paul secor

Picked that one up almost 50 years ago (that's scary to think about). Another one due for a listen after too long a time.

Don Cherry: Art Deco (A&M) Don Cherry, James Clay, Charlie Haden, and Billy Higgins are no longer with us, but before they left, they gave us this wondrous gift.

Haven't looked at the other responses yet, though I will after I post. 1 - Sounds like Dolphy's "Miss Ann", though obviously not Dolphy. The drummer on this cut turned me off so much that I had trouble picking up on the other musicians. 2 - I didn't care for the pianist. I assume it was his date. I did enjoy what little I heard of the saxophonist. 3 - Someone has learned his Ornette. No idea who it is. Charles Brackeen or Sonny Simmons came to mind, but I don't think that either of them would play anything quite so close to Ornette. I'd probably buy this recording. 4 - Sounds to me like the musicians were influenced by the AACM, though they could be European. Sounds like something from the 1970's. 5 - This isn't something that appeals to me - I tend to be more of a straight ahead blowing fan - though somehow I have the feeling that with more listening it might grow on me. I enjoyed listening to several of these tracks (3,4, possibly 5). I love being exposed to music that's new to me, even if I'm shown up as a dummy who couldn't identify anything here.

I loved Allen Toussaint's music from the time I heard his songs and record productions in the early 1960's. That was before I knew who he was or even that there was a person named Allen Toussaint. I grew up listening to his music and stayed with it. Thank you for everything, Mr. Toussaint. You were appreciated and you'll be missed.

Count Basie: Chairman of the Board (Roulette/Classic) Within the past couple of days I've listened to Atomic Basie and this record. To my ears, Chairman is the better of the two, even if Atomic Basie is better known.

Percival Everett: Half an Inch of Water One of my favorite writers

Happy Birthday 2015, Jeff!

Jay McShann: Tuxedo Junction (Sackville)

Thanks for all of the good wishes. I had a great birthday.

Henry Townsend: A Blues Life

Rockin' Robin Bobby Day Gladys Knight

Excellent sound, to my ears. Have no idea if it's on the level of the original, but this includes the extra tracks that were issued on the CD issue. Should add that I love the album too - some of my favorite Messengers.

Damn Yankees Grey Boys Pres

The Jazz Messengers (Columbia/Pure Pleasure 2 LP)

Happy Birthday, Neal!

Happy Birthday!

Jethro Jed Granny

70ish for the past few days. Unseasonable but I'm not complaining.

Earl Monroe Pearl Bailey Jan Smithers

Happy Birthday!

Interesting that after all of the controversy about Matt Harvey being overworked following Tommy John surgery and supposed teammates' complaints about him, the guy pitched more innings than any other Met pitcher this season. He's eligible for arbitration this postseason and I hope he soaks the cheapskate Mets for a hefty hunk of change.

Memphis Jamboree 1927-1936 (Yazoo)

I have that Pete Brown session on Affinity. I agree with your opinion.

I couldn't understand why Collins left Harvey stay in after he walked the leadoff hitter.

The article seemed like a fluff piece to me - obviously something thrown together quickly for the World Series. Perhaps If the writer had done more research, there might have been material to make for interesting reading, but that didn't happen here.