Peter Johnson

David, from what you can remember, was his playing live significantly extended from his records? I get the sense that he could have improvised on some of these pieces all day (I'm still listening to How my Heart Sings), rather than the 4-6 minute constraints imposed by two 20-minute sides of wax. Did you hear him primarily with a trio, or in larger group settings? Are there any live recordings you would recommend?

Well, I was crate diggin' at the Philadelphia Record Exchange this afternoon and pulled out an original copy of Bill Evans "How my Heart Sings," a trio side with (what I believe to be) Bill Evans' working trio--Chuck Israels on bass and Paul Motian on drums. I guess I've never paid close-enough attention to Evans' playing, either on Kind of Blue, his records as a leader or his solo outings. Listening closely to How my Heart sings, I'm astounded by Evans' sly interpolation of quotes and improvisations on Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc and, most interestingly to me as a piano player, the too-underrated Ibert. He's an extraordinarily lyrical player, and I'm surprised (maybe I'm missing the discussions) to not hear more about him in these storied circles and elsewhere. I'm listening to Walking Up at the moment, and if anyone here has listened to much Claude Bolling, it's clear that Evans had a direct influence on the pianists who came after him. I'm going to revisit KOB this afternoon, and pull out Trio '64 and A Simple Matter of Conviction as well. I'd like to learn more about Evans' music and background--help me navigate the wilds, as there's a lot of his music out there!

Uhhhh...I don't really know what you're talking about Jim, but congratulations! I do get the MSFT-free aspect, that's always a lofty goal!

Two thumbs up--WAY UP!!! Thanks again Jim. *waiting patiently for the Org. tribute CD*

Dread Pirate Vane Like the famous Dread Pirate Roberts, you have a keen head for how to make a profit. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr! rrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! Avast!

Why'd you have to go and say a shitty thing like that?

I prefer Panang Cat, myself...

I think it's "DEEP PHOOEY!" Cheap Suey (what you get at a divey Chinese restaurant)?

I can smell the patchouli already!

DO NOT GET A SAAB! Now that I've got that off my chest, if www.cars.com covers your area, it's a good way to browse. It's an online classified that service (tied in with local newspapers), not ebay style or online transactions. Sorry to hear about the crash--good luck!

"My name is Chauncey and I'm here to cook your Chicken." "But it's not dinner time yet!" "Exactly." *Bowmp-chicka Bowm Bown* *cut to plant*

I was wondering when someone would pick up on that!

Alright...why not! This often comes up (hee hee hee) during rounds of the ol' drink. So let's have it! 1) The name of your first pet; then 2) The name of the street you grew up on. Although some here might say I've already got mine ( ), I'll go first: Butch Santa Monica What sort of "cast" have we got on the board?

That would be up to the membership of the board, I suppose... **Badump-bump**

Close Rooster, but the proper translation (Mandarin) is longdong...

Oh COME on. "Tough rock and rollers?" I mean, the Pretenders were good for what they were, but I think even Whitesnake fits that label better than the Pretenders...

Cool! Jazz, what is the weather like in Not Given this time of year?

I'm too lazy to read. In fact, I can't believe I even opened this thread! That being said, the thing that gets me about recreational reading is that I read and write all day at work (being that I'm involved in the legal arts, so to speak), so some nights opening a book is the last thing I want to do. Nevertheless! I do love the good captivating recreational read. Conn, I find that if I hit the public library on a rainy Saturday (in Philly, I'm talking about the main branch--100 year old building, long oak tables, dark rooms with bright reading lights, marble floors--you get the picture), I can "get into" reading as a sort of event, and I rediscover my love for it. Just combing the stacks, picking a section--mythology, fiction, biographies, whatever--turns it back into discovery, rather than a "maybe I can knock out five pages before I fall asleep tonight" ordeal.

Please tell us your middle name is Richard. And all along my parents told me they named me after the first pianist to cut a Blue Note side! Moose, I hope you kept the bar open...it's been one hell of a week...

Or the sauce?

Never too late to join in the fun!

Better late than never!

Je ne comprends pas!

Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy!