colinmce Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Got mine yesterday. Only managed to get two tracks in but I can tell I'll be listening to this one a lot. I love Malachai Favors and relish this opportunity to hear him in a straight up small group setting. Alvin Fielder is in great shape too. I'll have to hear more to get a sense of Fred Berry but I like what I've heard so far. Thumbs way way up. Quote
Stefan Wood Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Reissue/ re-discovery of the year. Quote
Head Man Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 I've put my order in for the Roscoe Mitchell, Chuck. Really looking forward to hearing this. Quote
Larry Kart Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Listened again to "Have No Fear" yesterday. IIRC I was in the studio, sitting on the floor with my back to a wall, when it (or some of it) was recorded. Amazing music. As Terry Martin has pointed out elsewhere, listen carefully to Von's second solos -- he literally retains in his memory just about everything he played in his first solo on a given piece and then looks at this material again, spontaneously reshapes it, reflects upon it, sums it all up. Now that I think of it, Roscoe Mitchell does/can do something like that, too. What are the odds? Alexander Hawkins on the "Have No Fear" rhythm section. I think everyone was on a mission from God that day. Quote
AllenLowe Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 just about to listen to Have No Fear. Interested in Larry's observation, because I think there's some interesting philosophical/intellectual questions that are raised about solo coherence. Quote
J.A.W. Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I think everyone was on a mission from God that day. If I didn't already have the older CD, that would be a reason for me not to get it Edited October 8, 2011 by J.A.W. Quote
paul secor Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Listened to Have No Fear Today. I've been listening to this music for over thirty years and heard things today that I hadn't before. That may say something about my listening over the years, but I believe that it also says much about the music. Quote
AllenLowe Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) hey Chuck - just listening to Before there Was Sound, and reading the notes - I had no idea Roscoe worked with Eddie Buster out there. I knew both Eddie and Bobbie Buster well, worked with both (Bobby quite frequently). Interesting piece of information, Edited October 8, 2011 by AllenLowe Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Posted October 8, 2011 hey Chuck - just listening to Before there Was Sound, and reading the notes - I had no idea Roscoe worked with Eddie Buster out there. I knew both Eddie and Bobbie Buster well, worked with both (Bobby quite frequently). Interesting piece of information, Chicago is a large metro area and a small town at the same time. Folks know other folks and interact with them. For example, studio guests at our "Congliptious" sessions included Fontella Bass, Sunnyland Slim, Willie Dixon and Ramsey Lewis. This stuff is complicated and not complicated at the same time. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted October 10, 2011 Report Posted October 10, 2011 Just got back from NYC to find a Nessa parcel waiting. Pumped to crack into these later! Quote
relyles Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 I concur with everyone that says the Mitchell is a substantial release. I listened to it a few times last week and then followed it by listening to Sound. I have not in the past listened closely to Mitchell outside of the AEC, but this is motivating me to start from the beginning and work my way forward. Quote
paul secor Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 I concur with everyone that says the Mitchell is a substantial release. I listened to it a few times last week and then followed it by listening to Sound. I have not in the past listened closely to Mitchell outside of the AEC, but this is motivating me to start from the beginning and work my way forward. I think you'll find it a rewarding experience. Quote
Leeway Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 Received my BEFORE SOUND CD yesterday (got home too late to post). Chuck must be working 24/7 because that order reached me FAST! Thanks Chuck. Quote
mjazzg Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 Mine arrived in UK just 5 days after I ordered it! The Nessa elves are indeed on overtime. great music. So fresh and incisive. My first real exposure to Fred Berry - need to hear more Quote
Head Man Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 Mine arrived in UK just 5 days after I ordered it! The Nessa elves are indeed on overtime. great music. So fresh and incisive. My first real exposure to Fred Berry - need to hear more Likewise.....mine arrived this morning and it's been on my player all day. Wonderful music and very different from what I had expected. What other treasures have you got hidden in the cupboard, Chuck? Quote
clifford_thornton Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah, it is indeed great. Fielder is always a gas to hear and I was impressed by Freddie Berry. Was a fine comedown/celebration to the day as I lay in bed last night listening. Quote
Hot Ptah Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 I love the new Roscoe Mitchell release. It is interesting to me that "Care Free", which made an appearance at the end of Side 1 of the 1980 Art Ensemble of Chicago LP "Full Force", was recorded at Roscoe Mitchell's earliest group recording. Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 Also 3 great versions of 'Carefree' on the Art Ensemble box...great tune! Quote
Bright Moments Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 mine received FAST!!! much thanks! Quote
jeffcrom Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 I'll echo what everyone has said about the quick delivery, and about how amazing the previously-unissued early Roscoe Mitchell CD is. But the item from my last order that floored me is Charles Tyler's Saga of the Outlaws - in part because I have been less than totally enthusiastic about Mr. Tyler's work in the past. Saga is by far the best thing I've ever heard from Tyler - thanks for issuing it and reissuing, Chuck. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 Yeah the Tyler is great. I'm biased because from his ESPs onward I am a fan... Quote
papsrus Posted October 19, 2011 Report Posted October 19, 2011 I'll echo what everyone has said about the quick delivery, and about how amazing the previously-unissued early Roscoe Mitchell CD is. ... Yes! Fastest delivery known to man. Mine arrived today. Haven't listened yet, but looking forward to it. Quote
.:.impossible Posted October 19, 2011 Report Posted October 19, 2011 I hope I'm not giving away a trade secret here, but it is my understanding that Chuck uses reindeer. Quote
medjuck Posted October 19, 2011 Report Posted October 19, 2011 I'd also like to thank Chuck for doing whatever he dos so that the names of songs and the Album show up on my car radio when I play them. Most majore releases just say "unknown disc" and give the track number. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) I'd also like to thank Chuck for doing whatever he dos so that the names of songs and the Album show up on my car radio when I play them. Most majore releases just say "unknown disc" and give the track number. It is called ISRC Code and is added in the mastering stage. I've been doing it for a few years. Edited October 20, 2011 by Chuck Nessa Quote
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