pryan

Add another book to the want-list. Welcome, Allen.

Not a "jam", so to speak, but I dig the shit out of this one:

I don't think I would mess around with P.C. I wonder what Jackie was complaining about. Maybe the dope was messing with his brain.

Roy Eldridge: HAPPY TIME (Pablo), second time today.

Thanks, I'll do that.

Hey, Larry, would you mind signing my copy after I get it for X-Mas? That would be super. B-)

It's a goodie, for sure. Sonny Clark really sparkles on that one.

Today, I traded in a bunch of cds and got three Lps. I find the trading route is great: you save shelf space and get "new" albums that you've never heard before. It's also more fun than buying new stuff (ie. sealed). That said, I also purchased a re-issue of CENTRAL PARK NORTH, which actually was a new copy.

I just put a number of holds on Art Farmer albums at the public library. SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR is actually at my local branch; I think I'll pick it up tonight.

I picked up SEVEN STANDARDS, 1985, VOLUME 1 today. AMG gives it a no-so-good review, but I really don't care. Should be interesting to hear how Hank Jones and the fairly "straight-ahead" rhythm section interacts with Braxton.

Am currently listening to the Sonny Stitt/Zoot Sims Cadet Lp, INTER-ACTION, and John Young is the pianist. As soon as I heard his first solo, I knew I'd heard him before (it was on a Von Freeman live album). A very recognizable style, good accompanist, great soloist; he seems to use the whole keyboard. Anyways, there's not much about him on this BB, so I thought a thread would be nice. BTW, here's AMG's page for Young: John Young

Sonny Stitt and Zoot Sims: INTER-ACTION

Art Farmer is a heavy cat. I'll admit to not really getting him at first. But once I "got it", I noticed that he has a lyrical quality to his lines that is actually quite deep. STYLINGS OF SILVER features him with Mobley; really looking forward to hearing Art and Hank on the Mobley Mosaic (is it Christmas yet?). Another good sideman appearance is on the BN album with Curtis Fuller (can't remember the title at the moment, it's on the Fuller Mosaic though). I'm slightly embarassed to say that I have zero Farmer-led sessions, but hope to rectify that problem in the near future. He was one hell of a trumpet player, though. Also invented the Flumpet.

I'd say it is substantially better, especially the first two tunes (as another poster pointed out). The remaining four songs are not bad either. I've only listened to this one a couple of times, but it's one I'm going to return to often in the near future I think.

Have a great B-Day, David. Many happy returns.

It wasn't noticeable when this thread was first started, but now it is visible. Joyeux Nöel.

I'll take that into consideration.

Sorry, I'm of not help with regard to your initial request, but I am interested in your experience with your iPod thus far. As mentioned in another thread, I recently purchased an iBook and have been most satisfied with it. I am looking to get an iPod also, probably sometime in the new year. Are they quite easy to use? Do you have one of those cables that connects into your stereo? Have you had any problems with it?

I purchased an iBook G4 back in October and it is a marvellous little machine, let me tell you. Wireless internet, iTunes, iPhoto, iCal, etc. Fast, easy-to-use; does everything I ask of it and then some. You're in for a treat, Lon.

Pryan. May I recommend the Eldridge to you? For myself, it has been an almsot endless treasure trove of enjoyment ... and I had quite a few of these sessions on other CDs. I'm really happy I invested into this set. Besides my Teddy Wilson one, this is top-of-the-heap for me and in constant rotation around here. Mosaic did an excellent job with this one and for my part, I cannot come up with a single reason why one shouldn't own this box! And, the sound is fabulous as well! Cheers! Thanks for the additional "push". Most people seem to dig the Eldridge set A HELL OF A LOT. The fact that I own only SWINGIN' ON THE TOWN, is reason enough to get it, I suppose. Here's hoping the cash is there after X-Mas.

Up. I know which set I'll be getting (see avatar). If I have some spare dough in the new year, I'm leaning toward either the Roy Eldridge or Sonny Stitt sets (likely Eldridge as it's slightly cheaper and I only have one album of his). What are fellow Organissimo-ites wishing for this year?

Indeed!

Which album/compilation is that tune from?

I second that request. After listening to the clips on the website this afternoon, I'm leaning towards putting this on the "to-get" list.