Peter Johnson

Ain't it the truth! And they played it whether they were "playing it" (the actual song) or not...more licks from Moanin' seeped into the other songs than from any other, I think! Not that that's a bad thing, mind you!

Very funny! I'll have to think of this...not all are fit for a "family newspaper," if you know what I mean!

Dan, is the Blakey still capturing your attention after all of those in a row? I love Bu, but I don't know if could go through them all like that! Maybe there's a zen aspect to it...I mean, it's not to say that there's not something new to be gained with each track, in some cases, with each MINUTE of each track, and of course the intrumentation beween, say, Ugestu and Mosaic couldn't be different. But I'm not sure my attention span could take it...is it making you crazy?

Getting ready for two old college friends, who now live in Hong Kong, to visit. Can't do any work--my firm's building's electricity is shut off, and, consequently, the network is..."damn"...unavailable! Dinner tonight with my wife when she wakes up (she's been working nights in the ER), and hopefully some good ol' drinkin' and music listenin' with friends in town...it's been a looooooong week!

Word!

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together See how they run Iike pigs from a gun, see how they fly, I'm crying Welcome!

I say, look no further for a design. I'm in for one of couw's shirts (my vote: first version, logo on the front, big concentric circles on the back)...size xl (gotta allow for shrinkage! ), please. Where do I paypal the cash?

The "Afterlife Radio Jazz Orchestra" is really filling out its instrumentation this year. Good for them, sad for us. Rest in peace, brother Ray.

Combo of 1, 2 and 3--guilty, but the prosecutors were inept. Well, inept is probably a little strong, but I don't think they came anywhere made the most of the evidence they had. And the defense knew their opponents' weaknesses, played it to a "T"--shazam. Not guilty. Interestingly, this was before serious advances in forensic technology; here's a question for those on the board. If this case went to trial today, would the presentation and outcome be different? Based on the responses here, I'm guessing people don't believe the evidence played a huge role in the verdict (!), so perhaps nothing would change...

Well, I really like track 12, "I cover the Waterfront". At this point, my curiosity has gotten the better of me, and I've read the other comments...interesting that nobody seems to have pinned this down. Like the Bjork idea, but I don't know if it really sounds like here. The chart and piano solo sounds like Rene Rosnes (who I know you like, Daniel!)--but allmusic came up empty on that account.

Exactly!!! Duke's got to make an appearance on that disc somewhere!

I have the BN LP and checked. It IS the fifth track! Damn!!! Just when I thought I was really on to something...for the first time in this series of tests!!!

Are we sure track 5 is the fifth cut on this album? Isn't it the third cut on this album? Everyone seems to be recognizing the trumpet soloist, though, so I could be off base--just thought it sounded like there were more players. (edited to make links work)

Happy Birthday, Bertrand!!!

Y'all reminded me that I've been wanting to purchase a copy of All Music from Mr. Nessa. So the order goes off today! Not sure quite what to expect--sad to admit, I've never heard any of Marsh's music, not that I'm aware of, anyway. I'll post some impressions when it arrives!

I agree with Excel and think this will be a great resource. Thanks in advance, Mike!

Nice sentiment, Chuck. Couldn't agree more; this board is such a testament to your statement. Where else can you get, in ten minutes: 1) Recommendation for the best recording of the Bartok string quartets; 2) Vehement discussion about what occurred in recordings that were never released (trainwreck); 3) Fervent analysis of the sonic difference between the JRVG, TOCJ, RVG and McM versions of Blue Train; and 4) Wrap it all up by purchasing a copy of All Music from the man who recorded the goddamn thing (I know, I need to send you some $$$ to get this, Chuck).

KILLER BFT, Daniel. Love it! Can't wait to post some impressions! Thanks for sending it over here! PJ

Be well, Jeff--we'll all miss you. Stop by when the four winds blow you safely home. All the best...

Uhhh...strike that Oliver Nelson. Try Duke Pearson! Sorry, Duke!!! WHAT THE HELL IS TRACK 13??? I love it. I have so many of these in my collection...just can't put my finger on them. Argh!

Great, great, GREAT blindfold test, Dan!!! Thanks so much for putting this together--I've been digging the hell out of it all day...and it shouldn't surprise me, based on past confluences of ours of musical enjoyment. I will have to do some hard listening to this--won't be hard--but I think I'm already hearing Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Herbie, and...man, so much great stuff...so much lush sound. I'm lovin' it!!! Thanks Dan!

Of course, what I'd like to do is snap my fingers and be THERE...

I answered "k".

Welcome to home ownership, Dan!

I'll be heading to Los Angeles to char some animal flesh, juice heavily and lay low. Does anyone know what's happening in L.A. this weekend?