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And now back to more extra inning WS action!

Played with George Russell? Not 100% sure, but I think not! I stand corrected. Yes!

Sad news. He brought such great knowledge to the board, often from an eyewitness perspecitive. RIP.

I loved #3, too. The saxophonist sounded familiar in more of a Lennart Aberg way rather than a Jan Garbarek way and I didn't even notice the bass at first. My initial thought was Europeans, JAPO not ECM, and a whole "we once played with George Russell" vibe. JSngry's hint tells me I got the Russell connection right, but, if this is what I think it is, the more well-known pianist and bassist were a surprise to me.

Not Peacock, very very interesting comments about the pianist. Thanks!

My computer sound is so bad that I thought it was a duet until the third listen 🤪...I was really taken by the piano, which vaguely reminds me of quasi-minimalist "classical" composers such as Howard Skempton (some of whose work I greatly enjoy, though I find him uneven). The saxist is pretty much in the ECM/"moody" bag, which generally doesn't engage me deeply, but this tune works well. I hesitate to comment on the bassist because I initially couldn't perceive him, but the knee-jerk guess is Gary Peacock, of whom I'm a fan.

You will definitely know two of the three players, possibly all three. What is it about it that you like about it! Just curious.

I loved #3. From the preceding discussion I can't imagine I own it, but I intend to research it out of curiosity.

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I love that recording, as well as all other Hausmusik CDs.

I got to hear Ray Drummond in piano duos twice, with Billy Mays in 1990 in New Orleans and with Kenny Barron at Zinno in 1997. He was also a part of the jam sessions during the IAJE 2004 with James Williams and Ben Riley, I heard them backing Francesco Cafiso. He was also a delightful interview. RIP, Ray.

“Cal Tjader-Plays Mary Stallings-Sings” Fantasy/OJC cd

Was blessed to him in Philadelphia maybe in 1998 or so with our friend Gordon B from the old Jazz Corner/Jazz Central Station in a quartet led by David Murray with the late John Hicks & Andrew Cyrille. RIP, sir

Cal Tjader “Concerts in the Sun” Fantasy OJC cd Bass – Eddie Coleman or Victor Venegas Congas, Bongos – Mongo Santamaria Drums – Willie Bobo Piano – Lonnie Hewitt Vibraphone – Cal Tjader

Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Al Foster, Milestone JazzStars in Convert (Milestone)

The Trio (Ted Curson album) - Wikipedia

RIP

Bracing!

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Although there doesn't appear to be any formal confirmation of this, he had been ill for quite a while, so it is not unexpected. I consider myself lucky to have seen so many Jazz greats - and Ray was one of them. He was a force on the bass. I've been meaning to pick up a few more of Ray's Arabesque CDs. I have "Vignettes" and it's really nice. I'll have to play that in his memory.

R.I.P. Very sad; great bassist. I met his father once, who was very proud of his son.

RIP.

Sad News! He was a damn good bass player. I had the good fortune to see him play live quite a number of times. And as Mike said, I have him on numerous CDs including a few where he is the leader. Ray was also the co-leader on 4 or 5 trio CDs by The Drummonds with Billy Drummond and Renee Rosnes