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Concerning Last Exit, of the three titles I own [Last Exit (Enemy), Iron Path (Virgin Venture), and Koln (ITM)], they occasionally get bluesy, but not greasy. These are some badass albums nonetheless, and if you can find them, get 'em (Koln just reappeared in the UMS recently. Don't know about the other two.)

I'm with you there. Altschul is a very underrated drummer. I think he's frickin' amazing on Braxton's Dortmund 1976. Other favorites where he appears are Bley's Ramblin' and Early Circle (under Corea's Name).

Awesome guys, thanks for the recommendations I'm going to pick it up tonight!

I can get it used for $6 at Half Price.

I'll never forget seeing Buckethead with the 'newly reformed' Guns and Roses at the (I think) MTV music awards a couple of years ago. And I didn't know who this cat was with a KFC bucket on his head (and yes, it was a KFC bucket!) And I asked my wife if she knew who that was and when she told me his name, I lost it! I must've cracked up for a good half hour But when I reading through the Penguin Guide one day, his name appeared in there, I think with Bill Laswell. The guy does seem to be quite diverse.

Ok, so here's another one. What does everyone think of Green's 'First Session'. I've heard from various places that Green's a little off, so I was hoping that maybe that can be confirmed or denied. The supporting cast looks superb. So is it worth picking up? Thanks, HG

Stumbled on to this thread while looking for something else, but I can think of one time where I couldn't get rid of a cd fast enough. Probably the biggest waste of money I ever spent was on Zorn's Naked City. As soon as I left the store and popped the cd in, I don't think I made it even half way home, when after the 6th song, I turned right around and headed right back to the store and returned it. Thankfully, Half Price had a cash back return policy the first week of purchase, but I couldn't wait that long. Just horiffic. But clearly, just my opinion. Other people may dig it, just not my cup of tea.

An excellent investment.

Just saw that Sonny Simmon's Burning Spirits is OOP now. What a great set. And this one was just released within the last four years or so. At least Firebirds is still here...for now

Chet Baker-This Time the Dream's On Me-Volume I-Pacific Jazz Roland Kirk-Kirk's Works-RVG edition-Prestige Two Big Thumbs Up

I just bought the RVG of this one last night. One thing for sure is that you can hear the seeds of 'We Free Kings' on this one. Something else that you don't see too often is a bassist with an organist. When McDuff sits out, I wonder how interesting it would've been if it would've been just Kirk and rhythm.

This may not be a perfect fit but Hill's Grass Roots seems to get greasy, yet retains a level of intelligence to qualify it as 'brainy.'

Both look interesting... especially the Waldron/Lacy duo. If you haven't already seen it, there's lots of good discussion on that topic here. My recent purchases: Dave Holland Quartet - Conference of the Birds (ECM) Billy Bang Quintet Featuring Frank Lowe - Above and Beyond: An Evening in Grand Rapids (Justin Time) Four from the "Free America" series: Roswell Rudd Dave Burrell - After Love Clifford Thornton - The Panther and the Lash Frank Wright - Uhuru Na Umoja And lastly, from EMusic: Fred Anderson & Hamid Drake - From the River to the Ocean. It's be an outstanding week for new music at my house! Thanks for the thread, it was a very interesting read! Conference of the Birds is incredible Burrell's After Love is another favorite; right up there with Echo.

Just found a copy of Hot House the other night, and with this being my first exposure to the Lacy-Waldron duos, I'm not sure if I'm entirely blown away by it, but I have no other work by them to compare it to. I do own the two Freelance disks with Marion Brown, and I like 'Songs of Love and Regret' quite a bit, with 'More' being almost as good. What should I seek out next, that's affordable and hopefully available?

No expert either, but I second, third the Heliocentric Worlds. I also like Music from Tomorrow's World if you want to catch a gritty concert in 1960's Chicago (of course you have to get past that one woman who keeps yelling things like 'play that piano Sun Ra'). I'd also say Sunrise in Different Dimensions is another winner. And Strange Celestial Road if you like an avant garde meets disco sort of record, which is really good late 70's Ra. I don't know about you, but I don't reach for Spaceship Lullaby much. Its seems that its really a completist's disk, but interesting nonetheless. Out of the one's you have Jazz in Silhouette is a favorite along with Fate/Mood. Nice collection you have there. Also really looking forward to getting Strange Strings too!

Yes, would love to hear the Dixon-Shepp disc, but I understand that a reissue of this one seems unlikely. I didn't really know about the Cherry-Curson situation on the other Savoy. Pretty interesting! I will have to hunt down the Americas.

Braxton's Sax Improv Series F is very good; actually, really really good. I have not heard the other three, but I've heard, but have not heard myself, that the Bley is for particular tastes....

Well, if you do iTunes, that's one way to hear this session. I know it's not the same as having a hard copy, but the transfer actually sounds pretty good, which isn't always the norm for iTunes. You'll also want to keep your eyes peeled for Bley's Savoy session (Footloose), and the quartet session with John Gilmore. Both are on par with the titles you already have. I'm a little behind the 8 ball when it comes to I-Tunes. I guess I like holding a product in my hand (showing my age here). But I've been trying to hunt down a copy of Footloose for some time now (Its been pretty pricey at Ebay and Amazon Marktetplace). Paul Bley is really a significant participant in the music and I've enjoyed everywhere where else he's appeared. Finding his earlier stuff has become a rather difficult task; A real shame. FWIW, my absolute favorite is Barrage. That band is just cracklin', esp. with M. Allen in the mix. That has to be Bley's wildest record! A blast from beginning to end! Love the Michael Snow cover (along with NY Ear and Eye Control).

New to this thread, but here's what I have: On Savoy: New York Cont. 5/with Bill Dixon on the other half On Impulse! Four for Trane Mama too Tight On this Night Fire Music Way Ahead Live in San Francisco Attica Blues On BYG/Actuel Poem for Malcolm Blase Yasmina A Black Woman On L+R Splashes My favorite, hands down is 4 4 Trane, which is just excellent form start to finish. But a close second and in descending order would have to be Mama too Tight, w/ Fire Music, San Fran, On this Night, and Way Ahead next. A special mention for the Savoy (Dixon/Ny Cont. 5), which I really enjoy, not only for the Cherry/Shepp but for the Dixon too. Splashes is despensible, as for most later Shepp (sorry, but he just lost an edge here, except for the sides he cut w/ Roach in the 70's for e.g.). The 5th of May with Jasper von Hoff, was just not my cup of tea, and sold it within minutes. But I will always remember Shepp for mostly his Impulse! and Actuel sides. I really want to hear his America releases though, which I don't own.

I believe so, yes. I've never seen a copy anywhere. Bummer. I was aware of this album but had no clue it appeared on disk. I have so little Bley in my collection (Closer, Barrage, Ramblin) but what I have is just so good. His sideman appearances are also excellent (Free Fall, Essence). I will keep my eyes peeled for this one.

Is the 1990 CD OOP?

I have a Japanese Victor CD issue from the mid-eighties and the sound is pretty good on that one; or at least I'm satisfied with the sound. I have a couple other Japanese Victor CD's (Rollins' Contemporary Leaders which has a different cover of Rollins from the same photo session! and Wynton Kelly's Kelly's Blue) and these sound just as fine. I've never heard the OJC's of these titles. I also don't know the availability of the Japenese CD's, but I found my copies used years ago.

Time's Mirror is the sole disk that I own by Harrell and its a good one. The arrangements seem fresh and exciting which is sometimes hard to do with a band this size. I like his effort on Lavano's Village Vanguard set too.

I agree with that. I don't think Change was a bad session, but it is not one of my favorite Hill dates. To my ears, the band just didn't gel on that one. Compulsion is a masterpiece in my book. Compulsion!!! and Change are just such great sessions! I'm just so glad that they've both been released in the same year! Change, for me, like Dance with Death, needs to be listened to more than once, but upon each listen it becomes clear that we are listening to really unique contributions to jazz. Great great stuff. p.s. Glad to see a nudge for the Foster. I think that Man. Fever will be the sleeper of the bunch.