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Another--quite different--view of a Dylan concert: Bob Dylan: Shock Rocker Posted by CW Fisher on November 02, 2004 05:47 PM (See all posts by CW Fisher) Filed under: Music, Music: Rock - Scroll down to read comments on this story and/or add one of your own.

Joe, your piece on Flora and Martin is absolutely wonderful. When I grow up, I want to be able to write about art like that. B-) Yes, I second that. Well-done

When you hear Wes pluck those guitar strings, you realize why you listen to vinyl. Drew, interesting coincidence, as I was auditioning the Shepp - van't Hof album this past Sunday. The concept was interesting, but after a quick (probably too quick) audition, I decided to pass on it. I might have been suffering from synthesizer allergy from my last exposure to synths on a Herbie Hancock's "Sextant" LP. But, after reading your comments, I willl try to give it another listen.

Stefan, thanks for the excellent description of the LOC shows last night. Let me add a few thoughts of my own. --- The fundamental virtue of "Soul!" was that it clearly believed in the music of these artists, and gave them a chance to perform on television in a manner that allowed them to really express themselves; not a chance they often had. --- These shows were produced in the early 1970s for the National Education Television network (NET). When I look at what has happend to public television since then, it's quite disappointing. Could we get a show like "Soul!" produced now? I don't think so-- although I'd like to be proven wrong! --- The Kirk performance was eye-opening. It was hilarious in a way-- he made Pete Townsend of The Who look like Emily Post when it came to destroying stage fixtures. But it was also sad, because he seemed to me to be expressing a profound rage and frustration, which also came through in his stage "rap." It's not surprising to realize he suffered a major stroke only a few years after this show was aired. --- Horace Silver's music was funky, but his lyrics, for the most part, are still pretty hard to take; like reading from a health store manual. But I respect what he was trying to do. With all the drug, alcohol addictions so prevalent then (and now ) Horace was trying to affirm a cleaner, healthier way to live and realize onself. Who knows, maybe it helped some of those who heard it. Horace sure looked happy as hell while playing it. ---Billy Harper's sax playing really knocked me out. ---Lee Morgan on flugelhorn was something of a surprise. I'll try to catch the Max Roach, M-Boom show next week. It was good to see you and Bertrand there.

At best, a blog should be written by a person with an informed, lively interest in the field and should give the writer a chance to "stretch out" on a variety of topics and interests. A BB like this sometimes has extended commentary, but typically is a place for brief exchanges, quick comments, relaying of facts, etc. I don't see any reason why a blog should be inherently bad. In the hands of a good writer, a blog could be an interesting place to stop in. In fact, I think a number of people on this Board-- including you, Mike-- would make pretty good bloggers. Thanks for the suggestions and links. I am checking them out.

Blogs seem to be all the rage in political circles, but are there any good ones in the jazz field?

Stopped by the used Cd store today and picked up: Kenny Drew Quartet- "Talkin' and Walkin' with the Kenny Drew Quartet" (Blue Note) Don Byron- "A Fine Line: Arias and Lieders" (Blue Note) Charles Mingus: "Jazz Portraits: Mingus in Wonderland" (Blue Note)

Bob Dylan: "Blood on the Tracks"- I've been watching the D.A. Pennebaker documentary of Dylan's 1965 tour of England-- highly recommended. Also: One of Miles' better albums

Yeah, I didn't get all the way through the spread sheet, but my advice would be to throw out 2, 500 of these records and sell the 500 best on EBAY. Trying to sell this en masse is going to be really difficult. There was an awful lot of dross in there, and who knows what the condition is of even the more interesting titles. I wonder if any of the "usual suspects"-- West Coast dealers-- have already checked them out. A good lesson in being selective when collecting.

I have yet to have a cordless house phone that really works well. Right now we have a Sony SPP-N1020, 900 MHz cordless phone. It functions, but hearing what the other party is saying is not easy. I'm constantly straining to hear. So my wife went out and bought a Panasonic KX-TG5230M (who comes up with these model names/numbers? ). This one is 5.8 GHz,much more powerful. But we get it powered up, make a test call, and find that the reception isn't much better than the Sony, and has a lot of static as well. Does anyone have a cordless phone that works well, i.e. offers clear reception and ease of use? I'm really considering to going back to a regular cord phone.

What about the sound? Are they using the old masterings or are these newly remastered? None of the reviews make reference to this.

I bought my copy back in 1967 and STILL HAVE IT - freakin' amazing. Warner Brothers 1689 Monaural [bTW, on the label it says "Monaural" and on the jacket it says "Monophonic," interchangeable I suppose, but which term is technically correct?] And: Vol. II. Blue Note, blue label, black "b". The Dead and Ornette; if not similar, certainly birds of a feather. Cetainly, they share a fondness for extraordinary hats , and who is to say who is the real "Captain Trips"?

Guy, I was away on a business trip this week, so must have missed your birthday announcement. So, belatedly, my best wishes for your birthday, and may I ask you to join us in a toast of- what else- CHAMPAGNE to celebrate this happy event in the most appropriate style

The Dexter Gordon Prestige Box Set is now out. Has anyone had a chance to check it out? Have there been any reviews of it? Dexter Gordon 11 CD Box Set

I don't know what Eddie's reasons are (not until I read the article), but don't you think he rather regrets his decision now? Kind of like having been the 5th Beatle .

Sidewinder: Agreed on all counts, although Schiffrin gets a little snooty about Loussier in his liner notes. I just picked up a couple of Loussier Bach/Jazz albums and need to give them a spin and compare. Schiffrin did use some superior musicians. BTW. I don't see why one can't paper one's walls with both De Sade and the Spice Girls . Certainly, some of thos Spice Girls could do with a spanking B-) Anyway, just back from a trip, no vinyl for 4 days Listened to: I love Pearson's variety, compositions, and arrangements. Then the King Japan pressing that combines the following two albums: Also: A Blue Note DMM pressing, inferior sonics of a superior performance-- talk about a talented lineup of musicians.

happy Birthday Catesta You may not think so, but, oh, to be 38 again Take the Jack Benny approach: stop counting at 39

The Verve Elite of this one has been known to fetch big bucks on ebay but it's variable. I've got the feeling that there's a new CD issue either just coming out or in the pipeline (Japanese?) According to the sleeve note of the Elite there's at least one place where there's no shortage of the LP gatefolds. Some club in Brazil apparently (visited by Schifrin and much to his shock) had all its walls 'papered' with original sleeves ! Nice little concept album IMO - a pleasant listen that I tend to group along with Ed Thigpen's 'Out of the Storm'. I wonder what kind of club it was? Odd that this item has been so collectible. I wonder why? Does it have to do with the De Sade theme? Is that the "harmless little perversion" that Schifrin mentions? I picked up my vinyl copy for a buck. I enjoyed the album and I expect I will be putting it on the TT from time to time. It's quite clever in the way it melds classical and jazz. I don't expect to use the album for any decorative purposes, or as theme music

Bertrand, I'm glad you posted the information about the jazz movies at the LOC. I was going to do so, but the board was down, and I had to leave on a business trip before it came back up. Anyway, I do plan to go the movie on Monday night, 11/01. I have made a reservation. Will you be there? For anyone else who might be interested, here's the information: There was a movie last week about Elvin Jones, but I didn't find out about it in time. Anyone see it?

Sticking with your question (there are dozens and dozens of CD players in these price ranges), and considering your other equipment, I would go with the 521 BEE. The main difference between the 2 CD players is the BEE has a 20 bit converter and the 542 a 24 bit converter. I don't think you will notice any difference. Also, I've read that the BEE models have excellent musicality. Whatever you pick, enjoy the music!

There's a great christening scene in "Godfather 2" (?); while the baby is being christened, the film cuts to shots of rival mob bosses being assasinated. Anyway, as a former altarboy, although now quite lapsed, I can say Matthew's advice is pretty much on-target. The christening is when the baby really becomes a person in the eyes of the Church, receiving its name (in the old days, it was invariably the name of a saint). Guests should dress nicely, although not overly so-- i.e, you don't need a tux, but a decent suit, or at least business casual (depending on what part of the country and whose neighborhood you are in), should be the order of the day. A gift for the baby, a nice clothing outfit, for example, or a keepsake, such as a a christening cup with the baby's name initialed on it, are appropriate. Also nice: take some pictures of the baby and proud parents, make a little album, and send it to the parents after the event. Most of all, it's not so much a religious event, but a celebration of a new life going into the world. Think of it that way, and smile .

Finally got some time this afternoon to spin some vinyl (although not until I had moved some boxes of books and records to the storage locker ): First up, some Coltrane: Then some Hutcherson, Spiral," one cust ("Jasper") with Sam Rivers: Then some Sam Rivers in his own right, with Dave Holland, Barry Altschul: Then Cecil Taylor: Then Mr. Devadip Santana: And an album that you can put in the "cool" category:

I hope you get plenty of SAX on your birthday!

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Funny, that's kind of why I like Lloyd In the sense that he doesn't try to gut-punch you, but rather tries to induce you to follow him. It seems to me that a lot of his playing is about creating a mood, or a set of feelings, rather than displaying a particular technique or musical theory.