Dan Gould

Will this mean that we can look forward to new comments on the old threads? Remember, you can go to the discussion thread for impressions and the Answers thread for the revelations.

I noticed a 1950s Jerry Jerome LP at a local store but didn't look too closely. Unfortunately AMG isn't very informative but I might have to pay it a little closer attention next time I'm down there.

An interesting idea, but remember, this is Organissimo's site, so while they are footing something of a bill for creating this new CD, they're also using it as a promotional thing. I'd rather see them get a promotional value out of it (and help defray the expense of the site) than a comp. of board member's music.

I generally agree with Moose. Blue Note changed a long time ago, when Alfred left and then irrevocably when Frank died. The artists who were signed and the records that were produced that we now cherish were entirely a result of the singular vision of its owners. Now, BN has gone through numerous owners, with varying commitment to the "original vision" of the label, and its the label that matters, its image as "cool". At the same time, I do not feel that any of the three artists "belong" on the label Alfred and Frank created but as Lundvall is quoted, However, jazz as a genre continues to suffer, he added. "This music is incrisis when it comes to the marketplace. It's in absolute crisis." So its not surprising that in the wake of Krall and now Norah-mania that there is an emphasis on not-quite (or not even close) jazz vocals. BTW, I wouldn't expect too much in "subsidization" from the vocal successes the company has toward support of reissues. What they're really talking about is subsidizing the current jazz roster with the big-time vocal albums, not reissues. The reissues market is pretty well-known. We're not going to suddenly see monthly or quarterly reissues on Norah's account. I'll leave you with a review of another not-exactly jazz vocalist now signed to Verve, Aaron Neville. Seems he was booked into the world-famous Blue Note in New York. Here's an excerpt from today's Times review by Ratliff:

Works for me!

First of all, thanks to John and Jim Dye for getting BF #5 to me, in ultimately playable condition (Yes, I was the weak link in Coconut Creek but all's well that ends well). Secondly, since I had no particular guesses aside from the names of tunes, I did check the other posts before writing this, so I've embedded some oblique comments about some of the suspects as they have been ID'd so far. And lastly, since my "Don't Know, Don't Care" (DKDC) perhaps came across as more harsh than was intended, I have decided to trademark and henceforth use "Not My Cup of Tea" (NMCoT) for tracks that are too far outside my jazz focus. (Yes, I have checked, and that phrase has not been trademarked before, so like "Three-peat", I intend to collect royalties from anyone using that phrase in the future. B) OK, on to John's generally excellent comp.: #1-I dug this short, sweet set-up tune (assuming it was meant as an overture of sorts) particularly the tension and release between the sort-of martial drums and the rest of the band. #2 - Nice 'bone and trumpet on this one, definitely a winner. If the prior identification is correct, I'm embarrased because I do have it. #3 - This track was OK but not as nice as #2 for me. The tenor made me think of Trane but I don't think it is. No clue on the bari. #4 - The slight similarity to "Tenderly" I kind of found annoying-I expect those notes to resolve the way they should but of course they don't. Guess its a factor of always liking "Tenderly." Overall, just OK for me but I wasn't a fan of the bass and the tune slowly lost interest. #5 - Nice ballad but still no clues. #6 - 'Nother good 'un, my notes say, but names? We don't got no stinking names! #7 - "Au Privave" turns into a Monk tune. Isn't this disc a bit 'bone-centric? Dug this one alot, I wondered if it was a Slide Hampton disc, like his new one, but I see that the instrumentation doesn't matchup. #8 - Well, it had to happen, but I'm glad it took so long: NMCoT #9 - Forgive me, but I am yet to listen to the whole thing. NMCoT Hope this isn't the start of a trend. #10 - Oops, spoke too soon. Ditto. #11 - #13 - Still mired in the slump. C'mon, Couw! Let's wrap it up strong! #14 - Monk, "Ask me Now." That's more like it! I've been curious about this one (assuming the ID's are correct) and it is definitely on my radar screen now. #15 - Solo sax on "Lover Man" and I dug this a whole lot. The prior ID's is someone I've not investigated but based on this and a DVD I recently saw, that will have to be corrected soon! I didn't pick up on the theme initially but to my surprise, I approve of it (don't forget, I was the Gene Harris Fanatic once) simply because aside from some Dexter and Rollins, there's no way I could have programmed a set as John did, so it was a nice change of pace for me. Overall, I'd say John did a fine job, perhaps even better than he'd hoped as far as my reaction was concerned ... 1-8 and 14-15 would make a fine comp. disc in my book.

My bad for trusting AMG that it was Cobb's last date. In the meantime, what's up with the "Ole Dude"? Is that "Olé Dude" as in bullfighting or is that short for "Old Dude" (as I remembered it)? Because if its short for "Old" it ought to be "Ol'"

The Old Dude and the Fundance Kid Arnett's final recording session. Found this one a year ago, sealed for $3. B)

I must admit I am curious about the Silver disc and the one he did with Houston Person but I can't say that AMG's profile makes me want to rush out to find them. Are there any soundclips anywhere?

I'm so glad that with a little bit of luck I'm going to remain less up-to-date than Old Wes. All I need to do is cease stopping at MTV whilst channel surfing. Somehow I think my life will remain about as fulfilled as it was.

Thanks Jim, that LP sounds like a winner. BTW, though, according to AMG, Vera has written liners for a couple of Duke Ellington comps, so its not just the region of that property line dispute

Was that Caddy Shack or Chicken Shack?

What's the story with Billy Vera? I only knew him for his blue-eyed soul hit, "At This Moment" (memorialized on Family Ties) but now I've noticed him on a number of jazz reissues, writing liner notes, getting credit as producer or even, in the case of some Vee Jay reissues, being "Series Supervisor". Is he just a closet jazzhead? Clearly a hipper cat than I thought (and as blue-eyed soul goes, I'd much rather hear him sing "At This Moment" than anything Hall and Oates ever waxed)!

Well, with Clemens in Houston, my Cub avatar just got a little more morose. The Cubs should still be favored but they won't have an easy time with the 'Stros. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind a Red Sox/Astros World Series

Randy, I sent those discs about a week earlier than the rest. Seemed to work out pretty well, though I probably could have mailed them 8 or 9 days ahead instead.

I'm still waiting for Lou Donaldson's stuff on Argo to reissued. Hopefully one day. If you're willing to pay, the LD Argos and Cadets have come out in Japan (or at least several have). Black & Blue is still active, reissuing old stuff and unissued stuff.

Can't say how he's doing, but I know he's over at AAJ. He was the one who alerted me to Mike Rizzi''s nasty "I'm not trying to dog Dan but here I go anyway" message.

Interesting, because in my town, they send out periodic reminders that "in order to maintain the safety of the water, we will now massively increase the chlorine content for the next three weeks." The problem being, my wife is severely allergic to chlorine so when we got this notice, we had to immediately run out and get filters for the showerhead and kitchen, and for the next three weeks, she brushes her teeth in the kitchen. Otherwise I'm doing the dishes for three straight weeks! But as far as consumption goes, the tap works fine for me-she's always drunk the fizzy stuff anyway.

Somehow I thought he opened the bottle in his nose-something about no cartilage left ...

Richard Evans Trio, Home Cookin' on Argo records. No indication in Argo discographies that there's any question as to whether or not it was actually released, and yet, its never shown up anywhere in at least two or three years of searching, while many other "rare" Argo sides have appeared on ebay in the meantime. I do suspect that it does exist-I got in touch with Evans who now teaches at Berklee and he did say that he recalled a photo session outside a Chicago soul food establishment for the cover photography. I'm beginning to think my best hope is that it will show up in Europe around 2010 or so, when European copyright law makes it public domain.

I strongly recommend the book that was the basis of the movie, Eliot Asinof's Eight Men Out. Dan, Did you see the movie. I never read the book but I was wondering how faithful the movie was to the book? Brad, Its been quite a while since I read the book or saw the film, but my best recollection is that it was faithful to its source material (the author was definitely involved in the production-he had a small role in the film, according to the all movie guide website.)

I strongly recommend the book that was the basis of the movie, Eliot Asinof's Eight Men Out.

My two cents: The system has been that mail-out is entirely dependent on the progress of the prior Test. I think the sense of the board has been, "Let's not have discs going hither and yon simultaneously-it's tough enough finding enough time to listen to one, and keep track of the discussion, let alone two." In the meantime, I'm in!

I wonder why you didn't note that my response would be even greater. I mean, how could it not be? Hey Couw, don't sweat it-I'm sure you're BF Disc will be the greatest yet!

Are we possibly expanding the circle of what we are "passionate" about here? I mean, "cold weather"? "nice clothes"? I guess to each their own "passions." To update my list, still passionate about my wife, almost two and a half years after the wedding, still waiting for the Sox and Seminoles to reach the promised land; and while I didn't mention them, I should have: Beagle Bailey left us just barely shy of a year ago and I still miss her. Even as we get more passionate about Coltrane (the dog):