Eric

There is no business model where Bob B gets paid for the sale of liner notes as a stand-alone product, correct? So I am not sure how he is being harmed, unless you turn MusicBrainz into some sort of Spotify, in which case he would earn a pittance of a pittance. Agree in concept he “should” be paid and legally that is correct, but not sure how that works in the real world.

Hey TTK, had no idea you were in town. Yes Green Lady is the bomb. Look forward to going with my son when he is in town for the holidays!

OK, time to suspend 40 years of denial ... 🤪

I guess I am a ridiculous jazz fan, but am totally drawn in by the cover and insert photos. The time trackings seem a little light, but ... pre-ordered based on the sound samples!

Yes, you can pick between 4-5 records each month. They have had some nice jazz titles, but my tastes extend beyond jazz and I’ve never had a problem finding something interesting.

How do you like the Evans?

I was deep into punk rock/new wave and what we now call classic rock, circa 1981. And then I heard this, courtesy of a guy I played sports with in high school. Game over 🤩

Oh, that's a good one!!

FWIW & YMMV: 1. Evening 2. Vanguard 3. Montreal

So far just spent time burning to my hard drive and examining the book. The book is really fantastic - large (not oversized), easy to read and full of pictures and comments from Laurie. Lots of discussion around Art's relationship with the band members and love for the guys, especially George Cables. The coolest part is photos of the tape boxes set beside Art's hand written notes for some of the tracks. Just listened to a few tracks - based on Art's comments. Scintillating - but then I am an Art freak 😍

In the house - can't wait to listen:

Actually, a very nice vinyl copy of "The Greeting" from Discogs which I have somehow missed 😁

It is gone!

Thanks for posting - will check this out. Bought a cool coffee table book of his album covers a few years ago: Mati & The Music: 52 Record Covers 1955–2005 (English, Spanish and French Edition) https://a.co/d/2eJ67IY

Hey everyone - long story, but would up with an extra copy of the CD - no case. Happy to send on to whoever wants - just PM me. I have plenty of mailers lying around, no need to reimburse, just want it to find a happy home! PM if interested. Thanks

Thinking about this one, how do you like it?

Big second for the In Groove.

Yep, life is too short and the other list is too long. And, what, am I going to dig into the back catalog? 😁

Good news - thanks!

LOL, yes there is that. I put myself on a budget, spending a lot less than I used to, but enough to stay in the game 😊. Bought the Fathers and Sons record for less than $10, looking forward to it, especially the Freeman side. Check, yeah I live in KC but did not hear about that one. Like the Lied Center though!

Yes, the process is as follows: Get caught up on this thread. Go to discogs, buy stuff. Wait for package, listen, cherish and enjoy. How a 61 year old gets his kicks LOL Edit: other sub-steps: check budget, put on mental "buy list" for browsing locally. Keeps the mind limber. Kansas? Do tell!! (lived here since 1977)

Frankly, this looks like an amazing release. Not to disparage Coltrane or Impulse, but would rather hear prime Wes with solid sound versus less than great sounding Trane in Seattle or at the Village Gate. I am no audiophile, but I like to hear tone and balance and clarity and the Wes seems to have that!

There is a cut up at Bandcamp, "Four On Six". Sounds very good to my ears. Per the copy, previously unissued: Maximum Swing: The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings is the first official release of the complete previously unissued recordings from jazz guitar giant Wes Montgomery with the Wynton Kelly Trio at the famed Half Note jazz club in New York City in 1965 with drummer Jimmy Cobb and bassists Paul Chambers, Ron Carter, Herman Wright and Larry Ridley. Including over 2 hours from the original radio broadcasts with host Alan Grant, the deluxe 2-CD set is mastered by Matthew Lutthans and comes with a multi-page booklet containing previously unpublished photos taken at the Half Note by Raymond Ross; plus a new essay from acclaimed journalist and author Bill Milkowski; interviews with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter, who both recorded with Wes; guitar icons Bill Frisell and Mike Stern; plus bassist Marcus Miller, who is Wynton Kelly’s cousin! 2023 marks Wes Montgomery’s Centennial (born March 6, 1923), and this is Resonance’s 7th release of Wes Montgomery recordings in cooperation with the estate. Now Wes Montgomery fans can hear the rest of the music from the Half Note that was only broadcast on the radio nearly 60 years ago. I love Wes and am totally in on this. Punt on the Craft reissue.

Yes, thank-you! The Mingus looks interesting. And the Wes, particularly if the sound is good. Wes a little hard for the older guy to hear under muddy circumstances. Oh and the Marion Brown. See a fews others out there: Eric Dolphy - Iron Man. https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16412 Gil Evans & Ten. https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16444 Dexter Gordon - A Day In Copenhagen (already out there) https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16334 Chico Hamilton - The Master https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16443 Black Jazz Records - Complete Singles https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16367 And here is the cover for the Wes: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16455 And looks like the year for the Bill Evans is 1964 versus 1954: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16406

Well that is a shit-ton of copy! I have heard bootleg versions of some of this in so-so sound quality. So that will be the tale of the tape for me.