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  4. R.I.P. Freddie Hubbard

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    I was hanging with my best buddy in Iowa City (Miles251, who plays trumpet) when we heard about Freddie's passing on Sunday morning. The weird thing is we were also by chance together when we heard about Miles' passing (and we don't see each other all that often-should we stop hanging out?).

    Very odd now that I think about it.... but the hang must never stop!

  14. The D I V O R C E Thread

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    Brotha' Paully.... I have nothing to say on this subject that I haven't stated in our welcomed weekly phone conversations. That said....even though you are going through the toughest of times right at the moment, I am seeing alot of love and tenderness towards you from this board. That is one of the most positive things that will come from this tragic personal time for you. Peace and love to you....until next Sunday....

  18. Cuong Vu......

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    I had the pleasure of checking out a clinic and a concert by Cuong Vu and his working/recording trio last weekend and was knocked out by the way that he spoke of his approach to the music he plays, but also his ability to pull it off on the horn. I found his sound to be resonant and full of colors and his ability to manipulate it was astounding.

    He played a couple of tunes with a very good college big band and smoked a tune on "I Hear A Rhapsody" changes, taking a giant step away from traditional hardbop and dealing with the harmony in a very Haganesque sense. I was moved by his sound and note choices on a chart they played on "Blue and Green"...sublime! Cuong and the band were joined by his trio, Ted Poor on drums and Stomu Takeishi on bass to close the first set with a Kim Richmond arrangement of "Nardis". Burnin'....!

    The second set was just trio...full of beautiful simple melodies, loops. effects, serious grooves and open free improvisations that snapped back into form on a dime. Cuong and Stomu had artful control of their electronic effects and layering.....really ear-candy after hearing and working with 32-34 high school bands and playing two concerts over a two day period.

    I'm very familar with his Omnitone recording and his recent stuff with Methany and I dug it all, but this trio just stays in my head. Has anyone checked out his new side called "It's Mostly Residual" with Bill Frisell on guitar?

  21. Joe Lovano - General discussion

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    One Lovano side that has yet to be mentioned on here but deserves a listen is his first Blue Note recording called "Universal Language". This recording not only re-introduced me to Tim Hagans adventurous playing, it also showcased some nice writing by Joe. The frontline of Lovano, Hagans and Judi Silvano (ala Kenny Wheeler's use of Norma Winston's voice as wordless color to a melodic line) caught my ear immediately. Very nice writing that seems to be the muse for some very nice interplay between Joe and Tim.

    The aforementioned "Four Quartets" recording brought out a unique Tom Harrell voice as well....very Don Cherry-like on Ornette's "Fort Worth". The "Trio Fascination" series was a lovely project as well, but "Sounds of Joy", with Anthony Cox and Ed Blackwell quenches my trio jones much more than the rotating roster of Fascination. Anthony and Ed hook up so well on that recording, Joe has no other choice than to react, play his ass off and hold on tight.

    Speaking of trios...his work with Paul Motion Trio with Bill Frisell, especially "Live at the Village Vanguard" is a desert island choice of mine. Beautiful intuitive work by this trio, covering a broad spectrum of moods and colors makes for a treat for my ears.

    Just a few of my own thoughts here.....anyone like to but a beret cheap as I have a couple to sell?

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