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I prefer Homesick James.

I was wondering if Wes recorded as a co-leader?

I also found several Xanadu CDs recently in the Dallas (Northwest Highway) Half Price Books, for $4.99.

I recently came across a new copy of her last CD, This is Me, in a used CD store. Overall, it's a commercial/smooth jazz type of recording; however, there are three tracks on it that are worthwhile, so it is worth seeking out if you have it all and want more (like I do).

Transitions has the same group as Catwalk and is very good.

He also plays on the 1969 impulse recording Crisis. Is this one Now fairly rare? I recall a great version of Broken Shadows on this LP.

Here's a link to a collection of reviews of his latest CD. http://www.piadrum.com/charnett_moffett_re...prov%20Magazine

Thanks. I'm impressed by Ted Kendall's work on Django in Rome.

Django died in 1953. I know when Django died. I'd recommend actually watching the videos. Of course, my apologies for being a know-it-all dunce. Speaking of Django, what are the best collections of his music to acquire? I have the Proper box and recently acquired Django in Rome, a JSP box set. Any other suggestions?

I just happened to notice that Charnett Moffett is making a rare live appearance in Dallas, at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theater, Friday and Saturday, February 18 and 19. There are no other details, but as a sideman, Mr. Moffett has put on some astonishing performances. The Moffett Familly Jazz Band, which played at the Caravan of Dreams a couple of times years ago (including one set with Ornette Coleman) was one of the most exciting groups I've ever heard live. He also made appearances at the Caravan with Tony Williams and Wynton Marsalis. His most recent recording as a leader, For the Love of Peace, is rather outstanding. I'm excited to see again the gentleman who, to my tastes, is the most compelling bassist in jazz today.

Django died in 1953.

I saw this fascinating article also. Here is a great Mexican singer that I strongly recommend. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/guadalupedivina

You need two things: 1. An imac; and 2. Sennsheiser Noise Reduction headphones, which are great on a plane ride.

The mind boggles Brownie. I've heard a recording of this concert. You're a lucky bastard! Guy I think I have that concert also--on that great series France's Concert.

I think the club is still great. Compared to the other big name clubs, its relatively inexpensive. As a traveler who is usually going to the club alone, they treat me well and let me sit right up front. I don't find that they bother you to buy drinks there. If anything it's the oppposite. I love the sound in that club, how everything is clear and balanced. If I get to the VV a couple of times a year, it's been a good year (2004: Tom Harrell and Roy Hargrove).

The first time I went to New York City, which I think was around 1984, the Village Vanguard was where I wanted to go the most--I saw George Coleman there the first time. Since then, I've tried to go there most of the times I've been in the city--the two most treasured performances I've heard there are the Mal Waldron Trio (with Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille) and Don Cherry (with Carlos Ward, Ed Blackwell, and a tuba player whose name is escaping me).

Doesn't James Carter play a bass sax?

I actually bought vinyl for the first time in awhile today. I couldn't resist Chico Hamilton's El Chico on impulse, one of those cool gatefold covers. LP looks pristine. Not sure if I overpaid at $15.

You can see and hear him on the DVD, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, TDK Jazz Club, in 1976.

I like it myself also. Charlie Hunter sounds alot more interesting than he did a few years ago when I last heard him.

Yes, we have two of those at the station. I also picked up a Verve LP for $4 which may or may not overlap w/the CDs you mention. I'm pretty sure the Dizzy in South America discs were of unreleased material. Dizzy's playing on the version of Night in Tunisia on Volume 3 is unbelievable.

I have a couple of Muse LP reissues of Timeless recordings--Eastern Rebellion and George Adams' Paradise Space Shuttle.

Both of these two are on a Blue Note 2LP reissue, Pacific Standard Time.

I just bought that Zoot Simms/Al Cohn at the Half Note and really like it.

Don't forget Mingus Moves. That's my fave of the Mingus albums withn that band. I can't forget my first Mingus record!