@pryso
No harm done. But this is how rumors start. ’Soundstage’ or ’wire’ is mentioned one day, and the next day rumors start. For instance, there is a particularly nasty rumor circulating now, that The Frogman, is an Audiophile!!! Can you believe it? I don’t believe it for a moment, but some people will, thereby casting a shadow of doubt on an otherwise impeccable / flawless musical reputation.
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For all the incognito Audiophiles on Aficionados. I like this guy. He makes sense and is obviously well grounded in the science of it all. He has many vlogs on many audiophile subjects. Check him out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNLeVxv6y-c
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but in my real world listening time she more than holds her own.*****
I agree. I have always felt Ella was in a class by herself, and she may well be, but, I'm not sure she is at the top of class when it comes to Jazz. Absolutely 'perfect' voice, but maybe her repertoire was not as JAZZY as I would have liked.
Now, I love Dee Dee Bridgewater.
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Unless, of course, anyone of us considers himself all-knowing and infallible.*****
No Comment.
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The Plain Truth:
Slavery was the best thing that ever happened to Black folks.
(got them out of Africa) (a green card was not an option in the 1600’s.)
Jim Crow was the second best thing that ever happened to Black folks. (a parallel and separate society that led to great achievements in music, sports, and literature. Against all odds. This would include Jazz.)
Since history cannot be changed, what is the point of whining about it ad-nauseam.
Slavery and Jim Crow are also the most enduring crutches ever!!
The ’swooshing’ sound you hear, is people from every part of the globe, doing what ever it takes to get into this country. By hook or by crook. And all they see is opportunity at every turn.
Several weeks ago, a man fell out of the wheel well of a jet coming in for a landing at London’s Heathrow airport. Of course he was dead and a block of ice. From Ghana I think. Outside for 9 Hours at 33,000 feet, at 500+ miles per hour. -60 degrees I think. Anything to get the F**k out of Africa.
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Btw, folks continue to die by the thousands each year, trying to get to Europe from North Africa, by crossing the Mediterranean in rubber boats. And pay thousands of dollars each for the chance.
Maybe a 'Thank You Jesus' is in order, instead of the whining.
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@schubert
My favorite is from The great Dictator and music critic, Stalin, who said during the war:
"It takes a brave man to be a coward in the Red Army."
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At the end of his life he was living at the Amtrak station in Philadelphia.
So sad. I will never understand how these things happen. There should people whose job it is to teach people who come into a lot of money, what to do with it. Esp in the entertainment business and sports. The first lesson should be, whatever you do now to make money, there will come a day when people will no longer pay you to do it. If I were just starting out, I might go into that business.
Very prolific with twenty six (!) Blue Note records as a leader.
I only have six of those, including the three you listed. No Room for Squares was the latest one. Great Player. Cheers |
Have not heard that about Drum. No Lyme disease at Hood that I am aware of, but we do have every critter known to man here. Including deer.
We might be in for a name change here. Fort ROK? Standby.
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Yup, you are turning into an audiophile! Owning Polks and Blue Jeans wire, they would not let me in the door. I never separate the gear from the music. For instance, a person would have to explain to me how Coltrane playing Giant Steps would sound different, with different wire / gear. Speakers excepted. And since my objective is to obtain sound that faithfully represents a good RECORDING of a musical event, high end gear would be wasted on me. As one wit at Stereo Review once observed, "Who would want the New York Philharmonic in their living room". Excellent point. I suspect we all just want our systems to sound like flawless recordings, not sound like 'LIVE'. Cheers |
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What is your take on deserting the Kurds who did much of the heavy lifting against ISIS ?*****
Another shameful episode. I don't see why anyone would help us in the future. This time, it's because we have a President who is not a politician, has no policy doctrine in mind, and is too arrogant to listen to advice. He just tries to do what he promised he would do in the election. I think he sees that as the safe way.
Of course we did the same thing in Vietnam, Irag and Afghanistan.
This does benefit Putin and the guy in Turkey. You do the math.
Maybe we will have the decency to arm the Kurds and provide air cover. They are good fighters, and with proper arms they will take care of the Turks and the Syrians. Russians also.
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@orpheus10 & @schubert
I have found that Women, will confide to their friends, their most intimate and personal problems. All they expect is for the friend to listen and show understanding and maybe be sympathetic. But above all, to listen.
When you present problems to a Man, they think the person is asking them to DO something. To solve the problem. Or at the least, tell them what to do.
So, what do you want us to DO, about Slavery and Jim Crow?
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The psychological aspects of slavery and "Jim Crow" are alive and well, there is no past.*****
Well, that would excuse errrr I mean explain so much. If only it were true. Whew!!! We don't want to lose those crutches. They are like well worn house slippers. So comfortable. And always there when needed.
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That means that your reality is determined by what you, "Billy Bob and Bubba", discussed over a quart of moonshine in Mississippi.*****
The discussion was with Colonel Beauregard. And no self respecting Bigoted, Narcissist would be caught dead drinking "moonshine'. We think too much of ourselves. That's a drink for the common man.
I was always partial to I.W. Harper.
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what I would do is make curing ,as much as we can ,now seems about 60% , of traumatic suffering children THE # 1 job of the nation no matter what*****
Excellent point. I would say that the vast majority of children born and raised in inner-city America are victims of child abuse. It approaches 100%. Either physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or all of the above. This explains the conduct more than anything else. Being poor, lack of finances, does not make you a killer.
Being Poor in a spiritual sense, morality and humanity can.
That's where they are poverty stricken.
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All of this is going on in your, "America".*****
I ask again, what should we do? The answer might be found in Brazil. We aren't there yet.
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Liberia:
The President of the country of Liberia said during an interview on a European news broadcast " Liberia never had the ADVANTAGE of being a European Colony".
President Ellen Johnson. Harvard Educated.
She was attempting to explain the long running civil war and poor economic development.
Talk about food for thought.
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Today's Chuckle: (with a Canadian connection) On Sundays, the local FM station plays Jazz on a program Called 'Big Band Sunday'. They played this tune, which I assumed was by a group from the 40's, most of what they play is from that era. I loved it, so I had my phone ask, what's the name of this song? The answer made me laugh out loud!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL5BlkncQXQ
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Fort Kosciuszko gets my vote
1st Cav has about 3500 people there(Poland) now. The Poles want a permanent situation. Like the one in Germany. Our Glorious leader is threatening to move troops from Germany to Poland. Stay Tuned. Cheers |
brought out Kenny G to honor Dizzy
In Hollywood, this is called Miscasting. Cheers |
Personally, I prefer to be able to hear when Trane had a particularly great reed 😄.
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Speaking Of Master Showman, check the end of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwLABSm0yYc
Interesting Bolero and Orchestra. Not exactly Royal Concertgebouw, but wiki says he is worth around 44 million. I doubt if anyone playing for the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is. Cheers |
Beegie Adair:
I like her playing. Very nice. Given her beginnings, you would have thought she would have become a country / bluegrass artist. Fascinating how life works out.
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I don't hear all that. Maybe I have my fuses in backwards?
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Bud Powell:
I have that CD. Awesome notes that tell of a very troubled life. I hear a lot of Art Tatum in his playing, esp the frequent flourishes.
I also noticed all the tunes are very short. Seven of the 13 tracks less than 3 minutes in length.
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Your Highness, I said WW1 not WW2.
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How can anyone think of Woody Allen and think about Clarinet playing!!! The pervert seduced his Daughter!! Then married her!!
Get a grip people.
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Did she say Heckel made that horn esp for Wagner or his music?
Sounds very nice.
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When I was four or five years of age, I got up in the morning with my mom to drink coffee with her before she went to work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6IUqrFHjw
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The Frogman has been proven correct once again!!!!
Stick with Jazz!!
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These guys don’t sing, but they sure can march and play. The trouble is, they probably have more bandsmen than Infantry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=popbL1JuGqM I have just recently realized that a major mission of the British Army and Marine Corps, is to entertain the tourist in London. For perspective, The U.S. Marine Corps is larger than the entire British Military, Royal Navy, RAF and Army, combined. Cheers Btw,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDRVTES_gI8
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Today's Listen: Kenny Barron Trio -- BOOK OF INTUITION This is as new or modern as Jazz needs to be. The playing is fresh and familiar at the same time. Excellent booklet and notes. I love it when each tune is explained. by Monk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG8CNh11G10
for Bud Powell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGtnn0FCTvE
As you can see from the cover, these guys are serious. They dress and look the part of serious Jazz musicians. Being on a real Jazz label, Impulse, is good also. Cheers |
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Welcome back OP. It's not the same without you. I agree, McCoy can show his stuff now that Big John is gone.
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On their Remembrance Day, the Cenotaph is the center of all the ceremony. Royals and all that. But, I was always amazed at the number or old timers that march. Esp the Marines and the Parachute regiments. Once, always. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma4mdBw9kDA Thanks for the clip. One of my favorite actors also. Cheers Btw, one very nice thing, if the vet was killed or has passed on, his children can march in his place. |
R.L. Burnside:
I think he is from North Mississippi. Not a Delta guy. Good but different. Drum and Fife territory.
I think he played in the film 'Deep Blues'.
Thanks
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Acman,
Robert Johnson is the Boss-man!! Too bad about the quality of his recordings. I have the box set but seldom play it because of the sound.
Fyi, he is buried in three different places. All things are possible in the blues and / or Mississippi.
I thought the crossroads was the intersection of highways 49&61 in Mississippi. Have I been worshiping in the wrong place?
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