JL Sargent Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 To say that Rhasaan Roland Kirk was unique would be a vast understatement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm glad this thread was resurrected. I have aquired a number of these albums over the years, due to the recommendations of those in this thread. I also wanted to say I miss Allan and Parrot, and Max, and mobile homeless... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 A worthwhile thread to resurrect & some great recommendations listed here. So I'll throw in a couple of records by my all time favorite jazz artist, the great Zoot Sims. Here are 3 readily available recordings of Zoot playing with a variety of jazz legends. Zoot followed in the footsteps of Sax player Lester Young and his style could be termed 'post Bop Swing.' I just made that up.Straight ahead jazz standards that swing. Hopefully I can post pictures of the albums, all of which are part of the regular rotation at my house. I have about 35 Zoot Sims cds, & LPs & these are 3 that I can recommend without reservation, just check out the sidemen & you know you are in for a trreat. Enjoy, Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I wonder if this recording is available? It's all about having fun with Count Basie, Zoot Sims, and friends playing the Kansas City 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 JL, I have never seen that in my many years of combing cd/Lp racks, so for me it only exists on Youtube. If you like the combo check out this Basie/Sims cd with John Heard on bass & Louie Bellson on drums. Great small combo line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great suggestion Stephen. As a matter of fact I just bought that one on Ebay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/370713110952?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I love that Youtube video so got to try this CD. The bass play (Cleveland Eaton) is phenomenal, and they truly are having a good time. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Glad to hear you picked up that cd, JL. (Also congrats on a dominant performance last night as the Tide rolled over ND). I will warn you however once you start acquiring Zoot Sims cds it becomes hard to stop.His fluid playing & swinging sensabilities are quite addicting. If you like small combos featuring piano, Zoot recorded some great albums with Jimmy Rowles, check these out when you can: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Oh man, you're killing me! Probably got to try that Gershwin one next. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Please do, with a front line of Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass & Zoot Sims playing the music of the Gershwin brothers it is hard to beat, a true jazz classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Dag nabbit, just got a new Deck and was wondering what new records to buy when I come across this thread. My wife and I feel big band and jazz have to be an LP [] Lot of nice suggestions here and I am already starting to look for bargans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 HELP I have 20 minutes, a 1960 pressing from Miles Davis kind of Blue for 25€ would it be worth it??? condition 14 from 15 points Pressed in England Any Ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Go for it!!! I have no idea what it's worth, but still I think you should go for it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I was not sure if it was a good pressing or not, I will definatly try to get this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 He shoots he scores!!!! My first Jazz LP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was unfortunately not 100% clear if it was the stereo or mono version since the number was S BPG 62066. I don´t care though, then it is my first mono lp as well!! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACM Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Very Nice! I recently picked up a first pressing Kind of Blue for $35, NM. I am very satisfied. Fwiw, the seller (local shop) said this was mono, but it turned out to be stereo. I don't have it in front of me right now to see the catalog number. Sounds fantastic to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I sold a NM 6-eye stereo 1st pressing KOB for $350 on ebay a couple years ago. Bought it for $15. Nice score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I heard this was THE jazz album (or album at all) to have in you collection. I heard some tunes on youtube and it is just my cup of tea!! $350?? man that was a good investment!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I heard this was THE jazz album (or album at all) to have in you collection. I heard some tunes on youtube and it is just my cup of tea!! $350?? man that was a good investment!!! Almost wish I had kept it. As nice as the Classic reissue sounds, there's something about those old Columbia 2 and 6 eye pressings that can't be recreated. MOFI has a 45rpm box set coming out soon. I've already placed my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Jazz Essentials has to include a link to the great Jimmy Smith on the Hammond B3 organ with a very young Mark Whitfield killing the Gibson L5 in their presentation of "Midnight Special" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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