alocispepraluger102 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 B. Clugston — where does your avatar come from? Any way we can see an enlarged version? I think it's interesting that, this time around, Werner decided to put Clifford Thornton's name on the cover of the package. Poor Byron Morris — he was there too! I rather liked the original cover ... but I'm not going to complain ... the music's out again! The avatar is a bizarre cover of a French 45 single of Ayler's New Generation/Heart Love. You can find a big version here on this excellent Ayler site: http://www.ayler.org/albert/html/newgen.html. Speaking of covers, I'm with you on the original McPhee cover. With the exception of that brief phase of oddly cropped photos and split-sentenced type, I much prefer the look of the old hatArt 6000s. But if it's getting reissued, I can't complain... opinions on the shipp- mcphee combination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 To my knowledge, Joe McPhee hasn't recorded with Mathew Shipp — or at least not on the album pictured above. Are you thinking of another album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Joe McPhee interview at Tomajazz (in Spanish): Joe McPhee interview (by Pachi Tapiz for Tomajazz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 To my knowledge, Joe McPhee hasn't recorded with Mathew Shipp — or at least not on the album pictured above. Are you thinking of another album? A recent "Live in Finland" CD on Cadence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 To my knowledge, Joe McPhee hasn't recorded with Mathew Shipp — or at least not on the album pictured above. Are you thinking of another album? A recent "Live in Finland" CD on Cadence. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Still haven't picked up the WBAI stuff. It might be a while. Anyone here rabid about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewHill Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Up. Have just recently enjoyed the three McPhee albums I own: Linear B, Topology and Old Eyes and Mysteries and all of these albums are a wonder! Its a shame because I've had had these cd's for years and it takes such a long time to get back to them, but when I do, I wonder why I put them off to the side for so long. I really like Linear B a lot-what a great, great disk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob C Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Up. Have just recently enjoyed the three McPhee albums I own: Linear B, Topology and Old Eyes and Mysteries and all of these albums are a wonder! Its a shame because I've had had these cd's for years and it takes such a long time to get back to them, but when I do, I wonder why I put them off to the side for so long. I really like Linear B a lot-what a great, great disk! If you like those, you need to hear Oleo! I have a very similar reaction to McPhee, incidentally. I don't listen to him that often these days, but I'm always knocked out when I do. All three you mention are very good, but I like Linear B best of these, as well--great take on Shorter's "Footprints"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Bandcamp "special" on Joe McPhee: https://daily.bandcamp.com/2018/08/21/joe-mcphee-discography-guide/?utm_source=notification . What a musician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I listen to Linear B literally every day. The opener, Love Life, is my alarm tone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 hours ago, David Ayers said: I listen to Linear B literally every day. The opener, Love Life, is my alarm tone! This one is not available on Spotify, although most of hatarts are. I understand that Corbett vs. Dempsey acquired the rights to all the McPhee HatHut recordings, so I guess we will see it released eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 From the mailing received today: "Catalytic Sound is a music based co-operative designed to help create economic sustainability for its artists through patron support" (The musicians are Joe McPhee, Ken Vandermark, Joe Morris, Nate Wooley, Ab Baars, Paal Nilseen-Love and others.) "Since the beginning, Catalytic Sound has operated as a co-operative between patrons and artists, though without a clear way to support artists apart from buying their music. That changes today with the Catalytic Sound membership. We are happy to give you as listeners a new way to support the artists of Catalytic Sound while also gaining access to exclusive releases, merchandise, and offers. As part of our evolving mission, the membership represents Catalytic Sound's commitment to developing creative and innovative economic models for our artists. Please consider joining us in this cause. -Ken Vandermark (Founder) -Brock Stuessi (Manager) What does the membership include? For a monthly payment of $25/month receive: An exclusive digital release from a Catalytic artist Two digital downloads a month An exclusive Catalytic Sound tote bag Access to a monthly sale The catalytic quarterly on your doorstep Exclusive CD compilations starting in 2019 Find out more about the exclusive release from Ken Vandermark this month and more below! https://catalyticsound.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Sounds tempting but it would get me too obsessed about getting too much new music. I’ve found a balance over the years that’s been more healthy. I’m not listening to 30 hours of music a week like I was 20 years ago. Some of these are my favorite musicians (certainly McPhee, Vandermark & Wooley) but they are still only a certain segment of new music that I buy. Plus I keep my new purcashes at a reasonable level. Plus Vandermark releases a bunch of music I’m not nearly as interested in as his large groups or some of his more abstract ensembles. I recently ordered a bunch of free jazz music through the famed trading web-site through a certain seller that allowed that seller to only charge a single shipping cost for 9 CD’s shipping from Poland to here in New Jersey. Not sure catalytic gives me access to that type of pricing. I paid <$100 for those 9 CD’s which will be my only new jazz/free jazz CD’s until probably mid December. These are CD’s that sell for $15+ on amazon plus shipping. Maybe a couple/three in November but that’s it. that being said and being that this thread is about Joe McPhee - the last few releases with Joe (all on Not Two Records) are beyond stunning. don’t get me wrong - I’m thrilled KV keeps offering access and recordings and his presence on the scene is close to priceless. His ongoing energy and commitment to this music over the last 25 years is truly without parallel. Edited October 11, 2018 by Steve Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Well, this is more about trying to come up with a sustainable income model for creative musicians, rather than providing listeners with bargain deals on music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) A bunch of Roaratorio McPhee releases are available on Spotify as of recently. These are OOP LP-only releases. Solo: The Lost Tapes: https://open.spotify.com/album/1oElXC9EcjqrgwZhlVHkFA Babylon: https://open.spotify.com/album/0bX4eKcBbxx1eaBo5JxUJr Alto: https://open.spotify.com/album/4J1fvrDdPHANHjleXK6Avo Soprano: https://open.spotify.com/album/0VLwvwox7yEIIl3JXj9NUa Everything Happens for a Reason: https://open.spotify.com/album/7qBkGKn0fSm6vwuWx2q7w6 Edited July 27, 2020 by Д.Д. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I have those LPs, all excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 FYI I would give my highest recommendation to his two recent duo CDs on Corbett vs. Dempsey, Keep Going with Hamid Drake and No Time For Sadness with Fred Lonberg-Holm. Joe is in peak form on both, but Keep Going in particular is something incredibly special and inspired. Not an overstatement to say it's one of his very best recordings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Great news: Superior Viaduct is going to reissue The Willisau Concert, Tenor and Black Magic Man on vinyl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 On 7/28/2020 at 5:08 PM, colinmce said: FYI I would give my highest recommendation to his two recent duo CDs on Corbett vs. Dempsey, Keep Going with Hamid Drake and No Time For Sadness with Fred Lonberg-Holm. Joe is in peak form on both, but Keep Going in particular is something incredibly special and inspired. Not an overstatement to say it's one of his very best recordings. I should get those... man, too much to keep track of, but nothing wrong with a bounty of McPhee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1str0phy Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 On 5/18/2024 at 5:02 AM, Pim said: Great news: Superior Viaduct is going to reissue The Willisau Concert, Tenor and Black Magic Man on vinyl! I've had a difficult time reconnecting with Black Magic Man, but I adore Tenor and especially The Willisau Concert. I wish there were more documentation of McPhee playing with some of the more familiar names of his era, regardless of the superlative quality of his solo and more esoteric small ensemble work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Familiar names = who? On its own, Black Magic Man was never my favorite of the bunch. I like it, but it is not Nation Time; the CvsD box helped solidify the arc of the whole thing for me however. The CjRs, first couple Hats, Byron Morris' first Unity record (the one with Byard Lancaster, Eric Gravatt, and a poem by McPhee on the verso), Brother to Brother, the CvsD archival discs, and the Hat WBAI CD with Morris and Clifford Thornton paint a really interesting picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 I’m a much bigger fan of McPhee’s recordings and playing over the past 20 years. too many great recordings to count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 4 hours ago, clifford_thornton said: Familiar names = who? On its own, Black Magic Man was never my favorite of the bunch. I like it, but it is not Nation Time; I dug out my copy of BMM and gave it a spin. I have to say I really like it...perhaps its just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 I don't dislike it! It is a good record, but there are others that I prefer. Glad all of this stuff exists and we have the opportunity to revise our opinions with repeated listens (or not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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