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Thanks Chuck. Actually, I was wondering whether it was MY-kull or mih-KILE

Alexander - Not everyone hears it at the same time as you. And if people are just hearing about it through word of mouth, perhaps they want to go to the media to find out more. I still haven't seen this info on any of the news channels available to me (CNN International, Fox News, and some British channels), so if I turn on the tv and happen to see a report on the Smart case, I'll watch it. This particular case being positive and heartwarming, gets people excited. They want to know more about her and the kidnapping, so I don't think it's as simple (or unpassionate) as "She's Alive. She seems to be physically well" and let's all get over it and move on to the next subject.

Anyone care to take a stab at Michael Cuscuna's name then?

"Hmm" I thought, while attempting to break into the BN vaults and retrieve the "Aric Effron Collective Sci-Fi Tome". That guy who used to like The Three Sounds, what was his handle? Gene Harris Fanatic or something or 'nother. Yeah, that's it. He was the one who really had gotten a chuckle out of this thread. Just then, as I had broken the code to get into that vault (turns out it was "1574", the issue number of Peckin' Time), a flash of light and a flume of smoke dazed me. There before me was an apparition, the ghost of Warne Marsh! Then he started to speak...

Not to derail this thread, but... Is this real?? It's almost more comical than anything else. Reminds me of the character (played by Damon Wayans?) from "In Living Color" who was so "verboticular in his speechulary".

couw - This is the listing I was referring to - Sonny Red - Two Altos. It's probable it's the same as what you're referring to, but there is virtually no information provided. Down at the bottom there is a reference to Blue Note, with the number "6069" listed. This is normally where issue numbers are provided, but I don't know enough about numberings to know whether this is legit or not. And thanks Dan - That OJC looks worthwhile too, and has the side benefit of feedin' my Grant Green jones... -Erik

I recently picked up Sonny's Out of the Blue TOCJ, and really enjoy it. Looking at AMG, I discovered his other BN release, Two Altos. However, the COMPLETE AMG review is: "With Art Pepper on alto sax." How is Two Altos? Who else plays on this, and is it available on CD? Any other Sonny Red recommendations? I've already got Byrd's Mustang and Slow Drag.

Anyone have this yet? Care to share your opinion, review, etc?

I really like it as well! It's nice to hear Evans in that quintet setting, especially with the caliber of talent he got together - Land, Burrell, Brown, and Philly Joe! I think I need to check out Ray Brown a bit further.

Donald Byrd - Byrd in Hand Corea/Burton - Native Sense Bill Evans - Quintessence Bill Frisell - Rarum Joe Lovano - Tenor Legacy Christian McBride - Vertical Vision Horace Silver - Stylings of Silver Jacky Terrasson - A Paris Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds

I'm repeating my postings from AAJ over here, in case anyone's interested. I saw this double-header on Friday night, and had a great time! Gary Burton & Makoto Ozone: Burton and Ozone were in good form, and seemed to enjoy playing with each other. They played a variety of numbers, including a tribute to each of Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, Cal Tjader, and Lionel Hampton. They also played a few cuts from their Virtuosi disc, including the Rachmaninoff and Ravel pieces. The encore was Ozone's "Bienvenidos al Mundo", which had Burton referring to the sheet music, as he wasn't that familiar with it yet. Highly recommended if anyone's on the fence about seeing them. I believe they're continuing with a show in Hamburg tomorrow night, and then some dates in the U.S. Christian McBride Band: McBride's quartet includes Ron Blake on sax/flute, Geoff Keezer on piano/keyboards, and Terreon Gully on drums. They opened with Technicolor Nightmare, and it was even more impressive than the studio version on Vertical Vision, IMO. Afterwards, Christian mentioned that it was inspired by "the rock band Yes" of all things. They also played Wizard of Montara, his tribute to Bobby Hutcherson, and Ballad of Little Girl Dancer. No Boogie Woogie Waltz, unfortunately. They also did covers of "Aja" and "Walking on the Moon" (I would've bet money on a Sting cover, McBrinde being in his band also), that were nice, but didn't do that much for me. Ron Blake & Terreon Gully played very well. Blake stuck to the tenor all night, even though he had a soprano and a flute on stage with him. Geoff Keezer was ok, but didn't really get too fired up. He also had some technical problems with his sound early on, but those got cleared up. Christian alternated between acoustic and fretless electric throughout the show, and really grooved. Highly recommended!

Hi Jim - Never asked you a question prior to this, but I've enjoyed reading your responses on the Blue Note board in the past. I just picked up David S. Ware's "Surrendered" this weekend, and lo-and-behold, there's your name inside the package (again - I've been noticing your name on more and more of my cds lately). Any interesting recollections from this session? What music do you actually enjoy listening to, when you're not working? I'm gonna take a stab and say it's not jazz at all (?).

...ok ok, I've now washed up on this shore too. I'll echo what I seem to be hearing from a few of the others. This is the best set-up board I've seen of all the choices (thx B3er!). I tried out Harlem for about two minutes, and haven't been back. Don't care for the setup at Jazz Corner. AAJ I like reasonably well enough. My concern for this board is that it won't ultimately pull in revolving new blood. I like you guys well enough (well most of you anyway!), don't get me wrong! But after the exodus from BN is complete, who else is going to tumble into this site? Where will our future softsongs come from? That's one thing AAJ has going for it, albeit to a lesser degree than the "old" BNBB did, since it's a commercial website, and would theoretically draw new posters from the other parts of the site. Anyway, I'm here and at AAJ. Just don't know which one to post to. And I don't want to repeat-post in both places. Sigh...