Dan Gould

There's a feather in your cap. Miss Noj, I wish he were still posting.

Phenomenal how your comments totally nailed the "story" of this recording per the liner notes. I mean, you basically say the exact same thing as I will be quoting from the liners when I do the reveal. And, I like Misty even less ... but this performance required inclusion. Thanks very much Tim for your in depth thoughts - glad so many tunes did appeal. I can only program so many Felsers so the odds of 13 out of 13 were pretty slim.

Maybe this isn't the perfect place to post this but investigating the three issues of the Al Grey-Jimmy Forrest group, I have determined that "In a Mellotone" only appears on the Live at Rick's recording and that "C.B and Me" is a different performance on the Rick's recording than on Night Train Revisited while "Truly Wonderful" on the two CDs is a "fast" version and the version on Rick's is a unique slower version. General observations would be that the mix is different on the vinyl album with Al's trombone panned to the right more than on the CDs. If you only do CDs I'd recommend the Stash release over Storyville, for much more "presence".

I watched not a moment during the regular season and scattered/less than a full quarter of portions of the playoff games but knowing the Lions are in the Conference championship gives me a rooting interest. They've suffered long enough.

Nope.

CORRECT. And his discography is sparse enough to make it pretty easy to find the tune and the recording.

So glad I came across this searching for the aforementioned Live at Rick's LP, not even a Bobby Durham vocal ruins the good vibes, and trombone-tenor-trumpet front line gives a nice depth to the themes/unison spots even if "head" arrangements. This compilation of the complete Al Grey-Jimmy Forrest recordings are going to be a killer listen (and will include the last one, Out Dere with Don Patterson on organ).

I have had that one for quite a while, found a library copy in surprisingly good shape many moons ago. Its terrific. And while it's his only Columbia recording of the 70s it seems Grey wasn't there on a one-off. The Al Grey Jazz All-Stars release I mentioned has a "by permission of Columbia Records" notation. Thanks for this convenient pic - I can now see that the original Rick's LP only has In a Mellotone as unique to it. Unless that is, the Truly Wonderful Stash CD has that track. of course we're also assuming that different releases are same takes. Three nights, at least two sets per night - could be different performances.

Glad to see you 'round these parts Larry.

Finally dug out the LP which thankfully I had retained since any transfer is still MIA, and you are right - Shirley Scott plays piano, it's a Discogs error. Going to be listening to this later today and I do want to follow up on a set of all of these recordings from Rick's, but supplemented with one from two year's before - Al Grey Jazz All-Stars at Traveler's Lounge, which is the same group supplemented by Pete Minger on trumpet.

I'd have suggested Misc. Music myself. Complicated person and history, but an important contributor in documenting the music and its players, thru the labels he founded and the interviews he published. And pre-Internet, Cadence was an important distributor/source of music I couldn't get at Sam Goody's.

The Hints: Track 5: The earliest recording by either of the musicians was 1981, per discogs. Track 6/Track 10: I stated that one soloist is repeated on the test and these are the two tracks. Track 8: Buddy Tate's backing band ain't 'merican. Not sure if more to come, but there's a start.

I knew it looked familiar. Didn't that album get a reissue as part of a two-fer, and this album cover wasn't used? Either way Gale Sayers had pretty good taste.

Excellent interview, in two parts: http://flophousemagazine.com/2023/08/16/king-queen-pt-1/#jp-carousel-6851 http://flophousemagazine.com/2023/09/18/king-queen-pt-2/ And below, a photo of Elvin Jones and Alvin Queen. Queen was a young teen at the time which by the description in the interview must have been early 60s.

Hints coming up - by end of weekend - to see what else can be swept up after #1, scat singer = soloist brought up Pony Poindexter.

No way am I going to post a WWFL on this one ... I think what I am leaning toward is about 50/50 for John's seal of approval.

I better pick exceptionally well then. Thanks gents!

I've no doubt they can be set to boost that signal for you, as well as any other area you may have lost acuity on. but the question of whether it also boosts tinnitus noise as well, making it worse,, is an open one. If there's a Sam's near you, you could get an audio test and see, and test how current models do, in about 30 minutes or less. Mine cost $1900 including standard warranty (1 year). I believe three months to be certain you like them or you can return for full refund.

YUUUCCCHHH.

So .... would anyone object, strenuously or otherwise, if I evened things up between Feb and March and got two contributions in? Kinda like compensation for doing the organizing?

Actually those internet gadgets with bluetooth connectivity do have the ability to customize by frequency at least by the commercials I see. Whether to the extent of hearing aids that are marketed for retail sale give wider control, I do not know. It's possible Mike that your hearing loss is past the ability of the OTC gadgets to help. I am actually very curious if Bresna goes forward as our uncle on my wife's side has terrible tinnitus and says that his awful hearing will not be helped by amplifying that sound. His wife, Sue's aunt, bought $150 online aids and is very happy with the effect. They are of limited means and spending for high-level aids is pretty much out of the question.

I don't know from ultrasonic gizmos. My first hearing aid was with a chain-employed audiologist who was an insurance client. He used thin tweezers and it was quite an interesting sensation as clumps were puuulllllled away from the ear canal. Second set was at a Sam's Club, same knowledgeable qualifications but they don't allow their audiologists to remove wax due to liability concerns. I used an over the counter droplet/flushing for a while and then discovered Walgreens walk-in clinics offer that service. It turned out to be some sort of nurse practitioner who used a water pic and a bowl I held under my ears to blast off the remainder.

I agree with Mike that consulting an audiologist is the best course, but in the States now, decent quality hearing aids are available "over the counter" (or seemingly mostly "over the internet"). A smart deregulation move IMO though they are not recommended for anything past "moderate" hearing loss. An audiologist can also advise you on wax buildup that may need clearing before you get your ears checked. My ears generate copious amounts of wax requiring (at the time) the application of OTC drops and flushing to help remove.

Yeah I am holding out for the Kenny G dinner/lesson/private concert. I'm less likely to embarrass myself by barfing on my hosts.

Another way would be to find an option amongst Amazon's copious download options at 99 cents per.