GA Russell

I chose to have the Politics Forum invisible to me when I had the chance. I'm glad I did, because now I can view the New Posts without seeing politics. It would be fine with me if all discussion of sex, religion and politics were banned. I don't come here to be part of an argument, and any people who might can be shown the door as far as I'm concerned. It has been my observation at AAJ that the typical poster of political threads has close to nothing to contribute regarding jazz. As I recall, there were a number of posters here too that fit that description before I opted out of seeing the Forum. I don't see any need for b-3er to be the den mother of people who apparently aren't much interested in jazz.

I saw Herbie Hancock's group about 1970 at the Cellar Door in Washington. It was a sextet. The warm up act was Richard Pryor. Compared to most of the jazz groups I was seeing at that time, it wasn't very exciting. I don't remember too much about it, except that I was kind of bored.

I read that the long list of movie credits is due to the fact that without them the individual who did the work can't prove that he did, and may be lying on his resume. So the unions negotiated the credit-listing of (virtually?) every employee so that he can verify the accuracy of his resume.

With 15,000 albums available, I don't often look through what BMG has to offer. I just check out the new releases list every week. I would enjoy seeing what everyone else plans to receive in the next few weeks, along with a brief explanation of what you have heard about the album that makes you want it. I'm sure that I will get an idea or two from your selections. And not just jazz. For example, somebody (maybe JSngry) pointed out that Jerry Orbach's one album is now available. That would make a great birthday gift for my sister. Anyway, up next for me is Stan Getz's Captain Marvel. There was a thread about this album three weeks ago, and it made me want to move it up my queue. But when I went to the website, I found that it was already at the #1 spot! I have plenty of Stan Getz already, but I like Chick Corea's playing from this period, and since I have heard only good things about the album over the years I thought now would be a good time to pick it up. What's #1 on your queue?

I don't recall anyone telling of a backorder problem with the BMG Record Club. It makes me wonder if the problem is not with the inventory but rather their getting behind schedule in their work.

Thanks guys. Sounds like a good way to spend my BMG Music Points.

I am thinking about picking up Never No Lament, which is a 3-CD box of the Blanton-Webster Band. The reviews at Amazon are quite striking. Some people say that the sound is horrible and that this set is a gyp, while others say that the sound is excellent and the set is essential. Does anybody here have Never No Lament, and if so what is your opinion of the sound? Should I get it?

OK, Chuck, you've convinced me! I'll plan to open Worktime on Easter. It will be a good way to celebrate the day. By the way, my LP is an OJC I bought about '93. Is there any reason to think it's a collector's item? If so, I really will offer it on eBay, but if not I'll just play it.

Thanks, Nate. I think I needed someone to tell me that. Peter, for that price it may be worth it to just go ahead and get it, but now that I know that I already have most of it, I suppose that there are other things to spend my money on first.

In addition to the good script and the good acting, I like The Third Man because the whole concept of having to deal with an old best friend remained with me long after the film ended.

My favorite movies are The Third Man and Lover Come Back. Since neither won the Oscar, I would go with them. I've never taken the Oscars seriously. Too much politics and sentiment.

Nate Dorward, you remind me that I already have the Miles Dig and Oleo sessions, as well as all of the Monk sessions. It looks like I'm right in the middle, having more than half the box already. That may be too much to justify buying the box, instead of just the two albums you mention. Thanks everyone for your input! You too, Chuck!

You guys are too much! Don't think of my failure to open Worktime as procrastination. Think of it more like self-discipline!!!! Yeah, that's the ticket!

If you haven't opened and loved Worktime, you're not worthy. Forget it. Chuck, I figure it's been so long I should sell it on eBay to an audiophile!

I already own Saxophone Colossus, Tenor Madness and Plus Four on CD. I also years ago bought an LP of Worktime which I haven't opened yet. Is that all of the best music on the Rollins Prestige box? Would it be worthwhile for me to spend a little bit at Your Music for the box, or do I already have just about everything worth having? I'm not a completist. Just because there is something available in the box doesn't move me to want it. Your suggestions are appreciated!

Well, he said that everyone knows it, not that they like it, so I'm going to guess Feelings. (My first thought too was Happy Birthday!) My second guess is The Star Spangled Banner, and my third is God Save the Queen.

Don Ellis Orchestra - Live at Monterey! Richard "Groove" Holmes - Living Soul Thelonious Monk - Monk In Action Thelonious Monk - Orchestra at Town Hall Buddy Rich Orchestra - Swinging New Big Band Van Morrison and Georgie Fame - How Long Has This Been Going On Mose Allison - Mose Alive

Gag me with a spoon!!!!!

When Sunny Gets Blue. My favorite is Kenny Rankin's.

Congrats Soul Stream!

I just got on with no problems.

Light Blue!

I like compilations, particularly ones of ballads. Compilations are often available cheap, which allows me to pick up something extra without taking it too seriously. I'm listening to a Lionel Hampton best of right now. I had a good hunch that I would not likely buy more than one of his CDs, so I just picked up this one. Makes sense to me!

I read an interesting story about that cover. When Fantasy decided to re-release that album as an LP in the 80s, it was unable to find any artwork! Not only could it not find its original artwork, it couldn't find a copy of the album either. After it was released on LP but before the time came for the CD to be released, a copy of the album turned up, and they used a photo of its cover for the CD.

Years ago I read a crime novel by Elmore Leonard that could have been The Switch, I can't remember for sure. Anyway, the bad guys throughout the story were listening to Groove Holmes tapes.