I sure have been enjoying the reissue of this great Argo recording. Besides the great playing and arrangements (Israel Crosby and Ray Crawford, the drummerless trio) it's fascinating to hear the same version of tunes like New Rhumba that Gil Evans heard and realize how he orchestrated them for the Miles projects. Listen to this version of New Rhumba back-to-back with the Miles Ahead version sometime. Amazing stuff.
I've always referred to them as "clench fries".
Nice KC tale. I'm going to miss many things about this place, the great BBQ being near the top of the list. I'll be curious to see what the BBQ situation in Florida is. I do like the eastern Carolina-style of BBQ too.
My BBQ (and Mexican) tastes became much more refined when I moved to Austin in the early 80s- Texas has its own whole BBQ thing goin' on. KC has also been great.
By the way, my meat grinder is supposed to arrive today. Yippee! I can't wait to grind up some burgers.
I remember when this show was on in prime time (1972 or so). It was mildly entertaining for the time, but with all the animated series that have come since I'm not so sure it has aged well. It might be interesting as a reflection of social/political topics (and stereotypes) of that period, but I really don't remember it being that good. I am interested in some of the other 70s TV shows, not so much this one.
Congrats to the new bride and groom! Hope the wedding and party were all you were hoping for!
I'm hoping for some sort of report when it's convenient....
Besides his tenured position on the Match Game panel, I also remember him as Hoo Doo from the 1971 kid's show "Lidsville". I remember finding that show fairly creepy.
He was one of those celebrities who was basically the perpetual "party guest".
RIP
He was a great lead player as well as a soloist- he played on many big bands over the years including Kenton and Woody, among others.
Sorry to hear of his passing.
RIP
Wow, do you realize there are TWO posts in this thread featuring fuzzy bears paired with Andrew Hill recordings? And from Israel no less?
What are the odds of THAT?
I just ordered a meat grinder. I've been contemplating it for a while and this thread pushed me over the edge. I use ground meat to cook with (turkey & beef mostly) and would like to have a little quality control.
Plus I'm a "gadget junkie".
Congrats, Glenn. I'm sure it will be a great party! I'm sorry I couldn't make it.
All the best to both of you! Cheers!
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(hopefully that guy on the right won't cause any problems)