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Hey folks, I've been trying to find good domestic online sources for buying Heps & Chronological Classics. While CD Universe is usually pretty good on price & availability for new releases in the Classics series, I often find that older items are difficult to obtain (particularly the Heps) from most American Internet sources. Worlds Records has quite a few titles, but I find them a bit pricey (I did break down the other day & order several CDs from them, ones that I had pretty much given up on getting). Any recommendations?
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Yikes! This cover has to be by the same artist who did the Atlantic COLTRANE'S SOUND, correct?
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I first heard Jackson on the Blue Note sides that he did w/Monk, and I couldn't appreciate him--thought his sound was too bright for that setting (now I enjoy his presence on those records). I think what I missed was the blues in his sound, because he strikes me as a very bluesy player. It's funny how many prejudices you can have when you first start listening to jazz. I probably did associate him w/the MJQ, a group that I slowly warmed to as well (and now love--gotta get that new Fantasy box!). Alas, the darkness of the closed mind! But only joy for the illumination of an opening one...
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I don't remember what his source for it was, but I first encountered this story in James Gavin's recent bio of Chet Baker. Congratulations, Dan. You, sir, appear to be on a bit of a roll!
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How long before we begin to see articles on "the sinister Texas-Organissimo cabal"? Or "The axis of Texas," as it were... I myself would like to see more Hoosiers--I think sheldonm & I are the only ones. Here's hoping we hear from you again soon, Aggie.
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I have to admit that when I first started listening to jazz, I found the vibraphone to sound kind of--uh, "corny," I guess. I didn't even like Milt Jackson, for God's sake! These days, however, I greatly enjoy the texture that well-played vibes bring to a jazz date. Bobby Hutcherson's work w/Jackie McLean was the entry point for me; I think it was DESTINATION OUT that really made my ears wake up to what vibes could contribute to a record. Since then I've also become quite a fan of Jackson's work, in addition to that of Walt Dickerson, Lem Winchester, Eddie Costa, and newcomer Stefan Harris. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting at the moment as well. In any case, who are your faves, if a vibes fan you be?
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Kennedy Assasination Poll
ghost of miles replied to Dan Gould's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Per another recent thread, I dibs Art Blakey. -
What Standard Ought to Be Retired?
ghost of miles replied to Dan Gould's topic in Miscellaneous Music
I keep thinking "Summertime," but then I always seem to hear a version of it that sounds just a bit different, just a bit more interesting--nonetheless, I still find myself wishing a five-year-shelf plan upon it. -
Kennedy Assasination Poll
ghost of miles replied to Dan Gould's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Dan, would that be Barr McClellan's BLOOD, POWER & MONEY by any chance? The author is the father of Bush spokesperson Scott McClellan. He offered a terse no-comment when asked about the book at a White House press conference. BTW, where's the CIA in your poll? Or do they go under the O. Stone "warmongers" category? Two well-done (IMO) fictional recreations of events leading up to the JFK assassination are Don DeLillo's LIBRA and James Ellroy's AMERICAN TABLOID. -
Freddie Hubbard, HUBCAP (RVG edition) Carmen McRae, BIRDS OF A FEATHER Hampton Sisters, A JAZZ TRIBUTE Wes Montgomery, COMP. W/LIONEL HAMPTON Joe Williams, THAT HOLIDAY FEELING (disappointing--glad it was only 5 bucks) Gerry Mulligan Mosaic (disc 1--starting my third time through the box)
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Dean Young (who used to live here in Bloomington), Paul Celan, Ingeborg Bachmann, Rilke, Hart, Crane, & some of the radical proletarian poets of the 30's whom Alan Wald has been championing in recent years. I also like Kevin Young, a poet who now teaches here at IU. I go through phases w/poetry; haven't had one in awhile and feel another coming on. The Library of America has begun an American Poets series and will be publishing three more volumes next spring. Currently reading Alan Furst's DARK STAR.
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Elvin Live at the Lighthouse
ghost of miles replied to slide_advantage_redoux's topic in The Vinyl Frontier
It may have been on the 1990 CD release, actually. I know this only because I was hunting around for a jazz version of "Happy Birthday" last year (don't ask!) and came across a listing for Elvin doing it at the Lighthouse. When I checked my Mosaic box, however, there was a note saying that it had been left off the set... I think it's just the crowd singing to him, actually. I'm sure that Cuscuna & co. felt pretty safe in leaving it off the box. -
Elvin Live at the Lighthouse
ghost of miles replied to slide_advantage_redoux's topic in The Vinyl Frontier
There's an odd case here, I think, of the LP containing something not on the Mosaic set: the crowd singing "Happy Birthday" to Elvin. Not that that's a primary reason for going the vinyl route here... -
I didn't see that sale on the website either. I recently cancelled my membership and signed back on with the return invitation offer--it really is a great deal if you work it right (waiting to buy your obligation until it's a "Buy 1, get 3 free" month, etc.). Holiday jazz fans take note: Joe Williams' THAT HOLIDAY FEELIN' is currently in the bargain bin for $1.99 plus shipping.
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Should Underground stay?
ghost of miles replied to connoisseur series500's topic in Forums Discussion
I dibs Ornette's bitter, tap-dancing progeny. -
Yeah, just got an e-mail about this. With the Television re-issues already on my Christmas list, looks like some Rhino product will be dropping through my chimney come Dec. 25.
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Strange looking Ellington Mosaic issue!!!
ghost of miles replied to Alfred's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
Same thing here, Lazaro. I played it on July 4th this summer & got several phone inquiries. Amazing what Duke does w/it in what, 4 minutes? 5? -
Terence Faherty, KILL ME AGAIN. He's an Indianapolis mystery writer, known best for his Owen Keane series (involving a failed seminarian); this is a re-print of the debut of his Scott Elliott character, a former actor & WWII vet who's trying to pick up the pieces of his career by working as a private investigator in late-40's Hollywood. The plot concerns an attempt to make a sequel to a Casablanca-style movie (Faherty originally used the actual movie and the actual stars, but was told by the Bogart estate that he couldn't). Also leafing through some books about the Negro baseball leagues.
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Did Coltrane ever record with organ???
ghost of miles replied to Rooster_Ties's topic in Discography
I'll have to check when I'm at home, but I think Lewis Porter lists an audience tape of the sextet w/Montgomery in the back of his Coltrane bio. -
New Cotton Club set from Bear Family
ghost of miles replied to ghost of miles's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
Collectors' Choice has it listed for $64.95, and it would qualify for free shipping right now. I'm trying to hold off to see what cdwolf charges for it (he doesn't have it in-stock yet). -
The Organissimo tribute CD
ghost of miles replied to Jim Alfredson's topic in organissimo - The Band Discussion
Of all the great suggetions listed above, I wish most for "Moontrane," "Ghetto Walk," and "How Soon Is Now." -
New Cotton Club set from Bear Family
ghost of miles replied to ghost of miles's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...
It just zoomed to the top of my b-day/Christmas list, that's for sure! -
Unreleased live Ellington from that era? But it all looks good!
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I'll buy!
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Excellent, Dan! I hang onto a lot of those interviews & will be sure to keep yours w/Higgins once it comes out.