live on in my memory as the dude who climbed into the MSG seats in 1979 and beat a rowdy fan with the fan's own shoe - )

Cliff, I think you're right re. the CD...my ears were ringing* through much of the first set. Agreed on the concert and Scott's volume. Good experience for my first time at the Falcon - may go to see Pete Malinverni on July 13, although that's not the most convenient date for me. * Not only did Scott play very loud, but the club messed up the sound system/amplification. In the front of the room, drums were overwhelming and bass line inaudible. Sound was much better toward the back.

Sunday night, BH said something onstage to the effect that he had bought back rights to some recordings from the record company, motivated by lack of support. No details. My take is that there will be some reissues, but he'll release them himself. Depending on what recordings, label(s?), company(ies?), etc., a Mosaic licensing deal could be possible, but it's just speculation. (Dunno how this all relates to the fact that Amazon.com has been selling CDRs of Black Saint and In Europe.)

Suq Madiq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FSwGoJOCjw Peter Bonerz Steely Dan

Strangely enough, a group with Billy Harper and Tanksley is playing this Sunday not outrageously far from me: http://www.liveatthefalcon.com/#!160619/ccde Never been to the venue, but may have to check this one out.

If you like Renaissance music, Berkshire usually has lots of good titles on Hyperion/Helios, e.g. currently 6 discs with the Binchois Consort, 11 with The Cardinall's Musick, and 9 with the Brabant Ensemble. Hyperion is a good label to peruse, as Berkshire carries loads of titles (659 by my count; they must have a relationship with the company). Another label to pick through is Regis, which appears to be a legitimate company licensing and reissuing well-known recordings dropped from major label catalogs.

Red Army (2015), dir. Gabe Polsky

Thanks, very nice video. Good footage of Stan Levey as well. Bassist Buddy Woodson was unknown to me.

An idea I got from a "what are you listening to..." thread. Own a few Ewell recordings, but wasn't aware of this one!

Thanks to clifford, very generous deal, I'd certainly go back for something similar.