ghost of miles

Well, I don't think they exactly ran away with it last year. I'm sure that Dan Gould doesn't think that, either! But yes, pitching may be a bit of a weak spot--Mussina is struggling early on, and Contreras still hasn't really come through for them as a starter.

That book looks really cool, Soulstation. I haven't really followed the season much yet because of other circumstances, but I'm hoping to gradually plug into it... read about Bubba Crosby's debut at Yankee Stadium, hitting a home run his first time up and crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch. The crowd loved him. And what a great name for a baseball player!

Yes, she was the star before Cab. I finally picked up that Classics CD of hers, which I think probably doesn't represent the band at its best--but still you get a sense, and I enjoy her singing. Recently did a sister/brother big-band show on both her and Cab.

Is she putting a new record out? I really like her older ones, and one just got re-issued, not too long ago... I'd like to hear from her again.

Yes, I believe you're right. I'll be interested to hear the CD when it comes out.

I just read about this in the new Downbeat--it's going to be a sort of ode to Lester Young's trio record w/Nat King Cole and Buddy Rich. Jason Moran will be the pianist, but I can't remember the name of the drummer.

The LCJO w/Wynton here in Bloomington a couple of years ago. They did give a sense of what it must have been like to hear Ellington, Basie, et al long ago. Also the Smithsonian Masterworks Jazz Orchestra here last year, though I'm not sure they fit the thread's definition. 'Tis a glorious sound indeed to hear live.

Excellent, BFrank! Yet another reason to visit the Bay Area. Man, I can't believe John's Grill is still there!

The story I have heard (unverifiable in a scholarly sense) is that Coltrane and possibly other members of the band dropped acid the night before, when LIVE IN SEATTLE was recorded, and were still feeling the effects the next day when they laid down OM. (Based on, erm, my own experiences, they certainly would still be feeling the effects!) It's a rather salacious topic, however... whatever Coltrane's experimentation with LSD was, it was all part of his attempt in his last years to push the boundaries of his music out of this world.

JSP has two great Cab sets out now, each 4 CDs. One covers 1930-35, the other 1935-40. Lots of prime Calloway for you there.

Reminds me of the many hours I blew during adolescence on video games. How about "Kool Blowin' Daddy"?

Huh, huh. Did you hear that, Beavis? He said "enlarge."

Berigan, it's time for you to make a clean breast of your avatar set-

According to Fantasy's website, the Dexter Prestige box will be out this fall and will contain 11 CDs.

I actually have a soft spot for 1950s and 60s jazz concept albums, and this would make for an interesting pairing with Terry Gibbs' PLAYS JEWISH MELODIES IN JAZZTIME, or with some of the more present-day NYC klezmer projects. Does seem unnecessary to change the title--maybe they thought the original was too whimsical?

Thanks for the recs, Garth--I ordered PORTRAITS & MUNICH from Deep Discount last night as a result. Wish I hadn't missed out on the Russo/Holman Mosaic, that's for sure--I suspect I might like it even more than the 1943-47 Kenton Mosaic that I do have.

His style was bracing at times, but civil for the most part, as far as I can recall. Geez, Chris, for an allegedly "throttled rag-doll," you're remarkably resilient!

... to those who observe it, of course, but also just a general wish for peace and good will to all those on the board. Well, to all those everywhere, actually, whatever their faith and/or ideology. Each Easter Sunday I usually listen to one of Ellington's sacred jazz concerts, or some of Mary Lou Williams' spiritual jazz. Coltrane also tends to get some play--what, if anything, do you like to spin around this time of year?

Delving again into Barbara Foley's RADICAL REPRESENTATIONS: POLITICS AND FORM IN U.S PROLETARIAN FICTION, 1929-1941. How's that for a leftie egghead title--Weizen, would you like me to send you a copy?

Don't know about organ recordings, but I saw Jarvis play here at the Buskirk-Chumley two years ago for the Hoagy Carmichael festival, and she was fantastic! In her mid-eighties, but her performer's fire still burns brightly.

What is an "alpha"? I don't know how to type that Greg, I think tjazz means it's the letter O, as opposed to the number zero.

Thanks for the tip on that box, Berigan. I'll probably pick it up... Let us not forget this classic, all-but-sacred text:

Know how much it is at our former place of employment? $18.98! I went the Deep Discount route instead.

Thanks, Jim, I'll look 'em up and track 'em down.

Rooster: how was the show you saw last night?