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Now that's what you call successful. *Tips hat to jlhoots.*

I can see what you're saying Rooster--MMW might be better suited to keep their songs in the three minute range, like funk 45s. Get the groove across and be done with it, and leave 'em wondering how so much funk could be dropped in such a small amount of time. If they are going to stretch out, they should really stretch out and go beyond the original groove they introduce...don't get stuck in a rut like a beat machine.

Thanks for the interest! :rsmile:

Lon--I'll post a couple of them when I get the chance. I've done some jazz portraits I'm sure everyone will like. B) I'll have to do that from my home computer.

I am currently laboring for the movie industry far from where my degree says I should be working. "Treading water" as Dan put it. I have a bachelor's degree in fine arts for illustration from Art Center College of Design. I draw and paint very well but I didn't find a gig in my field--most jobs are free-lance, but I prefer steady income. I'm sure I could work in the animation field, but it isn't what you know it's who you know... My portfolio is pretty solid--suited for magazine illustration--mostly acrylic on wood. However, I have been going in new directions, and have been producing paintings more along the lines of low-brow fine art. I am in the beginning stages of creating a children's book. I recently sold a portrait to a couple I know who have now broken up--I wonder if I can get the painting back? I am also adept at water-color painting, and have sold a number of landscapes. Eventually I will do some shameless self-promotion and post some of my artwork for y'all to check out...

I must say I'm a phase-type too. I was an absolute Hendrix freak before coming to jazz. Currently: Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey, Bill Evans

I've seen the film. Loads of acid must have played a role in its creation--very strange.

I went on a Blue Note binge and picked up: Wayne Shorter NIGHT DREAMER Art Blakey INDESTRUCTIBLE Bobby Hutcherson MONTARA Horace Silver PURSUIT OF THE 27TH MAN Big on all of them...

I have two of these Blackjazz reissues--Henry Franklin THE SKIPPER and Walter Bishop, Jr. CORAL KEYS--that I really enjoy. Especially THE SKIPPER. Someone around here will know something about the musicians you're asking about, I'm sure. That Rudplph Johnson looks like something I would dig(cool song titles). :rsmile:

You won't POSSIBLY do worse than me. I've never even tried to do a blindfold test, and estimate I know next to nothing compared to a lot of y'all. I want to hear what everyone chooses, and want to choose something cool for everyone to hear.

Wow, my funky side is drooling. :rsmile: :rsmile:

George Benson does a tune called "I Remember Wes" where he plays in a very Wes-like manner (perhaps using his thumb?). Grant Green--I can see how his sound would be recognizable. Likewise Joe Sample seems to have a signature sound.

Thanks RC, Not sure about "Side Four", but there is a hidden track on the two-fer disk that is a telephone conversation between Rahsaan and a lady.

couw, what is the difference between the single disk "3-Sided Dream" and the two-fer with the Yusef Lateef disc? How 'bout Bootsy's "Preview Side Too" Those 22 seconds from Rahsaan weren't doing much for me, RT, I imagine it will require repeated listening. A lot of Rahsaan's stuff has been like that for me--he loses me at first, but after repeated listens it makes more sense.

This scenario is more of an affirmation of the supposed racial divide than an effective attempt at diversity. I used to be involved at a church called Unity that was very diverse. The people that attend Unity Churches have values that transcend anything racist. In my experience people tend to make friends with people most like themselves--specific tastes, interests--things they can relate to. Most of my friends are the same dudes I've played basketball against for most of my life, and the others are ones I've snowboarded with for most of my life. I come to these jazz boards to read people chat about something I am specifically interested in. Perhaps these church-goers can find enough in common in their interest in Christianity to form real bonds beyond the knowledge that the white dude is there for a $5 fee (better be more than $5 in the donation tray!).

To many more, Lon! Cheers!

The funk was really out of control in the 70s, so I'm not mad at that decade.

I have a cd burner, and would be willing to participate when all the details are worked out.

Thanks again Lon, I'll have to check those two out.

Thanks for the reply, Lon. I'll have to give Hawk In Hi-Fi another spin, but to be honest I didn't dig it too much the first few listens. I think the strings may have somehow been responsible, though I have nothing against strings in general.

I have no Satchmo or Hawk. Well, I have The Hawk In Hi-Fi on Bluebird but somehow I imagine this is not representative of his work. Sorry, no one showed me the way here... Latin is far too practical to be taught in today's worthless schools.

Soulstream's dream sounds like an amazing experience, despite being spooky as hell! I have a recurring dream that I am running (location changes dream to dream), and suddenly I can pick up my feet and just float a small distance off the ground for great distances. Very realistic sensation. As I mentioned in another thread, I have had a recurring cigarette-smoking theme in various dreams after quitting several years ago. I had a very strange dream once that has stuck with me: I'm in a swamp at night in water up to my knees plodding along for no apparent reason. I can see civilization through the trees, the lights of a road and a gas station in the distance. It's super dark, as during a new moon. I trudge into deeper water until completely submerged and there no longer seems to be a bottom to the swamp. I drift downward in pitch blackness. Suddenly there are these glowing scorpion-like creatures in the water with me, one of which stings me on the palm. The sting jerks me awake.

I quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey several years ago with very little difficulty. I used to crave it after meals and with alcoholic beverages but I got over it. I have friends who just can't stop. Weird fact: I smoke in my dreams all the time since quitting.

Found a link with a bunch of LA record shops: http://www.studio-nibble.com/guides/losangeles.html I meant Rhino in West LA. I think the address in the above link is dated.

Dang it Mule! Keep sending them to Amoeba, keep Aron's on the down low! jk What about Rhino records? Are they still around? I haven't been to that end of town in a while...