Comments on: Playing Favorites

By: Rudolf A.

Rudolf A. — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:32:28 +0000

I checked my copy of Golson ‘s the Modern Touch. Big labels, 553W51th Street adress on sleeve, rear. GB US Patent numbers in dead wax.
Michel is perfectly right.

By: Michel

Michel — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 06:41:11 +0000

@Al : the Benny Golson Riverside seems to have a small label. In this case it would be a second press.

By: Dave B.

Dave B. — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:31:48 +0000

Al, nice to hear the story about your dad. I think that we can all agree that the market is changing.
Those who bid or don’t bid on Ebay are now the real price guide.
If you listen for pleasure, you won’t be disappointed by the current prices (too high or too low).

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:57:05 +0000

Wow James you saw some amazing stuff!

By: James Allen

James Allen — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:12:51 +0000

I did actually stumble into jazz on my own, with help of like minded friends!
I was 20 in 1965 and a big fan of all the R&B bands that were around in the UK during the 60s.Graham Bond’s bands,Zoot Money’s Big Roll band, JohnMayall,Chris Farlowe etc. etc. all with an element of jazz in their repertoire.
Michael Garrick ran weekly modern jazz sessions at the Highwayman in Camberley,not far from
where I lived and I was able to enjoy Tubby Hayes,Don Rendell,Ian Carr,Joe Harriot and even Jimmy Witherspoon(“just play the chords man” much to Michael’s disgust!)and many other great guests sitting in with the Garrick trio.
So it is possible,or was then,to discover this great music on your own but I doubt very much whether the same could be case now!
This introduction to modern jazz led to many adventures into the emerging free music scene and I was able to see Derek Bailey,Evan Parker ,Trevor Watts,John Stevens and many other innovators very often which,of course, led to a very large record,and CD collection which I’m still adding to now.
Fantastic music and a great site Al which I enjoy very muuch!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:44:36 +0000

That Horace was one of the first Blue Note “originals” I ever bought; $15 in Bellingham circa the early 90s. Sigh.

By: Al

Al — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:41:47 +0000

Japhy did you ever read my article on the site called “Song for My Father.” If not, do a search. I think it’s one of the best things I’ve ever written for Jazz Collector.

By: Japhy

Japhy — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:04:49 +0000

First off, Al is on FIRE this week! Thank you for keeping us all entertained! Jazz Collector plays a big role in keeping me distracted from working, so please do keep it up!

Second, that’s a nice story about your connection to jazz with your dad. That’s also how I was introduced to jazz (by my dad, not yours), and I wonder how many other readers have a similar story, be it a parent, close relative, etc. I certainly have no hard evidence, but most jazz lovers I know were introduced to the music by someone, rather than simply stumbling into it on their own.