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Maybe they are trying to circumvent the obvious (as long as they can) in order not to frighten even more customers away?

Django Bates Belovèd: Bird. Lost Marble LM004 [UK 2009]

👍 ❤️ every Item from this series is a 'nugget' in the collection.

October 2 Django Bates - 1960 Saw him in Göttingen November 11, 2011

Over the past few days, combining flamenco guitar with Spanish 70s symphonic rock and dirty punk/urban rock from the 2010s...

Thanks Hutchfan. It’s small but I feel spoiled having my own space in our house.

Marion Brown's health began to decline, and this record is reflectively of that, which might be why I couldn't decide if he sounded old in a good way or not. His days of peak facility had already begun to be behind him.

I bought this (last year?) with high expectations but found it disappointing on first hearing. After a few more listens I now think it's pretty good. But there are better Ranelin recordings around, so this one is mainly for serious fans of Phil.

I just got an e-mail announcement from cdjapan: Today, we would like to inform you of our new update regarding shipping. Depending on the size and combination of items in your order, the size of the box used for packing will vary, which in turn affects the shipping cost. To help reduce your shipping costs, CDJapan has implemented an Optimal Box Selection Algorithm. This new system automatically selects the smallest possible box to pack your items. No action is required on your part. In addition to reducing shipping costs, it minimizes empty space to lower the risk of damage during transit, and also increases the chances of using size-restricted shipping methods such as Airmail and FedEx Pak. Unfortunately, the elephant in the room (tariffs) was not mentioned.

The No Business collections Centering (William Parker) and Muntu Recordings (Jemeel Moondoc) are outstanding Loft Jazz as well. As an enthusiast of both principals I can't explain why I haven't acquired the Brown/Burrell. 🤔

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His is the name that attracted me to this album. I've been binging on the streamable NoBusiness catalog on Bandcamp. Really catches the Loft Jazz moment. There's an excellent duo album with the alto (Marion Brown) and Dave Burrell.

No Chico Freeman or Jay Hoggard on this, but I like them both, particularly Hoggard. And no John Klemmer.

I'll add that the "old" alto player in #2, though not a household name, has a significant following. 🤣

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JSngry nails 5 and 9 and ID's artist on 10 and 11. Everything you said about 7 is correct, as TD's ID attests. Yes to Elvin and McCoy in 1 as Felser has uncovered. And Billy Bang is a member of The Group. No Henry Threadgill was incorporated in this BFT.

Danny Mixon; he's good but not on many recordings (Music for Todo Modo) that I have seen.

Music Inc. & Big Band, Cecil McBee- Mutima, Heath Brothers - Marchin' On, Descendants of Mike & Phoebe. Just got notice of these from Bandcamp, and confirmed on Mack Avenue site. Will fill in details as I can find them out. I'm really surprised these are slipping out so quietly, given the massive buildup to the spring releases, but thankful the program is continuing. The Tolliver Music Inc. album is a gem, and the recording that launched Strata-East IIRC. Smilin' Billy Suite, the second side of the Heath Bros, album, is awesome.l

Trick or Treat!!!! TRACK ONE - There's the Elvin in there. And perhaps McCoy as well? I'd be shocked if I don't have this record, but having it and knowing it are two different things....that's the RVG piano sound, tho, so that narrows it down, right? LOL. Not bad, but a little abbreviated, and the bari-heavy intro has just a teence of Ra to it. First time thru, I was halfway expecting it to be a soundtrack cut! TRACK TWO - Definitely a Billy Bang joint, but god, there's so many of them, where to begin? This one is a bit more focused than some, and Bang joints are always better with focus. A LOT of that is coming from the rhythm section. Alto player sounds old...perhaps not in a good way? But maybe so? TRACK THREE - Of its time, in a good way. Everybody came to play, and they did. Helluva tenor player goin' on in there! A lot of influence, but no outright imitation, so yeah. WHOA on this trumpet! WHOA on everybody!!! TRACK FOUR - Sounds a lot like early Threadgill Sextet. I love this stuff. The only thing is....no trumpet? Or is there? No matter, this one works for me. TRACK FIVE - Mingus, "Son With Orange", from Mingus Dynasty - the OTHER 1959 Columbia Mingus album. Perhaps highly underrated? TRACK SIX - No idea. It's ok, not crazy about the tenor player's tone, it's almost a lot of things....I suppose they all mean well, right? TRACK SEVEN - "Cherokee", faster than fuck, although the pianist is resisting the temptation to go there right away. Gotta be Max on drums? Not necessarily distinct, but kudos for hanging in there on that tempo! Max is on of the few who can hold that tempo that high and make it sound like as leidurly stoll. Is that Mingus? So....a Debut record? Couldn't tell you who, but those guys and that tempo....seriously badass. TRACK EIGHT - That tenor player....whoa....virtuosity AND inventiveness working hand in hand. Always pleasing! Oh yeah, taste as well, none of the Brecker-school forced "intensity". No idea who this is, but we got a winner here. TRACK NINE - "Chelsea Bridge", Osby or Coleman.''is that a recent Tyshawn Sorey record? If so, then that's Osby. I think I have it, and first listen was positive. Very focused and coherent, the form is intact and fluid at once, you can never NOT here the song. Wonderful! TRACK TEN - Unmistakably Paul Gonsalves. Unmistakably. Nuff said! TRACK ELEVEN - Unmistakably Walt Dickerson. Unmistakably. Nuff said! TRACK TWELVE - A bit somber, and maybe not the best thing to listen to while taking a break from baseball...but that's ok. A fun listen! Got any peanut M&Ms? 'chelseas Bridge", Osby or Coleman.