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I'm currently reading the Bill Evans bio How My Heart Sings so last night I listened to Kind of Blue (Columbia) Six Eye Mono. Then I followed it with an unrelated album, 7 X Wilder - Bob Brookmeyer 4 (Verve) orig. mono.

I was listening to the Turrentine set this last weekend, disc five and only the last album of that disc too. I wanted to hear an album as opposed to just listening to the entire disc, since the musicians weren't identical. I can't remember the name of the album, but it has Thad Jones on it. Of course it's amazing and I'm really glad I bought this set, since most of these albums are difficult to find around my area and I don't do much online purchasing.

I have that Crisis album. It's a good one too. I'm pretty sure it hasn't seen a cd release yet. No cd and Ornette owns the tapes. The impulse! was originally announced as a 2 lp set, but...... There was a book that came out around the time of the Crisis lp with the same name. It was all about the political/racial stuff going on at that time (1969 I think). I don't know if they were connnected in anyway, but based on the music, they could have been, even by accident.

Lee Morgan's Live at the Lighthouse (Bluenote) Liberty The inside cover says it's a United Artist product, so the BN labels must have been some of those left over after the change in ownership. It's a hot album though. Probably one of my favorite Lee Morgan albums.

I have that Crisis album. It's a good one too. I'm pretty sure it hasn't seen a cd release yet.

I've never heard of this man, but he sounds like a wonderful person. Thanks for sharing the stories. Now I have a little research to do.

Wow! I just discovered this thread. Most of the time, this board moves a lot slower than a few others I visit, but hey, I'm not exactly posting a lot, so I shouldn't really complain. I'm fairly new here, so I barely have an idea of this inner circle and group leader stuff. Reading about people feeling bullied by other people's opinions makes me think of that quote from Eleanor Rosevelt about no one can make you feel inferior without your permission, or something to that effect. As some have stated on here, stand by your own tastes, likes, dislikes, etc. We can't all agree on everything and as Jim pointed out, if everyone did, it would make for a boring read. I really like this board and I enjoy the amount of knowledge shared on this board. It's small enough that I'm not overwhelmed by large numbers of threads started each day, but concentrated with passionate and knowledgeable personalities who express themselves freely. It would be a sad day and one where I would leave if it turned into the jazz version of the Steve Hoffman Website. There is so much ass kissing and thread deleting going on over there that it makes me sick. That's why I choose to only pop in there for fleeting bits of time, looking for the few crumbs that might be worth reading. Some people have likened these sites as social parties, where if you don't like someone, don't talk to them. Go and talk to the people you want to talk to and ignore the others. It works for me. Re: OP, I've never been a big fan of him myself. The album(s) that did turn me around a little though was the Exclusively for my Friends collection. I really like those albums and a few others, like Night Train. For the most part, his virtuosity gets in the way of my enjoyment of the music. I'm constantly being reminded of how brilliant his technique is and that gets old in a hurry for me. I feel the same way about some other musicians as well. John McLaughlin, Al Dimeola, James Carter, Dennis Chambers come to mind when I think of this style of playing, although I'd rather listen to Oscar than the rest of them. Sorry for the rambling. I was getting ready to head out the door for the afternoon and this thread caught me by surprise.

Some of my favorite Charlie Haden - and Hampton Hawes This was a new purchase for me yesterday. It still had the booklet in it and it's in great shape. The vinyl looks and sounds like it was hardly played at all. I could listen to Charlie Haden's bass all day. His tone and choice of notes are sublime to me. This morning it was Herbie Hancock's Speak Like a Child (Bluenote) Liberty pressing.

As Long As There's Music - Charlie Haden and Hampton Hawes (Artist House)

In a Liberty pressing I think ! My copy has the Bluenote label with Division of United Artist in the spot where Liberty is usually seen. I'd never noticed this before because I friend had given it to me years ago and I wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. I don't think I have other examples of this old style Bluenote label with United Artist on it. The cover btw, has the 43 West 61st St. address on it. I'm listening to Sergio Mendes Favourite Things (Atlantic) Blue/Green label and now that I've read this thread, I think I'll play Cecil Taylor's Indent (Unit Core) next.

Thisi morning I listened to: Hope Meets Foster - Elmo Hope and Frank Foster (Prestige) Japanese pressing Elmo Hope Trio (Contemporary) Fantasy pressing You Get More Bounce with Curtis Counce (Contemporary) DG Mono/Promo

How is Prelude? There's a copy in one of my locals that is going for a reasonable price.

If you're speaking of the Tolliver lp, I just picked it up for $6.00! if not, nevermind. Next up? Spirit Sensitive - Chico Freeman (Analogue Productions)

Charles Tolliver and Music Inc. - The Ringer (Arista) promo

I was too lazy to fire up the computer last night, but I had a fine listening session that included the following: Nina Simone Sings the Blues (RCA) Black label Dynagroove Stereo Bop for Kerouac - Mark Murphy (Muse) The Moontrane - Woody Shaw (Muse) Woke up this morning with Jazz Sahib by Sahib Shihab (Savoy) Orig. Mono

Do you mean on the actual cd itself? I have a RVG edition and it doesn't have A.T.;s Delight anywhere on the disc or the inserts.

Out to Lunch - Eric Dolphy (Bluenote) Liberty pressing

Sizzle - Sam Rivers (ABC) blue/green label and Free Blown Jazz - Tony Scott (Carlton) Mono

Fair enough. Right off the bat, since you like Gabor Szabo, I would recommend you getting ASAP both "Impressions of the Middle East" and "The Wailing Dervishes," both on Atlantic, circa 66-67. They both have a groovy eastern vibe to them that I think you'd love. Also, the early bossa LPs - one on UA, and the other, "Do the Bossa Nova" are worthwhile. Generally, though, most of his LPs from the 60s - if not exactly groundbreaking or surprising - feature nice latin grooves and vibe work by Roy Ayers. Considering what these LPs go for (i.e. cheap), they've rarely disappointed me. Agree that his late 60s and 70s output is on the commercial side of the spectrum. I had an early Bossa Nova album with him and Joao Gilberto on Atlantic (I think). The album was split between the two of them, though not segregated by sides. I found it pretty lackluster. Neither artist sounded that great on the record. I don't like Push/Push or Memphis Underground either. I can't recall seeing the two mid sixties Atlantic albums you mentioned. I'll put them on my list. As you say, his records are usually very reasonable, so they aren't big financial gambles.

How is that album? Ever since I found out about that one, I've wanted to hear/buy it. I've never seen it in any format. Fabulous. Kirk with Golson's orchestra on side 1, just the quartet on side 2 (Harold Mabern on piano). One of Kirk's very best albums IMO and one of the better recorded ones too - and yes, it does seem to be somewhat scarce. I concur that it is very good. I also have the LP. As far as I know, it has only been available on CD in the Kirk Mercury box. Thanks everyone. I'll keep my eye out for it. Records have a way of just showing up one day.

Why not the others? I might feel different now, but years ago, everything I heard by him was very commercial sounding and not very interesting to me. Yeah, it's jazz snobbery raising its ugly head. Truth is, nowadays, I'm listening to Gabor Szabo, Brazil 66, etc. which are pretty poppy sounding compared to what I used to listen to on a regular basis, so maybe I should give him another chance. Ten years ago, I would have not given Szabor or Mendes the time of day either, so maybe I'm ready for Mann. What do you recomend and why?

How is that album? Ever since I found out about that one, I've wanted to hear/buy it. I've never seen it in any format.

I acquired a promo copy of You Get More Bounce... from my father-in-law a year ago and really like it. I've been aware of the album for years due to the eye catching cover, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover the music was very good as well.

Herbie Mann's Nirvana (Atlantic) Red/Purple label. One of the few Mann albums I have time for.

Stan Getz - At Large (Verve) Mono