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I like Andy Bey. I know for some his voice is something of an acquired taste, but I acquired it some time back. "Blues, Ballads, and Bey" is a nice album. gregmo

Thanks for posting that truly bizarre video. I wonder if *anybody* is actually playing his instrument in that one?!? Roy does look like he's playing the drums, but it doesn't appear to match the soundtrack at all. But definitely great fun to watch! gregmo

Thanks! I'll give it a try. gregmo

Just make sure it's a big beer! Wouldn't be big enough. gregmo

I like the La Porta stuff I hear on the Debut Story box. Is that set of his complete Debut recordings worth getting? I thought the Fantasy cd was so-so--a bit too much third stream for my taste. gregmo

Crosby set, disc 5. gregmo

With THIS group?! The poor slob would end up in bankruptcy court! gregmo

On a recent Jazz Library programme on BBC Radio 3 about Art Pepper, Alan Barnes (mentioned by Bev in this thread) expressed a strong liking for Art's clarinet playing, clearly preferring him to Buddy DeFranco or Tony Scott on this horn. Well, I love all of Art's playing, but I'm not sure he played quite enough clarinet to rank higher than DeFranco and Scott, whose main instrument it was. That said, I do like the little of it I've heard. gregmo

Someone may have mentioned it, but I don't remember seeing Art Pepper's name. He rarely played the instrument on records, but when he did (as on the "Winter Moon" album), it was lovely. gregmo

Why not? I don't follow. Do you mean that the museum and library think it would be too costly for them to do this? Because it would not. Internet Archives does it. Even the individual who has the Red Hot Jazz site manages to do it. I can't imagine Mosaic doing it if the music is all out there and available for free. And if the library can make some money on it, I assume that's why they're talking to Mosaic about doing it. gregmo

That's what I meant. I have the session on an old LP. The sound here was miraculous! And Mosaic may be issuing it? Pinch me! gregmo

I just ordered his Mosaic cds from an Amazon seller, so I'm looking forward to hearing more of him. For me, Bechet was the definitive traditional clarinetist ("Blue Horizon" is, for me, THE great clarinet performance), Goodman the greatest Swing clarinetist, and DeFranco the greatest bop one. Of more recent clarinetists, I like Eddie Daniels (especially the Goodman tribute album he did with Gary Burton). Anat Cohen is interesting. I'm listening to her. And yeah, Prez played really cool clarinet...when he played it. gregmo

I couldn't get over the sound of Armstrong's trumpet--clear and gorgeous as if he were in the room. We GOTTA have all this! gregmo

Jim seems to be into some stuff that makes me wonder...... As long as it makes you say "Uhhhh....", it's all good. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NFGqfqiGBEQ/RYWVM70sfSI/AAAAAAAAAA0/uQBmHavuXT8/s1600-h/donttouch2+copy.jpg Don't stop Jim. This is still my favorite thread! gregmo

It IS a cool store. Last time I was there I came out with that cool little set of late 40s Ellington cds on French CBS. gregmo

I played trombone for many years. Only drawback was that it did cause one of my arms to grow longer than the other. (Yeah, I know it's old, but...like I could resist??!) gregmo

Thanks for this link. I also enjoyed reading his piece on Mitch Miller. gregmo

We just got spoiled by the quick shipping. Mine took the better part of ten days to get to Oregon, but it arrived unscathed, and I'm enjoying it now. I guess we just have to embrace greater anticipation! gregmo

Have a great day! gregmo

Uh...no...different Dagmar I think! Dagmar gregmo

This one REALLY creeps me out. gregmo

Jamal, disc one. gregmo

Rosemary Clooney, although not "undermined" in any way, was not pleased with Miller's choice of material for her either. I think it was Ralph J. Gleason who claimed that Miller told Clooney to sing "Come On-a My House" "like you want to get laid." Although I appreciate the sentiment, I more than understand how it would grate on Clooney... The story of Miller and Sinatra is well told in the excellent notes to the huge "Blue Box" of Sinatra's Columbia recordings. Sinatra did blame Miller, and Miller countered that Frank *never* recorded anything he didn't want to record. It's an interesting "he said...he said." My guess is that Miller did recommend the schlockier songs (including the infamous "Mama Will Bark" with Dagmar), and that Sinatra, desperate for a hit and knowing how dumb the songs were, went along anyway. "Mama Will Bark" is definitely a hoot, and not exactly a high point of Sinatra's discography! gregmo

Modern action flicks are especially impressive on Blu-ray. "Ironman" was my first, and it's gorgeous, but I think "The Dark Knight" takes the cake. The blu-ray version expands to the full screen on my 72-inch Toshiba during the IMAX shots, and the sound actually amps up. My house pops off its foundations and dances around the street. Way cool. gregmo

Welcome to the Board! Delighted to have you here! gregmo