paul secor

I think he's referring to what Miles wanted to be.

Juliet Prowse?

Mr. Green Jeans Red Green Duck Baker

Tim Robbins Nuke LaLoosh Mitch Williams

Wash Board Willie: Whippin' that Board! (Barrelhouse) 1964 sides recorded for the Von label.

Amazing stuff! Almost like entering a silent time machine.

Sly Stone Sylvester Tweetie

The notion of being kept by Marian McPartland makes me feel funny inside, and not necessarily in a good way... BTW - who is/was Sherman Fairchild? http://www.hankonealphoto.com/blog/2010/06/05/83-sherman-m-fairchild.html Very interesting story. Thanks for posting the link.

Chicago Sun-Times article

I've heard a lot of "strange" statements in my life, but this one is truly bizarre...? As already mentioned in this thread and of course everywhere else, ECM's contribution to contemporary Jazz aesthetic, the development of the Jazz Art Form, the individual admancement of hundreds of Jazz Artists and many, many other virtues attributed to ECM and its owner are beyond discussion. I have witnessed the birth of the label from day one, followed it closely for over 40 years now, both on a personal and professional level and I must say that although many independent Jazz labels are crucially important, none of them comes close to ECM on any level. Of course I can understand that some American Jazz fans have trouble admitting that a non-American Jazz activity could overshadow everything done by American Jazz, but hey, that is a fact.... I could and will say that I find your comments "bizarre" - and no "?" added to my comment. Guess we inhabit completely different worlds.

Rick Mount Billy Hill Chuck Noll

Jimmy Walker Chuck Willis C.C. Rider

Ted Kendall has already remastered some of this music for Frog in their Swing Sessions series.

Harry Crosby Sun Ra Hart Crane

Eicher does NOT twist great players' arms so that they record music they do NOT want to record. I spoke to Abercrombie about this very subject about a month ago. He lives in my neck of the woods, and I run into him occasionally. Get over the ECM bashing already. It is old and extremely close-minded. Good to know that we have received THE WORD.

J.R. Monterose (BN/King Japan)

Another one here hoping that all's well with Bruce.

The Cecil Taylor Quartet: Looking Ahead! (Contemporary - black label stereo)

Your post reminded me of J.R. Monterose's Blue Note date. Wilbur Ware and Philly Joe are on that one too - along with Horace Silver. At times, W.W. is like a rhythm section all by himself. And Cecil Taylor's Looking Ahead! - C.T., Buell Neidlinger, Dennis Charles, and Earl Griffith - four masters of rhythm. Looking Ahead! is a rhythm record.

Howard McGhee: That Bop Thing (Bethlehem/Affinity)

One of my favorite authors

Duke Jordan: Lover Man (Steeplechase)

He'll be 28 in May. How old is that in fat guy years?

Boston Blackie Sergeant Friday Charlie Chan

The Johnson Mountain Boys: Working Close (Rounder)