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That song has been playing in my head for most of the last 30 years too, but only Steve Gadd's part.

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. I'll bet Chelsea is into Caspar.

*Apologies in advance if this belongs on the political discussion board* From an e-mail I got from a friend (and later semi-confirmed by googling): "Brotzmann, the tenor sax player, one of the greatest alive." - Bill Clinton, when asked by the Oxford American to name a musician people would be surprised he listened to. Has anyone else heard of this?

Bah! I'll stick with the BCS... NCAA Nat'l Championship SS

"Kenny, You Queer" SS

Jimmy really cuts loose on this record, like he's rarely done before. You should get it. SS

http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/camel_toe_sm_mov.htm :g SS

Speaking of the jackbruce.com website, it also mentions that Bruce composed all the songs for Things We Like around the age of 12! Some pretty advanced stuff for a pre-pub. And the session was recorded while Cream still existed. I agree, it's mostly similar to Johnny Mac's Extrapolation, with, predictably, less emphasis on guitar in favor of the bass. A nice set overall and on the other side of the universe musically from the power blues-rock he, Baker and Clapton were taking the world by storm with at the time. SS

A lot of acid jazz sounds out there too imitative or just plain turns me off, but this one is really good about pulling together different influences into something that's innovative sounding; Stan finds a fresh way to groove on each track. Inpired choice of musicians, too, Wood in particular stands out. Not a single drum solo on it, but none is needed. I've played the hell out of this about a year-year and a half ago. Aside: I once caught a bit of "Prairie Sunset" on an HP commercial; refreshing to know that somebody on Madison Avenue isn't gonna shove another rendition of "What A Wonderful World" down our throats. SS

He/she wanna be Body and soul just don't agree There's an answer, gotta go for a Tijuana tuck-n-roll He/she just got a zipper job A zipper job It ain't nothin', it ain't no thing It's just changin' face of yin and yang Ain't no callin' for alarm It's just a different kind of charm It's alright, on one condition Certainly before transition No one even need a clue Just pull the old switch-a-roo He/she done got a brand-new glistening zipper job Oh yes, a zipper job Flip, strip, zip, trip a talon-42 Timing is everything For kings, queens, and in-betweens It's a question of what to do 'Cos what is what and who is who? He/she just got a zipper job An everlasting zipper job SS

Jim, you were discussing Gino Vanelli with Brian and I in Ann Arbor. Brian mentioned that we had attended a Gino Vanelli concert in 1978 or so, although we didn't know each other back then. I particularly liked "Brother to Brother" and "Gist of the Gemini." Haven't heard these albums in years. Wouldn't mind listening to them again to see if they still kick. Okay my secret weakness is....Michael Franks. Oh the shame!! I'm a sucker for quiet sambas and he's made a career out of them. I even don't mind his singing. I generally like the themes of his lyrics and identify with much of them given my much-travelled and wayward life. Just found this thread. Yup, my bro's and I used to listen to Ol' Dad's 8 track of Storm At Sunup...have to admit I dug it, too. Gino didn't have the chops to write deep jazz compositions as he obviously wished he could, but man, he could come up with some stellar lyrics, like "now don't get paranoid, I ain't a horny lil' mongoloid" Gist of the Gemini and Pauper In Paradise were overblown, pompous and painfully dated, but I didn't care, dammit! I could still get into them now, if only for nostalgia's sake. Michael Franks I got into a little later on, saw him in concert about 15 years ago but on stage he's stiffer than a wedding dick. His seventies albums up through One Bad Habit, with all those cute double-entendre-filled tunes and top session players were nothing to be embarrased about, anyway. "Popsicle Toes" is guaranteed to make just about anyone smile. SS

Jurek does slobber over himself at times, but AMG's biggest gusher? That would be Ms. Edelstein: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...l=A4zrj28ou054a SS

My first exposure to jazz? The same as it was for probably about 90% of other American kids... SS

It's good that you stepped in when you did because I think we were about 2 posts away before some damned fool would have tried to include Neil Peart or Peter Criss on your list SS

Another vote for the Sonny Clark Quartets...love Clark's piano, but also how Blakey kept the proceedings groovin' along. Matador and the unlisted Live At The Lighthouse are close behind. But, really, it's all good SS

Here's another way to appraoch Miles' early fusion period. Pick up the Bill Laswell-remixed Panthalassa. Laswell took a representative cross section of tracks from '69-'74, chopped them down to a more palatable length and subtlely smoothed out some rough edges. It may have made a few Miles fusion purists cringe (I myself still prefer the original renditions for the most part) but for those trying to find the right segueway into this difficult body of music, this might be the way to go. SS

Sweet, nice write up, Nate. Apparently, this is one of those records that generates strong emotions on both ends of the scale: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...l=Anr98b5m4zsqg SS

...OK, but why do you think that? Just curious. SS

Then I guess it's safe to add Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozzio and Steve Smith, too SS

it's a gas gas gas SS

Great choices, all! I might also add: Joey Baron Bill Stewart Brian Blade Ginger Baker (started out as a jazz drummer and has made several good jazz records lately, such as "Going Back Home" and "Coward of the County") and let's not forget the blind guy, Joe Morello .. B) SS

1) I just listened to Threads, I kind of liked the classical element brought on by the string group. Reminded me a bit of what Threadgill might sound like if he exchanged the horns for the violins. The compositions sounded like Ware was going for the textural more than the complex, but it had a nice vibe to it, IMO. 2) The live Holland is excellent, as you would expect from that crew. The Big Band sounds awkward to me. 3) Amen about Bad Plus. When Rolling Stone is pimping them (50 Best Albums of 2003, etc.), that should be all the hint you need. Still, they ain't bad, just not as cutting edge as are made out to be. SS

I saw the Headhunters live in 1974, Hancock, Bennie Maupin, Paul Jackson, Mike Clark and Bill Summers, and they were smokin'!!! The only recording giving a hint at what they were capable of is the Japanese twofer Flood. Heh, funny I listen to Head Hunters for the first time in years today, then I come across this. Save for HH's over-the-top synth solo on "Chameleon", Flood is an overlooked gem. Wish I could have seen them back in '74, too. SS

For 20+ years, 4 cups every morning, straight up: You can take the boy outta Louisiana.... SS

You lose some, you win some, too: Court deals blow to recording industry SS