Trane Whistle

[Dave James]

I've been spending some time with Trane Whistle over the last few days and I've come to the conclusion that this may be the Davis equivalent of best in show. Sure, there's the large group aspect of this that I think may have toned down some of his "blowing" proclivities, but, regardless of the reason, this one just comes together very, very nicely.

Up over and out.

[Shawn]

I've been spending some time with Trane Whistle over the last few days and I've come to the conclusion that this may be the Davis equivalent of best in show. Sure, there's the large group aspect of this that I think may have toned down some of his "blowing" proclivities, but, regardless of the reason, this one just comes together very, very nicely.

Up over and out.

Love the album, but I'm not sure if I'd pick this as my personal favorite. I love Lockjaw's "blowing" proclivities.

[Ted O'Reilly]

There's a Davis record (never on CD?) for RCA in late '66 that never got much attention, but I always liked: "The Fox And The Hounds". It's also with a big band, directed by Bobby Plater.

[Shawn]

There's a Davis record (never on CD?) for RCA in late '66 that never got much attention, but I always liked: "The Fox And The Hounds". It's also with a big band, directed by Bobby Plater.

That was reissued by Collectibles back in 2001 or so as a twofer with Lock The Fox. Not sure if it's still available or not.

[Ted O'Reilly]

There's a Davis record (never on CD?) for RCA in late '66 that never got much attention, but I always liked: "The Fox And The Hounds". It's also with a big band, directed by Bobby Plater.

That was reissued by Collectibles back in 2001 or so as a twofer with Lock The Fox. Not sure if it's still available or not.

Thanks, Shawn. I'll start a search. I had them both on LP. In mono!

[Shawn]

Looks like it's still available:

http://www.amazon.com/Lock-Hounds-Eddie-Lo...8651&sr=8-7

[BillF]

Trane Whistle is a great album, but I'd be reluctant to name it as Lockjaw's best, if only because I find it so dominated by the personality of Oliver Nelson that I file it in my collection under Nelson's name, rather than Davis's.

[Ted O'Reilly]

Looks like it's still available:

http://www.amazon.com/Lock-Hounds-Eddie-Lo...8651&sr=8-7

Thanks again, Shawn, but just ordered it (along with a few others) for only $6.98 from Oldies.com. That's ten bucks cheaper than Amazon!

http://www.oldies.com/product-view/28122.html

[John L]

Trane Whistle is a great album, but I'd be reluctant to name it as Lockjaw's best, if only because I find it so dominated by the personality of Oliver Nelson that I file it in my collection under Nelson's name, rather than Davis's.

I file it under Eric Dolphy's name, but only because it is a part of the Eric Dolphy Prestige box.

[BillF]

Trane Whistle is a great album, but I'd be reluctant to name it as Lockjaw's best, if only because I find it so dominated by the personality of Oliver Nelson that I file it in my collection under Nelson's name, rather than Davis's.

I file it under Eric Dolphy's name, but only because it is a part of the Eric Dolphy Prestige box.

Re filing, as a listening experience I find it closer to the Mosaic Nelson Studio Big Band Sessions than to Lockjaw with Shirley Scott or with Johnny Griffin.

[paul secor]

Just my opinion, but I never heard it as one of his best records.

[BillF]

It's a fine record which perhaps should be seen as Lockjaw performing with an

Oliver Nelson orchestra an extended version of what he so brilliantly managed in the Basie band.