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  2. Buddy Childers-RIP

    in Artists

    Posted

    It was announced at Ken Poston's West Coast Big Band tribute show in LA that Buddy Childers passed away this week.

    I just discovered him recently on "Sam Songs" a Fresh Sound reissue from 1955-56.

    He had a beautiful warm tone on trumpet.

    RIP, Buddy! :(

  4. Sly & the Family Stone upcoming catalog upgrade

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME.

    The best Buy Rep told me they were sold out.

    When I argued that they had taken my order and had stock in then-he replied that they only update their website 1x per day.

    I asked for a supervisor-they kept me on hold for 5 minutes then disconnected me.

    Too good to be true-but of course no surprise as the price had to be a mistake.

    Not worth $40 to me to place another order.

    Betcha they have the $40 sets in stock :g

    Any advice or just let it go?

    They should just have sent an e-mail saying order cancelled since their price was an obvious mistake!

  5. Jazz Photo Exhibit at the Jazz Kitchen 4/9

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    Wait till the Indy locals get a look at Mark's great photos. :excited:

    Downbeat should send a reporter to write a story on his exhibition!

    After all, Mark is one of their contributing photographers.

    Wish I could be there to see the photos in super size format.

    Maybe a sponsor could be found to take the exhibition on the Road.

    Jazz at Lincoln Center next?? :tup

  8. Joe Holiday-Holiday for Jazz

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    Dem bastards at DG have a re-issue from Fresh Sound of Joe Holiday's "Holiday for Jazz" plus bonus tracks from an earlier Holiday issue. The reason I'm intrigued is that Holiday for Jazz has both Art Farmer and Blue Mitchell on it. As a Mitchell completist, I am curious if either Mitchell(or Farmer) get any solo time?

    Also to whom might Holiday be compared to in tone or style?

    This re-issue worth picking up? I know nothing of Joe Holiday so I thought someone here must have some sessions with him on tenor.

    any advice?

    THANKS!

  9. RVG of Traneing in sound question.

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    THANKS RELYLES-NO offense taken! :D

    My son does have a stereo at home-but not of my quality. Funny thing, as a musician he hears things that as a mere mortal jazz fan, I don't catch. As the saying goes, "he has good ears!"

    I just noticed him listening to the RVG of the Coltrane re-issue while he was doing his final review- and made the comment on that online here and then all hell broke loose.

    Let me know what you think of his review AFTER you do yours-and we'll compare notes.

    Some of my reviews are on that site currently as well.

    thanks for your clarification!

    -Jeff

  10. RVG of Traneing in sound question.

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    Normally, I DO use quality stereo equipment to review CDs-it just was my son's choice to do the Coltrane review-and he has good listening skills as a musician. Maybe you can read the review and judge it on its own merits first...

    CD reviews are only a small part of the websites content. The owner/webmaster of the site reviews Audiophile equipment himself! Reviews of CDs-classical, world music, jazz etc. are done by individual reviewers that are fans of the music. It's the "ears" of the individual reviewer that determine sound quality.

    Don't be so quick to make a judgment of a review JUST by the title of the website....

  11. RVG of Traneing in sound question.

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    Bought this Coltrane title recently. This is the first edition of Traneing In I have bought, so cannot compare it to other masterings. I was a bit shocked how dull (compressed?) this cd sounded. I listened to this right after I listened to Sonny Rollins Plus 3 RVG and I thought I was having hearing problem. Sounded like a wool blanket was pulled in front of my speakers. My wife even agreed it sounded dull. Do all the cd masterings of Traneing In sound this way? Is the original tape in bad condition?

    I found an on line review of this RVG on "AUDIOPHILE AUDITION" which raved about the sound. Rather strange.

    Thank you for your comments.

    Michael

    Michael:

    That's my son, Dan, who did THAT review on Audiophile Audition. Evidently, his system (read computer) is not up to par to your stereo system. He's not a huge jazz fan but loves Coltrane and writes reviews much better than his Dad as Dad is just a jazz fanatic and not a musician.....

    My reviews on that site don't hold a candle to Dan's way with words. :g

    Sorry the sound didn't please you. I'll have to give it a listen on my more upgraded stereo!

    -Jeff

  15. Oliver Nelson-"Screamin' the Blues"

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    The Prestige RVG remaster of Oliver Nelson's "Screamin the Blues" came out recently.

    The remaster job by Rudy is superb and the playing of all concerned-Nelson, Dolphy, and especially Richard Williams-is dynamite.

    Williams is a monster here-blistering. The man never got his due-and only one session under his own name,

    New Horn in Town (on Candid). The CDs purchase is well worth it just to hear Williams blow...

    Can't recommend this CD highly enough. It's my favorite small group Nelson CD....

    :tup

  16. Saxes inc/ Trombone Scene

    in Re-issues

    Posted

    Dem bastards at Dusty Groove are selling 2 Warner Bros 1956/1959 LPs as a compilation-Lps titled Saxes Inc (with all the big names-Hawkins, Woods, Sims, etc) along with Trombone Scene with Bert, Cleveland, Green and Knepper. Anyone here heard either of these 2 Warner Bros LPs. Sounds like an intriguing 2-fer for $12.99.

    Anyone have these Lps? Comments?

    thanks,

    Jeff

  19. DON BYRON-DO THE BOOMERANG

    in New Releases

    Posted · Edited by jazzkrow

    I am not usually a big Don Byron fan, but I am a big fan of Junior Walker. I heard an interview with Byron tonight on Fresh Air on PBS radio. Terri Gross did a nice job interviewing Byron and they played snippets from the new Junior Walker Cd that Byron has out on Blue Note. It sounded quite good-greasy and authentic.

    AMG just gave it a rave review.

    Anybody have it yet?

    Opinions?

  20. Liam Sillery w/ David Sills Quartet

    in New Releases

    Posted

    :tup

    Liam Sillery a young trumpeter from New York has a new CD out with the LA based David Sills

    Quartet. Just came out on OA2 Records. Great stuff. Think a Blue Note Quintet (60's) with organ that gets into a great groove and does not let up. Sills is great on tenor.

    The OA2 website has some sound samples.

    I highly recommend it. Joe Bagg (a new name to me is on organ) and guitarist Larry Koonse

    adds highly to the mix!

    Anyone else out there had a chance to hear this new one?

  21. Portland, Nov. 1-5

    in Live Shows & Festivals

    Posted

    Lonnie Smith will be at Jimmy Maks Nov. 4th. I plan to attend. See you there?

    I am going to be there. What's Jimmy Mak's like? Casual? Is it a smoke-free place? Can I watch the show and get drinks or is it a full dinner deal? Thanks in advance...

    Chris:

    Jimmy Maks is semi-casual. You can either eat a full dinner there (Greek food) or just order drinks or a dessert. There is no minimum food/drink charge. Just a cover charge to get in.

    I live in Portland and if you'd like to go record/cd shopping or get a tour of the town, just PM me and we can set it up. I've lived here for 20+ years and really love this town....

    Jeff

  24. HADLEY CALIMAN QT. feat. JULIAN PRIESTER

    in Live Shows & Festivals

    Posted

    I was there too!

    Hadley is still blowing strong at 75.

    Very impressive!

    Although Priester can only play softly now, he displayed much class

    and it was a real treat to see them together on the small Tula's stage.

    Wish I could be in Seattle this coming Thursday night, when Eric Alexander and George Coleman blow

    into town. Man, that would be some kinda show....

    Peter Johnson, you going to that show??? :party:

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