paul secor Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Why is Blue Note such a big deal around here? It's like a cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corto maltese Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 1 hour ago, paul secor said: Why is Blue Note such a big deal around here? It's like a cult. It isn't (not for me, anyway). And that was obviously not the point of my remark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 John Coltrane ------Giant Steps-------(London) mono  my first Trane and best (?) . I recall an interview with JC from around that time where (iirc) that he rated "Soul Trane" and "Blue Trane" as his favourites. I recall being surprised that he didn't rate GS amongst his best. The interview from March 1960 Stockholm is on the Miles Dragon set. Perhaps his view reflected the fact that Steps had only just been released ( Jan 1960) as so wouldn't be as widely available as the other two he cites.  Always interesting which releases an artist prefers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mine is the original US pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Clunky said: John Coltrane ------Giant Steps-------(London) mono  my first Trane and best (?) . I recall an interview with JC from around that time where (iirc) that he rated "Soul Trane" and "Blue Trane" as his favourites. I recall being surprised that he didn't rate GS amongst his best. The interview from March 1960 Stockholm is on the Miles Dragon set. Perhaps his view reflected the fact that Steps had only just been released ( Jan 1960) as so wouldn't be as widely available as the other two he cites.  Always interesting which releases an artist prefers. I agree; if pressed to choose between many tremendous Coltrane albums I would have to pick "Giant Steps".  Was extremely lucky earlier this year to get an original mint black label USA Atlantic pressing for $40 Canadian.  My friend had two copies - a deep groove and non deep groove copy.  He wanted to keep one of them so I chose the non-deep groove copy as I've heard a few times that this pressing is a superior one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Wow - that's pretty sick. Have a later, beautiful-sounding Stereo copy and was just listening to it the other night. It's a lovely album and despite the uncritical canonization of certain recordings, it's a beautiful transitional date that encapsulates well where he'd been and where he'd go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 For me it's his first album that doesn't have any weak moments. All his Prestige dates and even Blue Trane have their less than brilliant tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 5 hours ago, Clunky said: John Coltrane ------Giant Steps-------(London) mono  my first Trane and best (?) . I recall an interview with JC from around that time where (iirc) that he rated "Soul Trane" and "Blue Trane" as his favourites. I recall being surprised that he didn't rate GS amongst his best. The interview from March 1960 Stockholm is on the Miles Dragon set. Perhaps his view reflected the fact that Steps had only just been released ( Jan 1960) as so wouldn't be as widely available as the other two he cites.  Always interesting which releases an artist prefers. I have that version as well (the sonics of the UK London issue are outstanding). Standing by to get 'torched' for commenting on virtue of format.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Another Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clunky Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 7 hours ago, JohnS said: Mine is the original US pressing. I didn't recognise this until Discogs revealed that my copy of "Blues in Orbit" (ENJA ) is the same date. It's a very fine Evans session . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optatio Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 HAMPTON HAWES: THE CHALLENGE. STORYVILLE SLP 1013 [s.d.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Glenn Branca - The Ascension - (99 Records) guitar-army pummeling that remains quite enjoyable after all these years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Jimmy Woods "conflict" (contemporary, mono white label) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nice - have a Vogue UK pressing of that, which sounds glorious. Really fine record, both that and Awakening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 ESG - Come Away With ESG - (99 Records) classic oddball new wave funk that's a great evening closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'm only familiar with ESG because Unrest covered an ESG tune on their sub pop 7"! Last two records for the night: Dexter Gordon "a Swingin affair" (blue note, mono NY ear) Andrew Hill "black fire" (blue note, mono NY ear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 6 hours ago, Homefromtheforest said: Jimmy Woods "conflict" (contemporary, mono white label) So good .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 10 hours ago, Homefromtheforest said: I'm only familiar with ESG because Unrest covered an ESG tune on their sub pop 7"! Unrest were something else... great band. The cover makes total sense, though I've actually never had that 7". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 1 hour ago, clifford_thornton said: Unrest were something else... great band. The cover makes total sense, though I've actually never had that 7". Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Johnny Richards -------The arrangers touch-------(Vogue UK) white label  Not played this in age because I recall being less than overwhelmed. Started with LP1 - My Fair Lady . It's ok but nothing so far that strikes me as especially memorable. Not sure if this is a keeper as I look to prune selectively. I'll try the Diablo session later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdavenport Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Miles - Milestones Never had this before. It's a bit of an old chestnut I know, but what a good record. Red Garland is an absolute MF. As a side note, I never knew the tune "Milestones" was formerly simply "Miles". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 2 hours ago, rdavenport said: Miles - Milestones Never had this before. It's a bit of an old chestnut I know, but what a good record. Red Garland is an absolute MF. As a side note, I never knew the tune "Milestones" was formerly simply "Miles". And don't forget the original 1947 "Milestones": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4euXuPTROc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdavenport Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 2 hours ago, BillF said: And don't forget the original 1947 "Milestones": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4euXuPTROc So, did they rename this one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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