Eric

Wow, seems way too young, both to have passed and to have suffered from dementia. RIP and condolences to his family, friends and fans.

My boyhood idol. RIP #15.

Happy Birthday Chuck!!

Likewise.

Received my copy today. While I have known and loved this music forever, it is nice to have in a CD format (plus the unissued track - Repetition).

Just stumbled on this this on Prime. Definitely worth watching.

This ...

It seems most of the vinyl only releases come with a download card - particularly if it is lossless, I am good with that. Absent that, I suppose I would if I really wanted the title. Occasionally you find something that is only available in a download. In that case, it's a toss-up between buying the download or trying to find a nice used vinyl copy on ebay or discogs. I typically use a streaming service if I a) am in the car, b) want to preview a potential purchase or c) am too lazy to dig out the CD if it isn't already in my iTunes library. There is something about buying a physical product that I still like, although my kids think I am nuts. Something about committing to the music. If you throw down some cash, you have made an investment, physically and for me psychologically. Like others mentioned, I also like the notes, the photos, etc.

Another vote for Hank. I didn't realize the poll was online.

Bought it based off this thread. Echo these comments on both counts!

Agreed 😀

Definitely a fan and wishing him all the best.

No doubt on all accounts!

The latest issue of Jazz Times has a Resonance ad that also mentions "the first official release of previously unissued Eric Dolphy studio recordings in over 30 years".

I bought the deluxe version and have been through disc one a couple of times. It is very enjoyable stuff - to me, something of an extension of the work on Atlantic. In case anyone is interested, you can use iTunes to "edit out" the announcement of take numbers, which I found (slightly) annoying.