Free For All Posted June 8, 2005 Report Posted June 8, 2005 Don't know the origin but the first lp was 2701 and 2728 is where the cd issues began. 2727 is a Claudio Roditi date. Sorry for the off-topic, I'll keep it short. You mentioned Claudio- I had the opportunity to play with him recently. He is a warm, sweet person- a real gentleman. Our gig happened to be on his 59th birthday, May 28th. Now about his playing.......he plays a rotary-valve trumpet, which you don't see too often. He has a beautiful warm buttery sound on that axe, and his improvisations are very engaging. They aren't simply a bunch of licks strung together, but consist of beautiful melodic ideas that he develops like a storyteller. Content over technique for me any day (not to imply he is lacking in the latter). His playing truly reflects his personality. Anyway, that was the first time I had the chance to meet him, and I feel very fortunate. I've become much more of a fan than I was before. People should not overlook him. Perhaps Chuck will have a comment or two. Forgive me for the temporary tangent. Quote
brownie Posted June 8, 2005 Report Posted June 8, 2005 One small regret about this Great Find. It's the only one. Wish there had been some contributions in the liner notes from surviving participants in the concert. Probably Max Roach could not be available but that 'young 'fay soldier named Tony Sciacca' as described in the July 1945 Down Beat article probably had some memories from the concert. That's Tony Scott. A great raconteur with tons of recollections. Pretty sure he would have had great stories to tell about the concert. Quote
Clunky Posted June 8, 2005 Report Posted June 8, 2005 2727 is a Claudio Roditi date. I have some vinyl if you want it. ← Chuck what other Uptown etc. vinyl do you have for sale ? Quote
Brad Posted June 8, 2005 Report Posted June 8, 2005 Chuck, Received it today and am listening to Night in Tunisia as we speak. Thanks again. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Posted June 8, 2005 2727 is a Claudio Roditi date. I have some vinyl if you want it. ← Chuck what other Uptown etc. vinyl do you have for sale ? ← No time to make a comprehensive list right now. I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow night/Friday morning. I will compile a detailed one (not very long) when I return. I'll be back on the 20th. It would be wise to remind me at that time. Anyone wanting to get an order in before I leave has a little time. Don't delay. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Posted June 8, 2005 Order placed! ← It goes out in the morning. Happy listening. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Thanks! Now, second question: is there a catalog or something that shows what Uptown titles are currently in print (especially since there doesn't appear to be a web site with that info)? ← There's a solution for this, Chuck. The Organissimo Server is runnin' fine!!! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Posted June 9, 2005 There's a solution for this, Chuck. The Organissimo Server is runnin' fine!!! ← Last I heard, I was leaving this place. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Doesn't mean you can have a website hosted on it... Quote
Ron S Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Last I heard, I was leaving this place. This BETTER be a joke. ( ) Quote
AllenLowe Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 mine is on the way - just wanted to confirm - AL Haig is the pianist, correct? How clear is the piano sound? Quote
JSngry Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 You can hear the piano just fine. And Haig's comping on this is nothing short of incredible. Quote
kh1958 Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 (edited) He already answered that question in this very thread. Chuck, I'm sure everyone else already knows the answer to this (when did that ever stop me? ), but what is your relationship with Uptown? Is there a connection between Uptown and Nessa Records? Just curious (and nosey ). Thanks. ← Edited June 9, 2005 by kh1958 Quote
kh1958 Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 I don't recall hearing any better sounding live recordings from this era. You can hear the piano just fine. And Haig's comping on this is nothing short of incredible. ← Quote
AllenLowe Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 It's amazing about Haig, considering that he was, at most, 25, when this recording was made (officially he was born in 1924 but I have it on some authority that he was born at least a few years earlier) - he once told me he would go anywhere to play with Bird, and they certainly experienced some rough conditions from time to time - his line was "working with Bird was a pleasure - no problems, no hassles - no money..." Quote
Peter Johnson Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Order placed! ← It goes out in the morning. Happy listening. ← Thanks--can't wait to have _my_ world rocked! Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Got mine today, hope to listen tomorrow. Thanks Chuck. Quote
medjuck Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Got mine today. Not only great music (already played it twice) but great service! Ordered it on the 7th. Arrived the same day as the Jim Hall from Artists Share I ordered on the 1st. Quote
Alfred Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 Got my copy today. That was fast. Thanks Chuck. Quote
Claude Schlouch Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 Hi, I received my copy today. Thanks Chuck!. Simply wonderful! As usually the booklet is richly documented. Many major labels would have to be inspired by it. Claude Quote
sheldonm Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 As usually the booklet is richly documented. Many major labels would have to be inspired by it. Claude ← Quote
EKE BBB Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Got my copy yesterday (alongside Von Freeman and Fred Anderson discs). I will start listening to Diz/Bird today!!! Thanks, Chuck! Quote
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