Joe

The discs with Albert Mangelsdorff and pianist Eric watson are quite special, IMHO. RESURRECTION OF A DORMANT SOUL, which adds Ed Thigpen to the mix, is especially fine. Also, don't neglect GIVE AND TAKE, a fabulous (earlier) trio disc with George Lewis and Barry Altschul. That said, some of my favorite Lindberg recitals are on other labels...

I'm rather fond of this recording, readily available on the Evidence label... As a bonus, I think these are among drummer Al Harewood's final (?) recordings.

Full disclosure: I always thought Timothy Dalton gave the most "realistic" Bond portrayal. A bit too tortured and ambivalent at times, but Fleming's hero, as written, was anything but a comic strip character.

The following is not meant to dispute any claims about Trane picking up a lot of knowledge from JOS... but I seem to recall an interview / anecdote in which Trane claims that he used to awake in the middle of the night and hear "those organ chords screaming at me" -- or words to that effect. This ring any bells with anyone else?

Jerry Haynes = Mr. Peppermint, beloved Dallas area TV kiddie show host Gibby Haynes = Jerry's son, and lead singer / chief agent provocateur of Austin punknoise merchants The Butthole Surfers Neither one a tenor player, AFAIK. Side note for those posters with DFW ties... for some reason my family has not yet been able to determine, by all appearances, Mr. Peppermint attended my father's funeral in October of 2004. No one actually *saw* him in attendance, but the signature "Jerry Haynes" showed up in the guest register. No "Muffin", alas.

Yes, but I doubt you could find this: in stock here:

Here's hoping Water or Mighty Quinn gets to this date...

John Hardee. Frank Haynes was also a Texan, IIRC.

I have the previous issue and can vouch for this one. Its real (i.e., JSngry real).

I really, really, really miss having Bedhead around. The New Year is... OK. But Bedhead was just that much more sui generis.

The LIVE AT SANDY'S material that was originally on Muse is also fine (some sparring with Cleanhead Vinson and Buddy Tate). Of the Prestige dates, I admit to a soft spot for this one:

Sonny Phillips (also a fine painist) and Leon Spencer.

Those who dig this one may care to check out this earlier McNeil release on Steeplechase Fortuity

In a vain attempt to comprehend my daily increasing irrelevance... (Y: The Descent of Men by Steve Jones) To be followed by which I am to review.

I am a big fan of the first two Airto LPs, which I believe were issued on Buddha. Can be found paired on one CD (if you look hard enough), entitled SEEDS ON THE GROUND. Much more organic than later productions, with both Hermeto Pascoal and I think Sivuca also part of the ensembles. Ron Carter holds down the bass, and, well, you get good Ron Carter on these dates. "O Galho da Roseira" is a particular highlight (for me).

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The Brownie set in particular is a good snag, as it collects a good bit of material that is not easy to acquire otherwise (e.g., the jam material with Joe Maini). The Desmond set features some of the best mastering I've ever heard. The music itself is uniformly superb. I think the entire contents of this set are now available in [multiple] single CD issues, in case you choose to acquire the material that way. Whatever the case, these are classic / essential / whatever recordings. As for the Desmond WB session -- FIRST PLACE AGAIN -- it is indeed sublime. Easiest way to track it down might be by looking for the recent reissue on the Gambit label. However, I fear Gambit may be another European chop-shop outfit. CD Universe link You might also look for the I believe legit Discovery label reissue. Same material, available under the title EAST OF THE SUN.

Carney being the woodwind artists of choice for artists such The B-52s, Tom Waits (FRANK'S WILD YEARS), Galaxie 500 ("Blue Thunder" and "Decomposing Trees"), Jim White, Grant Lee Buffalo, Marc Ribot and Elvis Costello (KING OF AMERICA). I've dug him every time I've heard him with these popular favorites. Recently, I learned that Carney has 3 solo rekkids of recent (1997 - ) vintage. Anyone heard these? Anyone care to offer any thoughts? I'm currently eye-balling this release... Thanks. Joe

Thank God I saw this thread...

A portion of Albany's book first appeared in the TIN HOUSE REVIEW (issue # 10). Worth looking into if you're on the fence on this one, or if you're wondering whether there are things in that piece that did not make final copy.

No Judee Sill fans here?

Wrong record. Well crap. I'm going to blame my medication.

AMG indicates this was reissued as a JRVG. It also appeared in the 1500 series reissues of a few years back. Which is how I first heard it. Cannot for the life of me recall who penned the notes, but I don't recall it being Melle. IIRC, the title (though not the composition) "Nice Questions" was inspired by Herbie Nichols.

How does this release stand up to that compilation of Okeh material that's available on Legacy / Collectables? Been looking for a good entry point in their discography...

Where to start with these? Any one a clear best? I heard a live track on a magazine comp roots of Led Zep and loved it... I have GUITAR PLAYER, which is actually a bit easier to get here in the States. (Nice Castle reissue.) His first LP? Sorry, I can't recall, though, though he seems much more a "jazz"-er at this stage of his career. CD Universe link AMG link I think the critical consensus is that Graham's most important dates are the Folk, Blues & Beyond... solo date and the Folk Roots, New Routes collaboration with vocalist Shirley Collins. Sadly, the copy of the re-issued Folk, Blues & Beyond... I ordered in October is still on back-order. Oh yeah... nice intro to Graham in Richie Unterberger's UNKNOWN LEGENDS OF ROCK 'N ROLL... Amazon link