Dan Gould

Up one more time for more signups. I'll be out of town through Sunday, so I won't be able to acknowledge messages til then.

Beri, Very sorry to hear of your Mom's condition/situation. It reminds me of my younger brother's experience. In his last year at Vanderbilt, he was constantly ill and ultimately ended up at Vanderbilt Medical Center, where cancer was suspected. In fact, while he was there having all of the tests done, his girlfriend stepped into the elevator with a couple of nurses, one of whom turned to the other one and said "Did you hear about that student, Peter Gould? Oh, its so sad-he has cancer." Which we hadn't even been told yet!! You can imagine his girlfriend's reaction. But get this-ultimately, the doctor's at Vandy decided it *wasn't* cancer and basically sent him on his way. By that December, he had graduated, moved to D.C., and found himself at Johns Hopkins, where in December of '95 they told him that he did have lymphoma, that it had spread to several locations and that there was a 20-25% five year survival rate. So, the lesson is as everyone has said-find decent doctors immediately. (So I don't leave you hanging and end this on a positive note, the short story is, I was a perfect match as a bone marrow donor, he's been cancer free for over 7 years now, and is now a graduate of William and Mary Law School and a lawyer in D.C. So don't give up hope!)

I have approximately 12 purchased CDs awaiting first hearings, plus another BIG box of burns totalling no fewer than 58! That actually completed a trade wherein I sent his requests back in the spring, but I told him to hold off on sending my requests because at the time I saw a bit of light at the end of the tunnel and I didn't wish to be awash in music so soon-I even put the turntable back on the main system so I could reacquaint myself with some vinyl. And, I've actually been shuttling CDs back and forth to work such that, since the spring, I've actually gone through the entire alphabet, choosing music I haven't heard in a while. Right now I've got a stack of Ben Webster on the desk, I anticipate getting through the rest of the alphabet by the middle of September. So, even though I am feeling swamped again, I do feel pretty good about getting alot of "old" music back in the player. Too bad with a birthday and anniversary coming up next month, I'll be even more swamped before I even crack that big box o' burns!

Yes indeed, and it seems to me the area around her bountiful boobs is a bit lighter than that image shows, "if you know what I'm talking about".

Mule, Keep an eye on Dusty Groove, this was out in Spain (I think on Dauntless, not sure if its connected to Fresh Sound or not) and I got it at the Groove for $12. In fact, the very fine "Sunday Afternoon at Small's Paradise" is also in stock right now(actually I dig that one more than "Tales" because there's more room for his sidemen, which include Griff, Clark Terry and Horace Parlan).

This is exactly what happened in Chicago a few years ago, though I think that the lower death toll is related to both a shorter heat wave and a quicker government response (although it was slow at the start, no one went on vacation in the middle of it)

The fucker should have had the fuckin' book thrown at him, followed by a prison sentence so he can get butt-fucked in the shower. There's a thread topic: How many different forms of the word "fuck" can you use in a single sentence? I used it as a noun, an adjective and a verb

Stop the presses! Jazz Kitten likes Benny Green!!! I'm surprised you didn't throw in a few of these:

Well, Brownie, I screwed it up anyway. Not having Taylor on my radar is one thing, but forgetting Bud Powell is inexcusable! Maybe I should start a new poll ...

Ladies and Gentleman, Shawn is in the HOOOOUUUUUUSSSEEEE!

Guess I should have limited it to "Kenny Drew/NHOP/Alex Riel" rhythm sections? Which actually brings up a good subject regarding these recordings-Drew is right there, with the swing of Frog, Long Tall Dexter's exuberance, and the "fastest gun in the west" of Griff. Kenny Drew was the schitt!

I threw in Herring because I believe he's had at least some gigs replacing Ralph Moore, though I don't think he's recorded. I saw the later era group a couple of times, including my one trip the Village Vanguard, so I gotta go with Ralph Moore.

Come on people, give up some love for old Gene!

I fear that I am missing someone who made appearances at the Montmartre, but these are the three I could think of. I'm pretty sure that Dex is going to win, though for late-period Webster, these live sets are pretty good!

Time for another 20% off the total purchase, today through the 24th. Here

Jim, I think it can be done approximately twice a month. I plan to send my blindfold test out at about the same time that discussion should be starting on Tony's test (ten days to two weeks after mailing). Then, giving about two weeks to the full discussion, from impressions to the posting of the discographical info, we should be able to have a perpetually ongoing test. BTW, since exact dates are problematic in the extremus, I'm figuring we'll call these Organissimo Blindfold Test #1, #2, etc.

Definitely! The Basie, Benny Carter, Ella Fitzgerald & Sweets Edison dates can all be recommended.

The fact is that 99.99% of the time, the political threads are worthless. Opponents yelling at each other, insulting each other, goading each other ... and for what? For what? And with Greg's appearance and Johnny's return, its only going to get worse. Jim Dye's example of an alternative forum will never fly-half the shit the left spews (hell, Clem and Johnny alone) won't get past the No blanket statements about any particular group of people ('All members of this religion are idiots') rule. Given the fact that essentially no serious exchange of ideas or beliefs has ever occured in the political threads, I wouldn't miss them a bit.

I think "Blues in the Closet" is too uptempo to fit into the vibe of the original issue. Also, if you notice, there were two separate sessions for these performances-they didn't come from a single session. As for the other dates recorded around this time, they are: Coldwater Flat in which the trio is backed by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra. Contrary to what AMG has said (and only recently corrected at my urging) this is not a strings date but a Trio + Big Band. The arrangements leave plenty of space for Harris but don't really allow for that interplay amongst the trio that was such a hallmark. I dig it, but its not a desert island record (though it is for me, since the copy I have has Gene Harris' autograph!) Elegant Soul This is the first record with strings and its pretty weak. I had the vinyl and actually sold it, and so it is one the Gene Harris recording I don't "have" though that's not much of a loss. Soul Symphony is a collaboration with Monk Higgins, in fact, I want to say that the extended title composition was Higgins' Music School project. Again with strings, this is a far more successful album than Elegant Soul as Gene Harris has lots and lots of room and gets very deep into the funky/soulful/blues bag he excelled at. Honestly, I did not have great hopes for this album but I was extremely pleasantly surprised.

Up, cause Dr. J. will be mailing his master disc to me any day now, so if anyone wants to participate who hasn't contacted me, please do so now. The first Organissimo Blindfold Test is now scheduled for an August 25-29th ship date!

Well, good news-got the confirmation e-mail from the Groove. B)

Airmail was usually about a week to Florida.

Well, that's the point of the soundtrack, right? And with Dave Burns as an added feature-not enough Burns out there, IMO. If no one can post an image I'll see what I can do, assuming that I do get this from the Groove-we just got a scanner, though its not large enough to accomodate full albums.

I wanted to post this in that jazz movie thread but I couldn't find it. Anywhoo, spotted this at the Groove, soundtrack to a movie based on Bird's life. What's cool is, Dave Burns is on the album, plus George Coleman and Charles Davis. Here's what the Groove says: A beautiful soundtrack composed and played by Mal Waldron, and a record that's filled with lyrical beauty that you won't find on that many of his other recordings. Players include Dave Burns, George Coleman, and Charles Davis -- and the whole album has a nice soulful sound to it. And All Movie Guide offers this: Loosely based on Charlie Parker's life and based on the book Night Song, this drama chronicles the friendship between a nearly washed up jazz sax player and a down-and-out college professor. — Sandra Brennan Anyone familiar with the movie or the soundtrack?

Gotta say "thanks" to Dmitry for starting this thread, because in order to find the auction for the publicity photo, I had to do a general search by "Gene Harris" and only because I did that, I discovered the Gene Harris Jazz Festival t-shirt auction which I won on Sunday and should have in my hands later this week. I think I'll wear it to Organissimo's Clearwater Jazz Fest gig ... what better way to identify myself?