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Interesting that while Redd is given credit as the composer on the original release of the Felsted McGhee-Brooks date, he is credited as "I. Ching" on piano.
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Ruby Braff. Can't recall when, why or how I picked up this LP many years ago, but a listen to it made me realize what a gorgeous tone this man had. LP has the added benefit of some wonderful Coleman Hawkins on a few tracks.
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Many years ago when I was briefly living in a dorm while doing some postgraduate studies, this LP was "lifted" from my collection. Haven't seen it since and am wondering if it's been reissued on CD:
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This is an unusual CD I picked up a few years ago. Features Sting with the Gil Evans Orchestra at the Perugia JF in '87:
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I truly appreciate all the responses I've received for this topic. I hadn't realized how readily available are DVD players that have been pre-programmed to play all regions. In any event, I decided to spring a few more bucks than the minimum that can be spent for such a deck and purchased an LG model that also plays Blu-ray from this site:
http://www.world-import.com/LG_Region_Free_DVD_Players.htm
BTW, I found out that Oppo will repair their DVD decks for a cost of $49 plus their shipping cost to your particular zip code. Add in the initial packaging and shipping from the consumer's end to Oppo, and the cost does add up.
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Marty, I wondered about this a year ago. I suggest that you google "region free dvd" and peruse to your heart's content. You may want to start with this Buyers' Guide here:
http://buyersguide.bargainoffers.com/region_free_dvd_guide.shtml
Last year I found a number of Toshibas that fit the bill.
Thanks a lot. Great link with wonderful prices!
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I've had an Oppo deck for five years that I really like, primarily purchased originally because it could play Region 2 as well as the Region 1 discs prevalent in the US. Anyway, the deck is apparently "fried" at this point (with an ensconced Netflix DVD that I must figure out how to safely extract).
Assuming the deck is not reparable, I would appreciate any recommendation as to inexpensive brand/models readily obtainable that can play all region DVDs. While I was in a local Costco yesterday, I saw a number of decks, e.g., Samsung, Sony, LG, yet a perusal of all the shipping cartons did not indicate whether any of these decks can read or be programmed to read discs other than Region 1.
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On my copy of McCoy Tyner's Bluenote release of EXPANSIONS, a terrific LP featuring Wayne Shorter, Gary Bartz and others, the reviewer, one "EVL" wrote "Nothing special". That EVL is none other than Eric Van Lustbader who subsequently became quite famous as the author of a prolific number of various ninja novels. At one time back in the late '60s to early '70s, Van Lustbader reviewed LPs for the periodical Cashbox or Billboard, can't remember which one. He was much more into the rock music of that time, which I guess somewhat explains his unenthusiastic review of this wonderful jazz LP. BTW, the reason I know all this is that we grew up in the same neighborhood, i.e., the lower east side of New York City, and while I did not know "EVL" well, I did get to meet him a few times at a mutual friend's home which is how I was given this particular LP.
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I've told this story before I think, but it was so many years ago, I'll chance a repeat for those who didn't read it initially. I was fortunate to know Sam back in the mid '70s when I frequented his Studio Rivbea loft many times. One night in '74 I mentioned to Sam that I had just received an open reel tape of him playing with Miles in Japan. He replied that he knew all about the Tokyo date as it had been released on Japanese CBS vinyl. I said that the tape I received had the group in Kyoto the next evening, i.e., July 15, 1964. He said that he would love to hear it. I then invited him to come up to my 4th floor walk-up apartment in Brooklyn Heights where I would play it for him while spinning off an open reel copy (being a mad private tape collector at that time I had two reel to reel machines). He asked if he could bring Beatrice (his wife). Of course I said yes. They came one Saturday afternoon, I believe it was November '74. During the course of the afternoon, I asked why he had been in the group for such a short time, especially because we were all digging how good he sounded with the group. He did not reveal anything of the nature of his musical relationship with Miles. All he said was that he had the opportunity to hook up with Andrew Hill and that he wanted to do so. A diplomatic response at the very least, to be sure.
Anyway, that afternoon was a highlight among my many personal jazz memories.
BTWFWIW, I think the Tokyo date is essential. Sam's work on "All of You" is worth the price of admission alone and the version of "So What" is fantastic, tremendously exciting stuff.
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It's a shame that CD carousel decks are no longer available, at least where I live. I like loading 5 discs at a time, pressing shuffle play, and thereby not knowing precisely what to expect when one track ends and another is about to begin. I wouldn't want to replace my current deck with a DVD single disc deck, but that may eventually have to occur.
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This coming Saturday evening, the Bad Plus will be appearing at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova University in south Florida. Would like to get some feedback from anyone who has seen this group.
Concert information here
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Mosaic was recorded in 1961, I think?
My very 1st Blakey album and still my favorite. "Children of the Night", "Mosaic", "Arabia", fantastic session!!
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I'd rather hear Chuck Burdelik.
Nothing against Lovano, but so would I.
Really? Who is he? Any specific recommendations?
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In the summer of 2000 I attended a Lovano concert. For 2 hours (with a brief intermission) Joe held forth on tenor only with just the backing of drums and bass (Dennis Irwin and Willie Jones III). It was one of the greatest jazz concerts I have ever attended. Lovano was on fire; incredibly creative and powerful. And he seemed to be enjoying himself immensely. It was all one could hope for from a jazz concert. I also met Joe afterwards and had him autograph a CD insert. He was very friendly and gracious.
Having said that, I must also say that most of his recordings are but a shadow of what I heard that night, though there are several I enjoy. It's a mystery, but Joe's playing does not come across nearly as well on records, at least compared to what I heard that night.
The nearest way to capture how wonderful Lovano can be in person is to purchase a terrific DVD of a nonet performance in Paris around 10 or so years ago. I have loads of jazz DVDs and this one, trust me, is right up there for fabulous music, as well as great Joe:
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Rollins did an unaccompanied version of "Body and Soul" back around '58:
Obviously, it excludes the "Big Brass" as well as rhythm section of the album title.
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Absolutely tremendous concert. Terrasson in person is something else! Very creative, fresh and original. An evening of highly invigorating jazz.
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Will be attending this one. Hope to get together with other southeast Floridians for this one.
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Probably because Dan realizes that most Giant fans also happen to be Yankee fans.
(But there is a significant minority of Giant fans who root for the Mets, as well as Jet fans, such as myself, who like the Yanks. This is to be expected from a city with 2 MLB teams and 2 NFL teams.)
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My preference is for the Kenton Band of the mid fifties with arrangements by people like Bill Holman and soloists such as Bill Perkins,
Lennie Niehaus, Pepper Adams, Davy Schildkraut, Charlie Mariano, Carl Fontana, Sam Noto, Jack Sheldon, Richie Kamuca and others.
Here are the CDs I have from that period.
Kenton '56 In Concert - Artistry
Kenton Plays Bill Holman Live - Artistry
Kenton '58 - Live at Keesler Air Force Base - Astral Jazz
Stan Kenton - Live At The Las vegas Tropicana - Capitol
Stan Kenton - Live At The Macumber Club 1956 - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Live At The Macumber Club Part Two - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Live From The Patio Gardens Ballroom, Salt Lake City 1957 - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Stompin' At Newport - Pablo
Of your list, I only own the date at the Las Vegas Tropicana and it is truly excellent. When I was only 16 years old, I bought the LP and have always dug it primarily because the band really cooks on that date. There's none of the bombastic pretentiousness that mars so many of Kenton's recordings. Now, many years later, I picked up the CD because of the additional tracks added that the LP was unable to accommodate. Get this one for really terrific live Kenton.
Yes, it's a very good recording and the additional tracks make it even better. Ironic that Kenton initially held up the release of this album because the band sounded too much like Herman (lots of Gene Roland charts). But there's some charts with the more traditional Kenton sound, too. Yes, a very good one, indeed.
Funny you say that because to the Tropicana audience, Kenton humorously introduces "Random Riff" by saying it is "in the vernacular of Herman" and that Woody supposedly "wants it ready" when he returns from his latest tour abroad. And that cut particularly is quite evocative of any of the various Herman herds.
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My preference is for the Kenton Band of the mid fifties with arrangements by people like Bill Holman and soloists such as Bill Perkins,
Lennie Niehaus, Pepper Adams, Davy Schildkraut, Charlie Mariano, Carl Fontana, Sam Noto, Jack Sheldon, Richie Kamuca and others.
Here are the CDs I have from that period.
Kenton '56 In Concert - Artistry
Kenton Plays Bill Holman Live - Artistry
Kenton '58 - Live at Keesler Air Force Base - Astral Jazz
Stan Kenton - Live At The Las vegas Tropicana - Capitol
Stan Kenton - Live At The Macumber Club 1956 - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Live At The Macumber Club Part Two - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Live From The Patio Gardens Ballroom, Salt Lake City 1957 - Magic Dawe
Stan Kenton - Stompin' At Newport - Pablo
Of your list, I only own the date at the Las Vegas Tropicana and it is truly excellent. When I was only 16 years old, I bought the LP and have always dug it primarily because the band really cooks on that date. There's none of the bombastic pretentiousness that mars so many of Kenton's recordings. Now, many years later, I picked up the CD because of the additional tracks added that the LP was unable to accommodate. Get this one for really terrific live Kenton.
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This is from Nalen in February 1959: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=sY9h4VAdNpc
It's from a 20 minute program that also included "Paul's Pal" och "It don't mean a thing".
That performance (and that program) duplicates the one on the Dragon CD, listed as from March 4, 1959, but the sound is much clearer on this video! Is this from a Jazz Icons release, or what, exactly?
Not sure about the quality of the YouTube video clip but the March '59 video clips from Stockholm and Holland are indeed included on a Jazz Icons "Bonus" disc which is only available if you purchase the complete Series 3 box set. Obviously, a clever marketing ploy to induce jazz video lovers not to cherry pick, but to go for the complete box when a desired performer is featured on a single disc AND on a separate bonus disc.
The Series 3 box includes separate videos for Rollins (clips from '65 & '68), as well as Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Lionel Hampton, Roland Kirk, Oscar Peterson, and Nina Simone. The bonus disc includes the two '59 clips of Rollins (as mentioned above) and one clip each of Kirk and Simone.
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You're correct. Strangely believe it, I wasn't aware of the existing Hot Stove discussion when I posted about Valentine.
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I hesitate to begin a 2012 MLB Season thread so early, and since we're still in 2011 what do you all think about Bobby Valentine taking over as mgr of the Red Sox?
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Got this Rollins video from Jazz on the Tube today. Mighty fine stuff:
http://www.jazzonthetube.com/page/203.html
This was released as part of the Jazz Icons series of wonderful DVDs available commercially. In addition to "OGDS", the group (includes Kenny Drew, NHOP, Tootie Heath) also plays "St. Thomas" and "Four".
30 years ago today...
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I held out getting a CD player until it was literally forced upon me sometime in 1988. At that time I was still buying LPs even though CDs were the not item in the record stores when I went to the annual jazz LP sales "expo" sponsored annually by WBGO in Newark, NJ. At the door, they asked all customers to fill out a form with our address, phone number particulars. I recall spending about $50 for LPs that day, a purchase that included obtaining a mint copy of Rollins' OUR MAN IN JAZZ on RCA. Later that week, I received a letter from WBGO telling me that a drawing had been conducted at the sales expo, evidently after I had left, and that I was the grand prize winner. The prize? A NAD high end CD deck. When I showed my wife the letter, she groaned as she had repeatedly said whenever she looked at my sizable LP collection, "Don't think about getting into compact discs. As far as you're concerned, "CD" means "certain divorce." But there was nothing she could do once I won that deck.