Dub Modal Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) Only nine tracks in this BFT because the selections were pretty long. Glad most of it was enjoyed. I definitely had fun putting this together. Let's get to it: Track One - Le Rex - Alimentation Generale - Escape of the Fire Ants 2019 (written by Stucki) AS - Benedikt Reising D - Rico Baumann TS - Marc Stucki Tr - Andreas Tschopp Tu - Marc Unternahrer Blind buy of an album I ended up enjoying and glad some of yall did too. This was my favorite tune from the record. I agree with comments that Stucki was the standout here and well, it's his tune so that makes sense. Track Two - Anthony Braxton, Composition No. 40B - Six Compositions: Quartet 1981 (written by Braxton) AS - Anthony Braxton Bass - Mark Helias D - Edward Blackwell P - Anthony Davis A few guesses for Ed Blackwell on track 7, but here he is. I actually preferred Composition No. 40A from this record, but this one was shorter and fit the CD's time restrictions. As @felser noted, Braxton's playing could be described as frantic here but I enjoy that component here, and think it plays well with the tight rhythm section. Track Three - David Torn - Transmit Regardless - Prezens 2005 (Ensemble) AS - Tim Berne D - Tom Rainey Rhodes/Hammond/Mellotron/Bent Circuits - Craig Taborn G - David Torn I thought a few more would have guessed Berne here like @mjzee. I waffled a bit on whether to include this and then where to place it because it's so far outside of the other songs here. Then I read the song title again and took it to heart - Transmit Regardless. The soundscape that Prezens creates is an entire sphere for everything else to breathe within, with the ensemble traversing over the topography of this little sonic world. Maybe that comes across as too artsy and it probably is, but I don't mean to say this can't be enjoyed viscerally. The original hype sticker said this album is a "tapestry" and maybe that's a better way to describe what Torn is creating. This song stood out among the others though, so I wanted to share it here even though it's obviously not to everyone's preference. Track Four - Hank Mobley - Feelin' Folksy - The Flip 1969 (Released in '70, written by Mobley) B - Alby Cullaz D - Philly Joe P - Vince Benedetti TS - Hank Mobley Tb - Slide Hampton Tr - Dizzy Reece I think this is a massively underrated Mobley album, so much so that without Mosaic doing the 60s Mobley set I may have never bought it separately. That would have been my loss. Check the line up. Once you get the title track out of the way (although @Dan Gould digs it!), one gets to some excellent songs. It was Dizzy's solo on this made me sit up and take notice at first. Then after a few listens it all came home for me. Track Five - Steve Lacy 5 - Stamps (Live) - Blinks...Zurich Live 1983 (composed by Steve Lacy) B - Jean-Jacques Avenel Percussion - Oliver Johnson Ss - Steve Lacy AS - Steve Potts Cello - Irene Aebi Recent CD purchase and the whole thing grabbed me from the get go. Time factors affected this selection but it's still a damn good song. As @tkeith notes, the listening here from everyone involved is masterful. Track Six - Charles McPherson - BeBop to HipHop - Illusions in Blue 1990, live from a night club in La Jolla, CA; possibly composed by McPherson B - Jeffrey Littleton D - Chuck McPherson (Charles Jr) P - Randy Porter AS - Charles McPherson For some reason, this song isn't listed on the discogs page and the CD cover is different. This selection was one of my favorites from this 1990 live date (and bonus not to include announcements of song/personnel for the BFT) where I think Charles is playing incredibly well. I purchased direct from Charles' web store: https://charlesmcpherson.com/store/ Track Seven - Philly Joe Jones - Jim's Jewel - Philly Mignon 1977 (written by Charles Brown Sr., arranged by Philly Joe) B - Ron Carter Cornet - Nat Adderley D - Philly Joe Ss - Ira Sullivan Big names on what I think is an almost unknown or maybe forgotten album. My favorite track from it, the off kilter melody was unexpected but fit this Charles Brown composition so well. Philly Joe looks like a boss on this cover photo as well. Track Eight- Myra Melford Extended Ensemble - Evening Might Still - Even the Sounds Shine 1996 (composed by Melford) Cl - Marty Ehrlich B - Lindsey Horner D - Reggie Nicholson P - Myra Melford Tr - Dave Douglas Ehrlich hooked me and I had to include this one because this is a serious jam. Glad most enjoyed it too. The whole album is excellent IMO. Track Nine - Augustus Pablo - Song of the East - The Red Sea (composed by A. Pablo) B - Aston Barrett or Val Douglas D - Carlton Barrett or Mikey Richards G - Alva Lewis, Mikey Chung, or Ranny Williams Tr - Bobby Ellis TS - Tommy McCook Tb - Vin Gordon Keyboards - Geoffrey Chung, Glen Adams, Lloyd Charmers Melodica - A. Pablo Percussion - Sticky Thompson I almost didn't include this one either, but I've been listening to a lot of Pablo lately and thought what the hell. Pablo is a remarkable guy. Dealt with Myasthenia Gravis his whole life even though it was never diagnosed until decades after he'd been suffering with it. Took initiative and carved out his own Rockers sound among the world music capital of Kingston, JA and became a legend worldwide. He was gifted a melodica by a friend and taught himself to play it, ending up getting called to record by Herman Chin-Loy of Aquarius & Randy's studios. Those early sessions are on this comp and this little groove stands out. It's so raw and loose but the drive is palpable. 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Dan Gould Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Damn your clue of "currently on tour" made me think of McPherson and I missed my chance to take a shot with that guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted June 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dan Gould said: Damn your clue of "currently on tour" made me think of McPherson and I missed my chance to take a shot with that guess. I wish he was coming somewhere close to me. Would love to catch one of those shows. Glad he’s able to get out there regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Great reveal. I happened to be listening to a Berne record (You've Been Watching Me) right before I heard your BFT, so there you go. Regarding the Philly Joe date, I've long thought that run of Galaxy LPs from the late '70's has been criminally neglected. In a way, they were victim to Miles Davis's dictum that liner notes are superfluous. So they usually had bare minimum info on the back cover, when they should have tried harder to sell the albums: play up the strengths, the often unusual and surprising combinations of musicians, and just tell people why they should buy it. Even now, a great Mosaic box would be to compile many of these Galaxy dates. "Le Rex" was definitely interesting and eye-opening. Very talented musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 I would never have guessed McPherson...the tone... Maybe I have the wrong speakers for that record?!?? 7 minutes ago, mjzee said: ...they were victim to Miles Davis's dictum that liner notes are superfluous... The were also victim to the economic dictum that liner notes cost money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, JSngry said: I would never have guessed McPherson...the tone... Maybe I have the wrong speakers for that record?!?? ... I think #6 sounds like McPherson (now that I've been told), but didn't recognize him in real time, which is my bad since I have and listen to some fairly recent recordings. Number 4 was an even worse miss; clearly Blue Note hard bop but I'd never heard it, my Hank '60s listening being confined to the Mosaic. Agreed I'll have to check out the album. Thanks for the BFT. I didn't chime in earlier because I didn't have anything bright to say re. IDing the tunes, but I enjoyed listening. Edited June 30, 2023 by T.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted June 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, mjzee said: Great reveal. I happened to be listening to a Berne record (You've Been Watching Me) right before I heard your BFT, so there you go. Regarding the Philly Joe date, I've long thought that run of Galaxy LPs from the late '70's has been criminally neglected. In a way, they were victim to Miles Davis's dictum that liner notes are superfluous. So they usually had bare minimum info on the back cover, when they should have tried harder to sell the albums: play up the strengths, the often unusual and surprising combinations of musicians, and just tell people why they should buy it. Even now, a great Mosaic box would be to compile many of these Galaxy dates. "Le Rex" was definitely interesting and eye-opening. Very talented musicians. Great Mosaic idea! 1 hour ago, JSngry said: I would never have guessed McPherson...the tone... Maybe I have the wrong speakers for that record?!?? It’s not the best live recording so that may have something to do with it. 56 minutes ago, T.D. said: Thanks for the BFT. I didn't chime in earlier because I didn't have anything bright to say re. IDing the tunes, but I enjoyed listening. Very welcome and thanks for giving a listen. No worries about no response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbcity Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Wow. I am really sorry I missed this one. June was a busy month, but that'll teach me not to make time. This looks like it was a great BFT... I'm gonna go back and listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted July 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Thanks @webbcity And the Le Rex album is $5 this weekend at Bandcamp. Well worth the price. The label, Cuneiform, does a $5 album every week btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbcity Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Well, it's not exaggeration or hyperbole to say I loved every track on this. Yes, even (especially) #3! Have always wondered about that Torn record but hadn't made the time yet to check it out. I'm glad you listened to the message in the tune title and decided to include it. Same with the Melford-- always wanted to get to that one. And I don't know that Braxton record either, and that cut is fantastic. I don't think I realized Blackwell played with him. Everything here is a hit for me, I'm sorry I didn't get to it sooner! But you've certainly given me a lot to add to my list for the next record store run. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted July 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, webbcity said: Well, it's not exaggeration or hyperbole to say I loved every track on this. Yes, even (especially) #3! Have always wondered about that Torn record but hadn't made the time yet to check it out. I'm glad you listened to the message in the tune title and decided to include it. Same with the Melford-- always wanted to get to that one. And I don't know that Braxton record either, and that cut is fantastic. I don't think I realized Blackwell played with him. Everything here is a hit for me, I'm sorry I didn't get to it sooner! But you've certainly given me a lot to add to my list for the next record store run. 😎👍 Nice! Glad you enjoyed it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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