Dan Gould

Nice idea for a thread, I wish I could participate but I'm having a hard time finding really questionable reviews of personal favorites. Maybe that's a function of the fact that I sometimes use Yanow as a proxy-he and I have largely similar taste and therefore if he likes something I often like it, so there aren't many albums we disagree on?

You know, all of the warnings I've seen made me extremely anxious when I got a message from ebay about my expiring credit card. Fortunately I recognized the last five digits and rememberd that I had just received a replacement card. But I didn't trust the link I had gotten so I went directly to the Ebay site and although the navigation was a pain in the ass, I did ultimately become convinced that indeed, the message was legit and the card on file was expiring so I gave them the numbers. Definitely a pain but I guess its good to be so doubtful when these messages show up.

Happy Birthday, Lon!

OK, now I understand. However, I do think that the idea behind this is not a compilation of donated tunes, but like the AOTW, the selection of a specific group of tunes by an individual who is then in charge of distribution, sometimes with the help of a few of the recipients. I think that's what Dr. J was talking about, especially considering his comment about Blindfold Tests with uniting "themes."

I'm not sure what couw means by contributors. I do think that this should be under the control of an individual who creates his own disc of selections and distributes them to all who request it, with the understanding that there may be designated "helpers" on either side of the pond, and that help may be requested in the event of a multitude of requests. For what its worth, even with a couple of mailings to Europe, my postal costs have never exceeded $10.

Why, Daniel, would it not be considered illegal? In fact, its even more cut & dried than Napster, because a centralized server-Organissimo's-would be providing copies of copyrighted music.

I accept what you are saying, Minew, but I would question some of your options which seem off the wall. A better poll would deal with the question you pose in your last post, so that the choices might be: I can't tell I think he's white because he defends Bush I don't care-he seems like a nice guy/jerk I'm Johnny, he's white just cause I KNOW The argument I am having with Johnny is a serious one and I think it is worth discussing. I just don't think your approach is conducive to the discussion. And now to keep everyone guessing- PEACE!

You shouldn't pass, Moose, if you are interested at least in being a participant (recipient). And if participation is really widespread, my experience shows that the vast majority of recipients are "free riders" and only one or two people will be asked to burn copies and mail to late joiners.

Obviously "Minew" has a problem with me personally. Otherwise, if this were a serious discussion, then the only appropriate responses, which are not being allowed would be "human" or "I've never seen him, so I cannot tell." But please don't delete this, I'd really like to get Johnny's response to this.

Just stumbled across this site and while its not jazz specific, it looks like a good source for upcoming Record Shows, recommended stores, advice on vinyl-to-CD transfers and other stuff. http://www.recordcollectorsguild.org/ I'll really be flogging this site though if someone responds to my post for Richard Evans' long sought-after Argo LP, Home Cookin'

Looks like things are slowing down in jazz BB land, here's hoping this idea takes off and the summer doldrums don't sink it.

Just what is the story with Ray Charles' Tangerine Records? I was hoping Mike Fitzgerald's site might have info but it doesn't. Was the label mostly jazz or mostly R&B or what? I've heard about the famous Little Jimmy Scott LP that got withdrawn and is a major collector's item-in fact, its up on ebay right now, for about $80 or so: Little Jimmy Scott on Tangerine. I do know there's a fine Al Grey record on Tangerine, Shades of Grey with Sweets and Lockjaw. Are there any other jazz albums in the discography? Is there a discography? I searched Google but all I found was band discographies for Tangerine Dream. Thanks!

They ask Dan Gould. You mean Johnny, don't you? This would be correct, as Johnny believes he has special powers to discern the racial background of people, and he doesn't even need to see them.

Is that 90 solo recordings or 90 as a leader? I could have sworn I read that he's over 100 as a leader, but 90 sounds ridiculous for solo guitar!

Sure, Tony, you'll have plenty of time to keep the burner cranking during those 4 AM feedings.

But of dubious and more risky legality. Hans, its unfortunate that the postal price is that high, but on the other hand it would mean that European members can be the beneficiaries (I sent AOTW burns to Europe for around $1.50, and in one case, a gent in the UK sent a copy on to someone else in the UK) although I know in some cases you really want to BE the moderator. Anyway, I'm all over this baby, playing around with some themes and selections, and I'm just waitin' for the call

Couple of other thoughts-we should probably limit tunes to maybe 6 or 7, that would simplify CDR production. Also, the provision of downloadable selections is really problematic considering the legal questions and the current approach of the industry, targetting individuals. That's why I've adopted the "wink wink nudge nudge" tone of my AOTW announcements. So I do recommend that we stick to CDRs, and also it might be best to stick with OOP material as much as possible.

OK, now that you've finished editing it I can reply (haven't read the edit, hope I didn't miss too much I love the idea. As the sole member who's actually organized this sort of thing when it comes to the AOW, I can tell you that this is not all that labor intensive, nor is it terribly expensive. In fact, considering that xeroxes don't need to be made, it really can be gotten done pretty quickly and easily. Also, while I haven't had to use this method, if too many people "sign up", early participants might be asked to send along a second burn to the people further down on the list. One change in format might be a good thing though-the "moderator" should start a thread approximately two weeks after CDRs are mailed, and recipients then start posting their impressions. Only after a couple of weeks, does the moderator reveal the answers. This would retain the flavor of the original blindfold or before/after tests. So, sign me up!! I'll be the first! Also, as an aside, and not to sound too selfless, but I've set up two AOTWs where CDRs were generously shared. Will anyone else step up and do the same? I'd like to get a chance to share in the wealth of others! Wait a minute-I'm a Republican and I'm sounding like Alexander. Forget I said that.

I don't know about you, Moose, but personally, having 'Grew on a disc is pretty close to a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

OK, kitschy and hot

From Merriam-Webster's website, the definition of kitsch: something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality

I'm presuming these "locations" were the private property of your neighbors? I'll say what I suspect your Dad didn't-I'm very disappointed in you, Chris.

And do you label these categories, Rooster, to help her? "Honey, You've Shown In The Past You Like These" My filing system is simple-Jazz and Everything Else. No sub-organizing, and with the expansion of slimline cases with burns plus the near-to-capacity shelves, its still not so easy to find stuff, since a lot of CDs are resting horizontally in the gap between the vertical CDs and the shelf above, and sometimes the shortage of space sends them a significant "distance" away from their alphabetical spot.

He plays tenor, alto and soprano-in fact he's quoted in the liners as feeling that switching instruments keeps the audience "into it". Anyway, a solid, fairly wide-ranging effort (though I could do without the one "contempo" tune.) Not Earth shattering, believe me, but worth hearing, and not only because it was Carmell's last recording.

Rooster, I'm curious if your rejection of most of the KC jazz scene, does this include a sax player named Jim Mair? Or have you not caught this guy? I ask because I just acquired his debut CD, self-produced, from the early '90s. I got it because its the final recording by Carmell Jones, but Mair impresses and I would expect that his playing is even better by now.