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Next, revisiting this second disc from the band Artemis. Artemis “Arboresque” Blue Note cd

A cool morning, it’s early, eerily quiet and still. I love living off the beaten path. Starting off with another disc from “Enjoying the Ride,” the most recent Grateful Dead big box set. Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA (12/27/89) (disc 3) 254×200 12.1 KB

August 3 Hamid Drake - 1955

I saw the restored Seven Samurai here in Paris a few months ago. Am looking forward to purchasing the High and Low DVD. I was hoping for a restored version of Dersu Uzala. There is a good quality version on YouTube, for those interested: Nothing like seeing this on a big screen however.

Quite the series. Last night was Hidden Fortress, and I am just back from The Seven Samurai. (They did put an intermission in, which was helpful...) Pretty amazing films all in all. I'd seen a few on the big screen before, including Dreams and Ran and High and Low, but this is a pretty exciting chance to see some of Kurosawa's best back to back to back.

I saw Savion Glover at the Blue Note on my last trip to NYC two years ago: Great show, as always. Chris Dave & Weedie Braimah Duo ft. Savion Glover

2022 Keplinger Lithic

This weekend's bottle: Château de Jau Rouge Bio* 2022 Côtes du Roussillon-Villages ... and for dessert: https://www.carlopellegrino.it/wp-content/uploads/SCHEDA_PASSITO-GDO-italiano-2021.pdf

Jackie Cain & Roy Kral - Sweet and Lowdown (Columbia, 1960) Vocal - Jackie Cain Piano and Vocal - Roy Kral Alto Sax and Flute - Anthony Ortega Guitar - Barney Kessel Vibraphone - Larry Bunker Bass - Al McKibbon Drums - Frank Butler

That's a good record.

Booker Ervin - Back from the Gig (Blue Note, released 1976) I'm listening to the second LP in this set, recorded in 1968 and issued on CD in 2005 as Tex Book Tenor. Excellent stuff.

Now playing: The MPS Rhythm Combination & Brass - Power Play (MPS/BASF, 1973) In Germany, this album was released as a 2-LP set. The version of Power Play released in the U.S. was abridged to a single disc. I have the U.S. version (unfortunately), which, in addition to having fewer tracks, almost certainly sounds less impressive AQ-wise than German pressings. [Sigh.] OTOH, something is better than nothing. 😜

I think this is Joshua Redman’s first for Blue Note, “Words Fall Short.” I really like it.

More Songs about Buildings and Food.

Blossom Dearie “Blossom Time at Ronnie Scott’s” Fontana/Universal Japan SHM-CD Such a great listen. For a Ronnie Scott’s recording, pretty darned good. Blossom Dearie – piano, vocals Jeff Clyne – double bass Johnny Butts – drums Recorded 1966

Thanks for the tip. I see this recording is on ECM, and I like a lot of the classical releases they've done. This one is paired with Bartok #5, so I'm looking forward to getting it in! Found a decent enough deal on Discogs and it's on the way. Again, thanks!

Tony Scott: Dedications. Core Records ‎COCD 9.00803 [Germany 1989]

Winnipeg 40....Toronto 31 Unusual game. Neither team was impressive, but both scored plenty of points. Trey Vaval returned two kicks for touchdowns. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/08/02/recap-winnipeg-40-toronto-31/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/08/01/trey-vavals-two-return-touchdowns-spark-bombers-win-over-argos/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/trey-vaval-boosts-winnipeg-blue-bombers-in-win-over-toronto-argonauts-1.2342066 https://3downnation.com/2025/08/02/trey-vaval-lifts-winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-win-over-argonauts-13-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/08/02/toronto-argonauts-perform-opposite-of-a-bounce-back-falter-in-bombers-rematch-six-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-winnipeg-blue-bombers-40-toronto-argonauts-31-bombers-end-three-game-skid-behind-vavals-two-special-teams-tds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/08/02/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-9-win-over-toronto/ ***** Sask-Mtl previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-6-1-week-9-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-5-2-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-august-2nd-2025-hamilton-vs-edmonton-saskatchewan-vs-montreal-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-roughriders-look-to-enter-bye-on-a-high-face-alouettes-in-montreal/