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A belated Happy Birthday, wesbed! Hope it was a good one.

I think I have enjoyed this BFT more than any other. It confirms that I have very similar tastes to Man With The Golden Arm, which I had already noticed by reading posts. Thank you MWTGA for the very cool disc. 1. Raucous, a funkin' good track. I can't tell if it is new or old, and I don't know who it is. I would guess this is fairly new. 2. Now the ol' toe is tappin'. Wait a second...the break to a latin dance beat is suprising, and throws me for a loop as to who this may be...yet another change...reminds me of Rahsaan Roland Kirk somehow. 3. Moving right along...awesome song, I instantly like it. I'd buy this. Art Blakey? 4. Infectious, another one I like right off the bat. It is frustrating that I just can't put names with the sounds, I'm betting this track will be met with instantaneous recognition by the more experienced listeners. Great song. Wynton Kelly? 5. Lee Konitz & Warne Marsh? Another great song. 6. The just keep comin'. I LOVE this one. The flute is suprising, very nicely played. No idea. 7. Man, this BFT doesn't quit. Fantastic stuff. Bobby Hutcherson? 8. Lem Winchester? Johnny Lytle? Whoever it is, it is two minutes of goodness. 9. Greeeaaazzzzy little sax drums interlude. I like it, but couldn't venture a guess. 10. Not bad, not exceptionally thrilling. No clue. 11. Short songs are intriguing. A lot is said in a small amount of time. This one echoes the previous track very closely. Can't say I know who it is. 12. Gato Barbieri? 13. A mysterious edge to this one that I really like. What is that instrument? Will go on my list of BFT songs to buy. 14. Continues the tone of the preceding track very well. Is that an accordian? I really dig this. Great drumming. 15. This one has grown on me since the first time I played it a week or so ago. I particularly enjoy the bass player here. No guess. 16. I like the mood created by this one, and I tend to like slower songs so this one suits me well. 17. Again these short songs are my kind of thing. I like those finger snaps. A two minute gem. 18. Oh yeah, slow it down more. I couldn't like this more. Sign me up. Damn, why'd it end so quick? That was TOO short for me, I wanted it to go ten minutes. 19. More great stuff. I'm just repeating myself now, I like every song on this BFT. 20. Good choice for a closing song, it seems to signal the end. Not my favorite on here, but endearing nonetheless. Once again, thanks MWTGA. It will be great to read the discussion and finally the answers, which will definitely result in purchases. B) edited for calling Johnny Lytle "Bobby Lytle"

Another tardy happy birthday to Jim R!

I just ordered up the Blue Mitchell and the Stanley Turrentine. There's no turning back now.

Heck, Just go ahead and buy 'em ALL today! After all, it's your birthday! (Happy Birthday!) Sounds like a good enough excuse to me. Thanks Uncle Skid!

Oh damn, I want that one too. And the Tristano/Konitz/Marsh, and the Elvin Jones, and the... I'm glad I have good credit!

I've had my discs for about a week but I have yet to enter the discussion--hopefully I will find time this weekend...

Thanks for the suggestion Gary. I may go for the Blue Mitchell and the Gerald Wilson, tonight perhaps... I want them all. The list of sets that are already OOP is depressing.

Any suggestions for a first Mosaic purchase? I am probably not in much danger of buying something I already have.

The one I downloaded has these tracks, and was reissued by Luv N Haight which is the Ubiquity label: Confusion Trouble In Mind Sweetback Ever Been Mellow? Jamaica Farewell You've Got It Bad, Girl Some of the best playing is actually on the Stevie Wonder cover, where a furiously fast extended solo closes out the song. I haven't seen it with the sexy broad on the cover, though. AMG gives it a rotten review.

I believe that one was reissued by the Ubiquity label, if not Fantasy. I downloaded it from EMusic a while back. The title track smokes!

I get the same message as BFrank when trying to send a pm.

I'm a little disappointed that Mike Ricci doesn't seem to know who some of his best contributors are, based on his list of "core members." He includes on the list someone he banned (bombastic) while forgetting to include great contributors like Muskrat Ramble, Patricia, Tenorman, Saundra Hummer...Ricci must not read his own board much.

Thanks Late and Swinging Swede! I've printed the thread for reference.

Night Dreamer at this point, though I've yet to hear a few of the other candidates, including the ones Jim and Guy chose...

George was recently arrested for crack possession, and I've heard some more about it... I have a friend who worked with George on a project once, and he said George was cracked out the whole time. At one point during a meeting at his house, George lost a rock on the carpet and spent more than an hour on his hands and knees looking for it. At the very least, my friend said George was still personable and fun, just hopelessly addicted and surrounded by people who are in no way trying to help him get off crack.

Because George is too busy smoking crack?

Happy Birthday!

Belated birthday salutations to two legends of these here jazz boards. Hope you two both had a good one.

Just ordered this one from Dusty Groove. The chips, salsa, and a Negra Modelo will be waiting. Now all I need's a nice little senorita, and I'll be ready...

I will definitely second this recommendation for all those who dig a little latin soul funk jazz with vocals. "Idle Hands" is my favorite cut on this one.

I've got that comp Dave. Are you saying you suspect the track "New Rising Sun" is a posthumous studio product?

'Showin' her my "Oh" face'--any better?

out my welcome at many different places.

My sincerest sympathies and condolences, Tom. The strength, class, and grace which you have displayed in sharing this saddest time with all of us is very admirable.