ghost of miles

My sentiments exactly. I'm going to thumb through the catalog when I get home tonight and circle everything I've wanted but put off buying... This doesn't bode well at all. Also remember that Fantasy owns their own warehouse, which is a big reason (so I've been told) why they've been able to keep almost everything in-print for so long. An unusual situation that will likely not be replicated in the event of new ownership. Damn, if only Mosaic had the major capital to pick them up...

Did I miss it, or have Cubs fans here sounded off yet on the return of Greg Maddux? I know, it would have been more exciting 5-6 years ago, but nonetheless I think it's pretty cool... Maddux has enough left IMO to give Chicago a pretty strong rotation next year, what with Wood & Pryor still there. Glad to see him back in the Windy City.

And the mic wasn't for sex, either. What is it with us, JM?

Ohio and New Hampshire are in play for the Dems this year, but Indiana, sadly, never is. Indiana is almost always the first state the networks call--"The polls are now closed, and Indiana has gone for (fill in the GOP candidate)." In 1992 they announced, "The polls are closed, and Indiana is too close to call." That's when my friends & I knew that Clinton had it in the bag. Now reading Franklin Folsom's DAYS OF ANGER, DAYS OF HOPE: A MEMOIR OF THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WRITERS, 1937-1942.

That would be Gerald Early's piece. I have respect for Early's work elsewhere, but the editors allowed him to use that space to settle a score with Jarrett--one of the most irresponsible acts I've seen in terms of jazz publishing and scholarship. I got the book free as a review copy when it came out, and it does have some wonderful pictures. The Borders here also had them on remainder, so I picked one up for my mom. On the basis of the photographs I'd say $9.99 is a reasonable price.

I don't want to know these things!

You'll be happy to know that I gave up my chocolate-fudge Poptarts many years ago, Patricia. These days I'm a yogurt-and-granola guy when it comes to breakfast, with the occasional home fries, bacon, or sausage links. Breakfast is the one meal I can't miss--I'm damned cranky if I do. Oh, and the half-pot of coffee that I wash it all down with.

Art Blakey, MOSAIC Art Blakey, THREE BLIND MICE V. 1 Betty Carter, LOOK WHAT I GOT George Russell, STRATUSPHUNK David Fathead Newman, IT'S MISTER FATHEAD

Well, OK--opened but not listened to at my joint is Discs 7-9 of the Four Freshmen box-set. Slow going for me on their later work! Other than that, I've tended to all but inhale Mosaic boxes during the first several days of having them.

Didn't read the Morello yet. I tend to let Cadences pile up and then read the last 2-3 at once. Couldn't say no to an immediate read of the Hamid piece, however

As a kid I was a big fan of the chocolate-fudge version.

Dan, inquiring Norahs want to know--does it feel like home? Congratulations. Good thing you've got a large backyard, too. The house looks nice & roomy, but you know in a few years you'll need to be adding on the "Jazz Annex 2" wing.

Mark--I'd say the Hampton Sisters and the David Baker Quintet came close to burning down the Waldron last night. Aletra Hampton in particular was on fire--more energized than at the IHS tribute last November. (She's 88--man! Virtue is 82.) And the David Baker Quintet was amazing. I heard Lida Baker say to somebody that it had been a long, long time since Baker & Young had played together, and I think that's the happiest I've seen David Baker onstage in awhile. Young did a tour de force solo on "In a Sentimental Mood" that brought him a near-standing, extended ovation. Deno Sanders on drums played with his usual edgy power, and Luke Gillespie continues to be my favorite Indiana-based pianist. A great, great night, one of the best jazz nights out I've had in a long time. The Waldron sold out and a number of people were turned away at the door. I think it was the Topper in 1960 for David B. all over again! David delivered a pre-concert lecture on Indiana Avenue that was interesting and informative, and I talked to him afterwards. I asked him to sign my copy of STRATUSPHUNK, and he said, "Damn, man, where did you find that?" (I think he thinks it's OOP.) He signed it and said, "Show that to David (Young), man, he'll flip out!" I didn't get to see David Young till after the Hampton Sisters set, though. He was really nice, signed it for me, and initially was hesitant about doing an interview for the series sometime--"I never know what to say, man," he said. "Pookie (who was standing next to him) can tell you, just the other night I turned around and some guy was shoving this microphone into my face saying 'What do you think about this?' and 'What's up with that?'" But then he said, "Just look me up in the book, we can do it." I really want to bring his name forth more in the Indiana series. BruceH--I've toyed with the idea. Duncan Scheidt has written an excellent book called THE JAZZ STATE OF INDIANA; its focus is more on early jazz. David Baker has long been at work on a book about Indiana Avenue, and there's another buff/enthusiast/amateur scholar who's supposedly writing one as well. (There have also been several dissertations done throughout the years.) I think at this point I consider myself extremely fortunate to have the series to work on--but I would like to write some articles about Indiana jazz for Traces, the Indiana Historical Society's magazine, and that may come about soon.

Weizen must have posted his 2004 electoral map by mistake.

Excellent to see you back, Mike! I caught David Baker & David Young performing together in Bloomington last night--they each signed my copy of STRATUSPHUNK. How's the HG project coming along?

It sure is, ain't it, Berigan? Thank God the young whippersnappers like you and me can still lob a few--er, uh... oops. Hey, Wesbed, happy b-day, and thanks too for your aggressive advocacy last year regarding the Organissimo board. As I recall, you took the lead in promoting it to those of us still flailing in the water as the BNBB went down.

Teddy Powell, RIDIN' THE SUBWAYS Paul Gonsalves, GETTIN' TOGETHER Chico Hamilton, THE DEALER Dave Brubeck, DAVE DIGS DISNEY Dodo Marmarosa, DODO'S BACK Blanche Calloway, 1925-1935 The Three Sounds, OUT OF THIS WORLD

Alexander, be sure to check out WITNESS as well, Douglas' album that was influenced by Edward Said. Much talk there from Douglas about his--er, ideological leanings. I won't say more outside of the politics forum! Forgot to mention that I'm coming off a huge Paul Gonsalves binge. Just went nuts on Gonsalves CDs (outside of the Ellington orchestra) for quite awhile...

I'm curious as well. Just ordered You 'n Me to fulfill my BMG obligation... it was "Buy 1, get 3 free," so I thought I'd take a chance on Al & Zoot.

Leeway, here are a couple of earlier threads: Boogaloo1 Boogaloo2 (although the second thread contains only one review, per se... mostly anticipation and/or discussion of Smith)

Thanks for posting this, Bol. I've long hoped for a Mosaic treatment of the Giuffre material (I have only the twofer w/Konitz and THE EASY WAY). Not familiar with either the Brookmeyer or Mulligan, but I'd love to be!

Obit from the Indpls. Star:

Nice interview with Hamid Drake in the new issue of Cadence. I met him once, and there's a real radiance to the man that comes through in this interview (and in his playing as well, obviously!).

Oh my God... I had not heard that. I'm sure it will be announced at the concert tonight. I just saw him play not all that long ago. He played with Charlie Parker in Jay McShann's band (told me a story last summer about doing nutmeg with Bird when Bird wasn't able to score!). That's so sad. Damn.

I've always found Bud Powell's version especialy moving and a little disturbing. Yes. Powell's version is quite haunting and one of the better later Verve sides IMO.