Comments on: Jazz Vinyl Miscellany and Mail

By: kyle

kyle — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:13:33 +0000

Aloha Rudolph, two of the best words for use in the islands are Aloha and Mahalo as you can see from my usage. There are different combinations with other words to make other phrases as well. Aloha as a greeting when seeing/talking with folks as one begins a call or visit. Mahalo as a way of saying thank you, your welcome, see you again. Mahalo!

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:08:29 +0000

The above to Kyle.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:07:23 +0000

No problem here. Don’t worry.
Now that we are talking directly to each other: is Aloha and Mahalo the way to greet in Hawai? I am just curious.

By: kyle

kyle — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:33:06 +0000

Aloha Rudolf, I’m sorry I was not saying anything in regard to the person’s ethnicity. Rather, as one who has spent much time in Asia, has family that are Koreans and also understands about some of the copyright situations that have taken place out of there over the years, I was curious if this spilled over into the vinyl market. I have only been here on this wonderful site for a little bit but have seen a lot of chatter about this particular seller so I wanted to understand if more was going on. There is much more I can share because of my experiences both with family and friends in regard to Korea. Again, please accept my apology. Take care now. Mahalo

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:28:24 +0000

Kyle, if I were Korean, I would be insulted by your insinuation.

By: kyle

kyle — Tue, 23 May 2023 00:17:27 +0000

Aloha Mark, are all the records you mentioned fakes or an original record with later cover? I’m curious as the seller is out of Korea. Is someone making these and do they include the “P” RVG 9M where applicable? I want to make sure to be a where of this and let others know. It’s very sad that folks would take advantage of others. Thank you for the heads-up. Mahalo

By: Mark Hall

Mark Hall — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:13:38 +0000

Looks like the seller of that fake True Blue” got some buyers to pay for those fake records he passed off as originals, they have already left him positive feedback on several of those records,including the Lou Donaldson and Lee Morgan-Leeway, record

https://www.ebay.com/fdbk/feedback_profile/hwooso?filter=feedback_page:RECEIVED_AS_SELLER&_trksid=p2047675.l2560

By: kyle

kyle — Mon, 22 May 2023 00:35:08 +0000

Aloha Lennib! Thank you for the recommendation! I have another Jazz Workshop record whereby Roy Brooks is the leader. I will definitely look for the one you are recommending under Earl Washington. I see it includes Thad Jones who I like and feel was not as appreciated as a musician. Thank you again for this information, I’ve been happy with the two Jazz Workshop records I have, looking forward to this one! I know what you mean about prices today! I never thought some of these vintage records would cost so much, then I see what the reissued/special re-releases are costing. Just amazing. Nice to find a “price performer” from time to time. Mahalo!

By: kyle

kyle — Fri, 19 May 2023 04:23:35 +0000

Aloha Bill! I wonder if I ran into you at Berigan’s! You’re right the other two, nothing against them, just not the warmest – out going type. It was by providence that I happened to walk into Berigan’s shop and he took me under his wing. He had a great right hand man, Big Dave. The two of them were giving me a crash course, I felt like the movie the Matrix, trying to feed me from the beginnings explaining blues, early jazz. We’d listen to Sidney Bechet after hours in the shop. Berigan knew that so many were only into Bop but he wanted me to have an appreciation for all of it, thus traditional to swing to big band and then giving me the education on Parker/Dizzy/Monk what became bebop and so forth. Because of Berigan and Dave I have Art Tatum, Lester Young, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Ellington, Coleman Hawkins and even some Armstrong and Bechet! Plus Taylor Berigan would let us try different amps/preamps out mainly tube equipment. You brought up Berkeley High, known for it’s jazz department. Well Joshua Redman was one I remember and he knew Berigan’s shop. Folks from ZZ Top would come too and talk about how much they loved the music and Berigan’s place. I kept in touch later with him through his ebay store. Then had to help family with caregiving and when I tried to check back in I had learned of his passing. So much more I can share later, I miss him greatly and how he made the music come alive for me, one who wasn’t around when this all started but felt as if at times I was there. Thank you for sharing and letting me know there was a memorial service for him. Mahalo nui!

By: billsf

billsf — Fri, 19 May 2023 03:50:51 +0000

Hello Kyle and Robert.
I believe you both were talking about my dear friend Berigan Taylor who owned Berigan’s Records. Along with Roger Brown (dba Brown) and Rick Ballard (Grooveyard), they formed a jazz record store triumvirate in Oakland. At one time, each had their own store or partnered with the other, but only Beri was so outgoing and warm.
He was well known for his knowledge of jazz and his eagerness to share that knowledge. He wrote the book “Jazz For Dummies”, a wonderful introduction for anyone interested in our favorite music. He was the model for the character in Michael Chabon’s Telegraph Ave. But most important was his kindness and generosity.
When he died a few years ago, we arranged a memorial that included some great local musicians, most of whom were from Berkeley High and all of whom had experienced what you had. Among them were Benny Green, Ben Goldberg, Peck Allmond, and Howard Wiley. Such good vibes. The music lasted well into the night. I’m glad that his actions touched you and that you remember him with fondness as all who knew him do.