Thing is. . . I don't need more music in my house! And I'm beginning to not want it. I may start a policy of attrition: something new must be replacing something old.
Go for it Lonson! I culled my lp collection from several thousand to 500 and I have never enjoyed my records more. All killer and no filler.
I'll see your Volume 1: The Trio and raise you a quartet, Guitarded! I still enjoy his playing so much, even if I went further and further in my jazz experiments after I discovered him. Now, you can usually find me sitting on the same piano bench as Alice Turiyasangitananda in 1966-1967, watching JC's butt (pardonnez mon français). But I loved all those jazz pianists of yore, as some in here know very well.
Just for fun, and here are the credits: ___________________________ Count Basie All-Stars: Dickie's Dream Emmett Berry, Doc Cheatham, Joe Newman, Joe Wilder (trumpet) Vic Dickenson, Benny Morton, Dickie Wells (trombone) Earl Warren (alto sax) Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster (tenor sax) Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax) Count Basie (piano) Freddy Green (guitar) Eddie Jones (bass) Jo Jones (drums) (Television broadcast, "The Sound Of Jazz", CBS Studio #58, NYC, December 8, 1957) ___________________________ They probably should have added Billie Holiday in the credits as "main groupie in charge" or "gogo dancer" (and I certainly don't mean that in a pejorative way, because she could do no wrong by me ever). And also, as sound effects men, Snap, Crackle and Pop (the sound sucks). (Come to think of it, the visual sucks as well...) And, I guess, cigarette smoke as Da Killer of Them All. But anyway, what a thrill (for me, at least) to see all those musicians in the same place at the same time, just having a blast. An important document, as I like to (pompously) say.
Maybe we can find some midpoint between our houses to put some music. Maybe in that Mountain Archive in Pennsylvania, where there is lots of great stuff plus the FBI Files on Record Collectors
I had a few jazz albums starting in 1969 (when I turned 17), but my real education begin in the mid-70s. I went to the public library for jazz LPs, books & Downbeat magazine. I also heard jazz on college radio stations & bought used jazz records when I could afford them. I also had friends who dug some jazz & we shared albums. Of course, it's easier now, but even then it could be done.
Please send all culls to me. I will pay shipping. (Even though I have too much, my wife still supports my collecting.)
I will have to pull my liner notes out, but IIRC disc 3 is right after that album. Remember though, the boxset is in chrono order by session and not by album. If you are looking for a home for "something old" CDs, I would welcome your hand me downs Lon! No jazz playing at the moment since I'm watching football playoffs, but if the game doesn't improve soon I'm going to mute the tv volume and play some Miles! Conversation: anyone remember the syndicated radio show hosted by Ramsey Lewis called "The Legends of Jazz"? I used to enjoy that on Sun nights when I lived in Virginia and it was a nice way to unwind from a weekend and head into another work week.
Several others have recommended Hawes - I'm unfamiliar with this artist and will add him to my "explore" list!
Got this at a sale yesterday for $4.50. Way back in the 70s when I began to seriously explore jazz the library had a copy of this. It's really good, with just two tracks of 25:03 & 20:30. Wish there were more. With Clifford Jordan (ts), Mal Waldron (p) & Eddie Khan (b). Recorded in S.F., 10/27/62. As often with Fantasy, the producer & engineer are not credited. 1991 CD remastered by Gary Hobish.
Last night I watched Shirley Clarke's 'Ornette: Made In America'. There is a little footage from the late 60s, but the film centers around Ornette & Prime Time in Fort Worth in the 80s, including an appearance with the Fort Worth Symphony. To me the film is a bit goofy & the music is not top-notch Ornette, but it's worth seeing if you have any interest in him.
Full nostalgia, from 1979: I adore this album, even with the chattering in-between songs (which they call "rap"), and I always have to listen to the whole thing in one sitting. (Also: Canadian content!) Come on... Joni + Hancock + Pastorius + Shorter? Bliss.
I still keep an eye out for the Down Beat year end best of lists. I don't read as many magazines as I did once upon a time so I lose track of releases more today.
From the 1986 movie 'Round Midnight, which I really should watch again, because it's been way too long, Dexter Gordon and Lonette McKee: Excellent duet.
(((My partner is like: "But what have you been doing for so long this evening on your phone?" And I'm like: "Just watching the stock and commodities exchange, baby! The USA are worrying me a bit! Be right there!"))) From 1958. Certainly worth more than one listen, as far as "older" jazz goes. (Hi, Phineas!)
