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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    I went to the Birdland in NYC on Wed night for a show.  It ended up being a quintet (one alto, one tenor player) that played Giant Steps by Coltrane end to end.  It was really lovely.  They were great, especially this older Asian lady that just ripped the Wynn Kelly piano parts!  

    Can't beat live Jazz in NY.  It just feels right. 
  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    edited September 2022
    mrussel1 said:
    Cropduster-80 said:
    Good reviews coming in. However I doubt most have opened. That’s not dust.

    Lots of this kind of stuff, warps etc.  not great by RTI.
    skipping using  gatefolds probably contributes 

    if you buy it, open it 


    That's from the Riverside box?

    They will replace it.  Too bad too.  Waltz for Debbie is great. 
    I’m through 8 of 11

    obviously that one is getting replaced. I’m no where near an overly picky person but when the scuffs affect play I’m getting it addressed.

    TBH most of them have way more scratches than I’d expect from AP. 

    3,000 boxes, 22 records per is 66,000 records and 132,000 playing sides so clearly it’s a lot to pack carefully 

    im having to be selective in what I’m going to ask for replacements of though as it’s a lot otherwise 

    im letting minor warps go 
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  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    Also FWIW explorations is the sleeper hit for me.

    I’ve never had that on vinyl. It’s got tracks from trio 65 and montreaux on it that are some of my favorite tunes.
    same tracks with Scott LaFaro makes a big difference.


  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Cropduster-80 said:
    Also FWIW explorations is the sleeper hit for me.

    I’ve never had that on vinyl. It’s got tracks from trio 65 and montreaux on it that are some of my favorite tunes.
    same tracks with Scott LaFaro makes a big difference.


    Scott Lafaro was amazing, which is why I really like the Sunday at the Village and Waltz stuff.  What a tragedy that he was gone so young. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    mrussel1 said:
    I went to the Birdland in NYC on Wed night for a show.  It ended up being a quintet (one alto, one tenor player) that played Giant Steps by Coltrane end to end.  It was really lovely.  They were great, especially this older Asian lady that just ripped the Wynn Kelly piano parts!  

    Can't beat live Jazz in NY.  It just feels right. 

    Oh man, I would so live to experience that!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 
  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    edited September 2022
    brianlux said:
    mrussel1 said:
    I went to the Birdland in NYC on Wed night for a show.  It ended up being a quintet (one alto, one tenor player) that played Giant Steps by Coltrane end to end.  It was really lovely.  They were great, especially this older Asian lady that just ripped the Wynn Kelly piano parts!  

    Can't beat live Jazz in NY.  It just feels right. 

    Oh man, I would so live to experience that!
    Out of curiosity are there any west coast types of jazz places in your area?

    that could be fun too 

    I know NY still has some good clubs. Don’t hear much about the other coast though 
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    edited September 2022
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    I’m listening to his “essentials” playlist on tidal 

    TBH I’d never heard his work prior. I’d heard of him though 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Cropduster-80 said:
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    I’m listening to his “essentials” playlist on tidal 

    TBH I’d never heard his work prior. I’d heard of him though 

    Very cool!  I hope you find some things you like.
    A good place to start with Pharoah is Thembi.  The more recent Journey to the One is also a good introduction.  Some of his more intense works like Tauhid or his work with John Coltrane (Live in Seattle, for example) are harder to get into but very rewarding.
    ***************************
    Regarding your question about places out here that are good jazz venues, Yoshi's in Oakland is surely the best.  Since I don't get out much anymore, it's been awhile, but I've seen some terrific shows there.   I went with a friend once to see Herb Ellis who after the set took us up on an offer to buy him a drink and sat down and talk to us for a good while! 
    Another memorable show seeing Cecil Taylor there.  Taylor was a bit late for his set and came charging in from the back of the room practically screaming.  He ran up to the piano and tore right into his set.  That was an interesting show!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    I love Thembi!  Floating Points is awesome with London Symphony Orchestra.  Also, Karma will be re-issued soon from the Verve Acoustic Series from Analog Productions.
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  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    brianlux said:
    Cropduster-80 said:
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    I’m listening to his “essentials” playlist on tidal 

    TBH I’d never heard his work prior. I’d heard of him though 

    Very cool!  I hope you find some things you like.
    A good place to start with Pharoah is Thembi.  The more recent Journey to the One is also a good introduction.  Some of his more intense works like Tauhid or his work with John Coltrane (Live in Seattle, for example) are harder to get into but very rewarding.
    ***************************
    Regarding your question about places out here that are good jazz venues, Yoshi's in Oakland is surely the best.  Since I don't get out much anymore, it's been awhile, but I've seen some terrific shows there.   I went with a friend once to see Herb Ellis who after the set took us up on an offer to buy him a drink and sat down and talk to us for a good while! 
    Another memorable show seeing Cecil Taylor there.  Taylor was a bit late for his set and came charging in from the back of the room practically screaming.  He ran up to the piano and tore right into his set.  That was an interesting show!
    Ironically stuff from  Thembi is what I liked best so far, despite the horrible album art 😂

    Essential playlists are tough as it seems to run the spectrum 

    I’ll do that album in its entirety 
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    Didn’t see your thread, sorry man. OC called him the best tenor sax player in the world. A true jazz legend. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    I love Thembi!  Floating Points is awesome with London Symphony Orchestra.  Also, Karma will be re-issued soon from the Verve Acoustic Series from Analog Productions.

    Karma is being reissued?!  That is massively good news!  I have wanted that album for a long time!
    Cropduster-80 said:
    brianlux said:
    Cropduster-80 said:
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    I’m listening to his “essentials” playlist on tidal 

    TBH I’d never heard his work prior. I’d heard of him though 

    Very cool!  I hope you find some things you like.
    A good place to start with Pharoah is Thembi.  The more recent Journey to the One is also a good introduction.  Some of his more intense works like Tauhid or his work with John Coltrane (Live in Seattle, for example) are harder to get into but very rewarding.
    ***************************
    Regarding your question about places out here that are good jazz venues, Yoshi's in Oakland is surely the best.  Since I don't get out much anymore, it's been awhile, but I've seen some terrific shows there.   I went with a friend once to see Herb Ellis who after the set took us up on an offer to buy him a drink and sat down and talk to us for a good while! 
    Another memorable show seeing Cecil Taylor there.  Taylor was a bit late for his set and came charging in from the back of the room practically screaming.  He ran up to the piano and tore right into his set.  That was an interesting show!
    Ironically stuff from  Thembi is what I liked best so far, despite the horrible album art 😂

    Essential playlists are tough as it seems to run the spectrum 

    I’ll do that album in its entirety 

    Great!  I think you'll like it. 
    I wonder if what you've seen is a reissue?  I've always liked the Thembi cover a lot:
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    1ThoughtKnown said:
    brianlux said:
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    RIP Pharaoh Sanders. 

    I was very saddened to hear about that. 
    I posted a thread about his passing and not one person responded.  I've been a big Sanders fan for over 50 years. I saddens me to see that his life's work was not recognized more widely and that it is almost non-existent here. Thank you for caring and noticing.  He was a giant of jazz and created an amazing body of work.

    Didn’t see your thread, sorry man. OC called him the best tenor sax player in the world. A true jazz legend. 

    Hey, seriously, not problem at all!  It's wonderful that you recognize Sanders excellence and I was glad to see you mention him!

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155


    Hey, seriously, not problem at all!  It's wonderful that you recognize Sanders excellence and I was glad to see you mention him!

    You bet! Appreciate you giving him a shout out as well, but I don’t think there are a ton of jazz aficionados on this board. 
    I’m Canadian btw. We say sorry all the time, it is almost disingenuous at this point 😂
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    Pharoah was amazing. Got to see him twice and feel grateful. 
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    lexicondevil said:
    Pharoah was amazing. Got to see him twice and feel grateful. 

    That great- I can only imagine how cool that was.  I'm sorry to say I never got around to seeing Pharoah.  One of the great omissions of my concert going over the years. But the music never dies and I'm glad to have several records of his terrific work to listen to.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    mrussel1 said:
    Cropduster-80 said:
    Good reviews coming in. However I doubt most have opened. That’s not dust.

    Lots of this kind of stuff, warps etc.  not great by RTI.
    skipping using  gatefolds probably contributes 

    if you buy it, open it 


    That's from the Riverside box?

    They will replace it.  Too bad too.  Waltz for Debbie is great. 
    They already sent replacement records out. So that’s great 

    Kind of funny as they just said OK and mailed them. They are making other people break the records and send photos of the record destroyed before sending 

    kind of makes me think they keep track of chronic replacement seekers 
  • Cropduster-80
    Cropduster-80 Posts: 2,034
    edited September 2022
    1ThoughtKnown said:


    Hey, seriously, not problem at all!  It's wonderful that you recognize Sanders excellence and I was glad to see you mention him!

    You bet! Appreciate you giving him a shout out as well, but I don’t think there are a ton of jazz aficionados on this board. 
    I’m Canadian btw. We say sorry all the time, it is almost disingenuous at this point 😂
     Not surprising 

    Currently rewatching the PBS Jazz documentary (basically post war to fusion as that’s my favorite era). That’s also what most people are talking about when saying Jazz it seems. Not everyone but I would guess most 

    id say somewhere between 1956-1966 (roughly) is what most people listen to today, even though I’m missing Charlie Parker here so maybe 1953-1965. It was surprisingly niche then after the bebop years and WWII.  That always surprises me as is the compressed time scale which contains most of these albums. when looking back, that is probably peak jazz and no where near as popular as pre war jazz.
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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,537
    Evans box set is phenomenal

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