mjzee

(Between me and you, the one disc "Kaleidoscope" would do you just as well in the end.)

I've reread the first 2 posts (TJC3's post and Dan's reply). I dunno, maybe it's a generational thing. When I came of age in NYC in the '60's & '70's, what Dan posted would be considered a very direct, no-bull way of stating an opinion. It's a style, y'know? Anyone who grew up on Frank Zappa, to use one example, would know what I'm talking about (I was listening last night to some Zappa with Flo & Eddie; it's sad, but if Zappa posted here, he'd be tsk-tsk'd for not being polite). It's like Johnny Hodges vs. Charlie Parker vs. Archie Shepp: it's not just what you say, but the way you say it. I urge everyone to read Dan's original post again. It's a very valid point about music, and an opinion that most of us who post here agree with, plain and simple. The style might be a little short-tempered, but is there anyone here who's watched Seinfeld who doesn't immediately recognize it? When I read his post the first time, I burst out laughing; it was written that good. I also think the first 2 posts are about a clash of styles: TJC3 writes like a marketing major, and Dan writes like an absolute lover of real music who'd rather cut off his arm than voice an opinion he really doesn't believe. Of course, what complicates it is that this is Jim A.'s board, and he'd like a certain tone to be set. I understand that. But, really, when I first read TJC3's first post, it sounded to me like one of those Verve promo people posting again under a new name. So, anyway, here's a vote for originality and lively writing style. I think it's time we stop pillorying Dan, stop gazing at our navels and wearing hair shirts, and just move on. There's too much good music waiting to be heard!

Got my order today. Got all my Concords (with cuts in them); Have 4 Columbia's on backorder. The Columbia's don't have cuts.

I think those have a different kind of sound than found in Groove Elation. Sco's made a lot of different types of records. Many of the Gramavision titles are busier and faster. Take "Flat Out," for example. "Rockin' Pneumonia" has a great funky beat, but "The Boss's Car" is faster, more frenetic. And much of "Pick Hits Live" sounds like pure fusion. My advice to Murphydog is sample before you buy. But I guess that's always true, right? Just my two cents.

Absolutely! I toast him with a glass of Swiss Kriss! Happy birthday, Satch!

Our primary collection of thoughts and opinions about Sco can be found in this thread: Artists Sco's a favorite of mine. In the groove vein, I think you'd also like Hand Jive, Bump, A Go Go, Uberjam, and Out Louder (the last under Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood). Welcome to the board!

For those interested, Amazon today only (Sunday 8/2) has the download for Coltrane's Interstellar Space for $2.99.

Found this on the web: http://jazztimes.com/articles/20113-ruby-b...old-brash-brass

I like it, but didn't find it revelatory. As part of your buying decision, keep in mind what you're getting: 18 tracks of Brick Fleagle, 11 tracks of Sandy Williams, and 8 tracks of Jimmy Jones. On the other hand, you get sessions from 2 different Billy Taylors: the pianist and the bassist.

I've liked everything I've heard from Tiny Grimes, and I can actually say that about very few artists. There are the 4 Bird tracks on Savoy, important because the b-sides were the first true inklings of the mature Bird sound on record: Tiny's Tempo and Red Cross. Tiny's sound is very pleasing, and compliments Bird well. The 3 OJCs under his name are all wonderful: Blues Groove, Callin' The Blues, and Tiny In Swingville. I also have 2 Black and Blues from late in his career: Food For Thought and Some Groovy Fours. Pure party music; a lot of fun. Finally, I have some odds and ends in my collection: 3 tracks on The Blue Note Swingtets (2 under his name, and 1 with Ike Quebec), a track called Hot In Harlem from 1948, and his sextet backing Billie Holiday on Blue Turning Grey Over You, on Aladdin.

Does the charged amount match what the entire order should cost? I think this is the only way to confirm that an order actually shipped completely. There is no updating on their orders page for partial fills. Uh oh. I'll wait with baited breath.

Yah, I had a number of these. Very fond memories of them. "Songbook"'s cover was by Cal Schenkel. "October 10, 1969" was a quiet masterpiece. "The Big Ball" was just wonderful (very long sides, too, as I recall...over 25 minutes per side). For a long time, this was the only way you could get Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well." I had the prior version of "Zapped," with a different cover and slightly different song selection. The last one I got contiguously was "Together." I did wind up getting "Troublemakers," but couldn't tell you how. I absolutely loved WB/Reprise because they had such a depth of artists, and these albums were really the only way to get exposed to them. Thanks to this series, I got to know The Pentangle ("Sweet Child"), Family, The Everly Brothers' "T For Texas", Pearls Before Swine, Levitt & McClure, The Fifth Avenue Band, the folkie Dion, Tim Dawe, Hard Meat, John Simon, Jimmy Webb ("P.F. Sloan" - what a wonderful song!), John and Beverley Martyn...looking at these albums is sending me down memory lane! And these albums were really programmed well. Each side really flowed as music. And it seemed the only place at the time where Frank Zappa and his label's artists got any respect as, well, artists. Thanks for posting this link, Jim.

Mr. Elegance! Happy birthday, Hank!!

I was finally notified that my order shipped. Luckily, it seems like it shipped complete: Amtrak Blues by Alberta Hunter (CD) Ben & Sweets by Ben Webster (CD) Desmond Blue by Paul Desmond (CD) Easy Living by Paul Desmond (CD) For the Duration by Rosemary Clooney (CD) Greatest Jazz Concert in the World (3-CD) by Various Artists (CD) Highlights From The Plugged Nickel by Miles Davis (CD) Like Someone in Love (Live) by Paul Desmond (CD) Live by Johnny Winter (CD) Live at Donte's by Joe Pass (CD) Poinciana by Ahmad Jamal (CD) Second Winter by Johnny Winter (CD) Sunflower by Milt Jackson (CD) The Trombone Master by J.J. Johnson (CD) Yokohama Concert Volume 2: Chain Reaction (Live) by J.J. Johnson (CD)

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Still waiting...

First, check out how heavy the boxes are in their warehouse. My wife and I couldn't move these suckers home. Also, you may want to check out their Billy bookcases. The individual shelves are thicker.

We've discussed this many times in various forums...it seems the next inevitable step. Still, it's exciting to see it may finally be occurring: (from 7/27/09 Financial Times) Apple is working with the four largest record labels to stimulate digital sales of albums by bundling a new interactive booklet, sleeve notes and other interactive features with music downloads, in a move it hopes will change buying trends on its online iTunes store.... Apple wants to make bigger purchases more compelling by creating a new type of interactive album material, including photos, lyric sheets and liner notes that allow users to click through to items that they find most interesting. Consumers would be able to play songs directly from the interactive book without clicking back into Apple’s iTunes software, executives said. More here: Financial Times

I imagine it would have to be accompanied with a 3rd-party add-on to iTunes (because where would this data be displayed and indexed?), which Apple probably would not allow. There's probably also a matter of paying extra royalties to liner note writers. Finally, if it adds too much to the cost, it would make buying CDs more attractive (there is a downside to buying mp3's...look at the contretemps surrounding Amazon's taking back the Orwell sales; no such ownership problems exist with CDs). Having said all that, I would love to have this additional data available.

I hope to buy the mono box, and then Yellow Submarine and Abbey Road individually. I have Let It Be...Naked, so have no burning need to spend $15 or so on "Dig It." I can't wait to hear The White Album in mono. Heard it many decades ago, and loved it. (Also good, BTW, is Blonde On Blonde in mono. Wish I could get that...)

Now available for preorder (just using Amazon for convenience, not meant as an endorsement): Beatles Mono Box Beatles Stereo Box

Right on cue... $5.99 at Dusty Groove.

Still waiting... I called them yesterday, and they said they were releasing my order complete. Website still shows it as unshipped.

Willis...With Pat This is probably where you should go next. Compilation of tracks from various albums Willis did for Muse. Fun, gutbucket stuff.

One of the things I had in mind when I originally posted was the Cecil Taylor release "3 Phasis" on New World Records. It was a gatefold cover, with extensive liner notes by someone who attended the recording session. He detailed the session as it transpired, discussed the composition's different sections (which gave me a clue that it was rehearsed and wasn't just chaos), described the interactions among the players, and even quoted Cecil during the playback as saying, "Well, we knew it was good too." While Cecil's not a favorite of mine, it did help give me a better appreciation of the music.