HutchFan

I have the JoeHen Milestone box, but if I ever came across a reasonably-priced, clean vinyl version of Multiple, I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat. Multiple Multiple.

Now spinning: Al Grey & Jimmy Forrest - O.D. (Out 'Dere) (Greyforrest Records, 1980) with Don Patterson on organ

Jimmy McGriff - Blues to the 'Bone (Milestone, 1988)

with Art Hillery (p, org), John Heard (b), and Roy McCurdy (d)

Yeah, but that's different -- because those are FOR SALE.

It all depends. Usually, I don't buy multiple versions of the same thing -- because I'd rather spend the money on stuff that isn't already in my collection. But with favorite artists or records, I sometimes make exceptions. OTOH, I often buy LPs or CDs to "upgrade" from MP3s. To me, that's a different thing, a different calculation.

James Moody - Comin' on Strong (Argo, 1964)

Dizzy Gillespie - Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note/Solid State, rec. 1967)

Next up: Sonny Rollins - Sunny Days Starry Nights (Milestone, 1984)

From where I'm sitting, three musicians come to mind immediately: Jimmy Rowles, Kenny Burrell, and George Mraz. BTW, totally agree on John Hicks. Along with Freeman & Sanders, you've also got the records Hicks made with David Murray. Still more outstanding sax support.

Now spinning: Such lovely stuff. McIntosh's arrangements are textured and orchestral -- sometimes they even rove into not-jazz territory. But that doesn't bother me one bit. As music qua music, Moody & McIntosh go together like wine & cheese.

Yes. It looks like Jimmy just arrived from a picnic. Very incongruous. Also, I don't think I'd ever noticed that big tear in the Vanguard's awning. Past time to get that fixed, guys. The Great Shrine to Jazz should not be that tatty.

More Frank Foster: Recorded in 1977; released in 2007

Cool interview. Thanks for sharing that.

That's wonderful news, Rooster! I'm sure you must be immensely relieved.