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The Amboy Dukes surprised me too, but the presence of Stockhausen, Feldman, Berio, and MEV in the catalog positively shocked me. I had no idea. That's quite a range of recordings, although it was still mostly a jazz catalog.

Definitely. But what's up with this? Mainstream made its debut in the 1960s, then seemed to go kinda quiet for a while, then came back with that new look (and bad engineering) in the early 70s. What caused to off time? Or am I wrong about that? Discogs doesn't show much of a gap, if any , from the 60s into the 70s for Mainstream, although the 70s were clearly the heyday for the label.

So my order just recently arrived from Amazon; included some Feldman and other CDs, and the Feldman book, "Give My Regards to Eight Street." I've just started in on it, and if the hurricane leaves us with the power on, I hope to make some progress through it this weekend. Anyone have any favorite pieces from the book, or some thoughts on it?

I wonder if there is enough Blue Mitchell or Harold Land stuff on Mainstream to make a Mosaic Select? Wondering too if there would be interest in it if there was.

The LPs are available on the 2nd hand market for mostly reasonable prices. I have the Harold Land LPs, the Charles McPherson, and the Kynard. Pretty good. I don't think I've seen Mainstream titles on domestic CD, although it seems some of their title were issued on CD. Discogs gives useful info: Discogs Mainstream

I don't think that's true of every musician. Yes, some do suffer from stage fright, but many turn that to their advantage by riding the adrenaline to greater heights. And some just love to be in communication with an audience and feed off that response. Besides, when you are your own judge, you tend to overrate the performance

The discs came super fast and in great shape. Thanks!

Never just an album, always an experience.

Q. Where did the name Odwalla come from? A. In a musical piece titled Illistrum by the jazz group Art Ensemble of Chicago, Odwalla is a mythical leader who guides the "people of the sun" out of the "gray haze."

A fitting tribute to bandmate and friend, Johnny Mbizo Dyani. Ogun LP.

Was on the 7th floor of an office building in downtown DC when the earthquake hit. At first it sounded like some kind of construction in the building, then the thought occurred that maybe something had been detonated; echoes of 9-11 were felt. Somebody yelled "earthquake" and things snapped into place. I lived in California for about 6 year sin the late 70s-early 80s, and had ben in 4 or 5 quakes. It all instantly made sense. The flood of people out of DC did remind me of 9-11. In both cases, I stayed in the the city until the exodus lightened. Got home and found some pictures and bric-a-brac knocked of walls and shelves. Fortunately, the CDs and LPs stayed in place. Believe me, that was on my mind!

Dolphy always seems to be the hippest guy in the room. He is terrific on "Round Midnight."

Thanks for the good feedback! Since their is nothing to be said against it, and something for it, I think I will pick up "NEITHER." It will make a good companion for my Feldman "FOR SAMUEL BECKETT." And from the clips I heard, it sounded quite interesting. Wondering if anybody attended the Morton Feldman Festival in Philadelphia this past June? Its dates conflicted with the Vision Festival in NYC, which I was focused on attending. In retrospect, I regret passing up the Feldman Festival, as it is doubtful that something like that will be held in the area again anytime soon. Feldman Festival

I really like the magazine profile. This essay is better than Ross's treatment of Feldman in "All the Rest is Noise," which struck me as somewhat labored. Okay, so this has just been issued (reissued ? ) by Hat Art: Does anyone know this piece? Heard this performance? Is this a MUST-have for Feldman fans, or just "would be nice to have"?

Great disc, and a bargain at twice the price. That recommendation works for me. PM sent on the following: Baikida Carroll - Marionettes on a High Wire (Omnitone) $5 Yusef Lateef - The Complete Yusef Lateef (Collectables Jazz Classics) $5 Jameel Moondoc - Revolt of the Negro Lawn Jockeys (Eremite) $10 William Parker - Sunrise in the Tone World (Aum Fidelity) $7 William Parker - Through Acceptance of the Mystery Peace (Eremite) $5 William Parker - Raincoat in the River (Eremite) $5 All excellent choices. I know, I have them all The Moondoc is a great deal. Just picked up mu copy, o/w would have grabbed it. A kick-ass album

A great movie, filled with the Lawrentian spirit. I too like Russell's penchant for excess and exaggeration, although it often went over the top. But in "Women," he kept it in perfect equipoise to the demands of Lawrence's novel.

PM sent on: Cecil Taylor & The Italian Instabile Orchestra - The Owner of the River Bank (Enja) $7 Add: Katsura Yamauchi/Michel Doneda - La Drache (Improvised Music From Japan) $5

Woody Shaw bandmate and protege, Carter Jefferson. The album shows the Shavian influence, especially in the harder-charging pieces.

A terrific date. Mal gets the cover to himself, but Steve Lacy and crew are in high gear. The drummer on this gig is Noel McGhie. Played with Waldron, Noah Howard, Clifford Thornton. Apparently still active. Has a 2010 album out with Francois Tusques. Really did not know much about him until I looked him up, although I know I've heard him on the Thornton and Howard gigs. He works well with Lacy and company. America LP:

A lot of genius in the recording studio at one time! I still have no idea of the title, not the explanation (if that it what it is) on the back cover But the music speaks for itself. Black Saint LP 1977.

One more Marion Brown album. With heavy storm clouds moving into my location, I thought SWEET EARTH FLYING would be appropriate. The title is from the Jean Toomer poem: Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads Great, hollow, bell-like flowers Rumbling in the wind, Stretching clappers to strike our ears... Dripping rain like golden honey, And the SWEET EARTH FLYING from the thunder. Something I noticed looking at the ABC Impulse gatefold jacket is that Muhal Richard Abrams name on the outside sleeve is spelled Muhal Richard Abrahams; the error is compounded on the inner sleeve where it is spelled Muhal Richard Abrahms!