Alon Marcus

Yet another "overlooked" thread but someone has to do the dirty job! Hampton Hawes and Elmo Hope were pobably treated as two mere Bud Powell imitators. They are never mentioned as important historical figures. I don't think they had the luck of playing in super important groups like Miles' quintet. Do you think Red Garland could be counted as important as he is if he didn't play with Davis? How about Marcus Roberts? His tribute to Joplin is pure genius IMHO.

I didn't know that Francis Davis was Miles' wife!

Starting a new thread in the miscellaneous non political sub forum: "What are you eating right now, tell us all".

Stanley is a talented writer. Sorry guys, it is too easy to slay him on a board like Organissimo or JC. If he was a worse writer maybe things could be better for jazz history. He is sloppy, arrogant, has strong prejudices against anything that came after 1959 and wasn't Wynton Marsalis and people that speak english much better than me have already mentioned his grammatical mistakes. Nevertheless, the fact the we all read what he writes (and this thread is the best example) speaks for itself. Don't you think that his expression "co-compositions" was entered on purpose to remind subconsciously of Ellington's Ko-KO? Maybe he should become a science fiction writer or something like this. Simple historical facts are like a dry desert land for his flowering creativity.

First of all let me say that I'm happy to each newbie in jazz (listening, reading, posting in the forums etc.) but sometimes they ask really funny and strange questions. I suppose the same is right for me when I'm asking questions about things I don't know. So I don't have bad intentions but I thought we'd play a little game. What do you think is the most inappropriate (and funny) question a newbie could ask in a jazz forum? Here is mine (this one is from real life, I was asked about it a couple of days ago ): Which jazz musician named Tony Braxton you like better? This one: or that one:

Isn't it the famous Alexander's Ragtime band?

Sorry Barak, my mistake.

Barak I thought you didn't like the soprano!

So many participants of the board were born today (and also in the last few days). Excuse me for my laziness. Happy birthday to you all!

Avishai Cohen - plays both bass and piano.

Once again there is the problem with the exact definition of "overlooked". I would never categorize Towner and Holdsworth as overlooked. I like their music, especially Towner's.

Another big for Muthspiel.

It's a shame I didn't go to the concert. Even if it wasn't that good (and probably it WAS good!) I missed my chance to see Lake live. I'll do my best not to miss Murray and Shepp who are supposed to come in the end of February.

Recently I've discovered this group for myself. The classic lineup had Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, David Murray and Hamiet Bluiett. In someplaces they are described as the only group that could play free but still be commercially successful. I'd like to hear what you have to say about the group. What are their best albums (and also about the solo efforts of its members save for Murray who deserves his own thread or maybe a forum ).

Leeway you are right, the credit is yours. BTW I posted a compilation of Blindfold Tests some time ago and Miles' was there http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=15048

Please explain. I thought he is a pianist.

I have not read all in the series but the Rex Stewart has to be THE Best! An excellent book! What's in the book Brownie?

You are right of course. I'll try to edit my mistake.

It's a good choice and I'll try to find the album untill its time will come.

I already found and read two of that series. Jazz Masters Of The .20s by Richard Hadlock and Jazz Masters Of The .40s by the great Ira Gitler. Both books are very good, informative and interesting. The series was edited by no other but Martin Williams. What do you think about the specific books and writers? What do you think about the concept of the series? Who read the books about other eras and can tell a little bit about 'em? By the way, Jazz Masters Of The .30s was written by Ellington's trumpeter Rex Stewart.

Thanks 7/4. It looks like you took the whole thing really seriously Enjoy "Roots and Herbs"

Thank you it helps but still I think it's too many actions for a simple task + you can view a maximum of 40 posts per page per topic which is limited. I think a button with an option "Search this thread" should be added. It will make things simplier.

O.K. - I guess I could be terribly wrong and that is why nobody replied. I'll tell you the answer and hope that somebody who has both albums could check if I was right. The composition is "Ping Pong" and can be found on "Ugetsu" and "Three Blind Mice vol.2" by Art Blakey.

Who said it? Maybe Miles Davis, sounds typical to him.

Overlooked is relative. I'm not sure how to define Laurindo Almeida. He played with Stan Getz and the MJQ but is not being mentioned that much. Also how about mr. Ferenc Snetberger (according to the number of replies to that post he is overlooked). Right now I'm listening to John Patton - This One's for J.A. with Ed Cherry on guitar. Don't know if he is overlooked but it's the first time I heard him and he is good.