Robert Dubose from Houston, Texas wrote:
Any ideas on how to find the 1962 Mainstream Records recording entitled "Clark Terry Bob Brookmeyer Quintet"? Is there any hope of finding reissued versions of Mainstream Records recordings on CD? Thanks.
Robert:
I'm only aware of one 1962 recording of the Clark Terry-Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, and it was issued on LP by Verve as Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer: Previously Unreleased Recordings.
There are several titles on Mainstream recorded later on:
Tonight (recorded 11/64)
The Power of Positive Swinging (recorded 3/64), which was reissued on LP as Clark Terry Bob Brookmeyer Quintet and later on CD under the original title.
Gingerbread Men (recorded 1966), which was also reissued on CD as Gingerbread.
None of these four releases is currently in print to my knowledge, but I do have a copy of the Terry Brookmeyer Quintet LP (the same music as The Power of Positive Swinging, on Mainstream 373) available for sale if you are interested; its in VG++/VG++ condition.
The other titles may possibly be found through euclidrecords.com, vinylvendors.com, or gemm.com, but don't be surprised if the title changes confuse you as much as they have me!
Gloria Amaral from San Leandro, CA wrote:
I'm desperatly trying to find the lyrics and album information on a song that Ella Fitzgerald sang called "Shiny Stockings." It has these lines (the one's I can remember) "Then came along that girl with great big stockings too. When you changed
your mind about me, why I never knew.." I had a tape that had this recording on it many years ago, and I can't locate it. HELP ME! I've searched the @#$%#@ internet 'til I'm blue in the face.
Gloria:
No more need to cuss or fuss, as it's available on at least two (and maybe more) CDs by Ella Fitzgerald: Ella & Basie (Verve) and The Concert Years (Pablo).You're on your own transcribing the lyrics, though it shouldn't be too hard with Ella's clear diction.
Dusty Akers from Kona, Hawaii wrote:
Aloha Ken. My mom has just informed me that I'm inheriting her LP collection. I think they're mostly 78's. My question is, she has the complete collection of all the Commodore lps she bought at the Commodore Record Shop in New York from the mid to late
40's. They are all in near mint shape and mostly all unplayed. Are they a collectors item? I'm not asking this to go and sell them, though my wife would love it if I'd sell my collection so we could retire but I love vinyl and how they sound over any other medium. I appreciate your advice here as to their potential value and collectability. Thanks very much for your valuable time.
Dusty:
The problem with 78 rpm records is that few people have a player that will handle them. But Commodore recordings have only been sporadically reissued on LP and CD, except for the now out of print three volume, 66 LP complete set put out by Mosaic. I would think they would have some value, especially if they're near mint, but handle and store them carefully, as 78 rpm discs are easily broken. If you ever decide to sell them, you might try the auction route, but I would set a minimum price for each group.
Franthia Smith from San Diego, CA
Do you know of a jazz trumpet rendition of "The Best Is Yet To Come"?
Franthia:
I don't know of one but it seems likely that a jazz trumpeter has recorded it.
Pablo Rocha wrote:
I am really interested in contacting the label Jazz Door, but find no information of it on the internet. I am specially interested in "live in NYC, 1992, Brecker Brothers" JD1248, and "John Mclaughlin/Carlos Santana Band, JD1250" Do you have information about this label or an e mail? Are they European? Do they have good quality? Thank you.
Pablo:
The reason you may have trouble tracking down much information about Jazz Door is that it is a European bootleg label. They have fair distribution, Cadence carries some of their releases, and the sound quality is generally pretty good, ranging from 1950s airchecks to tapes made surreptiously through sound boards at concerts. It's a shame that the musicians and publishers aren't benefiting from the sale of these generally enjoyable CDs.
Sandra from Curitiba/Parana/Brazil wrote:
What happened to that italian singer Caterina Valente? Decades ago when I was a little girl (about the sixties) my father used to listen to her records and all I can remember is that she was a sweet, sensitive, wonderful singer and I have never heard from her again. I am not sure she was exactly a jazz singer but I am definitely sure she could have been a great one. Can you tell me anything about her? Thanks a lot.
Sandra:
Caterina Valente is still active, with her most recent release appearing on the Nagel Heyer label in 2001. There is an extensive biography of her in the web site allmusic.com.
LC from Clovis, NM wrote:
Hello Mr. Dryden...A few years ago I came across a really good CD entitled "Gershwin For Lovers". I cannot remember the artist's name, but I do know that he was a rather young looking black guy (or at least he was on the cover anyway) I would LOVE to learn that guy's name so that I can try to run that CD down again. Any info would be greatly appreciated...Thanks.
LC:
The pianist you're looking for is Marcus Roberts; the CD came out in 1994 on Columbia.
Denise D'Angelo from Little Rock, AK wrote:
Do you know if the Don Ellis album "The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground" is on CD? If all else fails I'd take the vinyl.
Denise:
I'm afraid this 1969 Columbia LP (which is a bit of a dud, according to my friend Scott Yanow) hasn't been reissued on CD and seems unlikely to reappear. Your best places to find it are euclidrecords.com, gemm.com or various auction lists.
Peter Adanti wrote:
I was just wondering if you had any info on Buddy Fite's albums on CD? Also looking for any articles, interviews etc. on Buddy. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time! Take care.
Pete:
I've never run across Buddy Fite's name previously. All I've learned is that he put out 2 LPs, 'Plays for Satin Dolls' and 'Tasyt,' both of which were released on now-defunct labels and unavailable at all on CD; also, he seems to have been active only in the 1970s and 1980s, so I don't know if he is retired, ill or deceased. I don't know where to refer you for articles or interviews with him. Sorry for such a sketchy answer.
