Shawn

photo from Lost In Translation - the sweater is kind of a giveaway.

Does your son have his own logon to your computer? Does iTunes recognize different user accounts? Sorry, I know, it's not an answer but more questions...I'm having trouble concentrating because of "Scarlett Fever".

It's definitely essential to me. My Mother told me I was humming and tapping my fingers from the time I was only a few months old. I started singing basically at the same time I learned to talk. When I wake up in the morning there's always a tune going through my head. I usually provide some kind of internal soundtrack or rhythm unconsciously at all times (walking, doing dishes, etc). Right now the sound of Turrentine's tenor is providing more emotional help than any prescription could....

Aside from those already mentioned: Armstrong, Basie, Ellington, Gil Evans, Nat King Cole, Hawkins, Jelly Roll Morton, etc. I'd also throw a shout out to a few more (IMHO). Louis Jordan (for his influence on the soon-to-be rock n' roll scene) Lester Young (the other side of Hawkins' Mirror) Charlie Christian (for making the guitar an acceptable jazz solo instrument) Charles Mingus (for taking the Ellington thing...one step beyond) Ray Charles (talk about a crystalizer!) honorable mentions: Gerry Mulligan (for his early arranging work with Thornhill, Miles..and also for dropping the piano which Ornette and others would expand on) Jimmy Smith (for taking the organ out of the skating rink and helping to create an entirely new genre) ...sorry for the slight thread drift...

I didn't think it was possible not to.

I'll give it a try - pioneer - Ornette Coleman. There's alot of bebop in Ornette (especially the early recordings with Cherry), kind of sounded like Diz & Bird in a blender.

Tell him what he's won Johnny! Yep, "popularizer" didn't quite cover what I was getting at, it's part of the picture, but I think you just nailed it on ze ole noodle.

Made In Japan really needs to be in the list of "must-have" Purple albums. One of the best live rock albums of all time. Who Do We Think We Are is also quite underrated (even though there are a couple clinkers on that album, the band barely made it through the recording sessions without killing each other). Probably the best song from those sessions wasn't released until the 30th anniversary edition; "Painted Horse" is a GREAT DP track, but it's also the tune that put the final axe in the relationship between Gillan & Blackmore. Fireball is my personal favorite, it's the most experimental & "prog-rock" of the MKII lineup. It's also Gillan's favorite album, him and Jon Lord wanted to continue more in the experimental vein...but Blackmore wanted to get heavier.

I'm leaning more towards Chuck's opinion here. I think Miles helped "popularize" more than "pioneer".

This is a "must-purchase" for any Gillan fan.

what year?

One of my all-time favorite bands. Don't count them out now either. Steve Morse has been the full-time guitarist since 1996 and really added a new dimension to the band. Jon Lord retired a few years ago but Don Airey has proved to be a fine replacement. Check out the video "They All Came Down To Montreux" recorded at the 2006 Jazz festival to see these guys STILL have what it takes. I'll post my thoughts on their earlier albums when I've got a little more time.

Yeah, that's a great little quote. Pearson was a crafty little devil.

Stanley Turrentine - Dr. Feelgood (from Return of the Prodigal Son).

I couldn't even pick 10 favorite Mobley records....

Stan T. WORTH THE WAIT! Duke Pearson on organ = HELL YEAH!!!!!!

My local independent jazz shop has all of these..and all other jazz CDs priced at $11.99 this month. Time to throw a little support to the local brick & mortar establishment!!!!

It is, but I would rank something like "Let Freedom Ring" much higher. IMHO. There are some good choices on the list (Tristano's Intuition was a nice touch), but yeah, 100 doesn't even scratch the proverbial surface.

I have 56 on the list, not counting some of those Proper boxes and things where I have legit versions instead of the ones listed. How the hell did "A Fickle Sonance" end up on that list?

I guess, but it's such a sad state of affairs that she even "needed" to do that. I can't imagine that a day goes by when 90% of the American public doesn't use or at least hear that word. It's just silly ... George Carlin - "Words are neutral, there are no bad words, only bad intentions".

My all time favorite. Casey Casem goes POSTAL! http://bloopers.hankhayes.com/ Link on left side of page.

I'm going to sample that and use it on my next mix CD.

FLAC is lossless, there is no degradation of any of the original data from the .wav file, plus it only takes seconds to unzip it back to .wav if you want to burn it, etc. FLAC will cut the storage space needed in half. in addition, you can download the AutoFlac plug-in for EAC (exact audio copy) and it makes ripping a breeze.

I did, and I wholeheartedly agree!!! I can't believe I waited forever to pick this one up. This album just flows so seamlessly from one track to the next, sounding very much (and simultaneously) as a Monk album as well as an Ellington album. Thanks for tipping me to this, guys! That was my first Monk record and is still one of my absolute favorites. Actually, the second one I got was The Unique Thelonious Monk so my initial exposure was him playing other people's material. It's been one hell of a fun journey ever since!

Found this in the clearance rack at a local CD store for $1.99. GREAT ALBUM!