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this sure is good. Cindy Blackman was a great jazz drummer.

Mine to. That´s what I have. But if there is any "Blues for Bud"......Hampton Hawes states in this book that his style is so close to Bud´s and that he is only one or two grooves different than Bud, but I disagree, Hampton Hawes never sounded like Bud, never phrased like Bud, he is a great piano player and I love what he does, but I think I would not do any good for him if I´d say he comes from Bud. I love Bud, but I love any good piano players and Hamton Hawes may have been underrated, maybe because he was not on the East Coast, but he was a very fine piano player.

Thank you so much ! I´m better now 😀

I think after Miles had gone to retire for 5 or 6 years, I began to be increasingly interested in Ornette Coleman´s PrimeTime. Sure I had heard the "Free Jazz" with the Double Quartet at older friends when I was less than 14, and loved it, but like Miles, who played other music than "Nefertiti" or "All Blues" when I heard him, the same was with Ornette Coleman. But it was great, so much rhythm. This album seems to be much later than what I had heard in the 70´s since it sounds much more "polished" but very very fine. And there is one ballad on which Ornette plays some incredible fine trumpet. Up into the highest register, and maybe if Miles would have lived longer and heard that, he would have changed his opinion that Ornette can´t play trumpet. Well, I like his violin playing also very much, but it seems he does not play violin on that record. My younger son loves "Opening at Caravan of Dreams" for it´s "Punk Rock Sound", and me too, I love especially "dark punk" I mean the style, the fashion and sure, the music, so there we have somethin in common...... I´ve never heard the "Loadstar". Can you recommend it. I saw Max Roach around 1978, and have heard it´s around that time it was made, is it a good record ?

All of this info is also in the John Coltrane Reference, to which Wild is a contributor. One thing, though: the last “Impressions” (7/4 in the Wild table quoted below) is actually thought to be from the Berlin show (see JC Ref, pp 696-698). As best I can tell, the only “new” piece of music on this release is the 1962 show’s “I want to talk about you”. It has been known of (see JC Ref) but this may be the first hearing. Everything else has been made available by various releases through the years, for both 61 and 62 Helsinki shows.

From Hat's website: The legendary Swiss music label Hat Hut Records, renowned for its groundbreaking releases in contemporary and improvised music, is entering a new era after half a century. Musician Marco von Orelli and communications specialist Melanie Imhof have taken the helm and aim to carry forward the remarkable legacy of founder Werner X. Uehlinger, infusing it with fresh ideas and renewed energy. They are joined in this endeavor by Swiss saxophone pioneer Co Streiff, and by long-time companion of the label Christian C. Dalucas. “I was immediately captivated by the innovative spirit of the catalogue, combined with WXU’s outstanding contributions to the avant-garde scene since 1975. I was also deeply impressed by the clear, almost austere visual language of the cover art. Each release is a collector’s item,” explains Marco von Orelli. And he adds: “Hat Hut stands for independent music and visionary artists – and that’s how it should stay.” “The music market is changing rapidly, and the way music is consumed today presents an exciting challenge,” von Orelli continues. The story of one of the most influential independent labels continues—with respect for the past and a clear vision for the future. I contacted the label recently, and Imhof got back to me (polite and professional) the very next day.

James Last – Non Stop Dancing 1973

Whatever one thinks of the current Hat Hut catalog, these releases are indispensable:

good one. I am partial to Kanai's "Ode To Birds."

yeah, different beast, I'd think -- the Prestige Jazz Quartet didn't really do "jam sessions" as far as I am aware.

Nice album. Apparently Discogs and The Jazz Discography Project don't include this title as part of "The Prestige All Stars" series.🤔

👉💥👈 Available on compact disc as well. The remastering is excellent.

Herbie Nichols: The Bethlehem Session. Affinity CD AFF 759 [UK 1989] Personnel: Herbie Nichols (p), George Duvivier (b), Dannie Richmond (dr] Rec. New York, November 1957

Disc 1

very good one.

I have CD of that. Nice music.

aha, ok, thanks for the additional info.

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For some time, I haven't seen Harper included in Cookers gig announcements / promos. I didn't/don't know any details. Thought it could have been for health reasons rather than a "split". [All I know health-wise is that he had to be helped off a NY stage in 2021...there's an old forum thread.]

Issued under Wilen's name, but this sure sounds like Kenny Dorham's gig. He announces all of the tunes and almost always takes the first solo spot. But maybe Wilen, Gilbert Rovere, and Daniel Humair were just being gracious hosts? Whatever the backstory, fabulous music.

If I look up the Cookers on google, much current or recent-enough pr on the band still lists Harper as a member. I don't know the whole story (and maybe nobody outside the band does), but wasn't following closely enough to realize that he'd split.

Kenny Burrell “Live at the Five Spot Cafe–The Complete Recordings” Blue Note Japan SHM-SACD 500×500 70.8 KB Didn’t get a chance to hear all of this before going off to PT, so I’m listening to it again!