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Awesome, and a great idea. I'm a little bit out of the loop as far as jazz journalism these days and a lot depends on what I figure out for my next book projects (I have some ideas at least). There is one project already semi-in-the-works but details are a bit embargoed. Anyway, the next interview I do I'll be sure to inform people of in this space.

I know that there are other jazz journalists and broadcasters here. I talked to to bassist Harvie S last week for publication in the April issue of The New York City Jazz Record. This afternoon I talked to the founder of the Turtle Island Quartet, violinist/composer David Balakrishnan. This interview will be edited for broadcast on my Timeless Jazz show, likely to air on February 15th, prior to the band's February 24th concert here. Both Zoom chats were lots of fun!

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Yes, same as what I have but the 6 LPs are enclosed in a box https://www.discogs.com/release/8058778-Charlie-Parker-The-Stupendous-Charlie-Parker-Dial-Masters-Vol1

Pestilence – Spheres

Sure thing, Jim!

Re. 12, Guy Klucevsek comes to mind as an accordion player with some classical overlap, but I've no idea whether he's included. I'm enjoying listening to this BFT so far, but expect not to have any IDs or even decent guesses.

Got the Desmond/Hall. Needed it for the book, been getting by on CD-Rs. Thanks for shining the light on this. Appreciate it!

Now playing The Bill Evans Trio “Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings” Craft Recordings 3 cd set, disc 1 I love this set and think that the sonics are top-notch.

Now spinning: The James Williams Trio - The Arioso Touch (Concord, 1982) with Buster Williams and Billy Higgins

Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You II

I like Bruce, think his heart's in the right place, and mostly has been his whole career. He seems sincere, so I hope it's not all an act, but I tend to believe it's legit. He's not necessarily an all-time favorite of mine, but man he gives it his all on stage like few others in rock and roll over the past 50 years. I saw him in Austin in 1984, and the energy and conviction of Bruce and everyone in the band still resonates with me. Then saw him again in 2023, our last Philly area concert before moving to AZ, and despite being a lot older, still gave his all that night and it was a great show. I don't know if this song changes anything for me, I'm pretty convinced of my position with this administration and what they've done, well before this. But I appreciate his intent, and I'm not so jaded that I think this song can help motivate younger listeners. People who don't have the benefit of having lived through the 60's/70's and been part of culture that will stand up for what they think is right, in the face of the government. So for that I applaud Bruce and others who are using their art to address a worthy cause.

I didn't own it but this (or possibly a version of it with master takes only?) was the first multi-disk set I got interested in. A friend in grad school owned it and I first heard it in autumn 1976. What an ear-opening experience that was! Since then I have had cassette tapes, single cds, japanese cd set, complete savoy and dial cd box, etc.

I travelled from Phoenix to Philly this past Wednesday for a family funeral, and returned last night. Highs here north of Phoenix have been in the upper 70's and low 80's lately, which is nice (though warmer than usual - thanks climate change). Anyway, arrived in Philly, drove down and picked my wife up in Atlantic City where she had been attending a work conference since the previous Saturday (she flew in early because of the pending storm), and drove back to the city. About a foot of snow in the area we were staying (Burlington NJ this time, since the services were in Bristol PA). But it had been on the ground for days, and had turned to ice. My 2 yr old grandson (who also lives here in AZ and doesn't often see snow) wanted to make snowballs, but quickly gave up. The weather hadn't gotten above about 20-25F the entire time, and the overnight low on Friday was 1F. That was cold for me, even having just recently moved out of the Philadelphia area. And our local family and friends said they couldn't remember a sustained cold that has been THIS cold and lasted this long in decades. On the bright side I got to eat again at Amy's Omelette House in Burlington, which is a very local breakfast diner, but was worth the drive when we lived in that area (not much else in Burlington is).

"What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) – 7:33 "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) – 4:13 "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 9:13 "Powell's Prances" (Richie Powell) – 3:28 "Time" (Richie Powell) – 5:03 "The Scene Is Clean" (Tadd Dameron, arr. Dameron) – 6:04 "Gertrude's Bounce" (Richie Powell) – 4:09

Free admission this Saturday! NYC mayor kicks off Black History Month at Armstrong house and museum

+ 1 - and remembering 'soulpope' ...