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Music's music. As long as we aren't trading or posting links, I don't see why such discussion would be a problem. Yes and Yes.

The grunting is probably Elvin. I have a great live recording ( that I made at the time myself) from 1980 of Elvin at the VV with Woody Shaw (for one tune), Andrew White, Ari Brown and Andy McCloud. Insanely fierce!

Happy Birthday, David!

I saw Divid Sanchez in August at Iridium and although Sanchez was dressed casual, but nice and clean, his sidemen looked especially grubby. Even their haircuts made them look like derelicts! That's a little strange since David Sanchez has a deal with Banana Republic.

Here's three of my favorites: The Artistry of Kenny Barron This CD represents an atypical chapter in pianist Kenny Barron's vast discography: a rare opportunity to record in an English nightclub (the Bass Clef) for an English record label (Wave). Recorded during a single evening in 1990, the veteran is joined by bassist Peter Ind and drummer Mark Taylor for six selections that are familiar to seasoned jazz musicians. Even though this was not a working trio, things gel very nicely and Barron happily stretches out each selection, with the shortest performance clocking in at just under nine minutes. Highlights include the breezy setting of "Like Someone in Love," the dramatic "Body and Soul," and a playful romp through two Thelonious Monk compositions "Rhythm-a-Ning" and a brisk "Well, You Needn't," with the latter showcasing Ind's fluid bass. This is one of Kenny Barron's lesser known CDs, but it is essential listening for anyone familiar with his music.

I'm reading it now and diggin' it. A lot.

Both of these types of files can be downloaded to iTunes and then burned to a cd. FLAC files are uncompressed so the sound is the best that it can be digitally.

I just finished: There's lots of information about LaFaro, that I didn't know about. That's good even though It may have benefited with some additional editing. Here's one that's not mention enough, but not a biography:

Wow! Those are some pretty inane lyrics! From the Jimmy Webb School. Elling, and Barber in particular, suffer from extreme hubris.

A Very Happy Birthday to you, John!

Thanks Connnnnnnnnn...and everyone else!

Thanks HP, for the good cheer. Someday maybe I'll find out who this was/is!

Happy Birthday, MG!! glad you're back.

The saxophones are slightly off mic from time to time, but I don't think Miles is. The piano is under recorded, though. Trane is at the height of his Miles sheets of sound peroid and Cannonball is furious too. I'd like to hear the remastered version to see if there is a improvement, but the way it was originally released is fine with me. I still have the vinyl that was issued in 1973, and the "My Funny Valentine" I mentioned is also on:

The version of "My Funny Valentine" on this set is fantastic. High Art. Very "free". My favorite.

I'm not sure if Red Rodney - With the Bebop Preservation Society is available, but it's nice. Red Rodney, who at 48 was in the midst of a successful comeback, visited England during 1974-75. This Spotlite LP finds him teamed with some of the best bop-oriented jazzmen from the United Kingdom: altoist Pete King, trumpeter Hank Shaw, pianist Bill Le Sage, bassist Spike Heatley and drummer Martin Drew. With their American guest, they perform three group originals and five bop classics, including a couple of numbers ("Merry Go Round" and "Sid's Delight") that are rarely performed. "Tenderly" is a showcase for Rodney; the two trumpeters have a heated tradeoff on "Blue 'N' Boogie"; and King stars among the sidemen. Fun straight-ahead music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

This one is really great:

I gave Eldar a listen last night. He's playing his own compositions now so I thought it was time to give him another chance. The jury is still out, although there is a lot to admire about his skill. The boy has to learn how to breathe, though!

I have one right off the top of my head: Joe Locke - "Appointment in Orvieto" (Part 1) Part 2 Joe Locke - Vibes Rosario Giuliani - Alto Jonathan Kreisberg - Guitar Jay Anderson - Bass Joe LaBarbera - Drums

It is Chicago. I don't believe that the famous New York Cafe' Society had a mural of Snow White!

Happy Birthday to a fine gentleman. Many more to come, Ronald!

Whenever I saw him with Roy at Jimmy Ryan's, he always seemed to be having a good time, and that joy spread from the bandstand to the audience.