BillF Posted December 14, 2013 Report Posted December 14, 2013 Choice inspired by my recent reading of Peter King's autobiography. Quote
save0904 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Posted January 3, 2014 Steve Lacy/Barry Wedgle/J.J. Avenel - Live From Lugano. I love the Lacy/Wedgle duo album Rendezvous, so I didn't think twice about buying this download-only album.Love the duo album as well. Could you please say something about the music on this Lugano album? Thanks in advance! Quote
jeffcrom Posted January 4, 2014 Report Posted January 4, 2014 Steve Lacy/Barry Wedgle/J.J. Avenel - Live From Lugano. I love the Lacy/Wedgle duo album Rendezvous, so I didn't think twice about buying this download-only album. Love the duo album as well. Could you please say something about the music on this Lugano album? Thanks in advance! First, the sound is about the level of a decent bootleg. I get the impression that Wedgle recorded the gig. The instruments are fairly cleanly recorded, but the bass is pretty far down in the mix (as is the saxophone on "Cliches"), and there's prominent tape hiss. And there's some weird editing - the track Wedgle calls "Slumber" is missing the beginning, but the melody at the end is Lacy's "Flakes." Or maybe they were using "Flakes" as a kind of theme, because it also shows up at the end of "Aloud." But it's an exciting performance. Mr. Lacy is in excellent form, and Wedgle is wilder and less restrained than on the duo album. If you like these musicians, it's like having a good bootleg recording of them - excellent music with a rough presentation. Quote
colinmce Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 Ken Vandermark's Resonance Ensemble: the box from 2009 and the new 2 CD set Plus Spirits Rejoice from Louis Moholo which has been a long time coming Looking forward to the 2xCD. I'd love to get the box at some point, but it's just so expensive. But a truly incredible group. I picked up Spirits Rejoice from a board member a couple months ago. As I'm sure you know, you're in for a good one. Evan Parker has a seriously ripping solo on the opening track. Quote
tomatamot Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 VA New Jazz Sounds (Japanese) LP NM/NM Feat: Dizzy Gillespie Benny Carter Bill Harris Quote
tomatamot Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Tonight Ebay score: Bill Crow Quartet Jazz Anecdotes - Japan Venus Original Audiophile Harry Babasin Quintet on Nocturne - Japan LP NM LEE KONITZ / PLAYS / RARE FRENCH JAZZ JAPAN PRESS LP BOB BROOKMEYER QUINTET / RED MITCHELL / RARE FRENCH JAZZ JAPAN PRESS LP Edited January 7, 2014 by tomatamot Quote
Leeway Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 King Crimson double CD for "RED" and "LARK'S TONGUE IN ASPIC." Also pre-ordered 2 of the forthcoming Blue Note XRCDs, "THE BIG BEAT" and "LD+3." Quote
jeffcrom Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 I wandered into one of my favorite brick-and-mortar stores today, just to hang out for a few minutes - not intending to buy anything. As I was leaving, I saw, in the used LP section, the Numero six-LP, four-CD Syl Johnson box The Complete Mythology. I couldn't resist; I knew that I would never see it at that price again. The Magnificent Goldberg had told me that if I ever found a copy of Is It Because I'm Black (included in this box) at a reasonable price I should snatch it up - I believe he called it the best soul album ever. I never got one, because every decent copy I found cost as much or more than I paid for this entire set. I'm listening to the first LP, Johnson's 1959-62 Federal recordings, and I'm a happy boy. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 I had a look at the CD version the other day. Not sure... Some of his work is just OK. That set looks as if it doesn't have 'Dresses too short' included. Oh, I see it does, with a less than satisfactory sleeve MG Quote
jeffcrom Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 I had a look at the CD version the other day. Not sure... Some of his work is just OK. That set looks as if it doesn't have 'Dresses too short' included. Oh, I see it does, with a less than satisfactory sleeve MG So far I'm digging everything. Quote
kh1958 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 Yesterday, Charles Earland, Front Burner (Milestone), Living Chicago Blues Volume 2 (Alligator), and Vieux Farka Toure, Mon Pays (Six Degrees). Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 I had a look at the CD version the other day. Not sure... Some of his work is just OK. That set looks as if it doesn't have 'Dresses too short' included. Oh, I see it does, with a less than satisfactory sleeve MG So far I'm digging everything. Let us know what you think when you finish. Interesting thing about Syl Johnson is that he started out as a Mississippi blues guitarist - I think he was in either Junior Wells' or Magic Sam's band - before he turned to soul. Can't think of any others with that kind of career pattern. MG Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Late last night, got a download of this lot from Amazon Illinois Jacquet - Five classic albums - only £4.99, so I didn't mind that I already had the last 2. Today, a shopping expotition to Cardiff, playing a certain tenor player on me ipod all the way Slipped into Kelly's second hand shop and snagged four groovy goodies: Count Basie - Basie Jam - Pablo (UK) Very, very groovy! Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis - Chewin' the fat - Spotlite So's this one. And isn't that a fabulous photo of the man!!!!! Lionel Hampton - Blackout - Who's Who in Jazz (UK Kingdom Jazz) Listening to this now. Very modern band from 1977 - Wess, Vic Paz, G Tate, R Hanna, Janice Robinson (tb), George Mraz, Sam Turner (cga), Vinnie Bell (g) Afro-Blues Quintet + 1 - New directions - Mira (Promo) I already had about half of this on an Ace compilation, but I don't mind that. There was another one in the shop but it looked trashed and I was bursting for a pee by the time I'd looked through the R&B & jazz, so I didn't have the time to listen to the crackles etc. MG Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Postman brought me this, this morning. Only ordered it a couple of days ago! Kasse Mady Diabate - Kassi Kasse - Discos Corason (HEMIsphere) Dead cheap, too! Only £2-13 including postage, from and Amazon UK seller. Next on my CD player. MG Quote
Head Man Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 A nice parcel from Paris arrived this morning from Gerard Therrones at Futura/Marge Records: This is a GREAT label...... Quote
Clunky Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Steve Lacy--- Moon----(Affinity) Sunny Murray----An even break ---(Affinity) Archie Shepp--- Yasmina/ A Black woman ---(Affinity) Ok, these are probably boots of boots ( I think ) but sound ok and clean enough to hear the music. All 3 bought yesterday for £8 seemed reasonable. BYG originals are hard(ish) to find and can sound pretty poor in my experience. Interesting music all worth hearing. Quote
niels Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Michael Formanek - Small Places (2013, ECM) Enrico Pieranunzi - Live in Paris (2008, Challenge) Trio3 + Jason Moran - Refraction, Breakin' Glass (2013, Intakt) Drew Gress - The Sky Inside (2013, Pirouet) Quote
David Ayers Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Steve Lacy--- Moon----(Affinity) Sunny Murray----An even break ---(Affinity) Archie Shepp--- Yasmina/ A Black woman ---(Affinity) Ok, these are probably boots of boots ( I think ) but sound ok and clean enough to hear the music. All 3 bought yesterday for £8 seemed reasonable. BYG originals are hard(ish) to find and can sound pretty poor in my experience. Interesting music all worth hearing. All good - but why boots, according to you? Quote
Clunky Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Steve Lacy--- Moon----(Affinity) Sunny Murray----An even break ---(Affinity) Archie Shepp--- Yasmina/ A Black woman ---(Affinity) Ok, these are probably boots of boots ( I think ) but sound ok and clean enough to hear the music. All 3 bought yesterday for £8 seemed reasonable. BYG originals are hard(ish) to find and can sound pretty poor in my experience. Interesting music all worth hearing. All good - but why boots, according to you? Boot might be off the mark but wasn't BYG a bit shady in it's dealing with the artists. These don't sound like needle drops but I gather some reissues of this material are. Good music none the less Quote
JSngry Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Stravinsky - Firebird – Igor Stravinsky/Columbia Symphony Stravinsky - Stravinsky Conducts Ballet Music – Jeu De Cartes/Bluebird Pas De Deux/Scenes De Ballet – Stravinsky/Cleveland Orch/Columbia Symphony Orch/ Lukas Foss - Echoi/Time Cycle – Group For Contemporary Music At Columbia University/Improvisation Chamber Ensemble Arthur Prysock - To Love Or Not To Love Arthur Prysock - This Is My Beloved Arthur Prysock - Mister Prysock Arthur Prysock - Love Makes It Right Arthur Prysock - In A Mood With Arthur Prysock Quote
David Ayers Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Well we are often told that musicians didn't feel well-treated by labels, but it is really clear these performances are properly licensed and this has never been challenged. I just feel there is sometimes too much of a rush to denounce label practices. I know you didn't mean anything. Affinity was a label that served us well, even if apparently they may have occasionally seemed a little sharp to some musicians. Good haul, good price! Quote
BillF Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Nick Brignola, Flight of the Eagle Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 Arthur Prysock - To Love Or Not To Love Arthur Prysock - This Is My Beloved Arthur Prysock - Mister Prysock Arthur Prysock - Love Makes It Right Arthur Prysock - In A Mood With Arthur Prysock My effin' MY!!!! Some Artur Prysock fan died and Half Price books won the prize? MOST envious; I only have 'This is my beloved'. Enjoy. MG Quote
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