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Good sound quality on this one:

I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't even know about this set until I read the recent bio of Norman Grantz. There is definitely some interesting music on it. It's the cd release, of course. The original 78 set on ebay is just a mite bit...spendy!

I'm happy to see the price come down on this set, but I fear shipping to the US is still prohibitively expensive. gregmo

My sense is that this great series has run its course. Too bad, but it did issue some wonderful music, and a lot of it is still available. gregmo

Gradually gathering the Musicraft stuff issued on cd. This one has some nice things:

I remember how much many of us regretted his decision to leave the Board and begged him to stay. He was not only knowledgeable but often just fun, even when he got a bit cross! A fine voice for the music, who will be very much missed. gregmo

Now that I know it's legit, I donated. I hope that, between the Go Fund Me and the Foundation, we can prevent this terrible fate for one of our finest musicians. gregmo

Definitely a set that keeps on giving!! gregmo

Listening to this one, part of a cheapo "Real Gone" set, but hey, it's the only way I could get it on cd. Sound is good, music is great, especially a Bill Evans feature on "Like Someone in Love."

I appreciated that heads-up. I thought it was a good doc. It certainly dealt with the drug abuse, but I didn't think that aspect got in the way of its appreciation for the music. Caused me to go back and listen again to some fine Evans, including "Affinity," Evans's great album with Toots Thielemans. Sublime music. gregmo

I agree--maybe the best from Marvel so far. I wonder if it will get an Oscar nomination the way "Return of the King" did.

Endgame, this weekend! I have some friends coming over to see it with me, and the first time we could get in with ok seats was...Sunday morning. Sure would be nice to have 1% of what this movie is going to make over the next several days! gregmo

Some especially fine Stitt on this one: