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I dig this one over Belladonna

Glad you enjoyed it. I definitely rec the Pyramids album. Some really nice variation and exploration there.

Anyone have that live at Birdland disc from the 90s (The Hymn) and can vouch for it? WIt’s also on Candid, apparently the only other album Terry had for that label.

That reminds me of what George Clinton said about Bootsy in that he basically lived in the pocket. It was/is just part of his nature.

Good info. Will check the documentary out too. Those arrangers listed, Wild Bill also shows up on a credit for one of Jacquet's 80s big band albums as do players Carmell Jones and Richard Wyands. SRoo the only outfit that has them so looks like you gotta gamble if you want to hear these.

Intrigued, I looked this up and scant to no details are included about this release on discogs. Released in 06-07, was that when this was recorded? I’m also wondering who was in this band… Then I see a decent amount of albums from his big bands from the late 80s (and one from the mid-90s) exist, but on the questionable Squatty Roo label…any of those recommended?

First time listening to this and wow, not in a good way. Y’all are totally right on this being subpar. Playing We Want Miles now to wash that track away

Listening now...opening track ain't so bad. Those creeping 70s intros are so on point.

No worries man, hope you enjoy it and any thoughts appreciated

Great info.

Glad you enjoyed it. I honestly thought you'd get 7 quickly. But I've been there too with these BFTs. It's crazy how something you know can still get by you. Both Ackamoor and Sinephro are new discoveries for me too. I think Ackamoor's been around longer but he's under-recorded if anything. This Galper track proved to be unpopular here but I still dig it. No worries man. Thanks for stopping by and glad you dug some of these tunes.

Thanks to everyone who joined in this month. Hope all of the fathers in the group are having a great Father's Day today. Here are the tracks from BFT 219: 1. Clifford Jordan "Sunrise in Mexico" from Starting Time Recorded June 14 & 15, 1961 in New York with Wilbur Ware, Albert Heath, Cedar Walton & Kenny Dorham 2. Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger "Gospel Trane" from Force Majeure Recorded March & June 2020 at each player's apartment in Harlem 3. Paul Bley Trio "Mr. Joy" from Turning Point Recorded in Seattle May 10, 1968 with Gary Peacock & Billy Elgart 4. Billy Taylor "In a Sentimental Mood" from Thank You, Duke! Our Tribute to Duke Ellington from the Arkadia Jazz All-Stars. Released in 1999. 5. Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra "Organ Grinder's Swing" from August 31, 1936 I got this from a Giants of Jazz CD comp that I can't find the image for online. This cassette image is close enough. 6. Nathan Davis Quintet "Sconsolato" from Peace Treaty Recorded May 7, 1965 in Paris with Jimmy Woode, Kenny Clarke, Rene Urtreger & Jimmy Gourley on guitar 7. Nala Sinephro "Space 2" from the album Space 1.8 Recorded 2021 with Rudi Creswick on bass, Jake Long on drums, Shirley Tetteh on guitar, Lyle Barton on piano, James Mollison on sax and Nala on synths 8. Jan Garbarek, Arild Andersen & Edward Vesala "Bruremarsj" from the album Triptykon Recorded November 8, 1972 at Arne Bendicksen studio in Oslo 9. Hal Galper Trio "Flamingo" from the album Tippin' Recorded November 16, 1992 in Pennsylvania with Wayne Dockery & Steve Ellington 10. Gary Burton "B&G (Midwestern Night Dreams)" from the album Passengers Recorded November 1976 at Talent Studio in Oslo with Eberhard Weber, Steve Swallow, Dan Gottlieb, & Pat Metheny 11. Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids "Tango of Love from the album Shaman! Released in 2020 with Ruben Ramos Medina on bass, Jack Yglesias on congas, Gioele Pagliaccia on drums, Margaux Simmons on flute, Bobby Cobb on guitar and Sandra Poindexter on violin 12. Eri Yamammoto "The Golden Light (hymn)" from William Parker's Migration of Silence Into & Out of the Tone World Recorded January 3, 2019 in Brooklyn

That JT gig sounds like it’s Taylor-made for single folk. Definitely not a family man set up.

I’m going to post the reveal early next week, a little early but participation is dead. Summertime blues I guess. Hint on 7 is the synth player is the leader, and it’s from their first full length album (and only album at this point). Hint on 11: the leader is from Chicago and goes by an alias. Cheers!

+1 Pretty consistent in the bad sound/good music category.

Looks like Jazz Dispensery is reissuing the Telecommunication LP. Just saw the announcement on IG.

I had no idea about that drama

Not much music theory at all in this book. They do talk a little about chords and Robert’s playing, but mainly to highlight how sophisticated his playing was, which is a testament to Johnson’s work ethic and wood shedding. The authors did yeoman’s work to sketch an accurate depiction of his life and love of music beyond well trodden and unfortunate myths. I’m not well versed in blues history either but again, not needed. The blues history here is related to his life and weaves in nicely to the overall bio for any dedicated or casually interested person to enjoy. I hope that helps.

I dig these guys but have only heard Telecommunication.

Quick addendum: I have doubts that many country music fans actually buy physical product. It seems to be radio or streaming for that crowd but that’s all anecdotal on my part.

Trap, R&B and country probably own the ATL market. There’s a ton of local artists and labels there that just seem to dominate airwaves and publicity channels.

Week 3 bump. Tracks 4,7, 9, 11 & 12 haven’t had any artists ID’d as of yet. Song titles for 4 & 9 have been named. Traffic is way, way down on these last two BFTs for whatever reason. Regardless, some great discussion so far and hoping to keep that up through the reveal. @Pim you’ve got next month’s BFT I see. Feel free to weigh in here if so inclined