From: owner-avalon-digest@smoe.org (avalon-digest) To: avalon-digest@smoe.org Subject: avalon-digest V3 #254 Reply-To: avalon@smoe.org Sender: owner-avalon-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-avalon-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk avalon-digest Saturday, October 17 1998 Volume 03 : Number 254 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? [ASchulberg@aol.com] Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? [ASchulberg@aol.com] Re: [AVALON] new cover [ASchulberg@aol.com] Re: [AVALON] new cover [Colleen Matan ] Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? [Colleen Matan ] Re: [AVALON] new cover [ASchulberg@aol.com] [AVALON] Re: 'Falling in Love Is Wonderful' [JVapor7@aol.com] [AVALON] Speculation. And more speculation [Colleen Matan > Well said, Jim. Although John Wetton would not be an anonymous bass player. But then, would he be given his own solo spot for some Asia crap? Arnie - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:06:24 EDT From: ASchulberg@aol.com Subject: Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? << but i have a hard time fitting thompson's straight-ahead style into avalon's ethereal ambience. thompson was at his best when he got to flail away like crazy, on songs like 'all i want is you,' 'editions of you, 'do the strand,' etc. so i must admit that i liked half of the albums that roxy made after thompson's departure. and IMHO the only album since 'manifesto' that suits thompson's style is 'bete noire.' so even though i'm a big thompson fan, i must admit that ferry's songwriting style may have separated itself from thompson's drumming style. >> So, we're back to the question, If there's a Roxy reunion, which Roxy will it be? I vote for the Jobson band (of course), followed by the Eno band, followed by the Big Band. Just pray to God it's not one of those travesties where the original members (or a few of the original members) are supplemented by twenty hired hands, ala Pink Floyd or Fleetwood Mac. Arnie - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:06:31 EDT From: ASchulberg@aol.com Subject: Re: [AVALON] new cover << ere is a review of Jimmy Scott's All The Way that I just picked up from an online store. I am really hyping this CD because in my fruitless attempt to find that perfect sound, this CD is one of the very few that made the top shelf on my CDcase. I just placed an order for his new one as well. ..one of the great jazz singers...his astonishing voice soars effortlessly in the alto range...he's back at age 67 with what may be his finest album ever...has a timeless feel.. - Down Beat (8/92, p.44) - 5 Stars - Excellent - Picked by critic Josef Woodard as one of the 10 best jazz albums of 1992. - Jazziz (Dec.-Jan./92, p.94) ..What's most bizarre about ALL THE WAY is that a man is singing from a male perspective but in a wholly female voice. In this bold setting, all tradition is intriguingly irrelevant.. - Rolling Stone (10/1/92, p.69) - 3.5 Stars - Good Plus ..depicts a canvas of heartbreak, loneliness and unrequited, hopeless love...ALL THE WAY is one of the most haunting vocal recitals you'll ever hear.. - Musician (10/92, p.106) >> If anyone has this, I'll trade my Scott Walker cd for it, straight up. Arnie - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:23:34 -0400 (EDT) From: Colleen Matan Subject: Re: [AVALON] new cover On Fri, 16 Oct 1998 ASchulberg@aol.com wrote: > If anyone has this, I'll trade my Scott Walker cd for it, straight up. Arnie, this is an unfair trade--you'll need at least 10 Scott Walker CDs. Colleen - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:26:32 -0400 (EDT) From: Colleen Matan Subject: Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? On Fri, 16 Oct 1998 ASchulberg@aol.com wrote: > So, we're back to the question, If there's a Roxy reunion, which Roxy will it > be? I vote for the Jobson band (of course), followed by the Eno band, followed > by the Big Band. Just pray to God it's not one of those travesties where the Personally, I'm voting for any Roxy which will allow BF to wear the gaucho costume again, but this is clearly, as are any of these votes, exercises in fantasy. The question is: If there's a Roxy reunion, which Roxy are we likely to GET? Who needs the money the most and will be likely to turn up? Colleen - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:31:24 EDT From: ASchulberg@aol.com Subject: Re: [AVALON] new cover In a message dated 98-10-16 08:29:26 EDT, you write: << Arnie, this is an unfair trade--you'll need at least 10 Scott Walker CDs >> Awww, Colleen, let me take my shot. Arnie - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 13:39:46 EDT From: JVapor7@aol.com Subject: [AVALON] Re: 'Falling in Love Is Wonderful' My Fellow Avalonians, Nice to see Jimmy Scott's 'All The Way' getting some attention. But the ones to find are: 'Very Truly Yours' on Nippon (reissue of Jimmy's classic 1955 Savoy sessions) 'Lost and Found' on Rhino (Jimmy's early seventies Atlantic sides with the INDESCRIBABLE 'Day by Day') 'Falling in Love Is Wonderful,' the 1962 Tangerine album produced by Ray Charles--and which Ray hasn't yet consented to releasing on CD. And if you're in Los Angeles, Jimmy is playing at Catalina's through the weekend. Seeing him sing live will change your life--or I'll pay for your ticket. VAPOR - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 20:51:04 -0400 (EDT) From: Colleen Matan Subject: [AVALON] Speculation. And more speculation I was queried thusly earlier today: > Is it true that one of the members died last weekend? While I know there is no way that Jimmy Scott could have become the Topic of the Week if someone had, I ask the group nonetheless. Second, I've been privately pooh-poohing the prospect of a reunion, but then I got to thinking. I mean, there IS that 'official' website (www.roxymusic.co.uk), right? How long has it been around and 'under construction'? I mean, why go to the trouble to get a domain and all for a band is extinct? Colleen - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 00:15:47 -0400 From: jspellma@techadvisers.com Subject: Re: [AVALON] Where's Paul? << And if Paul Thompson is invited or not will heavily influence the direction and focus of the material. If not, it's more like Bryan Ferry with Phil and Andy in his band. This is not necessarily bad, but to me, Roxy is one guitar, a lead singer, an anonymous bass player, sax, and one other guy, usually doing crazy stuff. >> >Well said, Jim. Although John Wetton would not be an anonymous bass player. >But then, would he be given his own solo spot for some Asia crap? >Arnie Sure, I can just imagine "Out of the Blue" followed by "Heat of the Moment"..... - -------------------- To unsub, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: unsubscribe avalon ------------------------------ End of avalon-digest V3 #254 **************************** ======================================================================== For further info, mail majordomo@smoe.org with: info avalon-digest