Dan Gould

Since even Mr. Tanno has now failed, I am just about losing hope that I will find Tango in Harlem by the dear departed Teddy Edwards. Unless of course some kind person is willing to do something off-board

Chris, Chris, Chris .... Can't people have principles different from yours and still be principled? You're just demonstrating what I am saying ... if you are black and don't adhere to the Jesse Jackson/Carol Mosely Braun/Al Sharpton agenda, then you are an unprincipled whore, selling out your people because the "man" throws you a few crumbs. It is the worst example of how people try to enforce Politically Correct views or else destroy those who stray.

But only if it were true that she had held the principles before she "compromised" them. What is always missing from these assertions is a willingness to accept that black Americans might actually, honestly, sincerely, and rationally come to the conclusion that they support the policies or principles of conservatives. Instead, they must always be "traitors" or "whores" because, in the eye of certain people, the only rational explanation is that they are selling out their people for personal gain.

Gloria Coleman, Soul Sisters on Impulse with Grant Green and Leo Wright Jon Hendricks, A Good Git Together on World Pacific with Nat and Cannonball among others.

Al, I saw the reviews but have not picked up First Lady yet. And Mark, I have no idea if Coyote V. Acme appeared in National Lampoon originally, though I can check when I get home. I'll second the nominations of the Hitchhiker books, though I would probably stick with the first three and let the last two slide.

Al, I saw your thread and instantly thought "Christopher Buckley" but in reading the actual post I see that you already know about him. I have enjoyed his work ever since "The White House Mess" and while "Thank You For Smoking" was extremely funny I thought in the end he lost his nerve a bit. Have you seen his collection of humor pieces, Wry Martinis? I found that one in an amusing location: the "Drinks" subsection of the Cook Book section of a Barnes and Noble! Another compilation book that has its moments is Coyote V. Acme by Ian Frazier. The title essay imagines the opening statement of an attorney representing Wile E. Coyote in a product liability suit against the Acme Company. I know you're asking for novels but thinking about Christopher Buckley brought me to these two recommendations.

Well, I wanted to thank the participants for their opinions. The final result was that I chose music that was a mix of "Chicago Players" and people Eddie worked with because I wanted to use music as a trigger for memories and I also hoped to choose tunes or at least players that he had a good chance of remembering. The blindfold part went OK, though in the end he missed most of them including Ira Sullivan who he has known for over 50 years-he was definitely disturbed at that. However, I will also tell you that the interview itself went ten times better than my fondest dreams. Eddie is an exceptionally personable and accomodating gentleman and to my great surprise we ended up speaking for a little over two and a half hours (and to think I was concerned that for whatever reason he might set a time limit that might effect my ability to conduct the blindfold test). He must have ultimately felt very comfortable because he shared some wonderfully moving anecdotes as well as some very funny ones and very informative ones. When I have written my article and found a home for it, y'all will be among the first to know. B)

I never objected to the half-naked women but really, hasn't he gone too far?

Not a bad point, Aggie. Though I think that if I go with the option of playing tunes by people he played with/Chicago musicians, after a couple of spins he will see what I am doing anyway. He may not want to hear a selection to trigger a memory or thought-for that I could just play "Name Association" with him. Thanks to everyone for the input.

Thanks John, the one problem is I do not know just how much time Eddie is allotting me so I may not get a chance to play more than 5 or 6 tunes at most. That's also making me think exclusively in terms of shorter tracks which unfortunately eliminates a tune that would be othrwise perfect. Its from Ira Sullivan's Delmar LP with Johnny Griffin, I can't think of the title but it features Sullivan on all of his instruments plus Johnny Griffin on both alto and baritone ... Eddie has played pretty regularly with Sullivan in South Florida, so I am definitely considering something by him, but this tune runs 18 minutes or so and I can't see listening to the whole darn thing!

I have managed to finagle an interview with Eddie Higgins next weekend. He has also graciously agreed to subject himself to a "Blindfold Test" and I am now trying to decide the approach I should take. I am not promising to follow the results of the board but I am interested to hear the suggestions of board members. I am leaning toward option 3 as it would hopefully trigger more memories/commentary and it would also ease Eddie's one expressed concern, looking foolish if he doesn't recognize the music/musicians. Because I do not want to post this at AAJ since I may approach them with the finished article, I have temporarily withdrawn my self-imposed posting ban. Thanks for the feedback.

Anyone who takes a look at my waistline can tell that I have a real problem with ignoring temptations. See you when the software includes an ignore function. Bye.

Let's put it this way. I had an epiphany yesterday. Life is too short to waste it getting annoyed by people I don't give a shit about. So unless you can enable an ignore function, I'll be at AAJ where the software keeps my blood pressure down.

Weizen can confirm this, but I am pretty sure this is what is called a "push poll". (Sorry Jeff, I kept this in the political realm)

Paul Bryant

Paul Chambers

I thought there was an ignore function in the software, but I can't find it. Am I missing something or what?

Thanks again, when I get another message I will PM you and forward it on. Here's hoping the Pee Wee is as nice as the Griff.

Thanks a lot, Ubu, I really appreciate it. Hopefully the 1-2 week shipping time is right and they do in fact have it or can find it. And hopefully it will be as nice as the Griffin/Parlan duo! One more question: What would I see in the subject field of the message that it has shipped? I just got the confirmation e-mail but of course I have no idea what it says!

The one with Golson is Drip a Little Grease I think. Another good 'un. (Doncha just know that the name "Three of a Kind" made the former Gene Harris Fanatic hope that the Three Sounds would turn out to be their inspiration?

Man that sucks! The guy at the label told me its out of print, this seems to be the one website that lists it (as far as coming up on a google search) and it can't be ordered ... Thanks anyway

For me, the Wilkerson is a just big old party waiting to happen. No, it has no pretensions to "art" but I dig it a whole lot. In fact, I dig it much more than his bop album, Texas Twister. For the BNs he was in his element and doing his thing.

Thanks. I found a site that appears to have the Ellis/Parlan CD in stock, but I have no idea how to order it. Can anyone help? http://www.in-akustik.com/tt/navi/mid.asp?...an=033585507329 Thanks!

I recently acquired a quite nice CD from this European label and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/recommendations for others. Specifically, I got a copy of Johnny Griffin Meets Horace Parlan which turned out to be a lovely set of duets in which Griff lays off the 'fastest gun in the west" routine in favor of some wonderfully warm and easy going swing. Great stuff and I hope our European friends can find it easier than I did. So, I noticed in the liners that they also released a "Pee Wee Ellis Meets Horace Parlan" CD but unfortunately that appears to be OOP. If anyone has this I would definitely be interested in working out a trade of some sort. But meanwhile, I did learn that they have a few copies of Pee Wee's "Yellin' Blue" but I hesitate a bit. Anyone familiar with this? Any other Minor Music gems to pursue? The other titles I have are a couple by the group Three of a Kind, one has Stanley Turrentine and the other has Benny Golson as guest. Fine swinging piano trio. Thanks!

FYI, this rarity attracted 11 bids and went for $46.