Dan Gould

Actually, I've had an idea, I guess it isn't particularly realistic, but what about the distribution of burns of hard to find or never reissued LPs? Maybe the one person who owns the LP and nominates it sends out five or ten burns, and those who receive burns send them onto the next group. Just mailing CDRs would cost a dollar or so. Might also be interesting if people were called upon to offer opinions purely based on listening, no liners included. I know, not exactly realistic.

I had the Byrd/Pepper Mosaic set in the car when this was chosen and since I didn't feel like figuring out which disc it was on and taking it back inside for serious listening, I didn't participate. But now that I am up to the last disc in the set, I really wish that the "Royal Flush" date had been selected instead. Great tunes and also Herbie's first appearance on the label would have made it a better choice for an album of the week discussion.

I'm with you, Matthew. The Sox won 93 games last year and have clearly improved their weaknesses-the bullpen, the bench, and having Tim Wakefield as a starter throughout the season. Meanwhile, the Yanks are getting older, their new imported stars have to deal with New York, and they sent their best middle relievers out the door without a second thought (Mendoza and Stanton). I read in today's newspaper that no one boos in Japan. Well, I guarantee that Matsui is going to hear some boos in New York, just like Giambi did when he started the season poorly. The Evil Empire will have their hands full. You can bank on that. (I just love Opening Day-you can talk trash all you want because there's nothing but possibilities in the air)

Well, now I got it to work, by posting it at my picturevillage photobook and then adding the link here. Maybe that was the problem, posting several different customized avatars might have exceeded the software's limit so it wouldn't let me upload a new one? What happens when you replace one with another? Does the old one get overwritten or is it still taking up space on organissimo's website?

Its 50X50 pixels and 5 KB, so that's not the problem.

Well I'm pissed. I have a very cool baseball avatar to replace the US flag but it won't upload. I "browse" and select the .gif (just like I did with the flag) but when I click to upload the file, nothing happens whatsoever.

Just Speedball.

Well, as Eddie Murphy said in "Trading Places"-"I can SEE! Praise Jesus I can SEE!!!" (Yes, I got a temporary repreive from Dusty Groove-itis with the "Item Out of Stock" e-mail. Only now, from Harold's comments, I'm wondering if I wish I hadn't missed out

Thanks for posting this, there is a link at the bottom of the page to an english translation of Weeden interviews including his memories of Shirley Scott (basically it sounds like Lockjaw was a bastard to her while they were married) and also Weeden's recollections of the ill-fated Dexter/Sonny Stitt Blue Note session.

couw, it occured to me that "journeyman" might not be the best known noun for our non-American friends. I think it is most often used in the sporting world to describe the kind of athlete who never comes close to stardom but who is a "role player" who handles his job competently but even then often finds himself moving from team to team, not often jobless but not exactly loved or appreciated. Maybe like Bill Hardman? I think he might epitomize the term "jazz journeyman".

Oh man, this sucks. "LOR" was the winner of my re-auction of that rare Ronnie Foster Live at Montreaux LP (just move the decimal point in $2800.00 over two places to know what he paid). If he's got the wallet to bid $2800 on that Morgan LP I just know that if he'd had some serious competition, he'd have paid much bigger bucks for the Foster LP. I knew I should have asked my friend to shill for me

I dug out some Kenny Drew CDs I hadn't listened to in quite a while and as I was digging them anew, I was reminded of something that really bothered me when I learned that Drew had died (As I check AMG I can't believe that in August it will be ten years since he passed). Basically what ticked me off was the NY Times obit, which described Drew as a "journeyman". At the time, I really dug all of the Blue Note hard bop pianists and Drew especially, and this damn-with-faint-praise term really bothered me. But as I thought about my anger ten years ago, I realized that perhaps the description really was apt. Not everyone is or should be considered "legends". Not everyone belongs in the Hall of Fame. And yet, we find that when our personal heroes aren't treated with sufficient respect we get ticked off. OK, that's what I wanted to express. Not really sure how to open it up further for discussion ... maybe on the nature of hagiography and the creation of legends? A list of journeymen who deserved a better fate? (BTW, I was going to post this at AAJ but because of the "political dumping ground" thread decided to keep it here)

Dusty Groove Review-itis. Don't let it happen to you! Dusty Groove Review-itis is a rare but frightening disease in which otherwise normal people allow the unrestrained yet unverifiable ravings of the Dusty Groove Review-Bot to overwhelm their normal self-control, resulting in uncontrollable flatulence and (at least as scary) uncontrolled sending of credit card information over the Web. There is no known cure for Dusty Groove Review-itis, however, relief is sometimes gained through the welcome appearance of the "Item Out of Stock" e-mail notification. Today's triggering event: Paul Griffin -- Pours On Some Soul Sauce . . . LP . . . $24.99 (Item: 5951) Somerset, Late 60's Condition: Very Good+ View Cart Short tracks of soul jazz organ with a definite pop R&B gospel feel --similar to something that you might hear coming from the Stax or Hi studios of the time, but with a little bit more liveliness than Booker T & The MGs. Griffin's sound is clean and sharp, and the album includes a number of originals with an uptempo gospelly feel to them, like "Old Time Soul Sauce", "Some Down Home Soul", "Blow One For Otis", and "Wilson, Otis, and Aretha". Cool cover, too, with some groovy kids dancing at what appears to be a very segregated dance! (Cover has a bit of edge wear.) I checked AMG and found that Griffin played a lot with King Curtis and also on Nat Adderley's Sayin Somethin ... and the next thing I knew, my credit card was flying out of my pocket and you-know-what was flying out my butt ! Anyone else ever fall victim to this nefarious disease? Confession is good for the soul, doncha know ...

With Hubbard, Roland Alexander, Ronnie Matthews and Marcus Belgrave, the Persip is a winner. Do not hesitate!

Jim, I think this is another of those relatively recent Steeplechase "clearing out the vaults" Dexter releases, like that other one with Benny Bailey, Revelation (ST 3173). Another one to try to hunt down. Maybe the next time they release a Michael Cochrane trio session I'll throw that in when I call Mr. Crawford.

I used to hear "Gouldens Mustard" quite a bit, but it didn't make me B)

Oh, a trouble maker, huh?

Frank Strozier is on alto and flute, I believe. The title track wasn't really necessary IMO but its a solid album overall. Don't believe its been on CD anywhere, it does show up on ebay occasionally.

Well, I had headed over to the All Tribe website because I was interested in the Doug Lawrence release and especially in the new Jesse Davis release and Im glad I remembered this thread title before clicking on that B3 Bombers listing. Here's hoping that the Lawrence CD is good (I was only reminded of its existence when I scanned that radio show's set list). I have both of his earlier Fable releases and they're quite solid, particularly the one with Tardo Hammer on piano. They cover several Blue Note associated tunes and do a real nice job.

Tom, I gave this a listen last night and definitely recommend it. Not earthshattering but solid bebop by a bunch of pros. Rouse is very good, as usual, and Williams is fine as well. Jordan's compositions are good and his playing is up to its usual standards. Go for it!

Here he is, folks:

Have you considered PMing them, telling them to step away from the forum they are in, holding their keyboard over their head while you read them their rights?

Now I know why I had such a weird feeling this morning and kept looking over my shoulder.

Pretty sure I have this, Tom, and also pretty sure that its a good 'un. But if you want specifics on Richard Williams, I'll try and give it a listen tonite and report again.

Wasn't Bernie Green the son of Shecky and married to Bridget?