Kevin Bresnahan

Not according to Wayne Shorter!! Wayne did not have a high opinion of Pearson's musical taste. He might be part of the reason Blue Note went down the toilet in the late 60's.

I create my own ringtones. All you need is an mp3 of the music you want as a ringtone. Use Audacity (available from www.download.com) to create a 30 second snippet from the .mp3 file using cut & paste. Export this 30 second snippet back to mp3 and copy it to your phone. I created some Jazz ones. Shorter's tenor solo on "Free For All" is one. The intro to Miles' "So What" is another. I usually leave it on the intro to the Who's "Baba O'Reilly" or the intro to The Cars' "Just What I Needed". Be warned that softer ringtones cause you to miss the call!

Reinier, Michael told me that there is only one summer batch of Connoisseur CDs from now on. Did he change his mind and get another added (again )? Kevin

Many years ago, Michael Cuscuna used to tell me what he was planning to put out many months in advance. I used to post it, first on the rec.music.bluenote newsgroup, later on the Blue Note BB. A few times, even though I always stated in big, bold letters, "SUBJECT TO CHANGE", titles were swapped and people got very upset, to the point of writing nasty letters. Cuscuna figured it wasn't worth the hassle so now he pretty much waits until he gets the UPC code, which means it's "definite". Later, Kevin

The ones I've heard have been great. It's too bad that these CDs seem to list for around $18 each. Too steep for me to take a chance on too many of them. I do have a few on my want list. I probably should start getting more. Later, Kevin

I asked Tom Evered why they switched over to the "Picture of Heath" cover when they reissued this music and has said they got pressure from their marketing group to switch. It was purely PC. No Hugh Hefner involvement at all. Quite honestly, given Hefner's love of Jazz, I highly doubt he'd be upset. Later, Kevin

The Patriots just gave disgruntled WR Deion Branch permission to seek a trade and negotiate a contract with other clubs. Wow. That's about all I can think of. The Patriots are hurtin' at WR and they offer to let their #1 walk? Knowing this front office, it's a ploy to get him to come down on his offer. Kevin

I've placed several orders with them and always had great service. However, lately I've found that Hiroshi usually can do better, particularly when I add the shipping fees. Horshi's S&H can be quite a bit less when buying several CDs. BTW, once you place an order with them, they should start sending you E-mail discount coupons. Kevin

Be careful with this. You may get the new version. Many people list a CD based on whatever they can find.

Cuscuna says that he got fed up with a rather vocal small group of people who hounded him on this issue so this is the way it will be from now on. He knows it's stupid, but he just got tired of the complaints. I hope they're happy now. I really got into with someone on the old Blue Note bulletin boards about this issue with regards to the Hank Mobley trio of discs, "The Turnaround", No Room For Squares" and "Straight No Filter". The person got pretty nasty with me (via PM, of course) because I basically called these people who badgered Blue Note an unpleasant name. I still think they were wrong, but the damage is done. This person still visits Organissimo. Maybe he'll chime in here to explain to you why he felt you should be denied hearing these songs. It's been over 5 years. I wonder if he's changed his opinion? For the record, I never heard this music on the original Blue Note LPs. The original CD order is now the correct order as far as us "new" Blue Note fans go. I prefer these old sequences on those Mobley dates. They sound much more coherent, particularly since there are three different pianists spread accross the current CDs! BTW, I foretold the exact scenario you're in Kyo. Good luck trying to find the old CD of "House Party". It is not easy to find in the used market. Later, Kevin

If the OOP DCC is too expensive, the OJC is by far the best choice in my opinion. Not if you have an SACD player!

Yeah, but Grant Green sat out "Three Coins", so it was a misprint to include GG in the personnel. I would imagine that's why BN redid the artwork. Kevin

I am listening to the CD layer of the Analogue Productions hybrid SACD. No problems at all. Great sounding CD too. I'd recommend it if you can't find the K2. I know this SACD gets bad-mouthed by guru Steve Hoffman because the mastering engineer added a touch of echo. I think the real reason Hoffman doesn't like it is because he wasn't asked by AP to do it. It sounds very good. The echo isn't bad by any stretch. Kevin

One last bit of unfinished business of my Dad's - we put his 1931 Indian 101 Scout in for judging. It got a Junior First rating with a score of 90 points. It was tough to go to but I made it. Attached is a picture of my mom on the bike with my brothers & sister behind her. BTW, Mom wants nothing to do with these Indians so they're for sale. Kevin

RIP Mr. Jordan. I was just spinning "Flight To Jordan" last week and wondering how he was doing.

Unfortunately, many of the newer 1500 series TOCJs sound compressed to my ears. It would seem that the Japanese engineers have fallen for the "Louder is better" mantra. It's not looking good for the future.

The width is adjustable but even at the "standard CD width", JRVGs fit, albeit a bit tight. Not to the point of damage, but snug. This is a very good price. I wish I lived near by. Kevin

Happy Birthday Lon!!!!! Hope it's not too hot down there. We've been melting up here on the right coast for a few weeks now. Kevin

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I have not set foot in Norman's since the day I went in there a few weeks after Mosaic got robbed (an inside job) and Norman's shelves were full of saw-cut Mosaic CDs with no boxes. I talked to the manager on duty (Norman?) and asked him where he got them, telling him that Mosaic had just been robbed and that these CDs were "hot". He basically told me it was none of my business. It was not said nicely. I believe "fuck off" was in there somewhere. He absolutely knew they were hot. Well, it might have been none of my business but now, he's getting "none of my business". I've been spreading the word about that place ever since. I would be very pleased to find out that Norman's went belly up. BTW, in case anyone is wondering, Mosaic never saw-cuts promos and they never remainder left over stock.

I highly recommend Wood Technology. I have their CMV-44 TV stand and FGH-21 speaker stands and they're rock solid. Great quality at pretty low prices. For solid wood furniture, they beat any of the stores in my area. Price a Salamander TV stand! I'd recommend buying it direct from them. http://www.wood-tech.com They list it at $319 and I think shipping is free. They offer "Hot Specials" on other furniture but not the MM-600. Give them a call and see if you can get a "Hot Special" MM-600. BTW, they say these hot specials may have blemishes. My TV stand had no such blemish. Kevin

Contact Michael Cuscuna via the Mosaic Records website (http://www.mosaicrecords.com). Michael does appreciate these e-mails. They help him decide on titles to reissue. If they get a lot of requests, it's more likely to get reissued before a title that no one asks for. I'll ask him about it next time I talk to them. Kevin

Yup. From the Mosaic discography: Roost LP 2204 Plays Arrangements From The Pen of Quincy Jones (D) Sonny Stitt (as) w/ Quincy Jones Orchestra: Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal (tp), J.J. Johnson (tb), Anthony Ortega (fl, as), Seldon Powell (ts), Cecil Payne (bari), Hank Jones (p), Freddie Green (g), Oscar Pettiford (b), Jo Jones (d). NYC, September 30, 1955 tk.2 My Funny Valentine Roost LP 2204 tk.5 Lover - tk.6 Sonny's Bunny - tk.9 Love Walked In - (E) Sonny Stitt (as) w/ Quincy Jones Orchestra: Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp), Jimmy Cleveland (tb), Anthony Ortega (fl, as), Seldon Powell (ts), Cecil Payne (bari), Hank Jones (p), Freddie Green (g), Oscar Pettiford (b), Jo Jones (d). NYC, October 9, 1955 tk.2 If You Could See Me Now Roost LP 2204 tk.2 Quince (alt) previously unissued tk.3 Quince Roost LP 2204 tk.1 Come Rain Or Come Shine (alt) previously unissued tk.2 Come Rain Or Come Shine Roost LP 2204 tk.1 Star Dust (alt) -1 previously unissued tk.3 Star Dust -1 Roost LP 2204 -1, as, p, g, b & d only.

Yeah, "sour" is what I'd use to describe his tone sometimes too.

Got 'em! All 30 arrived this morning. How am I going to listen to all of these?

I have "Blue Ballads", "True Ballads" and "True Blue" on CD. I havne't played them in a while but from I recall, they all have some great playing but Shepp's embrousure might bother some listeners. It can sound sour in places, with vibrato, almost like he can't hit the note right. A weak sound? I don't know. Some days I really dig it and others I just have to switch discs. My wife & daughters don't like his sound at all. Every time I put him on they comment that they don't like it. And I'd rather he didn't sing. Kevin