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Thanks for posting that. Interesting that Ornette had very little to say about Fathead that was specific. "He was a beautiful human being, and he played fantastic." Well, OK. The article seemed to be more about memories of Texas than about Fathead. I wonder whether that's because it's actually very difficult to write about music. One may need a special talent, just like a sax player needs a special talent (and those two talents may or may not coincide in the same person). I know I find it difficult to put into words how I hear music, and it's nice to know that Ornette shares that inability. I'm reminded of a video clip that someone here posted a few months ago, of Anthony Braxton talking about Woody Shaw. Again, the same general words: a great musician, a beautiful human being. It reminds me of the importance of journalists and critics, that they do fill a vital need.

Do you know about this? Moody in Sweden (Prestige) Also, I think the issue with the title change pertained to the King Pleasure version, not the Moody original.

Upcoming releases can also be seen when you're on the site. Jazz releases can be found on the jazz page: Amazon jazz home page Scroll halfway down the page and you'll find New Jazz Releases for the next 6 weeks.

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Not sure this qualifies, since the pianist certainly isn't obscure, but this particular recording isn't discussed much: Tommy Flanagan playing tunes written by his Detroit colleague, aided by Jesper Lundgaard and Lewis Nash. Sharp, focused, nice.

I too liked Drums Around The Corner much more than Orgy In Rhythm. DATC is fun, and has a nice groove. Also, while the drums are in competition, Lee Morgan has the melody lane to his lonesome, and he's having a ball. Orgy In Rhythm...ugh. It's of it's time, I suppose, a homage to Africa, really more of an experiment. Something to respect rather than to actually enjoy. And consider: Lee Morgan on the one hand, and on the other, Herbie Mann. I never listened to Holiday For Skins, because I suspected it was just more of Orgy In Rhythm. But I have to say, Orgy In Rhythm and Holiday For Skins are two of the best Francis Wolff/Reid Miles covers.

Huh...speaking of... Blue Note Highlights Collector's Box

I've drifted in and out of this thread...has anyone mentioned this yet? The Beatles USB Box Set

I just came back from seeing Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," and I can highly recommend it. The animation's great, classic Disney. The story line was wonderful, it just left me ferklempt. And there's tons of jazz and jazz references all through it. I mean, mentioning Louis Armstrong is a pretty easy shot, but Sidney Bechet?! So many good things about the movie - go see it.

Yes, he is blind. I saw him with Larry Coryell and The Eleventh House, opening for Capt. Beefheart at Town Hall in NYC on 10/28/72. Good keyboard player. And you're right, he didn't define himself by his blindness - he didn't wear sunglasses, and no mention was made of it.

On the Blue Note release, "Albert Ammons & Meade Lux Lewis - The First Day," a note states "Due to space limitations, the 19th performance of the session, an untitled Lewis original, has been omitted. It will be added to a forthcoming Lewis reissue." Was this ever issued?

I recently installed 2 new speakers in my 2006 Subaru. It was $100 including installation (I think they were Alpines). It made such a difference! I love my Subaru, but the speakers that they included were really crap.

Think comfort and sensuousness. I got my wife for Chanukah a massager from Brookstone. The nice thing about this one is you don't have to buy the chair - you drape this over a chair. I don't remember if it was this one exactly, but it was something like this (Costco carries something similar from Homedics): Brookstone

Does anyone know about these reissues? Amazon is getting a bunch on 12/29; they all give the label as Indies Japan/Zoom. Titles include Jutta Hipp, Curtis Fuller, Hank, Herbie Nichols, Tal, etc. See, for example: http://www.amazon.com/Quintet-Jutta-Hipp/dp/B002SVPN1A/ref=sr_1_85?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261195180&sr=1-85 http://www.amazon.com/Palo-Congo-Sabu/dp/B002SVPN8S/ref=sr_1_82?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261195200&sr=1-82 http://www.amazon.com/Quintet-Sextet-Lou-Donaldson/dp/B002SVPMZ2/ref=sr_1_69?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261195217&sr=1-69 http://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Thad-Jones/dp/B002SVPN2Y/ref=sr_1_60?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261195234&sr=1-60 http://www.amazon.com/Piano-Interpretations-Wynton-Kelly/dp/B002SVPN38/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261195261&sr=1-34

I have both of these. I remember when the Washington concert was first released I listened to the LP over and over. The date that we're referring to (the quartet date) was not on the original LP; it was added for the CD.

Another vote for The Washington Concerts. Just jaw-dropping. Literally sounds like it was recorded at 78, but somehow the tempo is at 33. And yet so logical.

If you can find it, they had a long track, "The Noonward Race," on the Mar Y Sol live festival album from 1972: Wikipedia All Music Guide

If you want to check the album out on the cheap, Amazon has the mp3 version for $2.99.

I'd be all over that! I only have the first two and the "Lost Trident" (which indeed is not the great relevation some had hoped it would be). I think there's be one more album to have, but that one only came out in an old stinkin' version, right? (I'm thinking of "Between Nothingness and Eternity") BNAE is an AMAZING album. You have to have it (and I don't say that often here). I think it's head and shoulders above Inner Mounting Flame and Birds Of Fire. It rocks, it thunders. I was at one of those concerts that weekend (including the one that produced "Dream" for the album), and I can attest that's what they sounded like live. They rock! Check out McLaughlin's breaking into "Sunshine of Your Love" during "Dream." I would love to have an expanded version of this album. I think "Lost Trident" is just the studio version of the material that went into BNAE; it was probably nixed because they thought the live versions were superior.

They were the original punks. Probably more than half of the lyrics were written by Robert Hunter (who has his own singing problems), so blame him! Talk about geese farts on a muggy day...Hunter makes Leo Kottke seem like Caruso.

Very cool. Thanks, Lon.

I just finished listening to RT Vol 2 No 2 (Carousel Ballroom 2/14/68). A lot of fun. They were fresh and young, with so much energy...full of piss and vinegar, as my Grandfather never said (but it's a great phrase). And did you catch Jerry going into "First there is a mountain..." on his guitar 12:28 into Alligator? Eerie. Very cool. I was mulling over something which I just don't understand. This album contains most of Anthem of the Sun, and not that long after the album was recorded. I know the Dead's vocals and harmonizing have been much maligned over the years, often with good reason. And indeed, all over this album they're singing parts that are clearly out of their vocal ranges. And yet, they wrote them! Why would they write songs that they couldn't sing?

Does anyone know if the session and personnel listing for Albert Ayler's Holy Ghost box is available online somewhere? I downloaded the box from eMusic, but would like dates, etc. Many thanks in advance.

By the way, when I stated "I like him because he sounds good" (or words to this effect), I found this passage in the booklet that (I think) says the same thing but in a different way: It was the first of many outstanding recordings that established the guitarist's tasteful trademark style of lush, complex legato chordal voicings, interspersed with lightning-fast runs, all executed perfectly with a clear, rich sound and clean articulation.

Glad to help, MellowT. I think Johnny Smith is a unique voice. I got my shipment today. Nicely packed, great service, fast delivery.