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Since I’m spinning Impulse Japan SHM-SACD Duke Elllington John Coltrane

I intend to be there.

RIP, Prince of Darkness. Big fan of Black Sabbath’s first four/five discs and of Ozzy’s two first solo discs. As already mentioned, they were able to initiate and define a style. And they were so influential for so many groups for decades…

So do I. I'll give it away. This is just so much better sounding on my system.

👍 - I have an early CD from 1995

Pharoah Sanders “Karma” Impulse/Universal Japan SHM-SACD This sounds great.

Getting some more listening in before it gets too hot upstairs here. This great release! Harold Mabern “Afro Blue” Smoke Sessions cd. 325×300 26.8 KB

superb set

RIP Ozzy - Master of Reality was my fav but Paranoid always makes me smile, especially the lyrics saw Sabbath live here in Brisbane back in '74 (at the legendary Festival Hall), even have some pics (transparencies) of the concert somewhere

Ozzy Osbourne did not become popular until my college years and that was the period I got into jazz, so I never really listened to him. I did not own a tv in the 70's or 80's so I never watched the show. I was reading one of the obits in one of the papers and it mentioned several of his supposedly seminal hits so I listened out of curiosity. I admit that a lot of stuff I liked as a kid in the 60's and 70's no longer appeals to me but gee whiz this is trashy stuff and not in a good way. I know Ozzie did not play guitar and I am not the greatest player but the playing on that stuff makes me look like a wildly imaginative and hip guitarist. Truly awful.

Another concert in the Grateful Dead “Enjoying the Ride” box set, this one Boston Garden, Boston, MA (10/3/94) disc 2

Not quite as cool as yesterday, but a sweet, still morning. My wife is sleeping well after a stressful day. I’m enjoying the opportunity to listen. Starting off with an LP from the shelves downstairs, “Ruby Braff with the Ed Bickert Trio” Sackville LP. Great song choices! Bass, Recorded By – Don Thompson Drums – Terry Clarke Guitar – Ed Bickert Trumpet – Ruby Braff Recorded at Puget Sound, Toronto on June 14, 1979.

July 23 Céline Bonacina - 1975 Céline Bonacina was invited to perform at the 34th Göttingen Jazz Festival on November 12, 2011.

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Cecil Payne - Zodiac Suite

This wasn't planned at all, but... I'm on vacation in Sicily with my family this year. We're walking around Taormina and I see ads everywhere for the Taormina Jazz Festival. On July 22nd, Dave Holland is coming to play in the ancient amfitheater. Entrance: free. I had to see this! Went up there early to get good seats and it was such a magical experience. This is definitely the most spectacular place I’ve ever witnessed a concert in. So he was there with his trio with Chris Potter and Marcus Gilmore. Dave was in excellent form, looking vital and healthy. He played great. Gilmore is a great drummer. Only Potter left me cold I must say honestly. I never got into his playing and this time was no exception. It’s like he just plays and plays without getting somewhere… no showstopper: everything else made up for it.

I don't do Apple, but if they're offering lossless files, I would take take that deal! Waiting for the French Sony CDs to come at an affordable price might take a while, and waiting for Sony Classical is...how long are you planning on living? But this set of music...I have other sets, and it's one of those things where there are differences, but there is not "better".

Marty Ehrlich Trio: This Time Dan Weiss Quartet: Unclassified Affections

***** ***** ***** *****

Storrs Neevle - Your Teeth Are Bothering Me

It does appear these performances are on Apple music/iTunes. How "legit" is a bit hard to say, but I'm certainly willing to listen and decide if it does merit chasing down the CDs. I am gradually moving away from buying physical media, as the house is just too damn cluttered, but there are always exceptions to be made...