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I'm sorry, he'll always be "Booger" to me.

Can't wait to get into this one!

Great photos as usual, Chris. I enjoyed seeing this thread again. BTW Bev, how's this project coming along? B-)

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Just got this one, and it's really nice. Bill Cunliffe's date and arrangements (mostly sextet) of tunes by Earl Zindars, who most know from Bill Evans' versions of several of his tunes (that is if you can stand that Bill Evans guy ). Excellent recording, excellent solos and some really creative arrangements make this one to check out. Obviously an LA crowd with Bobby Shew, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Paulson, Jeff D'Angelo and the wonderful Joe LaBarbera. Anyone else come across this one yet? AMG LINK

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Very much recommended Peter! All four are killer. They are on the Highnote label. HERE is a link to a couple of them. Woody at the peak of his powers! You won't be disappointed.

Well, good luck with all that, then.

If you don't like Desmond or Evans, that's your opinion, to which you are certainly entitled. Given the level of vehemence with which you express your level of dislike, I don't think anyone telling you that you need to re-listen is going to change your mind. You should stop trying to "get" these guys and move on if that's the way you feel. Me, I love both artists (and the sets you mention), and find their music neither "soulless" nor "muzak". A couple comments on your comments- Consistency of tone and attack is kind of what Desmond is about as a player, so if that bugs you I can see that you won't "get" him. Regarding Evans, I think that you might want to be a little more open-minded regarding tempos. I think that the choice to change tempos and grooves leads to different interpretations of the music, which to me is kind of what it's all about. And what is the "right groove" anyway? What you think it should be or what I think it should be? Seems like a pretty subjective area. I tend to trust the artists I like to make their own decisions on such matters. I don't want to hear the same tune at the same tempo forever- do you? I respect your opinion (whether or not I disagree with it) but to me your arguments are a little weak given your expressed level of dislike.

......and Victor Lewis, right?

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I didn't know it was a hot dog at first. I thought it was a.....you know....Baby Ruth....?

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Points off for knowing that. B-) My turn to second that... You're right. I'm frequently embarrassed by the useless information that seems to get lodged in my brain. Just shoot me...... (I don't even really like that show)

This is fantastic news! I've been hoping for the live Vanguard material to come out on CD for a long time. Even better the Maintenance Shop tapes! I really enjoyed those performances. Welcome to the forum. I too am a huge Woody Shaw fan. Soon you will meet Rooster Ties, he's a Woody freak as well. And there are many others..........

In a related story, Bob Brookmeyer's site has been down for a while too.

"Finch" is David Spade's character in the TV series "Just Shoot Me".

Taylor?

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Second that. Wynton Kelly

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Hope all of you moms have a great day and get the royal treatment you deserve!

I would be very interested to learn more about him. A great writer and arranger.