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Truth be told, I'm not the biggest guitar fan, but this one is really nice. Raney's quartet album with Sonny Clark, on Vogue, is another to add to that lot when the time comes. Where would you all start with Jimmy Forrest? I only have him on that Oliver Nelson session. Here's a question that crossed my mind — What would you consider the most "outside" recording in the OJC catalog? Cecil Taylor's Contemporary session? Perhaps one of the Lasha/Simmons sides? Neither of those seem too far "outside" to me, but then again I don't normally associate the Fantasy umbrella of labels with the "avant garde." Still, I may have missed something in this vein.

While I don't have all the Jackie Prestige dates, from those I have, I'd say ... you're in for a big treat. I'd personally recommend starting with Long Drink of the Blues and Jackie & Co., and then explore from there. The K-2 of 4,5 & 6 sounds great, and is a fine session, but doesn't quite have the sparkle (in my book) that the former two have. Can't lose with Jackie's Pal, either. Have fun!

Well, I know where my dwindling paycheck is going come March.

Argh! Are the sound samples Windows Media only? This means that Mac users ... can't access the sounds?

My thoughts, too. I thought we had to wait until September ... but now February/March? This is easily my most eagerly anticipated set, as I've never heard a single note. So glad that it's a sure thing now! The Bill Perkins date on the Pepper box is one of my favorites. It was out on disc before in The Artisty of Pepper. Wait a minute — was it The Return of Pepper instead? (That session was on one of those discs.) I wonder if the tracks from the Joe Morello set, with Red Norvo along for the ride and Pepper on tenor (part of the time), will make it onto this one? Doesn't look like it, but those are tasty as well. I also wonder if the Pepper box will use Ron McMaster's remastering that he did, c. 2001, for the Japanese SBJC versions of these. Those actually sound quite nice (to my ears).

Didn't buy any of the new Free America reissues ... as they're not yet available Stateside. When they are, though ...

I might just have to buy it for the cover alone. That's Gil Mellé's work there. Spun this disc earlier this afternoon. Better than I remembered! Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, and the unheralded George Syran on piano, among others. Tasty.

... that's pronounced ENG-GISH. Sheez.

Goodness — adding another one to this list ... The Jon Eardley Seven One of the great sleeper albums in the OJC catalog. (The Japanese must think so too as there's a K-2 edition (out-of-print) of this one out there.)

They have a good Poetry Series.

Just landed a copy of this yesterday. Playing right now ... whew! Almost strange that bop could groove so hard, but then there's Mr. Sam Jones to thank for that. A refreshing surprise.

(Sound of Horshack laughing.)

I have a soft spot for Long Drink of the Blues. Jackie on tenor sounds to me a little bit like Sonny Rollins with a cold ... but this is one cold I don't mind having. The argument is strangely appealing to listen to as well ...

These are supposed to be out in France today! Anyone taking a lunch break to the local store?

Hommage ... Murray, Gary Peacock, Albert Ayler, Don Cherry

Beauty is a rare thing ...

For Hawk playing ballads that will melt your heart. Also good with a snifter of your favorite ______ .

Good point. I like the idea of rationalizing an OJC buying binge, but maybe waiting a little while will prove cost-effective as well. Either way, this is a useful thread. Check out this search of over 1,200 OJCs, in alphabetical order by artist — not so much to buy (Tower's bumped up their price line on OJCs), but to check sound samples and see what's out there ...

Another fine one likely to meet the (eventual) deletion axe, if Universal decides to go that route. If you don't know Idrees Sulieman, this is a very good place to get acquainted. Sound Samples

Just landed a copy of Impressions of A Patch of Blue earlier this week, and have been spinning it every day since. Not only is it a great sounding recording, it's a great recording! Other favorites?

Forgot to add this one, an under-remarked masterwork by Webster Young: Webster Young: trumpet Paul Quinichette: tenor saxophone Mal Waldron: piano Joe Puma: guitar Earl May: bass Ed Thigpen: drums recorded June 14, 1957 by Rudy Van Gelder Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey cover design: Reid Miles For Lady 1. The Lady 7:00 2. God Bless the Child 7:05 3. Moanin' Low 7:42 4. Good Morning Heartache 8:54 5. Don't Explain 7:10 6. Strange Fruit 4:18

Some day this Pacific Jazz session will be reissued. (Music from West Side Story — "Somewhere" — plays in the background ... ) If it were RVG'd, I eat my hat. All of my hats.

In the interview (linked above), Murray makes it sound like this session came off smashingly (pun or no pun intended). He even mentions that he'd "composed" some John Cage-like pieces for the session. I could probably do without the siren, but I would like to hear Frank Wright and Dewey Redman. Too bad Murray himself doesn't possess a copy ... (Check out his words, too, on Milford Graves, Bernard Stollman, and The BYG Clan ... )

Here are two more not to be missed: Randy Weston Trio with Cecil Payne: With These Hands This one contains the original version of "Little Niles," and it's still my favorite. Even if you have the Mosaic Select, this one is a worthwhile addition. Great sound, too. Elmo Hope Trio & Sextet: Homecoming! The trio tracks in particular, with Percy Heath and Philly Joe Jones, show just how much Hope was a musical peer of Monk, Powell, and Nichols. Harmonically rich and surprising, Hope's writing has its own individual flare. Again, great sound.