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What Kulu Se Mama said, a page or two back. They just polled about 250 people, so of course part of what they will pick is "what is conventionally #1." Which are Sgt. Pepper's (whcih I also think is overrated, although it is good) and Pet Sounds (which I still don't get. Can someone explain to me why Pet Sounds is considered one of the top 5 pop albums of all time?) More interesting to me was how low the first Zepplin and Pink Floyd albums were. I'm surprised any jazz was on it. But like others, this has made me listen to my copies of Revolver, Pet Sounds, and Velvet Underground and Nico. Man I love VU.

Just make it all HAT material. That would be an excellent set!

I'll fifth "Scrapbook."

Or even mole de pollo, whcih is great (if done well).

I received mine in Los Angeles on Saturday - maybe it was Friday. so long ago...

Yeah, that's not the address that I had. Did it just change?

Haven't seen it, but a friend worked as Gallo's assistant editor when he recut it after the horrible Cannes screening. She thinks the film is beautiful (but Gallo is "difficult")

That's great. Read this and see if there are any good follow-ups. Ask him what he now listens to most. How many records does he own? Does he ever download music? What does he think of the music industry today? How did Prestige advertise? What was effective advertising?

I swear this thread already exists. Ornette Coleman on Joe Henry's "Scar" Other jazz players as well, on both of his albums, including Brad Mehldau, I think.

Most of this I'm sure you know, but: Ask him all the basic stuff about him - how did he get into it? How did he learn about producing? What does he remember about the recording studios? Why did he pick those recording studios? Did he have any good luck charms? What personal idiosyncracies does he think he brought to his records? What records were most successful for him at the time? The stories behind a few noteworthy sessions. (you pick some, let him pick some) What did one have to do to succeed in the business in the 1950s and 60s? His favorite sessions and players? Why? Would he have done anything differently? Anything he wishes that you had asked him but you forgot?

Can't you be quiet about this?; I don't want it to sell out before I can get it. Hey, have any of you obtained a Rhino Handmade edition yet? Are they worth the cost. ($20 for one CD).

There's a good revival/art theatre in San Francisco where you can get beer - the Red Vic. (At least, I hope it's all still there). But then, Weizen, you'd have to go to San Francisco. But seriously, I have heard from two people that this film is very well done. Peter Weir films are usually good.

Hi Mule, Any report on that doc with the DVD?

I also love this Kowald CD. As long as we are taking a tangent into solo bass, I also like Eberhard Weber's "Pendulum" on ECM.

"Step Across the Border" My film group, Filmforum, screened this film a few years ago. The CD soundtrack has been available for a while, but might now be out of print. The film is really wonderful - one of my favorites, following Frith as he makes music in all sorts of situations, with various other artists around the world. For me, a magical journey of the creative process. In an odd way, it would be a good pairing with the film "Sound" featuring John Cage and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Winter & Winter's site. They don't have individual pages for items, so you have to do a search, although there is currently a link for it on their home page. http://www.winterandwinter.com/ The filmmakers also made another film about nomads called "Middle of the Moment," with music by Frith. It's also available at a discount at Allegro. http://www.allegro-music.com/online_catalo...g=WTR4DVD915001 Here's a review of the soundtrack: http://doodah.net/reviews/art546.html

Well, that is their basic underlying philiosophy. That's why the clerks don't know nuttin'. It's like Costco, Walmart, etc.

Here's the full email from Mosaic, although I bet it's already posted elsewhere: Dear Jazz Lover, NEW RELEASES - MOSAIC RECORDS We have been fortunate to be able to present the work of many jazz greats. And on occasion we wonder how many more we'll be able to release due to licensing restrictions and other issues. Well, there is at least one more. We are honored to present the phrasing, the attack and the sheer brilliance of a master musician, Roy Eldridge. Mosaic Records announces the release of The Complete Verve Roy Eldridge Studio Sessions on 7 CDs (MD7-222). These Verve sessions recorded between 1951 and 1960 present Roy in a variety of settings, including small groups that comprised of Oscar Peterson's trio with such guest drummers as Jo Jones and Buddy Rich and Ray Brown; Roy with orchestras led by the brilliant arranger-conductors George Williams and Russ Garcia; two jam session excursions with Dizzy Gillespie, a collaboration with Benny Carter and a marvelous date by his working quartet which closes the set. It is available for preorder and will ship at the end of November. http://www.mosaicrecords.com/upcoming_releases.asp NEW RELEASES - MOSAIC SELECT In the great tradition of Texas tenormen, Curtis Amy had a beautiful sound and a style that was both muscular and lyrical. He was also an artist who constantly challenged himself as an improviser and as a composer. Between 1960 and '63, he recorded six superb and rare albums for Pacific Jazz that are now comprise Mosaic Select MS-007. Sidemen include Paul Bryant, Marcus Belgrave, Dupree Bolton, Bobby Hutcherson and Roy Ayers. Master pianist-composer-arranger-producer Duke Pearson last recorded works, beginning with The Phantom in 1968 are among his most interesting. Blending jazz soloists like Bobby Hutcherson, Jerry Dodgion and Frank Foster with Latin and Brazilian artists like Hermeto and Airto Morreira in a variety of settings, he wove textured landscapes with rhythmic drive. Mosaic Select MS-008 includes five albums and two unissued tunes, ending, appropriately enough, with his Christmas album "Merry Ole Soul". The two new Selects are available for preorder and will ship at the end of November. http://www.mosaicrecords.com/upcoming_releases.asp RUNNING LOW/LAST CHANCE We have just added The Atlantic New Orleans Jazz Sessions (MD4-179) to our Running Low category. Recorded between 1955 and 1962, these 4 CDs are a treasure of traditional New Orleans music and contain sets from some of the giants of the genre including George Lewis, Paul Barbarian, Billie and De De Pierce, Jim Robinson, The Eureka Brass Band and others. "I can't overstate how astonishing and attractive the music on this set truly is. If you haven't yet explored this stylistic era of jazz you really owe it to yourself, and I can't think of a better place to start in terms of true New Orleans jazz." - Chris Hovan, Jazz & Blues http://www.mosaicrecords.com/last.asp ONE-OF-A-KIND FRANCIS WOLFF PRINTS We have just added a page to our website that features one-of-a-kind fiber prints made for an exhibit to celebrate the publication of the The Blue Note Years/The Jazz Photography of Francis Wolff. The cropped images match those in the book. Many of you are used to seeing such images in CD-size booklets but viewing these images in a larger size is truly stunning. Even if you are not interested in purchasing, we invite you to visit this and the Francis Wolff Photographic Sale web page and click on a photo to enlarge it. http://www.mosaicrecords.com/oneofakind.asp MUSIC CLIPS For music licensed from Verve including the upcoming Roy Eldridge and the recently released Mulligan Concert Band, we have added one minute music clips from three tracks for each set on the website. For music featuring Blue Note and Pacific Jazz recordings, including the two new Mosaic Selects we have the rights to add full length clips. Three tracks for each set are posted on the website. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, All of us at Mosaic Records & True Blue Music www.mosaicrecords.com www.truebluemusic.com e-mail: info@mosaicrecords.com 203-327-7111

So just to clarify, there is no American domestic in print version that covers this?

I've been thinking of getting the Gospel box as well, but haven't yet, so I am also curious if anyone has it. Also the Bob Wills set.

Thank you for the suggestions. I couldn't actually find a clearly defined "Deluxe" edition at Amazon, just the other two, but I saw plenty of copies of it at Amoeba, so...

It's a great film, IMHO. But also, IMHO, not everything needs to represent something. Allow the images and juxtapositions to play in your subconscious. I think a David Lynch film can be deemed successful if it appears in your dreams. But if you would like a pretty good "explanation" of it, Salon had a long article with one interpretation which seemed pretty insightful. Go to Salon and do a search. It's been a while. Compared to "Twin Peaks?" Hmmmm. Well, it's similar in tone but different. Dialogue is not very important in Lynch films.

On Back to the Future, "To Be Continued: was on #2, and I remember the collective groan that went up. I think people got frustrated with the 3 year gaps between the Star Wars films. I think B-3er got it pretty right. After they saw that one was big, they decided to make #2 & 3 simultaneously to save costs. And once they know #1 is big, studios know they are pretty much assured of decent returns on # 2 & 3.

They sell for $22 at Amoeba Records, and $22 or 23 at Rhino Records in LA. Each has a very good supply, although I have obtained only the Sister Rosetta Tharpe and teh Ploughboys, Cowboys, Doughboys Western Swing box.

IN the Lowell House Common Room! That will be an intimate venue!

I've seen at least 3 different versions of "At the Fillmore." Assuming I can't go for vinyl, is the "Deluxe" 2 CD version of the Fillmore Concerts the one to get?