Walt Dickerson R.I.P.

[clifford_thornton]

Wow, sad news. A unique voice whose work is probably yet to be grasped by those who've heard it.

Thanks, Mr. Dickerson, for all you've given us. &RIP.

[tkeith]

Thanks Dumpy Mama and Randy. I've seen that cd at Amazon before but I didn't know it was a twofer. I just ordered it.

Some people think the Impr. of L of A is his best album. Thoughts?

It's great, but I think Sense of Direction is desert island material. Peace, Tell Us, This Is, TMQ are all worthy of consideration, as well. Hell, they're all great -- guy was a beautiful person and it just flowed out of him (much like William Parker).

[six string]

I have Sense of Direction and agree that it's excellent. That's why my interest was piqued when I started hearing all the hype about Impressions of Lawrence of Arabia. I thought damn, if it's better than what I've already heard it must be off the charts. Of course it is only someone's opinion, but I've heard that from quite a few people. I guess I'll find out in a few days.

[.:.impossible]

Stylistically, it is a different direction than the three records from February 1961 to January 1962. To My Queen, to me, shows a departure from the first three New Jazz albums that becomes more evident on Jazz Impressions Of "Lawrence Of Arabia" and Unity. Impressions Of "A Patch Of Blue", from 1965 would be his last recording until 1975. This album falls somewhere between the focus of those first three and the expansion of the last three.

[Dave James]

I'm late to this thread, but I didn't want to let it pass without adding my condolences. Dickerson is far and away my favorite vibes player. His later Prestige OJC releases, especially To My Queen and Relativity are exceptional. At least Mr. Dickerson lived a full life, unlike so many others in the world of jazz. Thanks, man, for everything you did.

Up over and out.

[.:.impossible]

I just have to point out that his "later" OJC releases were recorded a year after his "earlier" OJC releases. I can only imagine what the progress between 1965 and 1975 would have sounded like.

[ATR]

An innovator on his instrument and a great collaborator and communicator. The duets with Sun Ra never fail to delight.

[ghost of miles]

Vibes in Motion includes Unity and Jazz Impressions of Lawrence of Arabia.

Thanks for the tip, Randy--just ordered a copy myself.

Beautiful CD--just finished listening all the way through it for a second time. Thanks again.

[six string]

I agree. I've had that same cd in my player a lot since I got it.

[vibes]

Damn it.

Time to play "Unity." And here's another plug for "Vibes in Motion." I love vibes (hence the handle), and this is in my top five best vibes CDs. Ever.