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“Duke Ellington on Mercer–Great Tunes” This is a fascinating disc. It compiles all the masters of the material Duke participated in on his son Mercer’s record label, all issued under the names of Ellington sidemen, some of the “expensive gentlemen.” Sound is not great because the masters are gone and Jasmine is not the be all and end all of excellent remasterers, but the playing is excellent and there’s a different vibe to this material than on other labels imo.

Nino Rivera - Cuban Jam Session Vol. 3 Ruby Braff – I Hear Music Crazy what a good record this was, given that it comes from 2000.

thanks so much

Op.127 and Op.135

Dayna Stephens “Gratitude” Contagious Music cd Quite a band! Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Electronic Wind Instrument, Synthesizer, Bass – Dayna Stephens Bass – Larry Grenadier Drums – Eric Harland Guitar – Julian Lage Piano – Brad Mehldau

I really enjoyed these lists you made, and it has been good to revisit. One key point that jumps out is that the music on these lists may be the least easily streamed of all music. Neither old enough for the digital reissues or modern enough to be available electronically. So it is still CD or bust for many of them. Whilst lists of e.g. 1950s jazz releases are basically just measuring contests, lists and blogs like the ones we are discussing are really important. This music is being forgotten and it takes lists like this to guide people through.

This compilation will digg deep into your soul. I figured a strange but accurate name for it; 'Helping music' . Constance Demby–Om Mani Padme Hum is delightful for me. 'Under the radar stuff'

Listening to an ezz-thetics cd remake of the Impulse John Coltrane “One Down, One Up” 2 cd set, called “ong Of Praise New York 1965 Revisited” and I have read it sounds way better than the Impulse, and it does. I think this is an imortant musical document.

Revolutionary piece of art. Hopefully, I’ll be able to catch the 26th‑anniversary commemorative project of this album live at the Noches del Botánico festival on June 3rd in Madrid, with Enrique Morente’s son, Kiki, taking his place.

My show for this Sunday features the music of Turtle Island Quartet and my interview with its founder, violinist and composer David Balakrishnan. I will be happy to share the files with anyone interested.

Thanks guys. I have a couple more useless lists on Discogs

That show is a no-brainer!

I recently posted about this album in another thread. And excellent recording and performance by the band, especially a fiery George Coleman. Hats off to Zev Feldman (and his Reel to Real label) for making this available.

So a couple-three weeks in and we have some outstanding titles. This should be treat (and threat to my budget).

Reading some recent fiction: Russell Smith's Self Care and Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. After this, a swing through Southern literature: Faulkner's The Wild Palms and O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find.

Just saw Mike Murley with Reg Schwager & Neil Swainson at Hirut. Very nice trio work (guitar instead of piano). Will likely go tomorrow evening as well.

I must admit that I am completely unfamiliar with most on the lisr!