Chuck Nessa

McDougal had some sort of government job - fed, state, city - I don't remember. He used to stop at my office regularly and talk about "the guys". He is/was a great spirit. I remember introducing him to Bob Porter (at the time, Jug's producer at Prestige) and Bob said " I love McDougal, but he keeps spitting on me". That was a hazard with him - his saliva glands must have worked overtime.

The stereo masters for Mingus Presents Mingus are missing, so Mosaic used the mono originals. The stereo cds are from 3rd, 4th, 5th (who knows) generation dubs. I have not heard the most recent cd mastering, but the previous versions were horrible.

As a lowly viewer, I have memories of Lee Morgan in the audience, shouting at one of these shows. Am I wrong?

Never been a fan of the players. Please convince me.

The real point of this thread is - Weezie wants to save some money by buying "non-US goods". No value judgement here, just a note to others.

Two ways to interpret the music - as music or psychology. I say much of late Coltrane is great music, especially the duos with Ali. I think Om is "less good" music and worth investigation for serious fans. This is an unfortunate "entry point" for the uninitiated.

Wish I could see over my belly to undo my pants for the next website. WHAT A BUNCH OF CRAP.

BIG RETRACTION! I honestly thought this thread was started by "the fan of One Sound". I made a big ERROR and blamed the wrong person. Blame it on the drugs my doctor gave me after surgery today.

Did anyone see a "smiley"? When I pay bills and taxes I feel a sense of "completion". I may be a sucker, but I usually feel good about my situation. I'm alive, I pay my bills on time, I pay my taxes and my wife and children are alive. That is as much as I can expect. BUT it ain't nobody's business. I think this is an insulting thread. Is that really a rash you have, or something more serious?

I will be 60 years old soon. I have seen almost everyone "worthwhile" since then. What's the point? Another "my dick is bigger than yours" thread like the tax one? I've seen Duke's band (while EKE was alive 20+ times). So what. I do understand the trouble with "aesthetics" if one has not heard the "living masters", but don't really understand the question otherwise. Shit be happnin', go find it and be able to post to a thread like this in your future.

This looks like a "my dick is bigger than yours" thread. You can't win. If you pay a bunch you are a "creep" and if you don't pay much you are a loser. Dan, you could do better, on all fronts.

I believe the Mosaic set has one take of Air (tk 1) not on the other cds. I am a Cecil freak, was broke when the Mosaic was available and am happy with the Candid cds.

I used to spend a lot if time with McDougal in the '70s and early '80s. Great guy - More later, gotta run.

I've seen dozens without clothes, but only a couple naked (and they were fully covered).

A good replacement disc will be sent out today.

Though it might not have been a "stereo", it would have had a tube amp.

Jack, any stories from the Philips sessions? Woody's band was in terrific shape during that period.

Let alone Sam Levinson.

Don't know the cds but the Black Lion/Freedom lps (the legit ones) sounded better than the Byg/Affinity versions. I've had Akisakila since it was first issued and like it a lot. I still have the lps but prefer the mix/eq on the AJM cd set. The big warning is the timing/bucks ratio - 82 minutes at Japanese import prices can be daunting.

None of the tapes I have come from the date on Storyville. My "jab" at "original" was because some of these tapes may pre-date it. I have broadcasts with Ball, Percy Heath and Al Leavitt from Storyville and another two with Ball, Ind and Morton. I also have a '57 date from Philly with a local rhythm section.

Yes, and the Perkins/Kamuca half of the date was reissued on the PJ cd called Tenors Head On.

How about "Earl Grant"?

I believe New Jazz 855 was the original master. I have a Prestige pressing numbered 755 with the unreissued take (without Miles). The take with MD clocks in at 2:24 while the other version is 2:55 by my count. Discographies I've checked indicate the Miles take as #143B with #143 for the other one (my pressing indicates 143). I read this to indicate they tried it without Miles for the first take, then added him.

What is the "original Storyville session"? More sometime in the future.

At my income level, I welcome anything the "majors" do to promote their "product" as long as it is within their contracts with the artists. I would not make the deal with them, but I will take advantage.