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by uli
September 18th, 2013, 12:11 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Branford Marsalis blindfold test
Replies: 106
Views: 27714

Re: Branford Marsalis blindfold test

Uli said: "I don't know exactly what you mean by most significant linchpin in his career. If you mean that in terms of his name recognition, then no I don't think it is the most significant linchpin and therefore found it a bit petty to suggest a... (Snip)" Okay, then we can disagree abou...
by uli
September 18th, 2013, 11:04 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Branford Marsalis blindfold test
Replies: 106
Views: 27714

Re: Branford Marsalis blindfold test

Well, there's an excellent and thoughtful response to my comments, Scott. Uli, I'm sure elsewhere in this discussion I refer to him as her musical director. I don't think it would be any shame in being described as a great musician's side man, especially if I had held that position for 12 years. Yo...
by uli
September 18th, 2013, 4:35 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Branford Marsalis blindfold test
Replies: 106
Views: 27714

Re: Branford Marsalis blindfold test

I suggested that doing a Lincoln tribute was a natural step for a sideman who is looking for a bigger audience. What seems to be missing on your side of the equasion is that Marc Cary is is much more than Abbey Lincoln's sideman. He has various acclaimed records as a leader. He is also a "side...
by uli
September 15th, 2013, 8:49 pm
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Branford Marsalis blindfold test
Replies: 106
Views: 27714

Re: Branford Marsalis blindfold test

funny, I am somewhat familiar with Marc Cary but didn't know that he played 12 years with Abbey Lincoln. Anyway here is what he has to say

by uli
September 15th, 2013, 7:45 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 48
Views: 47928

Re: The Documentaries Thread

Nice doc on Peter Kowald in town



I must be on a doc binge i also dug this the other day. trailer

by uli
September 14th, 2013, 9:32 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423574

Re: Jazz Videos

by uli
September 13th, 2013, 5:41 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What Are You Listening To?
Replies: 575
Views: 468244

Re: What Are You Listening To?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5f7iyqmpjo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec6A9PUnDDU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8IlgCACUZk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcdn_i1-fVk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL098WZbDXE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m6nEH95bgA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVl8BH5a6e...
by uli
September 13th, 2013, 3:34 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Jazz Videos
Replies: 322
Views: 423574

Re: Jazz Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVuCaVUda0s I thought the music was quite interesting and cool, but the visual performance shown in the video was kind of stiff. There maybe visually more satisfying performances of Brigitte. Nevertheless who would have thought that Ollie is posting here again. And a...
by uli
September 8th, 2013, 6:56 pm
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 48
Views: 47928

Re: The Documentaries Thread

I am enjoying this doc about Snoop Dog's transformation from a rapper to rastafari Snoop Lion

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by uli
September 6th, 2013, 6:47 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: What Are You Reading?
Replies: 163
Views: 63752

Re: What are you reading?

sozamora wrote:
uli wrote:my man!


I figured you were a fan.


Well he is one of our finest.
by uli
September 5th, 2013, 7:01 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: What Are You Reading?
Replies: 163
Views: 63752

Re: What are you reading?

Robert Walser - The Walk

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my man!
by uli
September 5th, 2013, 4:28 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 48
Views: 47928

Re: The Documentaries Thread

as a fan of musique andalouse I dug this music doc about piano player Mustapha Skandrani
by uli
September 5th, 2013, 3:27 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Now that it's over...
Replies: 24
Views: 5538

Re: Now that it's over...

I just would like people to know that when I pm them pictures of my wiener I consider this a very private and intimate act and expect them to treat it accordingly.
by uli
September 3rd, 2013, 4:40 am
Forum: Other Music
Topic: The Other WAYLT
Replies: 38
Views: 33494

Re: The Other WAYLT

by uli
September 2nd, 2013, 7:15 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Food For Thought
Replies: 266
Views: 213911

Re: Food For Thought

Jimmy Cantiello wrote: Melted in my mouth. In between bites I sipped on some Estancia Pinot Noir from Monterey, Ca.



I wouldn't bite on a melting steak. I would just let it melt but probably enjoy a sip of good red whilst this is happening.
by uli
August 31st, 2013, 4:06 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: What do people think about this "punishing Assad" biz?
Replies: 29
Views: 31354

Re: What do people think about this "punishing Assad" biz?

I will wait for the report of the UN inspectors before I comment any further.

I do however agree with what Lenny sed.
by uli
August 28th, 2013, 4:23 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: What Are You Reading?
Replies: 163
Views: 63752

Re: What are you reading?

Yesterday I read Maler Klecksel by Wilhelm Busch. I love this stuff. Here for illustration young Klecksel as a baby who learns early in life that making a lot of noise has it's rewards http://gutenberg.spiegel.de/gutenb/wbusch/klecksel/bilder/klec0201.gif http://gutenberg.spiegel.de/gutenb/wbusch/kl...
by uli
August 27th, 2013, 5:24 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: Most Important Living.....
Replies: 17
Views: 6387

Re: "Most Important Living....."

Sunny Murray is still playing

by uli
August 26th, 2013, 5:22 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: I actually believed..........for way too long.
Replies: 24
Views: 6951

Re: I actually believed..........for way too long.

For about 15 years I believed that I remembered the the store/atelier of a painter from my hometown because of the inscription which I thought wrongly was "Was riecht denn hier so angenehm nach Lack und Kleister, Friedrich Traffeler, Malermeister". today I saw a picture on the net and the ...
by uli
August 23rd, 2013, 4:58 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Non-Music Videos
Replies: 17
Views: 4168

Re: Non-Music Videos

Ron Thorne wrote:This is a very nostalgic, if sad video I discovered today, thanks to Pete Cherches.







What else is the rascal up to?
by uli
August 19th, 2013, 8:05 am
Forum: R.I.P. (Jazz)
Topic: Cedar Walton RIP
Replies: 10
Views: 2789

Re: Cedar Walton RIP

by uli
August 17th, 2013, 5:55 am
Forum: The Alley
Topic: Soccer/Football
Replies: 29
Views: 8188

Re: Soccer/Football 2013-2014 Season

After 5 games into the new season my BSC Young Boys lead the Super League with 5 victories.

This weekend is a cup round.
by uli
August 13th, 2013, 9:35 am
Forum: Jazztalk Central
Topic: What's your favorite Joe Bim song?
Replies: 23
Views: 6671

Re: What's your favorite Joe Bim song?

moldyfigg wrote:Tom and Elis did a classic. Another I really like is Diz' take on Chega de Saudade, with the beach sounds.


another favorite Desafinado

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