Bob Gordon

[P.D.]

I'm trying to put together my own CDr ' Mosaic" of Bob Gordon, the West Coast baritone saxophonist who is touted by critics as being a serious challenge to Mulligan had he lived.

Seems possible, but I'm not really into ' might have beens", but I do like Gordon.

He played and recorded with Les Brown towards the end of his career.

Any Les Brown, or Gordon , addict know if he solo'd on any Brown records? I don't want to buy old Les Brown records on spec.

Also the Lyle ' Spud" Murphy recordings on GNP

Only interested in Gordon solos

If you have information and/or discs CDr swaps welcome.

Edited October 30, 2003 by P.D.

[Dan Gould]

Does this mean that you have completed the Carmell project or that you need to start a new one in the meantime?

Or have you actually completed any of your "every recorded note" Mosaic projects?

[P.D.]

Carmell no still looking.. had I found the Mombassa you would have received a copy.

Some yes.. but they really aren't every recorded note.. Would you like a list?

It passes the time in this best of all possible worlds

Edited October 29, 2003 by P.D.

[brownie]

The Lyle Murphy GNP seems to be available on CD. Check this: Lyle Murphy

Have a Fresh Sounds LP reissue if really needed.

[brownie]

It's also available from GNP direct (and cheaper). GNP

[P.D.]

Thanks for the info...

For $10.00 its worth a shot

Do you have it? What is it like

Typical west coast stuff???

Edited October 30, 2003 by P.D.

[brownie]

Turns out the copy I have is the original GNP LP. Will give it a listen over the weekend.

Also on the weekend play list is the Les Brown Allstars Capitol LP where Bob Gordon plays on some sides (with Don Fagerquist and Zoot Sims). Not sure he solos on that one.

[P.D.]

Thanks Brownie, I ordered the GNP and another bord member has the Les Brown in the mail to me, plus a rare Zoot / Bob Gordon date.

The local record store has the Les Brown Lp but want $25.00 for it, not being a big Les Brown followere ( although the line up for that particular disc seemed interesting) I didn't want to buy it " sight unseen" so to speak

[brownie]

The Les Brown All Stars may be listed under the name of Les Brown but he did not have much to do with the sessions. The only common denominator with the groups performing on it is that the four leaders (Dave Pell, Ronny Lang, Don Fagerquist and Ray Sims) all played with the Les Brown Band. This is the only Les Brown related album I have and it's good.

Bob Gordon plays with the Don Fagerquist Nonette (which includes Zoot Sims) and with the Dave Pell Ensemble. He is featured on several numbers. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this.

What's the rare Bob Gordon/Zoot Sims date?

[P.D.]

The Zoot is a set by the Zoot Sims / Dick Nash Octet. from1955

Zoot with Nash and Gordon plus an unknown ( to me ) rhythm section.

It was on the Zim label which is why I called it rare. Not on CD as yet ,..I think..and Zim is not an everyday label.

[brownie]

You'll enjoy that Zoot/Nash date. Zim was a very interesting label. Glad I got some of them. The label was very supportive of Howard McGhee and they released a couple of interesting albums by Maggie, one of my favorite trumpet player.