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I saw Mathias Eick with Manu Katché's band just recently, and I've been deeply impressed by his sound and his lyrical/melodical improvisations. He obviously enjoyed playing with that band, smiling most of time, listening carefully to the solos of his bandmates, and contributing some great solos. I bought The Door after the concert. I like it a lot, and I'll definitely check out any new release with Mathias Eick. btw I never saw a drummer playing as relaxed as Manu Katché. If you ever get the chance to see him live - don't miss him.

Problems have already been discussed, and Michael Ricci recommended to access the forums using http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/ instead of using the FORUMS link on http://www.allaboutjazz.com/ That would help loading the pages faster. I also tried to access the site again and again all day.....

Two new recordings with Charlie Mariano have just been released: Alex Riel Quartet: Live At Stars (details) Benjamin Koppel & Charlie Mariano: Blues & Ballads (details) Both CDs have been released by Benjamin Koppel's label Cowbell Music (Denmark). By the end of July Charlie Mariano will record with Philip Catherine and Jasper van't Hof for Enja.

Kilometers From Africa I've been a Miles Davis fan since the mid-60s of the last century owning a pretty complete collection of his amazing work (more than 170 items). But I've never been much interested in the remix things of Bob Belden and all those remembering Miles and other releases. To be honest this Miles From India project also doesn't attract me at all. If I'm in the mood for listening to a merger of Indian music and jazz I prefer to listen to some of Charlie Mariano's recordings with the Karnataka College Of Percussion. This is some hand made music either recorded live or in a studio session with all musicians playing together at the same time. In addition to that Charlie Mariano actually knows a good deal about Indian music. (btw: Charlie Mariano played with Louis Banks when he stayed in Bombay in 1976.) No files exchanged arround the world between musicians who never met each other in person. Maybe I'm old-fashioned with regard to this topic. I think that not everything should be done for the only sake of being possible to do. Jimmy Cobb, Ron Carter, and others joined in ?!?!?!?!?

I'm deeply impressed by your balanced reasoning. This description comes pretty close to my impression of the only CIMP recording in my collection, Loaded Basses by Joe Fonda's Bottoms Out [CIMP #343]. Joe Fonda in his artist's notes: Listening to recorded and live music for more than 40 years I rather got the impression that the sound of studio recordings more and more departs from the live sound. Ok, there are bands touring with two or more trucks to carry the equipment they need to reproduce the sound their listeners are familiar with from listening to their CDs. On the other hand their are listeners who are disappointed when listening to the natural sound of a saxophone for the first time ..... It's similar to our food pattern nowadays. Our children are so accustomed to their yoghurt full of artificial flavors that they grimace when tasting a natural yoghurt with fresh, natural fruits.

Possibly Makanda Ken McIntyre?

Let me first offer my condolences on the death of your wife. Some thoughts based on my own experience might help to reflect your own situation. Last year I experienced a deep depression, and I experienced the same effect on my listening habits. All of a sudden I was no longer able to enjoy even my favorite recordings. Listening to music demanding my full attention was impossible. Though I went on adding new CDs to my collection. I listened once to most of them, some of them just disappeared on the shelves. But - similar to your description - I was able to enjoy live music. I don't know enough about your listening habits. From my own experience I can tell that sharing my enthusiasm with other people when listening to music has a great impact. That may also be an explanation of the fact that one can enjoy live music - which one shares with others. Sharing my enthusiasm/emotions with others enables me to enjoy any music way more than listening to it alone. I have to be in the mood to be able to enjoy music. That's a big problem when you're experiencing a phase of depression. I can't bear any "joyous" music when I'm down, and "solemn" music brings me down all the more. You lost your wife only six months ago. How many recordings might be connoted to common experiences? It will take some time to be able to enjoy those recordings again... Being depressed also changes your perception of anything - including music. All those things making the music "stale" and "predictable" have always been part of it, but you didn't notice them because there is something else in that music which you enjoyed. Now you concentrate on the negative aspects without being able to even notice the beauty/thrill which made you love that same music before. ... I finally asked for some professional help. But the best help came from friends. I'm talking about "real" friends who can listen to you and who can hug you. A forum can be a great place for discussions - it will never substitue a human being lending you her/his ears.

Last night I listened to a wonderful concert at the Theaterhaus in Stuttgart. Charlie Mariano, Philip Catherine, and Jasper van't Hof re-united after circa 40 years to play a 70 minutes set plus encore. It's been Charlie Mariano's first performance after his chemo therapies. He is still weak, so he had to take a short nap backstage after the rehearsal, and he played the whole set sitting on a chair. But his sound is strong and beautiful as ever. Jasper, Charlie, and Philip apparently enjoyed playing a bunch of original compositions they all are familiar with. The audience not only enjoyed the music - most listeners were familiar with, too - but also had the pleasure to watch three musicians who obviously enjoyed playing together again a lot. After the set Charlie met some friends at the restaurant for a little snack and a drink. Unfortunately I didn't meet Philip Catherine (which I would have loved...) but I met guitarist/composer Thorsten Klentze - who performed and recorded with Charlie, and I had a nice conversation with Jasper van't Hof. He remarked that Charlie's sound - at some moments - strongly reminded him of that fire and intensity captured on Charles Mingus' "Black Saint And The Sinner Lady." I'll cross my fingers! Let's hope that Charlie Mariano is able to continue to perform, and - hopefully - some more of his unique playing will be captured for further listening. Here are some pictures taken after the encore and after the concert. Yes, it's been that much fun for all of us this evening. After the concert at the restaurant: Charlie Mariano with a friend. Charlie Mariano enjoying a (delicious!) Thai soup. Left: guitarist/composer Thorsten Klentze who recorded with Charlie Mariano and who came from Munich to see him. Charlie Mariano with Werner Schretzmeier, founder and director of the Theaterhaus.

You'll find two scans on the 1957 discography page of my Charlie Mariano Tribute. see http://www.charliemarianotribute.de/disco1957.html#1918 If you need a higher resolution scan please send a PM with your email address.

Wolfgang Muthspiel & Brian Blade: Friendly Travelers Live (CD+DVD) Tingvall Trio: Norr Martin Tingvall, p; Omar Rodriguez Calvo, b; Jürgen Spiegel, d. Michael Brecker: Don't try this at home Michael Brecker: Now you see it ... now you don't Toshiko Mariano Quartet live at Birdland A jazz portrait of Charlie Mariano Mariano~Haurand~Humair Charlie Mariano, as; Ali Haurand, b; Daniel Humair, d. Charlie Mariano: Mirror

Charlie Mariano: Cascade rec. 1974, released by Jazz Zounds Charlie Mariano, as, ss, Indian wooden flutes, nagaswaram; Philip Catherine, g; Chris Hinze, fl; Michael Samson, el-g; Jasper van't Hof, el-p, organ; Rob van den Broeck, p; John Lee, b; Gerry Brown, d. Jackie McLean, Lee Konitz, Gary Bartz, Charlie Mariano: Altissimo rec. 1973, released by West Wind McLean, Konitz, Bartz, Mariano, as; Joachim Kühn, p; Palle Danielsson, b; Han Bennink, d. Oliver Gross Trio: The Concert For World Cultural Heritage rec. 1997, released by Idol Records Oliver Gross, p; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, b; Billy Bontas, b. feat. Charlie Mariano, sax; Cynthia Utterbach, voc; Andrea Bontas, violin. Kantorei St. Michael & JazzChoir of the University of Hildesheim Chris Hinze: Inner Reflections rec. 1989, released by Keytone Chris Hinze, flutes, keyboards, synthesizers; Charlie Mariano, as, ss; Lex Bolderdijk, guitars; Theo de Jong, el-b; Arto Tuncboyaci, voc, perc. Shigihara-Mariano-Wells-Küttner: Tears Of Sound rec. 1984, released by Nabel Paul Shigihara, g; Charlie Mariano, as, ss, fl; Tim Wells, b; Michael Küttner, d.

European Jazz Ensemble: 20th Anniversary Tour Special guests: Charlie Mariano, Rolf & Joachim Kühn, Daniel Humair Carlo Mombelli's Abstractions: Dancing In A Museum with Charlie Mariano

Three additions to my Charlie Mariano collection: Ali Haurand & Friends: Ballads European Jazz Ensmble: 30 years on the road [DVD] Theme music from "The James Dean Story" plus Jazz in Paris: Chet Baker: Broken wing Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson ~ Stéphane Grappelli Quartet vol. 1 & 2 Jacky Terrasson: Reach Rene Rosnes and the Danish Radio Big Band directed by Jim McNeely

Alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano who has been recording since 1947 - 2007 has been his 60th anniversary as a recording artist!

Bassist Joe Fonda who can be heard on 17 of Anthony Braxton's albums. Joe Fonda has been recording since 1980, and all his recordings as a leader, co-leader (of the Fonda/Stevens Group, Katie Bull - Joe Fonda Duo), and as a member of collectives (Conference Call, FAB, Nu Band, ZMF Trio) have been released by independents.

I didn't listen to any of the releases mentioned in this thread, hence I'm not able to make any comparisons. But the best remastering I've listened to has been done by Francis Dreyfus and his co-workers. He released a CD titled "Bix Beiderbecke - Jazz Me Blues" as part of his so called "Jazz Reference" edition. The CD presents 20 tracks recorded in 1927 when Bix had been a member of Frank Trumbauer And His Orchestra. Given the fact that those recordings had been done in 1927 the sound quality is outstanding. It really blew me away. The CD is still available at Amazon.

Oh man, I'm absolutely stunned! Both pieces (Metheny & Trane) are awsome. One has to know that this guy is even self-educated. Benoît Sauvé runs his own website which is available in French as well as in English. Here's the link: http://www.benoitsauve.net/

We didn't meet in person, but he contacted me to get the permission to use one of my pictures of Charlie Mariano with Sangam for the booklet to Helen 12 Trees. We are in contact via email and phone. PS The wish list should give a pretty good overwiew of the (430 listed) items available in the UMG catalogue. If I remember it correctly (from the tv feature "MPS. Jazzin' the Black Forest" which is available on DVD) the complete MPS catalogue counts a bit more than 700 albums.

Could you explain, please? Which part is owned by who else? Sorry, I don't know the details of the MPS catalogue sale. The only thing I know from talking to Bodo Jacoby is that UMG bought a part of the catalogue only. No idea what share and which items of the total catalogue has been purchased by UMG. Btw, I'll be offline for a week or so. CU

From what I know from your site, your contributions to Bagatellen, and your reviews, I'm not sure if you dig Paul Hanson's music. But he's light-years ahead of Daniel Smith when it comes to a jazz feeling and chops.

Thanks for that link, dumpy mama. Though being located in Germany I never saw Et Cetera live, and I also missed the tv feature.

Folks, there's a new label in Germany going to reissue albums from the MPS vaults which is now partly owned by the Universal Music Group. Bodo Jacoby founded Promising Music as a label to reissue MPS albums on CD. The website of Promising Music finally has gone live. http://www.promising-music.com/ The first batch has been announced and can be ordered online. The first batch includes: ASSOCIATON P.C. + JEREMY STEIG: Mama Kuku CHARLIE MARIANO: Helen 12 Trees DON “SUGAR CANE“ HARRIS: Sugar Cane’s Got The Blues GEORGE DUKE: Faces In Reflection THE DAVE PIKE SET: Live At The Philharmonie WOLFGANG DAUNER: Free Action I got Helen 12 Trees, and it looks and sounds great!

Thanks JSngry, Next time I'll do some search first.

Nice one ! One to watch out for then, on Amazon. I think it's a nice collector's item. Disc 4 contains previously unissued material only. Four tracks recorded at The Tonight Show with Steve Allen on Nov 11, 1955 Two tracks rec. at The Blue Note, Philadelphia, PA on Dec 8, 1956 Four tracks rec. at Café Bohemia, NYC on May 17, 1958 Five transcriptions on the enhanced portion of the disc The box comes with a 40 pages booklet including some great photographs of all members of the quintet.

I thought of mentioning him in the subtitle... D.S. must be an excellent self-promoter being able to convince a label to release this stuff.