CraigP

Just listened to that yesterday. That's a tall order.

Marty Ehrlich’s Rites Quartet, Frog Leg Logic Clean Feed Marty Ehrlich – Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute James Zollar - Trumpet Hank Roberts - Cello Michael Sarin – Drums Marty Ehrlich is one of those unsung heros of modern jazz. He’s been a great player for years, but doesn’t seem to enjoy a consistently high profile. Other alto players, most notably Steve Lehman and Rudresh Mahanthappa, have gotten a lot of press in recent years. Ehrlich made a series of excellent albums for Enja in the nineties and early aughts, but I sometimes yearned for him to break loose a little more; he could be tasteful to a fault. I’ve lost track of what he’s been up to most recently, but he’s made a strong statement with Frog Leg Logic. The record is a perfect balance of memorable melodies, all by Ehrlich, with solos that straddle the inside and the outside. Ehrlich being Ehrlich, the blues is never far away in his sound. James Zollar is another under-recognized player who is excellent throughout, and it’s great to hear Hank Roberts' funky cello again. Michael Sarin is another name I don’t see quite as often as I did a few years ago, but he provides the drive and the nuance as needed. If you’re a fan of mainstream-modern playing, you’ll like this. If you’re a fan of the avant-garde, you’ll like this.

Which album do you think is his best?

I remember the name of the Orchestra because I thought it was cool, but I don't think I've ever heard anything by them. I'm actually intrigued that you were seeking out John Subblefield; I've always liked him and thought he was somewhat underrated. What's some of your favorite stuff by him?

The Amsterdam Bar in Exposition Park, near Deep Ellum, has jazz on Monday nights. Saxophonist Shelly Carroll plays there mostly. And trumpeter Dennis Gonzalez and his sons (the band is Yells at Eels) plays occasionally at The Common Table and at the Kessler Theatre.

I like her solo album on Clean Feed as well, will have to spin it again soon.

I was lucky-when Tower opened their Dallas store in the mid-90s, they stocked it with a lot of inventory that must not have been selling at their other stores. I picked up the Willisau set, the Santa Cruz two CD set, several of the Taylor FMPs from the 1988 box, etc. It was awesome for awhile.

"One more thing: I know many have little to no interest in recent recordings by hat - they just want all the Braxton, Taylor, Lacy et. al. in print all the time... that's really too bad, as there's plenty of good stuff that Uehlinger puts out!" Very true, for example the recent Samuel Blaser disc. Also can't wait for the new Michael Adkins, which has been on the release list forever...

Thanks for posting this. I didn't know Ms. Borca was still performing.

It's also worth the money! Thanks for the heads up on the new Emanem disc. I read about it on the label website and am looking forward to it.

Didn't Tyrone Brown tour with Grover Washington Jr. back in the day? I believe I heard him with Grover around '76 or '77.

The Destination Out boys are making available, through FMP, a previously-unreleased concert by Cecil Taylor. From the site: "Almeda (To Matie) features a previously unreleased concert by Cecil Taylor’s band from November 3, 1996. His large ensemble work has never been documented enough, so this is an especially welcome addition to his discography. The first three tracks feature different permutations of the group essaying musical variations of the theme. Although Cecil doesn’t play on these tracks, they offer a prime opportunity to focus on his skills as composer and bandleader. The entire piece pulls together in the 36-minute final track, featuring Taylor at the piano, along with five horn players, Tristan Honsinger on cello, Dominic Duval on double bass, and Jackson Krall on drums. " It's available as a digital download, and I can't wait 'til it finishes!

Would like to see this. I'm not convinced about Jones, but Niggenkemper is pretty great.

However his name is pronounced, the new solo album covering Nichols is indeed tremendous.

I remember reading a Downbeat cover story interview with Cecil in the mid-70s, right after Silent Tongues came out, that made a big impression on this then-teenager. Let's just say I hadn't had a lot of exposure up til then to more radical ideas.

Depends on what brand champagne was being served...and can an a-g jazz artist afford assistants?

Not to highjack the thread, but I think Danger Mouse is a brilliant pop producer, and I like Norah's more recent work versus what made her famous.

I've listened to Extension about 4 times now, and I agree with the person who posted that it rewards patient listening. It sounded pretty "loungy" the first time through, partly because of the organ, which is probably my least favorite instrument. But repeated listenings reveals depth to the arrangements and some interesting voicings. I hear echoes of Evans, but Fischer had his own style, based on this one piece of evidence. It's also interesting because the music draws me in, but I feel an emotional distance from it, some sense of remove. I think aspects of the recording, especially "Canto Africano", mark it as a period piece. And I take points off for the organ. But overall, I like it and I'm glad I bought it.

Definitely a guilty pleasure!

They are, but I prefer Wonder Bread (groans from the audience)

What performance are you referring to?

Anthony Braxton, 9 Compositions (Iridium) 2006

Don't look a gift award in the mouth!

I'm interested in how Maneri is now performing with what I consider a younger generation of musician like Kris Davis and her circle. Although I haven't checked birth dates, so maybe I'm off...

Thanks for the heads up.