Posted 15 January Dick Johnson and Dave McKenna, Spider's Blues (Concord) Sonny Stitt, Come Hither (Solid State) Ken Wheeler.John Dankforth Orchestra, Windmill Tilting (Fontana) I was not familiar with Dick Johnson, a swing band veteran. He is excellent. I enjoy Sonny Stitt on varitone, but with a couple of tracks that are exceptions this is not one of the good ones. Windmill Tilting, ordered on Amazon, just arrived from Spain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January 2 hours ago, Dmitry said: This is a discovery for me. Every day brings new joys! Bobby Jones - THE ARRIVAL OF BOBBY JONES If you're enjoying that LP, you might want to check out Jones' next album, Hill Country Suite (Enja, 1974). I think it's even better. 11 minutes ago, kh1958 said: Windmill Tilting (Fontana) Windmill Tilting, ordered on Amazon, just arrived from Spain. I've been thinking about ordering that LP too. But I've hesitated b/c the price is steep. How's the audio quality? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January (edited) 11 minutes ago, HutchFan said: I've been thinking about ordering that LP too. But I've hesitated b/c the price is steep. How's the audio quality? I justified the price to myself by using Amex points. It is an impeccable pressing with very fine sound. Edited 15 January by kh1958 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January 44 minutes ago, kh1958 said: I justified the price to myself by using Amex points. It is an impeccable pressing with very fine sound. Mastered by Gearbox and pressed by Optimal I think. They did a very good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January Just now, JSngry said: What are Amex points? American Express credit card points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January (edited) 57 minutes ago, kh1958 said: I justified the price to myself by using Amex points. It is an impeccable pressing with very fine sound. I have an original and it's a wonderful album. If you can spring for a high quality reissue, do so. Edited 15 January by clifford_thornton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January 7 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said: I have an original and it's a wonderful album. If you can spring for a high quality reissue, do so. Yeah, same here. Haven’t done a careful check between the two versions yet but suspect that there’s not much in it. Alas, my deck is out of action pending some servicing so it’s CD only at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 January George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet - Decisions (Timeless, 1984) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 January I'm glad that Windmill Tilter record has been released, regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 January Ah, ok. Thank you. 6 hours ago, HutchFan said: American Express credit card points. 6 hours ago, HutchFan said: American Express credit card points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 January Spinning this LP again: , Lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 January (edited) Doldinger Jubilee '75 (Atlantic) Edited 16 January by kh1958 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January David Murray trio - The Hill [Black Saint, Italy 1988] a post by @ghost of mileselsewhere reminded me about this LP. Murray was one of my entry points to Jazz and I hoovered up the the Black Saints. This takes me back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 12 minutes ago, mjazzg said: David Murray trio - The Hill [Black Saint, Italy 1988] a post by @ghost of mileselsewhere reminded me about this LP. Murray was one of my entry points to Jazz and I hoovered up the the Black Saints. This takes me back. It's a doozy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 4 minutes ago, HutchFan said: It's a doozy. and will therefore be appearing in your 80s blog no doubt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January Just now, mjazzg said: and will therefore be appearing in your 80s blog no doubt Actually, I picked another one of Murray's albums. He made a TON of records during the 80s. Lots to choose from! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 2 minutes ago, HutchFan said: Actually, I picked another one of Murray's albums. He made a TON of records during the 80s. Lots to choose from! I'll be very interested to see which one got the nod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January (edited) 19 minutes ago, mjazzg said: I'll be very interested to see which one got the nod I considered several -- including The Hill -- but, in the end, I chose the Murray album that I've known the longest. Like you described, it was an album that left a BIG impression early in my process of discovering jazz. Now spinning: Cuber sure does make a fantastic sound on the bari. Edited 17 January by HutchFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January Terumasa Hino Sextet - Fuji (Catalyst, rec. 1972) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 2 minutes ago, HutchFan said: Terumasa Hino Sextet - Fuji (Catalyst, rec. 1972) I bought that after one of your posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January (edited) Edited 17 January by jazzcorner wrong picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 2 hours ago, mjazzg said: I bought that after one of your posts I hope you've enjoyed the music as much as I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 13 minutes ago, HutchFan said: I hope you've enjoyed the music as much as I have. I have indeed, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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