Shannon Dickey

Dig Git, "Forever Changes" by LOVE predated The Beatles' White Album" , Check it! Arthur Lee was a genius, esp. with LOVEs' first 3 LP's. Certaintly not inspired by the Beatles "White Album"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do some research on LOVE/Arthur Lee, you might be surprised. RE: the Buster Smith LP, I no have-a the insert/booklet. But I got a NM-- copy. ZOOT! ------HB

I saw Murray at the MT. Vernon Country club about a decade a go. It was not pleasant!!! The rhythm section was a quick, pick up, the guy's were from Wyoming and did not have CLUE!! murray was clearly pissed! He pulled a Miles, and after his solo's, retreated into the club's kitchen! (I don't blame him). I wish I had a camera with me, 'cuz there were A table of rich old ladies who had there fingers in thier ears!! So funny!! ---H.B.

Pete Christlieb "Self Portrait" Bosco. W/ many wonderful players: Warne Marsh, Lou Levy, Nick Ceroli, Don Christlieb, Joe Porcaro, Steve Huffsteter, John Morell, .... Wonderful album!

What Clifford said!! Great session. ---HB

Well........ I had a medical emergency a few years back, and NEEDED to sell some "rare" titles. The $$$ I made on those transactions cushioned thee astronomical Medical bill's. Healthcare, well, that's a whole kettle of fish.... Best, HB

I personally have a soft spot for "Lockin' Horns" live at laren. With Von Freeman. "Gator Tail" is swell as well. "Please, Mr. Jackson" Prestige is tuff!! ---HB

Just finished Hitchens' new bk. A fantastic, gin-soaked screed against Religion. Very amusing. ---HB

Budd Johnson "Off the Wall" Argo, Mono, Promo. With Joe Newman.

Chewy- It was in KICKS issue # 3, and the interview was conducted by Mirriam's husband Billy Miller. The Magazine is kinda rare but very revealing. Esquerita also went by: Eskew Reeder, S.Q. Reeder, The Great Molochi....... Fascinating character! Esquerita died a pauper in 1996 (or was it '86?).... ---HB

Chewy- Try to find KICKS magazine, issue 5, maybe it was issue 4, Mirriam Linna did an exhaustive article on Esquerita, that is where I got my info. ----HB

Esquirita's other name was Fabulon Lash, he used that one for his campy, gay nightclub act. Esquivel, pronounced "Ess-Key-Vell" Both were fantastic artists.

Right now I'm spinnin' Buddy Tate "The Texas Twister" Master Jazz 8128. With Paul Quinichette, Cliff Smalls, Major Holley and Jackie Williams. Both the original (Master Jazz) and the repress on New World sound fine, IMHO. Iz it on CD? Would make a good gift. Fun to hear Tate's vocals!

Oh, yes!! Warne's "Ne Plus Ultra" iz a classic!!! Your's iz on Revelation, with the "ribbed" cover? Most boss!!

Great Photo Rooster!! Thanks! ----HB

Roy Haynes Quartet "Out of the Afternoon" Impulse! Japanese Pressing (Victor). With R. Roland Kirk, Tommy Flanagan and Henry Grimes.

Mr.Hill will not be forgotten!!! I plan on hauling out all my Hill titles for introspective listening this afternoon. Have been on a long time jag of listening to "Time Lines" for a while now, and, while knowing he was ill, I had a premonition that it wouldn't be long.... R.I.P Andrew Hill!!!

Grachan Moncur III "Echoes of Prayer" (JCOA/Virgin) Hadn't heard this in ages, very good, very dark in spots.

Check my last post, dad. seeing clearly?

Sorry, really. Ghost of Miles, Above was meant for ye.

Now nessie is gettin' comical with the "Negro colloquialisms! HO HO, Funny stuff!!! Mistah Nessa, please pass the humanity, yesssir, boss?

What'ya got? I mean the Fletcher Henderson comment. Smack up.

For JSngry: You would be surprised. Nessie: Glad to hear they are using heroin correctly, what responsible chums you have, Cheers! Keep it up , pass that along to yr friends along with a copy of W.S.B's "The Algebra of Need". Cheers for the responsible addicts, eh, Nessa?!?

Well,that is a silly reply, sirrah. His problem WAS substance ABUSE. Dig? No? Check it. My post had nothing to do with your post, why would say that? His problem was SUBSTANCE ABUSE, period. As per yr sustenance, if it rely's on my abuse, well...that sounds like yr problem. (?). Stand anywhere you feel comfortable 'round yr post. It really has NOTHING to do with yr very amazing releases. Respect to you MR. Nessa!!!

Matts Gustafsson "Solos for Contrabass Saxophone" (Table of Elements) 1993. Kix ass!!!! Silk screened, colored vinyl. Most Boss. ----HB

Mr. Nessa, Just your terminology, as is spelled out in the post you responded to. So, when talking about it (addiction, abuse) USE those terms. Thee point I would make to you is to make your point CLEAR. To quote you " His Substance was the tool" I still maintain, that this, is nebulous and not accurate. At any rate, Addiction is something I am familiar with. As a CAC III I deal w/ many addicts. I have always enjoyed yr releases, and wish you the absolute worst (JK)! TOOT, TOOT! --HB