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I hope I'm not stepping on the current BFT, Alex. I'm still listening and enjoying. So here's the deal; It has taken me a long time to take the plunge and do one of these because I am kind of intimidated by you guys. You all know more about music and write about it much better than I do. I have had a whole lot of fun listening to previous efforts here, so I hope you will enjoy tracks from some of my favorite albums. Hopefully, also, at least some of these things will be recognizable. I would hate to think that I am too far out in left field. The oldest stuff is from the 1970s so this will certainly be different than BFT 85. Also, while it is probably pretty corny (the song, not the musicianship), I think I have the perfect closing track for a BFT. How is that for a hook? Jeffcrom has volunteered to do the downloads for me. I can send out any CDRs. Give it a try. Thanks Nick

I've been enjoying the two vocal blues tracks 14 and 15, probably 14 most. I would call the vocals quirky (in a good way) but I have absolutely no point of reference. Maybe they are typical for this kind of stuff. I like it.

Saw them last night in Waukee, IA. No sub but this was a highlight concert for me. Great stuff.

Any other guesses would be just based on names, not because I know anything. That's no fun.

It's not Hampton, it turns out, but you're not that far off, really. I'm really glad you liked the track. Well, once again, this is why I shouldn't try to ID musicians. I really did think this sounded like LH, maybe because the playing seem so outgoing. Might be the tune. Anyway, I've been listening to an old Red Norvo box set because he is the only other early vibist I've heard. If this is Norvo I truely have a tin ear because I don't see similarities. So, in the previous track, "Red don't care what Mama don't allow" is Red Norvo, right? If not, you are really messing with me. )

I can say that I like music that makes me smile and I'm a fan of the vibe, so track 13 is a winner for me. I've established in the past why I don't make guesses on personnel but this really does sound like Lionel Hampton to me. Not many usual suspects in this time period, so I'm probably not going to far out on a limb. I like pretty much everything about this cut.

Very interesting reveal. I really thought I had heard track 7 somewhere before but I've never even heard of Milt Ward. Also, I am surprised that I wasn't attracked to number 12 more. There is a bunch of favorite musicians on it. I have several new things to check out now. Thanks alot.

I've listened to this track several times this afternoon because it really sounds familiar. But nothing clicks. In the far reaches of my poor addled brain something says this reminds me of a Mike Nock album I haven't listened to in years (style not instrumentation) but as I say, I haven't listened to it for awhile. I think I would have liked this more in the "old days". On the other hand, i don't think this is that strange or that odd of a duck. Why do you think that it is?

I enjoyed your last effort, so please include me in this one. Thank you.

I am hopelessly stuck in the middle of March Madness, so I'd better make a couple of quick comments now. Really am enjoying track 4. I have to say that most of what I know about traditional music is due to hearing stuff like this here and on other BFTs. Now I have one more band to check out. Thank you. I've said this before but my hat is really off to the guys who recognize individual musicians. I've listened to a fair amount of MJQ but I would have never guessed John Lewis on track 6. Nice tune and great playing. I need to check this one further too. If not for the vocals, I would have liked track 10 also, the piano in particular. I'm not a real jazz vocal fan to start with but this style (the Betty Carter side of the street, no?) is not for me. Each to his own,eh? Thanks again. Back to hoops.

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Not a tin-eared comparison at all. Carla likes bottom-heavy brass textures like this. Hadn't thought of the parallel, but it's there. I'm glad that #13 is resonating with people. You still planning on going to ICP Orchestra in Des Moines, NIS? Beer after the show, maybe? Yes, I have my ticket in hand. Beer singular would be great. I am a pretty light weight drinker. Have you been to this venue before? The promoter really does a great job with turn-out. They also have a meet and greet with the artists after the show. We need to get a PM conversation going. It would be great to meet a fellow forum member.

I've been traveling since the first of the month and thought I would get in alot of listening time but that didn't happen. I hate to agree with everyone else but track 13 is a standout for me as well. If not for the South Africa comments I would have been thinking about Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. I pretty much have a tin ear but there seems to be a kinship there to me. A number of other tracks are also interesting to me but I need to listen more. I just wanted to get in a comment and thank you for your effort.

Thanks very much for the BFT. I need to look into Mr. Howard for sure.

I would like to hear your BFT. Download would be great. Thank you.

Thanks for this update. NYC isn't in the cards for me but I can sure drive to Des Moines.

Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you have a speedie recovery. Enjoy your shows.

Well, I do love words... I'd like to know a whole lot more of such great English words! I enjoy a good word as well. Sadly, I had to go to the book for this one, and English is my first (and only actually)language. Getting back to the BFT, I've been listening to track 9 several times and like it more and more each time.

"Magniloquent". WOW, what a great word.

I am listening to track 14. I've always liked this song and this piano player seem to me to be really feeling it. Very nice. I've been listening to the BFT a couple of time and following along with the comments. I do enjoy the differences in opinions. The Jack Teagarden track is certainly not bad music but for me it's kind of a snoozer. On the other side, track 10 is really interesting to me. There is something for everyone, I think.

No, it's not... but I see why you'd think that, of course! And that's why I usually don't make guesses. I will be asking you about the Brotherhood of the Breath at the end of the month.

Only one listen but I'm logged in, so one quick comment. I don't usually make guesses but the last track has to be the Willem Breuker Kollektief, no? Rousing final track in any event. I'll be back. Thanks for the BFT.

So, I fell off the front poarch yesterday morning (I now know "black-ice" up close and personal) and spent the day sitting in a chair moaning. When 60 year old bodies fly through the air, they do not land with the greatest of ease. Anyway, putting on a positive spin, I had time to listen to some BFT music. Going through BFT 82 again, I wonder why I wasn't drawn to track 4 before. I don't know Heiner Stadler, so I need to check him out. Also, have to check out Matt Perrine. This was my favorite track of the BFT. Enjoyed your tuba comments. Hearing the Moosestache Joe Polka Show on the radio growing up, I thought oompa was all there was to the tuba. My revelation with the instrument came when hearing a group called the Empire Brass. The tuba player, Sam Pilafian, made sounds come out of the horn that were unbelievable. Thank you very much for the listen.

Got a chance to listen to the BFT again this afternoon. Don't know why I missed track 12 before. My kind of stuff. Of coarse,even though it does sound kind of familiar, I have no idea who it is.

Hi Jeff, I would like to do one of these but have a couple of questions. Maybe I could sent you a pm later today, when and if I wake up. )