MartyJazz

Since you already "hijacked" the thread, just want to say that on a visit to NYC last November for a family affair, I got to see Michael and a septet perform at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. The group performed every tune from the recent album you cite, Dan, as well as a few from the previous date with Eric Alexander. Ryan Kisor was present from the Sintra CD, however Adam Kolker (ts) and Jim Snidero (as) replaced the 2 Steves on the CD, Wilson and Davis. Group really cooked!

I second that. Everytime I listen to this album, I turn up the volume. It's probably the only CD that makes me do that. By far, it is my favorite Blakey album! I feel that way about anything from Blakey's MOSAIC, especially, "Arabia", "Children of the Night" (Blue Note). Charles Mingus: "Moanin'", "Tensions" from BLUES & ROOTS (Atlantic) Sonny Rollins: "Street Runner With Child" from ALFIE soundtrack (Impulse) "Three Little Words" from ON IMPULSE (Impulse) John Coltrane: "Blues Minor" from AFRICA/BRASS (Impulse) Grachan Moncur: "The Coaster" from EVOLUTION (Blue Note) Countless more, I'll stop now.

Last night, I'm using the remote going up and down the TV "dial" when I come upon a film "Working Girl" that I saw when it originally appeared circa 1988. Anyone else notice that when Melanie Griffith first encounters Harrison Ford at the bar, the soundtrack consists of Sonny Rollins and J.J. Johnson's rendition of "Poor Butterfly"? I probably noticed it when I first saw the film - my ears always perk up when it's Sonny - but evidently I had forgotten that pleasurable moment.

I came to this thread late however since the rhythm section listed on the previous thread was cut off, I thought I'd read it off from my Fresh Sound CD (FSR-CD 44) that I've had since the late '80s. Red Richards (p), Al Casey (g), Bill Demberton (bass). Jimmy Crawford (d). Incidentally, my CD issue states that it's from Barcelona, Spain. Anyone know why Fresh Sound alternately lists Switzerland and Spain as the countries of origin?

The pianist Michael Weiss is a good friend of mine, we having met when we resided in the same apartment building in Park Slope, Brooklyn, some 20+ years ago. Although Michael has been a sideman with some great musicians over the years, e.g., Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Art Farmer, to this date he has been the leader on just four sessions. As Michael has a website and has always informed me when one of his rare dates is being issued, he turned me on to Eric Alexander especially as the latter appears on Michael's 3rd CD: It's a terrific album, a quartet session, which according to Michael's website can be obtained from Amazon and Cadence. Check out Michael's website here.

Nathan Davis: THE RULES OF FREEDOM (Polydor). Terrific quartet side from the late '60s with Hawes, Garrison and A.T.

Being a Newk nut, I had to go with Basin Street, although all the albums mentioned are essential in my view. Don't know why there are those who think that Land is a more "suitable" front line mate. There are numerous occasions where Newk begins a solo quoting where Brownie left off and vice versa. As far as I'm concerned, the replacement of Land by Rollins puts this band on the same high level in the '50s as the Miles Davis Quintet with Coltrane. "What is This Thing Called Love", "Gertrude's Bounce", etc. - this is what jazz is all about.

I agree - I cut it loose sometime ago myself. The best Bradford IMO consist of the four LPs he did with John Carter on the Revelation (SEEKING and SECRETS) and Flying Dutchman (FLIGHT FOR FOUR and SELF DETERMINATION MUSIC) labels from 1969 to 1972. Wish that they would be released in their entirety (not like the abridged WEST COAST HOT cd of a few years ago) on CD since I rarely play my LPs these days. Got to see Carter and Bradford perform at the Soundscape Loft in Manhattan back in '79. A treat!

Who are you and how do you know about CD Collector? You better stay away from there if you know what's good for you!!! I've been going to that one (Sean Kayes, owner - terrific guy) and the more northern CD Collector location west of the Intercoastal on Atlantic Blvd, for quite a few years now. So there's a bit of competition for the wonderfully priced 2nd hand jazz CDs down here, Dan.

The Carter/Bradford material included in the above CD were taken from various sessions which were originally issued on two Flying Dutchman LPs which I've had since they were issued, FLIGHT FOR FOUR and SELF-DETERMINATION MUSIC. They are both quite excellent. It's a shame that they haven't been re-issued in their entirety (to my knowledge) on CD.

Glad I missed that program. But your note prompted a remembrance of a biology professor I had many years ago - we're talking circa 1961-62. This professor absolutely despised Harry Reasoner. He didn't miss an opportunity to lampoon him, cracking us up every time he did it. It's good to see that his opinion many years later remains fully justified. In a similar vein, it's rare that I haven't cringed whenever I've seen a major jazz artist interviewed on TV. Unless the interviewer is familiar with jazz, it almost always comes off as either insufferably ignorant or worse, patronizing. If you want to appreciate some great music along with wonderful interviews, I highly recommend the "Jazz Casual" video series, some (or perhaps all) of which are now available on DVD. I have 14 VHS tapes of this terrific early and mid '60s TV series that was hosted by Ralph Gleason, a noted jazz columnist and author at that time. Great stuff!

Rudolph Johnson!!???????? Who the hell is Rudolph Johnson? Wonder what happened to him. Well, I'm glad that it wasn't a tenor I should have recognized. Kirk Lightsey however is someone I've liked a long time. Saw him at Bradley's in NY quite a few times during the late '70s-early '80s. Nice work.

Yikes, a '73 release date which could mean an earlier (in years) recording date. I'm really at a loss. Who was playing in that vein in the early '70s? Carter Jefferson, Bennie Maupin, Billy Harper? I give up.

Searched that way days ago and came empty-handed. Nada! Doesn't sound remotely like Joe Henderson. The track certainly is a stumper. The tenor sounds to me like someone who came later, late '70s or after perhaps and who generally might be found in more "out" settings, e.g., David Murray, Chico Freeman. But I don't think it's either player. Pianist has me stumped also. If this turns out to be in my collection, I'm really gonna be pissed!

Thanks very much, alejo and brownie. Very helpful!

Picked up a few sealed Bethlehem CDs at the local mall for the ridiculous bargain price of 3 for $5. Anyway, I could use some personnel and/or date info for the following sessions: 1) Teddy Charles: SALUTE TO HAMP. Although the personnel is stated on the front cover, no date(s) is (are) given. 2) Carmen McRae: CARMEN McRAE. Jacket mentions Mat Mathew Quartet and Tony Scott Quartet but no personnel and dates are given for these studio sessions. 3) Charles Persip:.......AND THE JAZZ STATESMEN. Again personnel is mentioned on the front and back but no date given. 4) Joe Roland: VIBE PLAYERS OF BETHLEHEM, VOL. 2. No personnel, no date(s). Info on any or all of the above would be appreciated.

I have them on a French Vogue LP. However, I'm sure that I've seen them on CD because I remember the temptation I resisted to have duplicates of these musical gems on CD. I'm certain that the tracks, as is the LP I own, have been reissued under Django's name, not Rex's.

Yes, I did meet Jane Welch back in the early '70s. I recall a group of us including her attending some kind of party or gathering at someone's house following a Cecil Taylor concert back then. Didn't know her real well but we did have a few conversations during that time.

On #7, I recognized the tenor immediately. The vocal chanting then gave it away. It is the title track from this.

Try Patricia Barber and/or Karrin Allyson. The former is somewhat more experimental but both are good improvisors.

Received the two copies today, one of which I am sending to another subscriber as promised. Only one of the tracks (#7) did I instantly recognize however I'll hold off posting the link until the discussion begins in earnest this coming week.

Still awaiting the arrival of BFT #10. Considering that I've agreed to forward a disc to another subscriber, it appears that there'll be considerable delay with this BFT before all recipients have gotten the disc.

I thought of him, but didn't think to suggest him as well as another totally clean, folksy type of humorist, George Gobel. Both were wholesome, unpretentious, and very funny.

Maybe I'm dating myself, but what the hell since there are quite a few oldtimers on that list, how could Red Skelton not be mentioned? He was a great stand-up as well as sketch comic. I remember everyone in my family being in convulsions when he was truly "on". Other great stand-ups who were hysterical during the "golden" age of TV include Jack Carter, Jan Murray, Jack E. Leonard (a terrific "insult" comic before Rickles). There's a lot of mediocrity on this list but I won't be mean-spirited and point them out. Also, the order seems to be highly arbitrary. No argument with Richard Pryor as #1.

Yeah, that's her all right. The wife and I checked her out at the Carefree in West Palm Beach a couple of years ago. She's perfected the quick, under the breath aside routine. Funny and an excellent performer.