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I bought it at Landlocked here in Bloomington a couple of weeks ago but have not dug into it yet.

Recorded August 31 - September 7, 1980

This concert was excellent. Tim Green played beautifully. The Big Band played with both skill and enthusiasm.

More Bill Evans:

👍- as LP Milestone M-9185 from 1991 on my shelf

Dox Records Presents Drummer Paulo Almeida with Love in Motion Growing up in Brazil means growing up inside rhythm. It is part of daily life, in language, in communal gatherings, in religious ceremonies, and in the way music is learned and shared. On his 6th recording and full-length studio album, Almeida does not deny that foundation but neither does he rely on it. Instead of placing groove at the centre, he rebalances the roles within the music. CD AND DIGITAL FORMATS AVAILABLE ON APRIL 24, 2026 VIA DOX RECORDS (AMSTERDAM, NL) HTTPS://RECORDS.DOX.AMSTERDAM | DOX 716CD  Now based in Basel, drummer Paulo Almeida approaches composition as fluidly as he moves between continents and traditions, and Love in Motion makes that process audible. The record emerged from an intensive period at the piano, where he sang through ideas before transferring them to the drum set and his band. Almeida prefers working this way. He uses his voice not as ornament but as a compositional tool, shaping and phrasing a direction before a single drum pattern is set in place. Singing has accompanied him since childhood, and here that background becomes directly perceptible. It connects naturally to how he approaches the drum set. Rather than treating it as a purely rhythmic engine, Almeida understands it as an instrument of color, contour, and melodic presence. The drums do not simply mark time; they participate in shaping it, responding to breath and phrasing rather than imposing structure. © Ula Productions This approach carried into the recording process. The album was made with musicians from Almeida’s close circle in Basel, players who understand his language and include Lorenzo Vitolo, Josh Schofield and Joan Codina with an appearance by the influential and internationally recognized Jorge Rossy. The sessions were guided by listening and collective adjustment rather than fixed arrangements. Roles shift subtly within the band, and the music unfolds through shared awareness rather than hierarchy. Within this framework, Almeida’s long-standing connection to Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal forms an essential thread. Having studied in environments where Pascoal’s music was central and collaborated with musicians from his circle, Almeida extends that lineage here, preserving the immediacy and spiritual openness that have long shaped Pascoal’s influence on him. Love in Motion presents Almeida not through a single stylistic label, but through an ongoing exploration of structure, breath, and interaction. It brings together Brazilian roots, a European context, and a clear sense of lineage, offering a focused portrait of an artist refining his language while remaining closely connected to its origins. Paulo Almeida © Yaroslav Monchak ALMEIDA ABOUT THE TUNES Burning Skin - I wrote this song during a time when I was dealing with anxiety, and one of the symptoms was a burning sensation on my skin. The melody carries a strong influence from Hermeto Pascoal, a lifelong inspiration for me. Um Sopro - This song came from reflecting on how life is like a breath - “sopro” in Portuguese. The music was inspired by Malcolm Braff conceptions, a composer I’ve also had the pleasure of playing with. Lembranças do Boi - This song was inspired by the Brazilian cultural movement Boi do Maranhão, and by impressionism, where rhythm and melody sometimes change roles. Nenhum Talvez (Hermeto Pascoal) - This song was first recorded by Miles Davis after his profound encounter with Hermeto Pascoal. As Hermeto’s music has deeply influenced me, I recorded it in his honor and invited the wonderful Swiss singer Lisette Spinnler to join me. Winter Morning - One winter morning during the album’s composition period, this melody came to me all at once. I sent it to Lorenzo Vitolo to hear his harmonic vision for it, and that’s how our first partnership began. Resilience - This piece was written during a time of reflection about the seasons in Europe. Coming from Brazil, winter was something new for me and required resilience. I also compared this idea to Les Nymphéas by Claude Monet - thinking that, like those paintings, a piece of music can reveal a different light each time it’s played. Saudade - “Saudade” is one of the most beautiful words in Brazilian Portuguese, and it’s hard to translate exactly. I wrote this song in a reflective moment, feeling homesick for my hometown, my friends, and my family. Ipê - Ipê is the indigenous name of a Brazilian tree and one of the oldest compositions on this album. For this piece, I invited the great master and friend Jorge Rossy to join us. Saci - Saci is a legendary figure in Brazilian culture - a one-legged trickster who jumps around the forest, protecting it. This song tries to capture that spirit. In the second part, I drew a lot of inspiration from Paul Motian. https://www.pauloalmeidadrummer.com TRACKS 1. Burning Skin 4.37 2. Um Sopro 6.46 3. Lembranças do Boi 5.23 4. Nenhum Talvez 5.50 5. Winter Morning 5.15 6. Resilience 4.19 7. Saudade 2.12 8. Ipê 5.52 9. Saci 5.12 All compositions by Paulo Almeida, except „Nenhum Talvez“ from Hermeto Pascoal and „Winter Morning“ in partnership with Lorenzo Vitolo. Produced by Paulo Almeida. Recorded by Guillem Salles at Jazz Campus in Basel in April 2025. Mixed and mastered by Thiago Monteiro. ABOUT PAULO ALMEIDA Paulo Almeida is a Brazilian drummer, percussionist and composer based in Basel. Over the past decade he has established himself as a distinctive voice within Brazil’s instrumental music scene, combining Afro Brazilian rhythmic foundations with a highly melodic approach to the drum set. He began his musical studies in the state of São Paulo and later continued his education at the Conservatory of Tatuí, where he studied both classical and popular music and participated in numerous festivals. As an instrumentalist, Almeida has performed at major festivals and jazz clubs worldwide and collaborated with artists including Hermeto Pascoal, Dhafer Youssef, Guillermo Klein, Lionel Loueke, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Jorge Rossy, Anat Cohen, Ralph Alessi, Filó Machado and Leny Andrade. Alongside his work as a bandleader, he teaches at the Jazzcampus Basel and remains active in a wide range of projects across Europe. His discography as a leader includes Constatações (2013), Corpo e Alma (2017), Parceria (2017), Unity - Live at Bird’s Eye Jazz Club (2020), and Oferenda (2023). Paulo Almeida © Yaroslav Monchak

expanded CD reissue

Tonight: Ensemble Dedalus with Michael Pisaro-Liu & Arne De Boever

Does the adapter pass power as well as data? Not all adapters do it.apable Maybe I should ask what does happen with your external drive... Does is light up/power on? Does the tray open and close? Does the disc spin up? Have you tried plugging it into different Thunderbolt ports on the Mac? Are all of the Thunderbolt ports capable of providing DC power? My car only has one USB-C port that provides power. The other two are data only. FWIW, Apple products tend to do stupid shit to force you to buy their accessories. I would not be surprised in the least if Apple did something so that you can only use one of their external drives. They're done it with other peripherals in the past.

It is an Apple computer. The setup requires an adapter on the CD drive cord.

April 1, 2026: Samara Joy, Winspear Opera House, Dallas Pat Metheny Side-Eye III, Majestic Theater, Dallas April 2, 2026: Kaia Kater, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock, Arkansas Samora Joy, Austin City Limits April 4, 2026: Samora Joy, Tobin Center, San Antonio Melissa Aldana, Bates Recital Hall, Austin April 7, 2026: John Fedchock, Parker Jazz Club, Austin April 10, 2026: Coltrane at 100 (Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Ndudzo Makhathini, Matt Garrison, Jefftain Watts), Cullen Theater, Houston Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth April 11, 2026: Rakesh Charaurasia (flute) and Amit Kavthekar (tabla), Matchbox4, Houston April 12, 2026: John Beasley's Unlimited Miles (John Beasley, Mark Turner, Sean Jones or Marquis Hill, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Williams, Terreon Gu)), Eisemann Center, Richardson April 16, 2026: Leroy Jones, Yusa and Mahmoud Chouki, French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 17, 2026: Eddie Gomez Trio, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth Kyle Roussel, Joe Lastie, People Museum, French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 18, 2026: Wendell Brunious, Victor Campbell, Joy Clark, Secret Six Jazz Band, Stephen Walker, Shake Em Up Jazz Band, Jamil Sharif, Marlon Jordan, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 19, 2026: Tuba Skinny, Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Rod Paulin, Astral Project, Helen Gillet, Leyla McCalla, Louis Ford, French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 22-26, Delgres (Guadeloupe), Natu Camera (Guinea), Vieux Farka Toure (Mali), Festival Internationale de Louisiane, Lafayette April 23, 2026: Nicholas Payton featuring Butcher Brown Presents the Supreme Blue, Monty Alexander "Jamericana", Charlie Musselwhite, Kyle Roussel, Kenny Neal, Vieux Farka Toure (Mali), Nidia Gongora (Columbia); Yusa (Cuba), Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Jamil Sharif, Peter Harris Presents Firm Roots, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival April 24, 2026: Hiromi's Sonicwonder, Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra featuring Andromeda Turre, Astral Project, Parlor Greens (w/Jimmy James), Tribute to Ragtime Piano Legends feat. Terry Waldo, Tom McDermott, and David Boeddinghaus, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Sevana (Jamaica), Joy Clark, Wendell Brunious, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival April 25, 2026: Mahmoud Chouki, Louis Ford, Little Freddie King, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival April 26, 2026: Ron Carter Quartet, Catherine Russell, Roger Lewis and Baritone Bliss, Love Is Supreme: A Tribute to John Coltrane feat. Derek Douget, Trevarri Huff-Boone and Ricardo Pascal, Chris Thomas King, Tuba Skinny, People Museum, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festiva April 28, 2026: Robert Cray, Empire Theater, San Antonio Joe Alterman, JazzTX, San Antonio April 29, 2026: Robert Cray, Heights Theater, Houston April 30, 2026: Isaiah Collier (The World is on Fire), Steve Masakowski Family Band, Sasha Masakowsti as Trash Magnolia, Helen Gillet, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 1, 2026: Terence Blanchard with Ravi Coltrane; Charlie Gabriel; Victor Campbell, Stephen Walker, D.K. Harrell, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Jackie Venson, Main Street Crossing, Tombull May 2, 2026: Dianne Reeves; Uptown Jazz Orchestra; Alexey Marti, Leroy Jones, Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers feat. Dr. Michael White and Shaye Cohn, Larry McCray, Leyla McCalla, , New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Kenny Garrett, Jazz and Blues Market, New Orleans Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (sitar), Unity Church of the Hills, Austin May 3, 2026: Herbie Hancock; Jason Marsalis, Trumpet Mafia featuring Keyon Harold, Jackie Venson, Lila Ike (Jamaica), Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival May 8, 2026: Guitar Prasanna, Windmills, The Colony May 9, 2026: Hiromi's Sonic Wonder, Cullen Theater, Houston Guitar Prasanna, Windmills, The Colony May 16, 2026: Chucho Valdes, Paramount Theater, Austin Sandip Chatterjee (Violin) & Subhajyoti Guha (Tabla), Kathak Rhythm Studios, Plano May 17, 2026: Lucia, Eldorado Ballroom, Houston May 30, 2026: Jackie Venson, Beer City Music Hall, Oklahoma City June 6, 2026: L Shankar (double violin), Unity Church of the Hills, Austin Abhisek Lahiri (Sarod) & Subrata Bhattacharya (Tabla), Kathak Rhythm Studios, Plano August 22, 2026: S. Akash (flute) & Vivek Pandya (tabla)/ Manas Kumar (violin) and Ojas Adhiya (tabla), Unity Church of the Hills, Austin August 27, 2026: Buddy Guy, Majestic Theater, San Antonio August 28, 2026: Buddy Guy, Austin City Limits August 29, 2026: Buddy Guy, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands August 30, 2026: Buddy Guy, Majestic Theater, Dallas October 10, 2026: Niladri Kumar (sitar), Stafford Center, Houston October 11, 2026: Niladri Kumar (sitar), Austin October 18, L. Shankar (violin), Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Swaminathan, Amit Kaythekar (percussion), Matchbox4, Houston

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I saw & loved it. Wish it were still available to stream. As my tastes evolved/relaxed, I began to appreciate Sunny's discursive bop approach on later albums. Kinda funny to reread old posts in this way.

Ryan Ebaugh, Matt Crane and Cameron Presley - Detergent

Kenny Clarke “Telefunken Blues” Savoy/Denon cd

If they still have kangaroo courts in clubhouses, players will be fining those who lose ABS challenges in good fun.

I agree. Changing topic re Pink Floyd, the live recording of Pink Floyd, Los Angeles Sports Area, April 26, 1975, is about to be released - the recording includes early versions of songs that later appeared on Animals. More details here: https://www.pinkfloyd.com/pink-floyd-live-from-the-los-angeles-sports-arena-april-26th-1975/

Live 2007

I recently spun the surround mix from the BlueRay of "Animals" and I was even less impressed by it than when i first played it years ago. So much more could have been done with this album using the full surround soundstage. This was a stereo LP that used phase to move stuff around in the stereo mix and yet when they made a surround version, they left each part stationary in discreet channels. I mentioned listening to this when I was stoned as a young man and the thing that used to be cool was the dogs barking all around you. They barked in front of you. They barked behind you. If you had headphones on, they barked inside your head. It was cool. The surround mix sticks them in one speaker and leaves them there. What a shit job they did when mixing this. I'd also add that as I have aged, the lyrics to these tunes really hit home. I've met so many pigs, dogs & sheep in my life and I realize that a large part of my life was necessarily "piggy", as was most anyone trying to make a living. Hopefully the stone doesn't weigh me down too much. I am not a big fan of Syd Barret era Pink Floyd at all. I rarely played them when I was younger & haven't found any reason to go back. If I'm playing Pink Floyd, it's usually "Wish You Were Here" or "The Wall", with "Comfortably Young" being my favorite Pink Floyd tune.

Albare “Beyond Belief” AIFI cd Some Les Paul slinging jazz feels just right right now. Interesting defect on this cd: in the seventh track there is a series of tones for about two seconds that sound like someone's incoming smart phone call alert, LOUD.