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Not to bring up the subject yet again, but Somewhere has far less of Keith's "vocalizations" than most of the trio's recordings. It's a terrific and inventive single-disc set on all fronts, but it does warrant that distinction. I love this trio, but that .. um... "feature" of the group has been a consistent problem for me. Largely removed here, i'm glad to say.
That alone makes me want it. The other night while I posted about the Blue Note box, where he REALLY let his vocal thing fly, the music was so good I was able to overlook it, and this while listening to it with a good pair of cans. Speaks to how great that trio can be/has been.
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Johnny Hodges - Small Groups (Verve). A compilation burn of all tracks including Lawrence Brown.
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I'm still very fond of the '94 Blue Note box. His vocalizations were never more annoying. But the trio was in peak form.
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Ok I'm here. I did the lazy thing and signed in with FB. New leaf, and all that.
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On one occasion they kept me in limbo. The item was on "back order" which should never happen when you order from an Amazon seller. They issued a refund after a single query. All other items ordered from them have arrived promptly. So, I'm not leery about ordering from them in the future. They usually have the lowest price so I don't mind the occasional screw-up.
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Is Jazzcorner down again? Anyone else having trouble loading it?
agenbite aka stonemonkts
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I chose mine based on this election year (and it could be said of me at times too)
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Favorites:
We Free Kings
Domino
Rip, Rig, and Panic
Now Please Don't You Cry...
Least Favorite:
Volunteered Slavery
Blacknuss
Bright Moments
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I'm actually torn about whether or not to see this. On the one hand, I don't want to give Mel Gibson my money, mainly because I think his reasons for making "The Passion" are far from pure.
You can always do what another poster (from another board) did...that is, see it at a multiplex, only pay for another movie ticket, and then stroll into the Passion. This way you can donate to "Barbershop 2" or whatever strikes your fancy.
I agree that it is a loathsome prospect to contribute to Gibson's deranged thinly veiled piece of pornography.
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I've only recently discovered Mosaic in the past year or so, but once I did I went on a tear. First purchase was the Select Moncur, last was the Gerald Wilson box.
In between those purchases:
Select Randy Weston
Byrd/Adams
Max Roach
Blue Mitchell
Bix/Tram/Teagarden
Mulligan Concert Band
Horace Parlan
Teddy Wilson Trio
yum yum eat 'em up.
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To anyone who disparages Miles' chops as a trumpeter, I challenge them to listen to "Right Off" (track one from "Tribute To Jack Johnson") and tell me that extended solo isn't one of the most brilliant they've ever heard.
In other periods of his amazing career he made up for his lack of athletic chops (ala Morgan, et al) with his sense of lyricism and timing. He played his horn with a high degree of intelligence.
His talents as a bandleader are unquestionable. The hiring of Cater, Williams, Hancock, and Shorter was a stroke of genius, serendipity aside. Of course one can make similar claims regarding his 50's bands too.
I would never express disdain towards anyone who doesn't "get" Miles, but I'll just say I feel very fortunate that I do.
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I found DEEP entertaining. Sure, he was a caricature of a total asshole, but so what? That was part of the entertainment. Perhaps I'd feel differently if he attacked me, but I doubt it. His posts attracted a great deal of morbid curiosity which I believe also engendered a certain guilt in those who were simultaneously attracted and repelled by his vulgar displays. I simply found him a source of amusement, and do not hesitate to admit I'll miss his wit and charm, as it were.
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DEEP,
I had MRIs done last year. The first attempt at the traditional MRI tube lasted about 3 minutes. I freaked out completely. Screamed bloody murder, and almost choked the dickhead technician when he asked "why are you so excited?"
So I was sent to Elmira for an "open" MRI. Open my ass. You still have a freakin' wall a few inches from your mug, yet it IS open at the sides. No dice. I freaked but somehow lasted the full time in that fucking metal sandwich. I stood in the corner when it was over shaking. And I'm no pussy I can assure you.
Claustrophobia!
agenbite
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Patricia,
Are you jazz corner Patricia? Deep will blast me for asking this here, but, are you able to access JC yet? I still get a blank page.
Mr. D, sorry but you are one very funny motherfucker.
stonemonkts
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I spent most of this afternoon reading this entire thread from the beginning. It was worth it for the many laughs.
stonemonkts
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Thanks, Chucky. I've got to believe there are tons more IE users like me so they should be aware of the problem. Are the boards active? I would download Netscape but I fear gunking up my registry (relatively new pc). I'll wait it out.
I must say that the DEEP thread has been a source of amusement today. It is fascinating to see JC posters here who project a completely different persona.
stonemonkts
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I'm really jonesin' for JC! Still down on my computer.
It's nice to see many of the same JC posters here at this site. I've only been here once, to gawk at Deep's posts (succumbed to a prurient impulse).
agenbite (aka stonemonkts)
What Are You Watching
in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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As a long time fan of British adaptations, going back to Upstairs,Downstairs (not a true adaptation, but what the hell), I agree with you. I think Bleak House was their last truly great adaptation, and probably the best Dickens they've ever done.