webbcity

Like the subject says, these are some LPs/CDs I'm looking for some opinions on before I plunk down any $$$. Have you heard any of these? A couple of them are fairly obscure...I haven't found anything on either the Joe Masters "Jazz Mass" or the Dwight Dickerson LP. Joe Masters- Jazz Mass (Columbia) Dwight Dickerson- Sooner or Later (Discovery) Robin Kenyatta- Beggars & Stealers (Muse) Dewey Redman- Tarik Art Ensemble- Reese & The Smooth Ones Thanks!! Tim

I'm a big fan of this one, but yes, if you are comparing it to Hutcherson's Medina, Spiral, or Total Eclipse, this one is a lot less abstract and closer to "mainstream" I guess, whatever that is. In my opinion though, a great recording. Donald Bailey's harmonica on the second cut is pretty funny, but I like it... :-)

Absolutely. "Choma," "A New Shade of Blue" and "Damisi" are fantastic. And there must be some alternate takes out there...

Me, though it sounds like you've got a lot of stuff I don't have yet. I trust you have the Carmell Jones Select and the Curtis Counce Group albums...Land is in top form on these. Yes, excellent stuff! He sounds incredible on Carmell's recordings. And "Jazz Impressions of Folk Music" is on there too. I actually avoided that recording for a while because I thought the concept was a bit too goofy. I mean, I couldn't imagine that an album containing "Hava Na Gila" and "On Top of Old Smokey" could be any good. Boy, was I wrong... Tim

I felt the same about that album, but it's one I return to a few times every year. I also have Harold playing with Jimmy Liggins and his Drops of Joy in the late 40s. I do like to remember where these guys did their training. MG I like Xocia's Dance, but I agree it's a bit uneven. A few of the tunes on there really blow me away though..."Dark Mood" is one of my favorite Land compositions. What is the Jimmy Liggins recording? I'd love to hear more Land from that period. I have some early tracks he did on a compilation called "Black California" and they're outstanding.

Upon further reflection, I believe that the commercial was for the Las Vegas Jazz Society. I wish I could find recordings of Harold with Tony...I know he did several tours with him. Surely one of them was recorded for a radio broadcast? Tim

This is a GREAT disc! And frankly, I need to listen to it more, so thank you for posting this, I'll pull it out now! I was very happy that Blue Note decided to reissue this one, I had been looking for it for a while but only found people selling it on ebay for $35 or more. Tim

I do have a copy of Inner Glow on tape...it's an interesting record. Some good stuff, but Harold I think only gets one solo on the whole album. I do hope Mosaic releases it though! A Lazy Afternoon is fantastic. Wow, you saw him live. Sadly I started getting into his music just shortly before he passed away, so I never had the pleasure of seeing him. Tim

Hi Dan, Thanks, yes, I'm on dimeadozen and have grabbed the recordings you mentioned...both the '58 and the '65 show are amazing! Those shows popped up because I made a similar request fro Land material on the Dime Yahoo group. And I was actually the one who uploaded the '78 show with Land & Mitchell too. Still holding out for some video...I know Harold made a bunch of TV appearances including one with the Harold Land/RED Mitchell group on Jazz Scene USA in 1960 or so. But I would kill for any audio or video from 1966-1975! Tim

Anybody seen something like this? I haven't come across a complete Cowell discography but would like to. I should think it would be pretty extensive.

I'm a little late to this thread, but I have to say... FINALLY! I've been waiting for this one to come back in print. A phenomenal record. And I guess I must be dull too, 'cause I also like Mobley's "Another Workout." Tim

Anybody out there a Harold Land fan? I got into his playing about five or six years ago, starting with his classic hard bop albums like "Harold in the Land of Jazz" and "The Fox," then getting into his more adventurous stuff from the 60s and 70s with Bobby Hutcherson and his own albums on Cadet and Mainstream. My two favorites are probably "The Peace-Maker" and "Choma (Burn)." Killer stuff. "The Peace-Maker" is now available as a Japanese import on CD, but I'm still holding out for a domestic release (I have the LP to tide me over until then). I think Verve owns the Cadet catalog now if I'm not mistaken. I've also heard talk of Mosaic releasing a Hutcherson/Land Select edition set late this year. I hope that's not just a rumor, I've been bugging them about this for years! For the last several years I've been obsessed with tracking down anything I can that Land has played on. Having picked up most of the commercially available recordings and hard-to-find LPs I'm now on the lookout for the really rare/unissued stuff, whether it's recordings, interviews, film (especially!) or whatever...please drop me a line if you hear of anything! Thanks, Tim

I had no idea he was so sick. This is terrible news.

I LOVE this record! One of my favorite Jim Hall recordings. There is some beautiful really beautiful playing on this one. And Tom...is that you? I think we may know each other from Dime. Tim

Hello, just found this thread and not only am I jumping on it late, I am very sorry to be the bearer of some terrible news...it seems that Jackie McLean passed away yesterday. What a terrible loss. Jazz Alto Saxophonist Jackie McLean Dies at 73 http://www.boston.com/news/local/connectic...ist_dies_at_73/

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Nice Guys Love this one...I'm on a big AACM kick right now...

Apart from Kevin's previous response, there are couple more answers to this: 1. Yes there is, in my living room (I live in Kittery) 2. That's part of the problem, why do you think I started the site? Part of the goal of the site is of course to get people out to see shows that are already happening. The other part is to eventually create NEW opportunites, put on concerts and so forth. It's going to be a long road. Tim www.nejazzscene.com www.tim-webb.com

Thanks for that, I know there are some others I've missed too, so please feel free to make other suggestions. I'll add Sahara in at the next update and try to get some of the gig dates up there too. Tim www.nejazzscene.com www.tim-webb.com

Hi all, Just posting here to announce a new website for jazz fans and musicians in Massachusetts, Southern Maine, and Southern New Hampshire: NORTHEAST JAZZ SCENE. On the site you will find performance listings, sound samples, photos, a guide to jazz radio in the area, a discussion group, and many more resources for jazz lovers in the area. Please visit the site at www.nejazzscene.com. Our goal is to raise awareness of the local jazz scene-- even if we have to do it one person at a time. Check out the site and please pass it on to anyone you know who might be interested. Thank you, Tim Webb www.nejazzscene.com