Guy Berger

Just saw this tonight. Good movie, not great. It gave my mom and cousin a good opportunity to practice their Arabic. Guy

I liked it. A little long -- the LOTR movies merited 3 hours, this didn't -- but very enjoyable. Dinosaurs rock. Guy

not exactly creamed. Yeah, I was surprised, Miami played a really good game but simply got outplayed by a better team. Guy

Miami is going to get creamed today unless Detroit is too bored to play hard. Guy

Dave, I'm not sure I follow this. Do you think the NBA is forcing the other two teams to trade with LA? Not plausible. Guy

That gospel-infused funky sound is one of the standout characteristics of Jarrett's playing during this period. Guy

Lon, how could you have had such a steadfast opinion on the music earlier before you had even recieved it? These recordings have been circulating for a few years. I'm guessing that Lon heard those and/or other recordings by this group. Guy

I haven't listened to the trio's Chicago 2004 concert -- is that them actually playing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?"

Happy birthday

I got mine today. A second "massive " from me, too. I actually like the narration. I didn't at first, but for what it is, it's kinda cool. I like the narration as well, but when I'm interested in listening to the flow of music in progress, it's better not to have it there. I wonder if we'll ever discover the source of the last few minutes of Live Evil. Guy

Too bad -- I purchased two Selects a few days ago and would have ordered a 3rd had I known. Guy

Well, the first quintet had Buddy Collette on reeds and Jim Hall on guitar. There was a later quintet with Gabor Szabo and Charles Lloyd.

Not first, but what about Chico Hamilton's groups? Guy

It was offered at the website which much not be named a while back. Not sure if it is releasable or not -- some sonic issues, but definitely listenable. Setlist is Gingerbread Boy, Dolores, Stella by Starlight, Round Midnight, Walkin', and So What. Guy

Why? Top two teams with the best record, Guy. Why ask such a question? I don't think this game mattered as much as a game between San Antonio and Dallas, or Pistons and (division rival). Guy

Why?

Because the entire Cellar Door engagement lasted for two (?) weeks. I'm not sure whether Columbia recorded more than they've released in this box. Guy

Just listened to this for the first time. Interesting! Will post comments later. Guy

Thanks for the info, Dan. Didn't know about the record store -- where in Westport is it? Guy

Yup. I haven't heard everything from the box, but have heard "other" recordings of this group. It's not my favorite of Miles's electric groups, but this was definitely a great ensemble. Guy

Which part? It's a long sonata. Are you thinking of the 2nd half of the second movement? Guy

Are you talking about the variation which "anticipates jazz"? I never figured out which one that was. Guy

Not sure how many I saw but some favorites: Motian/Frisell/Lovano @ VV Medicine Wheel @ Jazz Standard Brad Mehldau @ Newport Jazz Festival Fathead Newman @ Smoke

On the free jazz section of Weather Report's "Unknown Soldier" (from I Sing the Body Electric), there's a second nasal-sounding reed improvising underneath Wayne's (smoking) tenor saxophone improvisation. Is this Andrew White's English horn, or Wayne overdubbing (underdubbing) his soprano? Guy

What exactly is wrong with either player? I happen to think they are both very talented improvisers Overhype. Guy