@whipsaw Thanks for the link. I have seen a bunch of video's with Marcus Miller playing with, Talking with, and talking about Miles but I never saw that one. It really sheds some new light, at least for me, on Miles. Having read 2 Miles Davis biographies I still appreciate good new info on the legend.
Marcus Miller w/ Miles Davis "Fat Time" Live 1982 - YouTube
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As any Mile Davis fan knows, Miles stayed locked up in his house in NYC from 1976 through 1980 before starting to create music again in the 80's. I would like to know what all of the members/contributors here on JFA feel about Miles 80's output. Favorite album? Favorite song? Or anything else. I like a young guitarist Mike Stern and his solo in the song FAT TIME from the album MAN WITH THE HORN. I also think its a pretty good song and Miles plays very good as well.
Fat Time - YouTube
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Frogman I have a Paul Desmond box set that I listen to often. IMHO Desmond's tone on the alto is more distinguishable then any other alto player.
I know I could take a blind listening test and choose Desmond as the player every time.
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Outstanding selections of "real jazz" (no noise) LOL
I really enjoyed the JALC slow take on Lenny Kravits' ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY! |
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While searching You Tube for Curtis Fuller clips I came across this album that I was never aware of. I listened to all 6 songs and went directly to Discogs and ordered it. Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw. Rythm section; Kenny Baron, Cecil McBee and Ben Riley. Nuff said!!
HUBBARD/SHAW/GOLSON (Time Speaks) - YouTube
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Hey orpheus how are you? I’m happy your enjoying them new LP’s Curtis Fuller was a great mucisian. I have a few of those "Jazztet" discs. Some were reissued with Art Farmer and Benny Golson as the leaders. I think it was more of a collaborative thing between Golson, Farmer, and Fuller. I know Benny Golson composed "Killer Joe" Serenata - Art Farmer And Benny Golson The Jazztet - YouTube I wonder if they have that TIME SPEAKS album by Hubbard, Shaw, and Golson I posted above on a re-issue 180 - 200 gram vinyl pressing. Its a great album and I think you would agree. |
O10 I bought this DAC 4 years ago. Still works awesome with my Senheiser 650 headphones using laptop windows media player. Read the reviews.
ARC Mk1 - Mayflower Electronics
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"Noodling" is a loose term that, when used in a musical context, usually means in short, noodling on any instrument is freestyle playing - where you explore seemingly random notes and rely more on trial and error and intuition than rigid musical systems and rules.
Frank Zappa had hundreds of compositions with noodling inserted within the melodic theme. |
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Great stuff by Cannonball and Lateef, from the Fatherland. The uber-mensch went from goose-stepping to be-boping without missing a beat. Amazing!
And to know that just 20 years before that jazz music was on the Nazi's list of forbidden pleasures in Germany. If the SS came to your house you had better have a framed picture of Hitler on the wall, a copy of Mein Kampf on the coffee table, and all your Jazz LP's hidden away. It was also a good thing to have an LP set of Wagners orchestrations next to your phonograph. This was one year after Hitler became dictator of Germany
(5) Swing in Nazi Berlin - James Kok Tanzorch., 1934 - YouTube
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frogman I like
"Sareen Jurer" by Evans and co. but the bass solo that starts around 3:20 and ends around 4:50 is a little too long and "heavy" (harsh?) considering the trio context that it is a part of.
I have a lot of trio discs and usually the bass solo, if there is one, is under a minute or so depending on the length of the song and its played with a very soft touch.
Other then the bass solo
"Sareen Jurer" was really good. I don't think Evans ever played and recorded anything that was not above average and mostly really good.
I am partial to this disc I have with Ray Brown on bass.
(5) Bill Evans Bass Face - YouTube
(5) A Child Is Born - YouTube
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rok I do not have Cannonball in Europe.
Thanks for posting that I listened to the songs and now I have another disc I need to buy. I would say its a "must have" if you like Cannonball.
The WWII story was good as well.
BTW roc the civilians of Belgium suffered a lot during the Germans Ardennes offensive in December 1944. The SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte murdered over 100 civilians in the village of Stavelot and the surrounding areas as well as the over 80 American G.I.’s at Malmedy which I’m sure you already know.
Comblain-La-Tour looks to be about 50 km west of Stavelot so Brooklyn born Joe Napoli was in a safer village not near the front lines. The Germans never made it over the Meuse River bridges.
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pjw, glad you liked “Sareen Jurer”. We’ll have to agree to disagree about the length of the bass solo, however.
frogman I have no problem with the above. And I will not at all try to debate with a veteran musician such as yourself about the length of the bass solo in a trio. Actually I thank you for pointing out the reasons why the bass solo in Sareen Jurer is as long as it is and that a bass solo is determined by the measures in the sheet music (which is Chinese Calligraphy to me).
(6) Red Garland, Ron Carter, Philly Joe Jones - Crossings (1977). - YouTube
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Cannonball getting all the attention and he deserves it. Changing the subject for just 1 post. rok posted the Cannonball Live at the Lighthouse which is an outstanding album. Lee Morgan also visited the Lighthouse at Hermosa Beach California in 1970 with a great band and played 12 sets in 3 nights. I have the original first release, a 3 CD set which I have had a while but apparently 12 sets were recorded and in less then 2 months, on 30 July 2021 all 12 sets in there entirety are being released in a box set from Blue Note records. 8 discs or 12 LP's or a deluxe box with both formats. The deluxe set is on Blue Notes website for 350.00 dollars. I don't have a vinyl set up so I'll be getting the 8 CD box set for 75.00 on Amazon. Here is more about the release with some really cool photos of Lee Morgan on the beach relaxing.
A Legendary Stand by the Lee Morgan Quintet Finally Sees Full Release, as 'The Complete Live at the Lighthouse' | WBGO
Lee Morgan - The Complete Live at the Lighthouse – Blue Note Records |
FYI, The Lee Morgan 8-CD Box "Complete at the Lighthouse" can be pre-ordered on Amazon. LP Box also. 12-LPs I think. This is the real Blue Note recording. Will be released on 30 July 2021.
Hey rok I am excited about this release. I have the original 3 CD set and it is Lee Morgan at his best after he stopped using heroin but sadly just 18 months later he was gone. He did record 1 more studio album before he was murdered. Blue Note released the album 3 months after his death and gave it a fitting title - THE LAST SESSION. I have it and it is a really good album. I know you like Lee and if you don't have THE LAST SESSION you may want to add it to your collection along with this DVD
Amazon.com: I Called Him Morgan: Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter: Movies & TV
From THE LAST SESSION
(5) Capra Black - YouTube
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Rok! :--))) Thank you, but I ain't that beautiful!
I don't agree. Not only that but Alek told me you are a nice person as well. |
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Rare spiritual-/experimental Jazz concept album, that was originally released in 1972 on Detroit Jazz-label "Tribe Records". It’s highly recommended to listen to this as a whole, as it was written as a suite in 5 movements. This LP also features the two poets Oba and Vajava from the Detroit Theater group "The Black Messengers" on the tracks "Mary Had An Abortion" and "Consciousness". It starts out a bit chaotic then at 6 minutes to the end the melodies are highly accessible (11) Wendell Harrison - An Evening With The Devil (1972) FULL VINYL ALBUM - YouTube |
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The world’s greatest stereo system is inside a Virginia home
rok that has got to be one of the best posts over the 8 year run of this thread. Ken Fritz is a rare person in this world. Dedication, devotion, passion, commitment, and conviction are 5 words that I immediately thought applied to Ken after I watched the video. And the last word I thought of was acceptance meaning he has accepted his fate and considers himself not as a victim but lucky to have had a long life in which his dream became reality. And as ALS slowly drains his life away he is happy that he still has some years to spend quality time with the people he loves and they love him. When Ken is gone his legacy will still be with his family and friends to listen to. And I'm sure they will be thinking of Ken as they sit in his creation and enjoy what is arguably the best sounding personal audiophile system in the world. Made me think of this iconic day at old Yankee Stadium.
(27) Gehrig delivers his famous speech at Yankee Stadium - YouTube
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Art Blakey never made a bad album. He also gave many rookie jazz musicians who later became legends in the genre their start. Blakey had them composing songs and and perfecting their instrument playing while under his tutelage. Wayne Shorter, Lou Donaldson, Benny Golson, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, curtis Fuller, Jymie Merritt, Doug Watkins and more were able to sharpen up their talents while a member of the Jazz Messengers. Buhaina's Delight is another good one.
(27) Bu's Delight (Remastered 2003/Rudy Van Gelder Edition) - YouTube
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Does anybody have this new release by Roy Hargrove & Mulgrew Miller. If so can you give a quick review of your thoughts on it? A piano trumpet duo might be challenging.
Greetings, Resonance Records just released In Harmony by Roy Hargrove & Mulgrew Miller, check it out here. Here’s what they say about it: “In Harmony is the first previously unissued recording of the late trumpet star Roy Hargrove since his passing in 2018. Captured live on January 15, 2006 at Merkin Hall in New York City and September 11, 2007 at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, with the late piano great Mulgrew Miller, In Harmony is an intimate snapshot of two masters performing without a net at the top of their games. The 2 CD set is being released in cooperation with the Roy Hargrove and Mulgrew Miller Estates and includes an elaborate booklet with rare photos, an essay by acclaimed writer Ted Panken, plus interviews and statements by fellow musicians with deep connections to Hargrove and Miller such as Sonny Rollins, Jon Batiste, Christian McBride, Ambrose Akinmusire, Keyon Harrold, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, and others.”
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Well its seems as if all the so-called Aficionados have jumped ship. I assume The Frogman is working / on tour. Maybe he's a hostage in North Korea, or perhaps he's planning Bay of pigs 2.0.
The OP has quit Jazz and gone into primitive third world noise.
Our friends in Croatia, including the Queen, have disappeared.
The other regulars don't post as often as they once did.
Soooooo, there is no one to communicate with.
There are still viewers.
I'm still here rok. A little busy with work now. RE frogman Here is one of his favorite tenor players at his best:
(31) Those 7 Times Michael Brecker Went Beast Mode | bernie's bootlegs - YouTube
And a musician explains how Michael Brecker plays a 2 - 5 - 1 and super imposing different chords over the top of what's actually written.
(31) Michael Brecker's Face Melting ii-V-i On Blue Bossa - YouTube
If the frogman is not on tour or vacation this post may bring a response from him. I see Marija is still here just having work issues as well. Alek is always lurking..... :-) |
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I think he is brilliant , you think he sucks . Nothing to say Hello schubert I just logged on for the first time in a few weeks. I like that Paul Bley album. Thanks for the post..
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I purchase 4 bottles of the original first batch of the Bitches Brew stout in 2009 and still have 2 unopened bottles. |
@frogman I happen to like the majority of Buddy Rich's work regardless of his arrogance towards his peers.
Have you ever experienced one of the members of a big band ensemble you are playing with get angry?
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Tony Williams was a vastly better drummer than Buddy Rich.
Vastly?.... Using that word pisses me off. Stating your opinion that you think TW is a better drummer the BR would not piss me off. I'm sure you have heard the saying "Its not what you said but how you said it" That being said I am a big fan of TW as well as BR. I do not believe however, that one or the other is "vastly" better. |
I see no reason to take disagreements about favorite musicians personally. We all have preferences. I think Buddy Rich was an incredible drummer; but, according to my musical preferences and sensibilities I can think of other drummers that I feel were better musicians. I think that this is an important distinction.
There are plenty of drummers I like a lot. Some more then others but not "vastly" VASTLY
ADVERB- to a very great extent; immensely.
quick list off the top of my head and not necessarily in this order.
Tony Williams
Art Blakey
Elvin Jones
Joe Morello
Billy Higgins
Max Roach
Art Taylor
Kenny Clarke
Shelly Manne
Billy Cobham
Buddy Rich
Jack DeJohnette
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Happy Labor Day weekend to all!
Keegiam I like big bands and That Towson State big band is very good indeed.
Frogman and acman great Tom Hagen. Another great trumpet player that is relatively unknown except to us aficionados.
The recently discussed Tom Harrell, along with Kenny Wheeler are two really great trumpet players as well as composers who never achieved widespread recognition like Satchmo, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan and Maynard.....well you aficionados know the rest of this list.
I had heard of Hagen but was not aware of his exceptional talent as a trumpet player/composer/arranger until today and I will be purchasing some of his discs to add to my collection.
Tom Hagen is right up there with Harrell and Wheeler in the "greatest unknown trumpet players" list.
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Newish recording from Roy Brooks.
''Understanding'' is a TWO CD SET of a previously unreleased recording of drummer Roy Brooks captured live by the Left Bank Jazz Society at The Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, MD on November 1, 1970.
acman I bought the disc when it was released just recently. Very good "newish" Roy Brooks with a red hot Woody Shaw on trumpet. Newish indeed. |
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That was really nice pjw, thank you for that. Hug
And a big hug back at ya. Where is our friend Alek? Great selections from Chet Baker. "Time After Time" especially hits home with me. And especially that particular live version. I hope all is well with you across the pond.
(1) Norah Jones - Flipside (Live At Ronnie Scotts) - YouTube
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One of the best Jazz Albums I have bought in Years !
Schubert I have a copy and I agree it is an incredible recording of outstanding music |
Hey rok I know you have the new Lee Morgan Live At The Lighthouse complete 8 CD set. I was holding off to see if Amazons price went down which it usually does about a month after the release.
I kept checking since the release and the price went down about 10% so I was going to wait and see if it would continue to drop.
Needless to say I found out that the first release of the new complete 8 CD box set was limited to 2000 copies which I was not aware of until I read a review of the set this past weekend.
2000!! I ORDERED IT IMEDIATELY WHEN I SAW THAT.
Anyone else interested better order ASAP because 2000 is not a lot and they may or may not do a second pressing.
I will leave a review of the complete sets here after I listen to all the discs.
I have listened to discs 1 and 2 and the sonics are incredible.
From the 63 page booklet that comes with it
"This release was made a reality by a dedicated team of tremendously talented individuals. I want to thank Steve Genewick at Capital Studios, who painstakingly remixed the sound from the original 16 reels of 1/2" tape. For 2 weeks, studio A felt like a gateway to Hermosa Beach in 1970, a trip enhanced by the presence of the great Bernie Maupin at every session."
"I am appreciative of the expert mastering in this project by Robert Vosgian for the digital and Kevin Gray for the LP edition."
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Listened to discs 3 and 4 of the newly remastered 8 disc box set of Lee Morgan LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE. Just as good as the first 2 discs. dynamic sound stage and detailed instrument presence. All of the members of Lee's band are right up front with Lee. Excellent stereo separation as well. Personnel
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I recently purchased an early Lee Morgan session on the Blue Note label. Lee Morgan Vol.3 Blue Note# 1557. My copy is the RVG remastered re issue. The sonics are typical RVG which is always fine by me. Vol.3 is an excellent example of a 19 year old Lee Morgan along with the following personnel:
Here is the opening song
"Hasaan's Dream" with Gigi Gryce startinf off on the flute. Not a dud on this album.
(1) Hasaan's Dream - Lee Morgan - YouTube
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