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  1. Art Pepper - The Complete Maiden Voyage Sessions

    gmonahan replied to GA Russell's topic in New Releases

    I was wondering the same thing as John about the Galaxy box, so thanks for checking, GA!! gregmo

  2. Any News On The Goodman?

    gmonahan replied to JSngry's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Collector's Choice did a pretty good 3-cd set of Forrest's complete records with Goodman. "Perfidia," of course, is included. I think it's an essential complement to this set (along with Columbia's Peggy Lee 2-fer). Forrest apparently *really* disliked Goodman, but she did her best work with him.
  3. Disc 8, which starts with some fine Bud Freeman:

  4. Jet Blue and Mosaic

    gmonahan replied to jazztrain's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    They won't have the original paint job. gregmo

  5. Bea Wain, Star Singer of the Big Band Era, Dies at 100

    gmonahan replied to JSngry's topic in Artists

    Wow. Bea Wain was still living? Who knew! Thanks for posting, Jim! Larry Clinton led one of the best of the big white dance bands during that era, and one that seldom got its due. Its HEP cds are well worth a listen for those who enjoy that era. gregom

  6. So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

    gmonahan replied to JSngry's topic in Miscellaneous Music

    Harry James! Miles once said "Harry James is a good trumpet player, and he never did tom or no shit like that. Harry had some feeling." I'm with Miles.
  7. Deepest condolences to her family. gregmo

  8. Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?

    gmonahan replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Disc One, with Bobby Hackett. Wonderful, wonderful music:
  9. Never seen the follow up. Love it!! gregmo
  10. "Last time I was down South I walked into this restaurant, and this white waitress came up to me and said: 'We don't serve colored people here.' I said: 'that's all right, I don't eat colored people. Bring me a whole fried chicken.'" One of a kind! gregmo

  11. Sonny Rollins

    gmonahan replied to Alexander Hawkins's topic in Artists

    Listening to the great master on this one right now. He doesn't disappoint!

  12. Any News On The Goodman?

    gmonahan replied to JSngry's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Jim's love for the Goodman Russia album caused me to listen to it again, and it does stand up pretty well (though Bill Crow's account of the leader on that tour is somewhat less than complimentary! Russia Without Love) My favorite late Benny is an album he recorded for London. It seems obvious to me that he really enjoyed these musicians and was having a good time:

  13. Any News On The Goodman?

    gmonahan replied to JSngry's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    All that means is that you have some great listening ahead of you! gregmo

  14. Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?

    gmonahan replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Disc 5:

  15. Which Mosaic Are You Enjoying Right Now?

    gmonahan replied to Soulstation1's topic in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Disc 2: