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Thanks Mr. Blix. I'm impressed--you're well-versed in international law, a fan of Lethal Weapon, and a golf afficianado. A jack-of-all-trades.

I gave INTRODUCING THE ELEVENTH HOUR a spin the other night after cleaning it with a machine I borrowed from a friend. I like this one quite a bit. Larry's playing is inspired and intriguing, and the supporting cast which include Randy Brecker and Alphonse Mouzon also seem inspired. Bought for less than a dollar on used vinyl, quite a bargain. I've yet to hear SPACES, I'll have to get it at some point.

I haven't read-up on it, but Tiger seems to be struggling lately. Any golf experts care to weigh in as to why he isn't himself?

Wow, just wandered into a Warehouse by chance while my truck is in the shop. The dude that works there sees me looking at jazz, and tells me somebody's dad must have passed away because a man came in trying to sell 400+ cds of "old jazz." The Warehouse worker "couldn't buy them all" but "bought a lot to sell in the used section." So I wandered into the used section and low and behold there were some pretty crucial titles in there, far more than I could afford to pick up. Here's what I got: Duke Ellington "Money Jungle" Eric Dolphy "Out To Lunch" Stan Getz "Jazz Samba Encore" Stan Getz "Sweet Rain" :rsmile:

Speaking of deep fried greazy goodness, I am listening to Howard Roberts "Deep Fry" from the album HR IS A DIRTY GUITAR PLAYER as I type. :rsmile:

I have Eddie Jefferson's VOCAL EASE on 32 and I really dig it, especially his versions of "So What" and "Night In Tunisia." I file him next to Gil-Scott Heron and Oscar Brown, Jr.. B)

I know a scumbum who did a similar thing to his wife and three children. He left them in Santa Barbara to go live in Costa Rica where he was living with a girl half his age. He ended up in trouble with the law down there. Baffling, he seemed to have everything going so well. Why he would piss it all away and ruin his family is beyond my comprehension.

What a bummer. Ron and Freddie produced some of my favorite recordings, often together. I guess it is too much to ask that they maintain a high level of performing forever.

So this is my second time intently listening to this album in the last two days, concentrating and trying to think of profound observations to add to what Big Al and the liner notes have to say. Unfortunately, I am short on profound original observations and must say that their accounts of what I am listening to are exceptionally accurate. I will echo Al and say Tony Williams was definitely on fire, I find myself following his every move for long stretches as I listen. Sophisticated, gripping, intense music.

My intent wasn't to bust your chops, Rooster. I bought rap from about '89 to '95 and have scarcely bought it since, save a few top-tier artists. Jazz, funk, and soul dominate my spending. I am remotely interested in Radiohead and Tortoise but I have yet to invest in either. I do a lot of the old borrow and burn routine...

Who'd waste $ on that stuff?

Rooster, These might be of interest to you: Erykah Badu MAMA'S GUN--superior to Macy Gray on all levels, IMO. Check out the track "Bag Lady" which takes a beat previously used by a few others (including Dr. Dre) and makes it clearly her own. Ordinarily I find the recycling of samples not too cool, but Erykah is good enough to make it work. Her debut album is also great, and on her live album she successfully covers Chaka Khan which is no small task. Old Dirty Bastard RETURN TO THE 36 CHAMBERS: THE DIRTY VERSION--some of RZA's most intriguing sample work, combined with the totally off-the-wall antics of the insane but hilarious ODB. The track "Baby C'mon" is a personal favorite for its beat, which is beyond description. Bahamadia KOLLAGE--she is the best female rapper IMO. Beats by Premier, among the best producers. The track "Rugged Rough" is a personal favorite. N.E.R.D.--somewhat along Pink's rockish hip hop lines, but better... Aceyalone BOOK OF HUMAN LANGUAGE--a personal favorite, Acey has a lot of cool things to say and unique concepts, as well as tasteful sample work backing him up.

I once made a mix with all food-related songs: Stanley Turrentine SUGAR Ronnie Foster MYSTIC BREW Richard Groove Holmes RED ONIONS Willie Bobo FRIED NECKBONES & SOME HOME FRIES Jimmy McGriff FAT CAKES George Benson PLUM Rahsaan Roland Kirk ECHOES OF PRIMITIVE OHIO & CHILI DOGS Eddie Henderson THE KUMQUAT KIDS Hampton Hawes PINK PEACHES Johnny Hammond Smith DIRTY APPLE

Gettin' to know the Hawk... HAWK EYES NIGHT HAWK BEAN STALKIN'

Now that's what you call successful. *Tips hat to jlhoots.*

I can see what you're saying Rooster--MMW might be better suited to keep their songs in the three minute range, like funk 45s. Get the groove across and be done with it, and leave 'em wondering how so much funk could be dropped in such a small amount of time. If they are going to stretch out, they should really stretch out and go beyond the original groove they introduce...don't get stuck in a rut like a beat machine.

Thanks for the interest! :rsmile:

Lon--I'll post a couple of them when I get the chance. I've done some jazz portraits I'm sure everyone will like. B) I'll have to do that from my home computer.

I am currently laboring for the movie industry far from where my degree says I should be working. "Treading water" as Dan put it. I have a bachelor's degree in fine arts for illustration from Art Center College of Design. I draw and paint very well but I didn't find a gig in my field--most jobs are free-lance, but I prefer steady income. I'm sure I could work in the animation field, but it isn't what you know it's who you know... My portfolio is pretty solid--suited for magazine illustration--mostly acrylic on wood. However, I have been going in new directions, and have been producing paintings more along the lines of low-brow fine art. I am in the beginning stages of creating a children's book. I recently sold a portrait to a couple I know who have now broken up--I wonder if I can get the painting back? I am also adept at water-color painting, and have sold a number of landscapes. Eventually I will do some shameless self-promotion and post some of my artwork for y'all to check out...

I must say I'm a phase-type too. I was an absolute Hendrix freak before coming to jazz. Currently: Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey, Bill Evans

I've seen the film. Loads of acid must have played a role in its creation--very strange.

I went on a Blue Note binge and picked up: Wayne Shorter NIGHT DREAMER Art Blakey INDESTRUCTIBLE Bobby Hutcherson MONTARA Horace Silver PURSUIT OF THE 27TH MAN Big on all of them...

I have two of these Blackjazz reissues--Henry Franklin THE SKIPPER and Walter Bishop, Jr. CORAL KEYS--that I really enjoy. Especially THE SKIPPER. Someone around here will know something about the musicians you're asking about, I'm sure. That Rudplph Johnson looks like something I would dig(cool song titles). :rsmile:

You won't POSSIBLY do worse than me. I've never even tried to do a blindfold test, and estimate I know next to nothing compared to a lot of y'all. I want to hear what everyone chooses, and want to choose something cool for everyone to hear.

Wow, my funky side is drooling. :rsmile: :rsmile: