Shawn

Count me amongst the Roach disciples, I can't get enough of this cat! I first heard him on the Ike Quebec dates and at the time my initial reaction was "too roller rink". I had assumed that he played in that style all the time. (Don't get me wrong, I love his playing on those records now). Then I heard Mo Greens Please and realized I was quite wrong. I don't bother comparing one artist to another anymore, so I won't try to rate Roach amidst all the other organ players of the time. He just delivers this "oh so easy" soulful, bluesy quality that just CANNOT be faked, you're either born with it (Turrentine, Blue Mitchell, John Patton) or you ain't. No pretentions, no bullshit...just groove. I like all of his recordings (I even dig My People, Soul People). I'm not sure about being able to pick favorites, but I guess I'd lean towards either Mo Greens Please or All That's Good.

Well that ended up being a false report, he didn't fail the drug test...in fact he passed a second one as well. This is what scares me about the combination of tougher behavioral policy...and increased media scrutiny on players/teams/coaches. We're going to hear more and more false allegations.

Hot, muggy and blech...

Nice batch. Those Griffin's are stellar...check out the track Catharsis on Sextet which features a blistering duet between Griff & Wilbur Ware (one of my favorite jazz "moments").

Just about spit out my coffee when I saw that title!

It's cool that Shirley Scott placed so high on the list. I'm assuming her albums were relatively successful commercially? (Since there are about 1000 of them...LOL)

According to AMG (LOL) Clarke is on Black Unity along with Cecil McBee...I'm not home to check my copy.

Oh yeah, good ole Otis on drums. Not sure what part of my brain I pulled Roker from...

I'm seeing the same thing now....

Is this the date with Mickey Roker on drums?

Happy Birthday!!!

Agreed! Awesome disc!

But seriously... Blue Mitchell Mosaic!

Black Sabbath - Black Box 1970 - 1978 Sorry Lon, I couldn't resist!

In total agreement. That "In Concert" album is killer as well. Which one? Seems like there are a lot of CTI "In Concert" albums on which Freddie appears. This one. Turrentine is friggin' ON during this concert, he stretches out much farther than you'd expect.

One of my faves... Both Griffin & Lockjaw on this one...

Jesus...I'm sitting here wondering how the hell I missed the news that Michael had passed away! Guess I've been under a rock for too long. What a loss. Will be picking this CD up.

In total agreement. That "In Concert" album is killer as well.

Washington State has had a similar law for years. If a store purchases 9 CDs or under they can put them right out on the shelf and sell them. But if it's 10 CDs or more it's considered a "bulk buy" and those have to be put on hold for 30 days prior to sale. Of course the scumbags who sell stolen CDs get 3 of their friends to help out and they each sell 9 discs a piece....

Very sad news, one of my favorites. Listen to the song "Verse" from Stick-Up for a text book lesson on how to vary the line depending on which soloist is up to the plate.

Hmmm..I don't know about that, I've always enjoyed Jennings. He might not have a huge vocabulary...but he swings like mad.

APP was a studio band, so it doesn't surprise me they would use some jazz cats now and again. I can't listen to much of this stuff anymore, but I'll always have a soft spot for the Turn Of A Friendly Card album.

Fabulous set. The improvement in sound over the original Solid States is very significant. Love the booklet too ! ARGH! Wish I had that one....