AndrewHill

I'm hoping this will be the year where both of my daughters will beleive in Santa at the same time. My older one is on the verge of discovering that he's not real. For example, she requested this year to sleep on the couch on Christmas eve so she can catch him in the act and she also saved the tags off her presents from last year from Santa so that she can do a handwriting analysis with this year's tags (see, what she doesn't know is that I also kept a tag so I can duplicate the tags this year ). But she's also a heavy sleeper so I don't have to worry about her seeing us putting gifts under the tree. But nevertheless, its just a matter of time for her. My younger one doesn't have a clue. I think I found out that Santa wasn't real at 8. I stayed up all night and got a pocket mirror out and propped it under the crack of the door so I could see why the lights were still on at 3 in the mornng and saw that they were putting a bike together. I don't remember being that upset about, I mean I was getting a bike for Christmas!

I have the Brubeck, Peterson and Shearing Christmas albums all on Telarc. I got them all last year in Half Price's Christmas bargain bin. Out of the three, I like Peterson's the best and maybe the reason why is that his sounds the jazziest out of the three. The Shearing is a little stiff at times, but enjoyable enough. I reach for the Brubeck the least, I think because it just doesn't grab me the way the other two do, in a way that puts you in the holiday spirit. I mean, its played well, its just that it doesn't sound very Christmas-like, if that makes any sense.

Did not know that he was using a plunger! Maybe it's just his hand over the bell. But it sure sounds like a plunger effect was intended. And I can't think of any other examples. Anybody? Well whatever he's doing, it sounds good to me.

Mine's only worth $4225. I'm basically a pretty healthy guy...is it because I'm tall?

Did not know that he was using a plunger!

Interesting stories. Thanks for sharing.

A Charlie Brown Christmas. Not to many albums get me in the mood for the holidays like this one.

Thanks guys Now I got some listenin' to do.

Well, albedammed, it is potato!

Long of the short of it: nevermind :rsmile:

Well Jesus, if I would've just seen that cover alone, I would've never started this thread!

Shit did I spell "potatoe" wrong? Again? crap! ...never did make it into a spelling bee...

Okay, you are probably thinking who cares? But I can only account for one date where he played muted and that's Dialogue. Does he play muted anywhere else, or am I having a brain fart? ( I know, I don't want this to turn into a "where's Lee Morgan playing muted' sort of thread, but dammit I need to know)

Tonight: prime rib, w/ a baked potatoe and salad. OH YEAH

term papers

Albert was the captain of his HS golf team. I would give anything to golf with him! (Maybe I could've placed a wager: if I lose he "forces" me to attend one of his shows at the Village Vanguard. Now that seems reasonable enough )

Has anyone heard how much it costs?

Yeah, that CC series was BOSS, back in the early nineties. Almost shit a brick to see Moncur's "Evolution" sitting in the Borders bin for $9.99. But concerning a new CC series, here are my nominations: Andrew Hill-But not Farewell-I already have it, but its so good, that I want to share the wealth Jackie Mac-Fire and Love-excellent date Jackie Mac-Hat Trick Jackie Mac-One Step Beyond- because it doesn't look like its on the RVG horizon (BTW, the TOCJ blows the McM out of the water) The Don Pullen dates, which I can't think of at the moment. The George Adams dates, which I can't think of either. The Jack Walrath date-Members of Suspence or something like that? Grachan Moncur III-Evolution-again! Grachan Moncur III-Some Other Stuff-second time 'round-its such an excellent date with Hancock/Shorter/McBee/Williams J.R Monterose-BN 1530 I'm sure there's many more that could be included. Hello, Michael Cuscuna?

Yes, Hill's Eternal Spirit was a CC. I've seen it with that white circle sticker that said "limited edition". Can't speak for the other two.

I heard he can "circular putt". Now we all know that a soprano sax cannot substitute for a putter. I mean come on!

I think it was in the Collector's Choice series as mine has the white inlay tray, which looks like that first issue of Conns from 1994. ed: I meant tray, not card.

thanks!

To be honest, I had no clue bells went for that much. I've sold cars for less than that!

Ahhhh, the torch has been passed. Thanks edit: Does that mean that the Bethlehem catalog is no longer in the hands of a US manufacturer/distributer?

My favorite hands down is Color Changes on Candid. Great cast, and great ensemble playing with Jimmy Knepper, Julius Watkins, Yusef Lateef and Ed Shaugnessy. What more could you ask for? Favorite sideman date has to be the recently acquired Tubby Hayes NY Sessions (Tubby the Tenor) on Columbia.