From: owner-exotica-digest@lists.xmission.com (exotica-digest) To: exotica-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: exotica-digest V2 #1029 Reply-To: exotica-digest Sender: owner-exotica-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-exotica-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk X-No-Archive: yes exotica-digest Wednesday, August 15 2001 Volume 02 : Number 1029 In This Digest: Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best (exotica) John Cacavas Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best RE: (exotica) Bossa...the best RE: (exotica) Bossa...the best (exotica) obit: June Denny (exotica) Re: June Denny (exotica) who's that clown on the organ? (exotica) Bebel Gilberto and some new purchases. Re: (exotica) "Music For Gracious Living"/18th Boston (exotica) Fw: A very moving obituary [Yahoo! Clubs: Tiki Central] (exotica) Jimmy B, your email is bouncing... (exotica) The Continental (exotica) Wipe-Out (exotica) New eXotica Releases Overview Update ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 19:11:06 -0400 From: "Br.Cleve" Subject: Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best on 8/13/01 5:43 PM, Colleen Pyles at colleen7@ireland.com wrote: >=20 > With all this talk of Bossa prices and Brazilans and the japanese, I > was wondering...what do you guys think are the best Bosa Nova LP's? > I LOVE the Bossa sound and would like to collect more of it and I'm > not sure where to begin. Thanks guys. Dusty Groove has some excellent Bossa compilations that would certainly start you off in the right direction. There's one on Polygram Brazil called "Sua Historia Sua Gente", a 2 cd set, that features much of the Elenco label, and there's a 3 cd set of the Forma label, which was more jazz based= . You can also pick up a reissue of the first bossa recording ever, "Chega de Saudade" by Elizete Cardosa, with Jo=E5o Gilberto on guitar, written and arranged by Jobim (whose mid -60's Warner albums I highly recommend). If yo= u want to experience the real melancholy, heart wrenching stuff - which is what the word saudede means in Brazilian Portuguese, essentially "blues" - check out Sylvia Telles (amazing), Nara Le=E3o, Lucio Alves, Mayasa; for the vocal group sound (bossa inovators were especially taken with groups like the Mel-Tones, Four Freshmen, et al) try Quartete Em Cy and Os Cariocas; an= d for the harder swinging stuff, check out Tamba Trio, Jo=E5o Donato, Zimbo Trio, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell and the incredible Roberto Menescal (w/Deodato on piano). And of course, the guy who invented the rhythm itself - - Jo=E3o Gilberto. br cleve =20 # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:46:12 -0400 From: "cheryl" Subject: Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best And don't forget Walter Wanderley. His bossa comp ("Boss Of The Bossa Nova") on Motor is one of my favourites. cheryl # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:07:38 +0100 From: "jamie_james" Subject: (exotica) John Cacavas Hi all I just played the 'Betty Page- Danger Girl' album for the first time in ages only to rediscover the brilliant 'Agent Who' by John Cacavas. I did a little digging on him and found that he wrote for quite a few people, can any of you lot recommend anything by him for further listening. Preferably something in the same vein as 'Agent Who'. Its sorta Spy Jazzy, if that helps. BTW since we are back on a thunderbirds theme, the UK press( for those of you not here ) were running stories a coupla weeks back about the sale of the original 'Parker' puppet. Apparently he went for around =A340,000.....Gerry shoulda put him on ebay... Jim # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:37:03 +0200 From: Moritz R Subject: Re: (exotica) Bossa...the best Colleen Pyles schrieb: > With all this talk of Bossa prices and Brazilans and the japanese, I > was wondering...what do you guys think are the best Bosa Nova LP's? My favorites are: Getz/Gilberto (feat. Jobim) Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66 (presented by Herb Alpert) Equinox (Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66) Look Around (Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66) The More I See You (Chris Montez) Latin Lounge (Gary McFarland) Boss Of The Bossa Nova (Walter Wanderley) I guess these will keep your feet busy for quite a while... Mo ........................................................................ studio ® http://moritzR.de tiki@netsurf.de # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:44:20 +0100 From: Charles Moseley Subject: RE: (exotica) Bossa...the best Does anybody know which Sergio Mendes LP has For What it's Worth on it? - There's something happening here/what it is ain't exactly clear... stop children what's that sound/everybody look what's going down, etc etc. Thanks all. Charles Moseley Editor - C3 magazine 3 St Peters Street, London, N18JD Tel: +44 (0)20 7704 3313 Fax: +44 (0)20 7226 8586 ISDN: +44 (0)20 7359 6756 www.c3mag.com www.c3mag.com www.c3mag.com # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 07:24:01 -0700 From: "Benito Vergara" Subject: RE: (exotica) Bossa...the best > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-exotica@lists.xmission.com > [mailto:owner-exotica@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Charles Moseley > Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 2:44 AM > Does anybody know which Sergio Mendes LP has For What it's Worth on it? - Stillness (1970). See http://www.slipcue.com/music/brazil/mendes.html for a discography. And for what it's worth, it's by no means "completely ludicrous" as the page above suggests. The track is also available on one of the "Mojo Dancefloor Jazz" CDs. Later, Ben http://members.tripod.com/~tamad2/ ICQ: 12832406 # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:43:41 +0200 From: Moritz R Subject: (exotica) obit: June Denny >From bigbrotiki, Tiki Central: June Denny, the loving wife of Martin Denny, passed away yesterday morning (August 13th). June and Marty met back in 1954 when he was playing some early gigs around Waikiki Beach. June had moved to Honolulu "for a change of pace" and worked in some of the various venues that Marty often played. She was working at Don the Beachcombers when they met. Things bloomed and the two of them started what would be a long live together. They made a good life for themselves and June was of tremendous support with Marty's career. Marty used to tour extensively and June never begrudged the days and weeks that Marty would spend on the road. They had a daughter and enjoyed some of the best times raising her and working in Hawaii. June gave Marty full support each time his career would take a turn - whether for the better or worse. She would arrange to travel with him when possible. Their love grew for each other each year that passed. People who knew them could not believe the cohesive nature of their relationship. In January this year, June nearly died when they elected to take her off life support. All the doctors gave her a poor prognosis. But she pulled thru and became quite lucid again. I was with the Denny's at that time and the event was nothing short of miraculous. I think that event prepared Marty for what was to come in the near future. He had been given a reprieve to do and say all the things for June that often are not done when a loved one suffers an untimely death. June was in a convalescent center for a few months and came home in the spring. She was confined to a wheel chair much of the time, still, her spirits were good. She got by with moderate help from Marty. Marty was able to see his wife of nearly 50 years in a cognizant, mentally stable fashion in her last remaining months. A time for summary and closure was allowed. He knew what was going to happen and spent the days with June in the most positive of lights. Marty is doing very good in the wake of June's death. I truly believe that he had come to acceptance, back in January, of what was inevitable . He was at peace with the impending death and, being of strong character, dealt with it appropriately. The funeral arrangements are being finalized today. If anyone would like to send an email note they can send it directly to me at RCBrooksOD@aol.com. In the subject line please put "June Denny". I think my most fondest memory of June happened when I first met the Dennys. Marty offered to play the piano for me. I was thrilled. I sat on one side of their circular living room over looking the beautiful Coco Head area of Oahu. June was in the kitchen busying herself with something. As Marty began to play, June stopped what she was doing and came in and sat down to listen to Marty play. She was on the other side of the room from me and Marty was at his grand piano in the center. I could easily watch Marty play and see June in the background. She had probably heard Marty play thousands of times. But as I watched, I noticed that June was lovenly watching her husband play, watching his every move. Her foot swayed to the music and she had a look of total contentment. At one point, she laid her head back and closed her eyes to better concentrate on the melody. What a marvelous woman that could be so moved by her husband's music which she had heard so much over the last 50 years. The spark was still there. As Marty played "I Love you Forever and Ever," a song he wrote to June in the late 70's, I thought, what a tremendous love and life connection these two had traveled over the many years. I found myself in a moment of serenity as I appreciated the life these two had shared. I can still see it vividly in my mind. It is the way I will remember June. # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:06:29 -0700 (PDT) From: tikiman Subject: (exotica) Re: June Denny Tiki Bob- Mahalo for your beautiful tribute to June and testimony of the enduring love between her and Marty. Kit and I visited them last weekend to play tracks from our new release. As fragile as she was, June emerged from their bedroom to sit and listen. We held hands, with her squeezing mine to the beat of the music, nodding approvingly. We feel blessed to have shared this moment with them. As you say, Martin seems accepting and philosophical. Theirs is an amazing love story. We are dedicating the new album to her. Ha'ale'ale i ka pu'uwai A heart full to the brim Fluid Floyd & Perry Coma - --- Rcbrooksod@aol.com wrote: > Grey, > > I am still having problems getting things posted on > the Exotica Mailing List. > Can you post this message for me? Indicate that I > am having problems > posting directly. > > > June Denny, the loving wife of Martin Denny, pasted > away yesterday morning > (August 13th). > > June and Marty met back in 1954 when he was playing > some early gigs around > Waikiki Beach. June had moved to Honolulu "for a > change of pace" and worked > in some of the various venues that Marty often > played. She was working at > Don the Beachcombers when they met. Things bloomed > and the two of them > started what would be a long live together. > > They made a good life for themselves and June was of > tremendous support with > Marty's career. Marty used to tour extensively and > June never begrudged the > days and weeks that Marty would spend on the road. > They had a daughter and > enjoyed some of the best times raising her and > working in Hawaii. > > June gave Marty full support each time his career > would take a turn - whether > for the better or worse. She would arrange to > travel with him when possible. > Their love grew for each other each year that > passed. People who knew them > could not believe the cohesive nature of their > relationship. > > In January this year, June nearly died when they > elected to take her off > life support. All the doctors gave her a poor > prognosis. But she pulled > thru and became quite lucid again. I was with the > Denny's at that time and > the event was nothing short of miraculous. > > I think that event prepared Marty for what was to > come in the near future. > He had been given a reprieve to do and say all the > things for June that often > are not done when a loved one suffers an untimely > death. > > June was in a convalescent center for a few months > and came home in the > spring. She was confined to a wheel chair much of > the time, still, her > spirits were good. She got by with moderate help > from Marty. Marty was able > to see his wife of nearly 50 years in a cognizant, > mentally stable fashion > in her last remaining months. A time for summary > and closure was allowed. > He knew what was going to happen and spent the days > with June in the most > positive of lights. > > Marty is doing very good in the wake of June's > death. I truly believe that > he had come to acceptance, back in January, of what > was inevitable . He was > at peace with the impending death and, being of > strong character, dealt with > it appropriately. > > The funeral arrangements are being finalized today. > If anyone would like to > send an email note they can send it directly to me > at RCBrooksOD@aol.com. In > the subject line please put "June Denny". > > I think my most fondest memory of June happened when > I first met the Dennys. > Marty offered to play the piano for me. I was > thrilled. I sat on one side > of their circular living room over looking the > beautiful Coco Head area of > Oahu. June was in the kitchen busying herself with > something. > > As Marty began to play, June stopped what she was > doing and came in and sat > down to listen to Marty play. She was on the other > side of the room from me > and Marty was at his grand piano in the center. I > could easily watch Marty > play and see June in the background. She had > probably heard Marty play > thousands of times. But as I watched, I noticed > that June was lovenly > watching her husband play, watching his every move. > Her foot swayed to the > music and she had a look of total contentment. At > one point, she laid her > head back and closed her eyes to better concentrate > on the melody. What a > marvelous woman that could be so moved by her > husband's music which she had > heard so much over the last 50 years. The spark was > still there. > > As Marty played "I Love you Forever and Ever," a > song he wrote to June in the > late 70's, I thought, what a tremendous love and > life connection these two > had traveled over the many years. I found myself in > a moment of serenity as > I appreciated the life these two had shared. I can > still see it vividly in > my mind. It is the way I will remember June. > > Warmest regards to all, > > Tiki Bob > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 17:49:03 -0400 From: lousmith@pipeline.com Subject: (exotica) who's that clown on the organ? http://www.clownantics.com/music.shtml If anyone cares to visit the above site and tell if they've heard any of these releases, I'd be very appreciative. Lou # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 17:58:16 -0400 From: "Domenic Ciccone" Subject: (exotica) Bebel Gilberto and some new purchases. Got a chance to see Bebel Gilberto last week in Boston. Nice to be at a concert and not worry about needing earplugs! I thought her CD was mellow. Seeing here in concert and how sensual she played it up now I have a whole different perspective on her music. Very sensual. and it was nice to see all the young couples swaying to the samba and a few nibbling on there lovers necks! Turned out to be a mini-Exotica list summit. Met George Hall and Eric Taub and there ladies. Had a few LP's for our Br Cleve and they let me in early. So I got a nice corner booth for us all and we had a great time together. Bebel concluded the concert with Agua De Marco, one of my favorite Jobim tunes, Incredible to see someone acting almost like a rock star and singing the Bossa Nova in a rock club. All in all a great evening. Next door to the venue there is a used record store with a painted sing based on Les Baxter's "Ritual of the Savage". Picked up some CD's.. Frolic Diner Part 2: was told these were 45's all in a bootleg comp. Word-Jazz to 4 Piece Suit sounding Jazz and Rockabilly. Lots of great gems. I love this CD. Every track a surprise. OM Lounge: Sampler. Did not like this one but should give it another listen. Bachelor in Paradise Cocktail Classics from MGM Films: This has Dancing in the Dark by Esquivel...and finally found "Coffee Time" by Carmen McRae. Marianne Ferrari played this on her show on Luxuria. Easy Rhythms For Your Cocktail Hour: More typ Lounge/Exotica Pop Boutique Vol 1 and 2. Wonderful German comps on Spinning Wheel. My favorite track: Whistler on the Rocks by Eric Vandell. whoever he is. Domenic Ciccone "Martinis with Mancini" WJUL 91.5FM Friday's 6-9AM EST http://www.geocities.com/martinimancini/ http://wjul.cs.uml.edu/listen.html (On Real Audio) # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:53:41 -0400 From: "Domenic Ciccone" Subject: Re: (exotica) "Music For Gracious Living"/18th Boston From Peter.... > I came up with the name bycombining "Music for Gracious Living" and "Better > Living Through..." As far as I know there is no Music for Better LIving > series. > Music for Better Living > Wed 6-7pm -- 90.3fm Newton/Boston > www.hifibliss.com/mfbl/ > zbconline.com <--- live streaming audio > That explains everything! Been looking for those LP's for YEARS now.... ;') I was trying to get together a record hunting group together on Saturday in Boston...anyone interested? Domenic # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:49:13 -0400 From: "tiki kiliki" Subject: (exotica) Fw: A very moving obituary [Yahoo! Clubs: Tiki Central] This is from the Tiki Central club that I and some of you are members. Just thought some of you might want to hear of this terribly sad news. Aloha, Tiki Kiliki - ----- Original Message ----- From: "bigbrotiki" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 1:25 PM Subject: A very moving obituary [Yahoo! Clubs: Tiki Central] > June Denny finally found peace. -Sigh- > One wonders if a relationship like this is still possible today: > > > June Denny, the loving wife of Martin Denny, passed away yesterday morning (August 13th). > > June and Marty met back in 1954 when he was playing some early gigs around Waikiki Beach. June had moved to Honolulu "for a change of pace" and worked in some of the various venues that Marty often played. She was working at Don the Beachcombers when they met. Things bloomed and the two of them started what would be a long live together. > > They made a good life for themselves and June was of tremendous support with Marty's career. Marty used to tour extensively and June never begrudged the days and weeks that Marty would spend on the road. They had a daughter and enjoyed some of the best times raising her and working in Hawaii. > > June gave Marty full support each time his career would take a turn - whether for the better or worse. She would arrange to travel with him when possible. Their love grew for each other each year that passed. People who knew them could not believe the cohesive nature of their relationship. > > In January this year, June nearly died when they elected to take her off life support. All the doctors gave her a poor prognosis. But she pulled thru and became quite lucid again. I was with the Denny's at that time and the event was nothing short of miraculous. > > I think that event prepared Marty for what was to come in the near future. He had been given a reprieve to do and say all the things for June that often are not done when a loved one suffers an untimely death. > > June was in a convalescent center for a few months and came home in the spring. She was confined to a wheel chair much of the time, still, her spirits were good. She got by with moderate help from Marty. Marty was able to see his wife of nearly 50 years in a cognizant, mentally stable fashion in her last remaining months. A time for summary and closure was allowed. He knew what was going to happen and spent the days with June in the most positive of lights. > > Marty is doing very good in the wake of June's death. I truly believe that he had come to acceptance, back in January, of what was inevitable . He was at peace with the impending death and, being of strong character, dealt with it appropriately. > > The funeral arrangements are being finalized today. If anyone would like to send an email note they can send it directly to me at RCBrooksOD@aol.com. In the subject line please put "June Denny". > > I think my most fondest memory of June happened when I first met the Dennys. Marty offered to play the piano for me. I was thrilled. I sat on one side of their circular living room over looking the beautiful Coco Head area of Oahu. June was in the kitchen busying herself with something. > > As Marty began to play, June stopped what she was doing and came in and sat down to listen to Marty play. She was on the other side of the room from me and Marty was at his grand piano in the center. I could easily watch Marty play and see June in the background. She had probably heard Marty play thousands of times. But as I watched, I noticed that June was lovenly watching her husband play, watching his every move. Her foot swayed to the music and she had a look of total contentment. At one point, she laid her head back and closed her eyes to better concentrate on the melody. What a marvelous woman that could be so moved by her husband's music which she had heard so much over the last 50 years. The spark was still there. > > As Marty played "I Love you Forever and Ever," a song he wrote to June in the late 70's, I thought, what a tremendous love and life connection these two had traveled over the many years. I found myself in a moment of serenity as I appreciated the life these two had shared. I can still see it vividly in my mind. It is the way I will remember June. > > --------------------------------------------- > DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE BY EMAIL! > --------------------------------------------- > You have chosen to receive messages from "Tiki Central" by email. > > Reply to this message: > http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/tikicentral/bbsfrp?action=r&tid=tikicentral&sid =1600041801&mid=2868 > > Unsubscribe from the Club mailing list: > http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/tikicentral/config/change_mb_list > > Return to "Tiki Central": > http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/tikicentral > ---------------------------------------------- > > Not a member? Remove yourself from this list: > http://edit.clubs.yahoo.com/config/unsubscribe_mb_list?.userID=tiki_kiliki&. groupID=tikicentral&.groupType=&.code=pzebpSrr9f > # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 00:03:42 -0400 From: "cheryl" Subject: (exotica) Jimmy B, your email is bouncing... Sorry to bother anyone else on the list - JimmyB, your email address is bouncing mail back - it doesn't seem to be working... cheryl # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:35:01 +0200 From: Joe Subject: (exotica) The Continental Little late on this post, but I was on vacation. I saw a kinescope of "The Continental" at the Museum of Radio and Television in New York. He's even better than you might imagine... totally bizarre. You can also see Korla Pandit and a Les Baxter concert there. Just go to the library and do a search. - -Joe Batutis # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 09:42:23 -0400 From: Will Straw Subject: (exotica) Wipe-Out Listers: There's a fascinating article on "Wipe-Out," and the various claims by different people to have authored it, in today's Wall Street Journal. No, really. http://interactive.wsj.com/articles/SB997822677377171926.htm Will # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Send the command "info exotica" to majordomo@lists.xmission.com. # To post, email exotica@lists.xmission.com; replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:07:11 +0200 From: Johan Dada Vis Subject: (exotica) New eXotica Releases Overview Update A new update to the "eXotica Releases Overview" is available. These are some of the most important recent additions. (If you would like to receive the unabridged updates on a regular base by e-mail, just let me know you want to get on my " eXotica Releases Overview updater") - August 14: new (2001) releases, announcements, and corrections - * George Barnes Quartet: "Country Jazz" o CD, Umbrella, Taiwan, 2001 o comment: + Jack Diamond Music: original release from the Colortone label with all 16 tracks All original compositions and arrangements by George Barnes, featuring George Barnes and his Quartet This is NOT WESTERN SWING or anything like it, close to it or resembling it. Well, maybe a lithe a little like western swing, swingin' rockabilly jazzy guitar, maybe. It IS however, straight ahead killer electric guitar instrumentals that swing and swoon and is JUST freakin' amazing by 1 of truly the best AND NICEST guys and guitarists to EVER pick up the instrument. Don't ask me WHY they called it Country Jazz They prolly screwed themselves naming it that, I think they sold about 5 copies of the original LP release (16 track release) It was then reissued on the same label with 12 tracks, but this is the 16 track release and if you are ANY sort of guitar fan or fan of the likes of Barney Kessel, Roy Lanham, James Burton, Kenny Burrell, Johnny Pisano, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Billy Bean, Jimmy Bryant, Speedy West, Johnny Cucci, Jody Carver, Al Caiola, Howard Roberts... It's SWING MUSIC, led by one of the killin'est guitar players around, EVER. This guy invented a lot of this licks and he does them soooooooooooo wellllllllll It's rockin' jazzy swingin' rockabilly, kinda like western swing, but this soooooooooo different. * Brother Theodore: "Theodore In Stereo" o CD, Zippy, Japan, 2001 o comment: + Jack Diamond Music: If you don't know who Brother Theodore is, I don't have the time to tell you right now. BUT the words sinister, insane genius, maniacal, insanely passionate storyteller, writer, are all associated in a HUGE WAY. Spoken word tales and stories from the true madman genius, circa 1960 He only made 3 recordings, a 10 inch and then a 12 inch that was the 10 inch on a 12 inch platter and then this and that's it. This is by far his greatest recording. 4 stories in all. You have NEVER heard ANYTHING like Brother Theodore, unless you have heard Brother Theodore * Joe Byrd's Field Hippies: "The American Metaphysical Circus" o LP, ? Reissue, USA, 2001 CD, CD, ?, Italy, 2001 o comment: + Jack Diamond Music: Strange and straight forwardly great west coast "experimental" psych, use of electronics and killer blazing guitars female vocals, kinda reminds me in a way like the Fifty Foot Hose. Many serious rockers and instrumental awesome electronic's with electronosized vocals ??? Words ? I dunno man, weird but really great. Great songs though, classic LSD Psychedelic lyrics. ALSO, gospel, yes! Out of nowhere (BIG smile) I have no idea, don't ask. That CLASSIC HIPPIE SING A LONG THING. It's here. And a circa 1960's or 70's commercial. Very cool. More too that I can't go into, I don't wanna spoil it for ya This is all over the place and a must own Ummmmmm, quite a unique experience that crosses many boundaries of which all are fun. A good time to be had by all. Listen in to the MP3's and be blown away, all from circa 1969. * Roberto Delgado: "Lounge Legends" o CD, Germany, ?, autumn 2001 o comment: + Johan: part of a whole series * Tom Dissevelt: "Fantasy in Orbit" (An astronauts musical impression while orbiting the Earth) o CD, FWM Music, Italy, 2001 o comment: + Johan: originally issued on Philips + Jack Diamond Music: Really nothing at all like the "Song of the 2nd Moon" release, TD goes after the noisier aspects of electronic musique concrete, BUT there are a number of melodic and more pop musique concrete tracks and sounds here as well as noise (noise is good, eat it up, yum) * Mort Garson: "Music For Sensuous Lovers By "Z"" o CD, FWM Music, Italy , 2001 o comment: + Johan: My rating: Good. + Jack Diamond Music: Moog and classic electronics bubbling all throughout this recording, with the sounds of a very real woman having sex and multiple orgasms. She talks a little, but she is having sex, basically and she is very animated and vocal is her enjoyment, with the sexy sounds of the moog and other outre electronics swirling everywhere. We hear the guy every great now and then, but mostly the human sounds are of this female person The moog and electronics zoom and swoon every which way. Pretty damn great recording I must admit and though I do remember another recording with synthesizers and moaning and groaning sounds, there is just NO comparison between this recording and that recording. Circa 1970. Each piece is approximately 15-16 minutes long, 2 tracks total. It's fabulous, indeed 5 Stars! I'll get some MP3's up soon * Howard Roberts: "Somethin's Cookin/ Goodies" o CD, Capitol/Euphoria, USA, 2001 o comment: + Johan: Mid 1960's "now" bossa nova * Howard Roberts: "Whatever's Fair/ All-time Great Instrumental Hits" o CD, Capitol/Euphoria, USA, 2001 o comment: + Johan: Mid 1960's "now" bossa nova * Ananda Shankar And His Orchestra: "2001" o LP, Shiva Sounds SS.004 reissue, Europe, 2001 o comment: + Stefan Kery of Subliminal Sounds: Hist last album, on a SPACE theme (produced for Dunlop tires). Tracks include ?Explorations?, ?Universal Magic?, ?The Voyager?, ?The Lost Galaxy?, etc. Great sleeve artwork. * Ananda Shankar: "Missing You" o LP, Shiva Sounds reissue, Europe?, 2001 o comment: + Stefan Kery of Subliminal Sounds: Shankar?s beautiful tribute to his father, the great UDAY SHANKAR. Seven gorgeous, soulful, sentimental cuts, several with vibes. Tracks include ?Missing You?, ?Lonely?, ?I Remember?, ?Togetherness?, etc. * Ananda Shankar: "A Musical Discovery Of India" o LP, Shiva Sounds reissue, Europe?, 2001 o comment: + Stefan Kery of Subliminal Sounds: Wow! Here's all the worthwhile Ananda Shankar LPs reissued in a long row. Originally released for the India Tourism Development Corp. Tracks include ?Namaskar?, ?The Hill Train?, ?Kaziranga Beat?, ?Dawn At Varanasi?, etc. * Ananda Shankar: "Sa-re-ga-machan" o LP, Shiva Sounds reissue, Europe?, 2001 o comment: + Stefan Kery of Subliminal Sounds: True masterpiece. ?View From A Jungle Treehouse? is his most exotic and inventive song, beautiful and with great funky rock riffs. Tracks include the title track, ?Romanitc Rhino?, ?Charging Tiger?, ?Night In The Forest?, ?Jungle King? (partly reprises ?Streets Of Calcutta?, etc. * Piero Umiliani: "Umilounge" o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "Erotika Cinevox vol." o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "Erotika Cinevox vol.1" o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "Hava Narghile" o CD, Dionysus Bacchus Archives, USA, 2001 o comment: + Stefan Kery of Subliminal Sounds: Very cool 21 track compilation of late 60s/early 70s PSYCHEDELIC rocking out of Turkey. This was a time when Turkish rock musicians mixed the oriental overtones of their traditional folk music with acid rock. Lots of sizzling raga rock guitar mingling with the exotic sounds of the saz, a Turkish instrument similar to a sitar and lots of intense dueling between an electric saz and some killer FUZZ GUITAR, all backed up by the belly -beat of a darbuka! * Various Artists: "Jazzy Cinevox vol.1" o CD, Cinevox Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "Jazzy Cinevox vol.2" o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "La Polizia Si Incazza vol.1" o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "La Polizia Si Incazza vol.2" o CD, Cinevox, Italy, end 2001 * Various Artists: "Masoch Club Entertainment" o CD, Plastic, Italy, 2001 o comment: + Kris Spencer of Score, Baby: cool Italian stuff * Various Artists: "Samba Soul 70!" o CD, Ziriguiboom/ Crammed, Belgium, 2001 * Various Artists: "Sonorissima Vol.2" o Double LP/CD, Black Cat, Italy, 2001 o comment: + Johan: Reviewed at Score, Baby * SOUNDTRACK: "Formula 1" by Beltran Moner o LP, Wah-Wah WLP004, Spain, 2001 o comment: + Johan: Originally released in 1973 on Discos Berta + Jack Diamond Music: TV special on racing, very now go go sounds, fuzzed psychedelic guitars * SOUNDTRACK: "2 Marines E 1 Generale" by Piero Umiliani o CD, Cinevox MDF 338, Italy, 2001 * SOUNDTRACK: "La Morte Bussa Due Volte" by Piero Umiliani o CD, Cinevox Italy, 2001 * SOUNDTRACK: "Requiem Per Un Agente Segreto" by Piero Umiliani o CD, GDM, Italy, 2001 o comment: + Johan: from 1967 * SOUNDTRACK: "Roy Colt & Winchester Jack" by Piero Umiliani o CD, Cinevox MDF 331, Italy, 2001 - August 14: more or less recent (2000) stuff - * Les Blue Stars/ Henri Salvador: "Pardon My English/ Plays The Blues" (Jazz In Paris Series) o CD, Emarcy/ Universal 013 035, France, 2000 o comment: + Johan: My rating: Very Good! Got yhis for only 7,62 Euro from Alapage. Is a three-fer: an ep from 1956 and an LP from 1957 by Les Blue Stars, plus an ep by Henri Salvador from 1956. "Pardon My English" is an apt title, as their French accent is clearly noticeable, and cute and charming it is too. Only 1 Blue Stars track is wordless vocal jazz, the rest are jazz vocalese songs with lyrics. The 3 Henry Salvador tracks are scat jazz from start to end, including a 7 minute "Plays The Blues" which is very bluesy indeed. + Brad Bigelow: pre Double 6 --just got it from Dusty Groove. Four cuts with Christiane Legrand (Michel's sister) and Blossom Dearie. * Roy Budd: "Buddism" o CD, Castle CM0CD016 , UK, 2000 o comment: + jonny delicado: 'Buddism' is a nice (and probably superior) companion to the 'Rebirth of the Budd' compilation. Both contain the classic 'Get Carter, but while 'rebirth' focuses more on the pop instrumental albums which Roy Budd did on the Pye label in the late 60s, 'Buddism' is exclusively cuts from his soundtracks. Some tracks are incredibly modern sounding, and most are extremely cool, slightly in the vein of Lalo Schifrin's best work. * Gals And Pals: "Guldkorn" o CD, Metronome/ Warner Music Sweden 8573-85000-2, Sweden, 2000 o comment: + Johan: My rating: Very Good! Reissue of "Vocals 1963-1967", by this Swedish vocalese sextet (3 men + 3 women) from the 1960's, a bit similar to Manhattan Transfer, Les Double Six, Singers Unlimited, The Swingle Singers... though not as jazzy, more "pop", and on the live 3 tracks hey turn into some cabaret/comedy act. Ten tracks are sung in English (4 Bacharach tunes amongst them), the other 12 in Swedish! Most songs are covers of American standards by Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers (several tunes by him), a very funny twist on Irving Berlin with "Axel Ander's Ragtime Band". Some tracks are a capella, most are with backing. Got it for 16 Euro from Skivhugget, a Swedish CD mailorder site. + Magnus: "Guldkorn" means "gold-nuggets". - August 14: other, older interesting finds I stumbled on - * Andre Brasseur: "No 1 De L'orgue Hammond" o CD, Silver Star AMC 55.104, Belgium, 1997 o comment: + Johan: My rating: Good. Not as good as the other CDs, several crap tracks. * The Hi-Lo's: "Hi-Lo's Happen To Bossa Nova" o CD, Reprise?, Japan, 1991 * Arthur Lyman: "Pearly Shells" o CD, GNP/Crescendo GNPD 606, USA, 1990 o comment: + Kaiwaza: In my mind, one of the best Aurthur Layman CD reissues. Very exotic arrangements w/ bird calls. Yet, doesn't have any extremely boisterous tracks that always blow the mood on most of Lyman's LPs. Best exotic arrangement of "Poinciana" ever, to me. * Uakti: "I Ching" o CD, Point Music/ Uakti UAK005, Brazil, 1993 o comment: + Johan: My rating: Good. percussive, exotic, minimal repetitive new age. * Various Artists: "All You Need Is Covers" o Double CD, NEE 309, UK, 1999 o comment: + Johan: 50 Beatles covers by Petula Clark, Max Bygraves, Anita Harris, Shirley Abicair, P.P. Arnold, Sacha Distel, Jackie Trent, and many obscure 1960's singers and groups >>> most comments by members of the "Exotica", >>> "Popnouveau" and "Lava Lamp" Mailing Lists, >>> from Jack Diamond Music sale lists >>> and Subliminal Sounds sale lists >>> Additions & corrections are more than welcome! >>> The "XRO" is a discography, NOT a sale catalog! 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