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Enjoyed this so much yesterday that I'm giving it another spin today:

Violinist Michael Urbaniak has died two days after a fall. He was 82. https://tvpworld.com/90673082/a-huge-loss-polish-jazz-legend-michal-urbaniak-dies-aged-82

I think once upon a time I owned this. I'll look around and see if it's still here.

Who is that on the cover with Don Cherry???

Next up is a long time favorite in our house - The Carpenters "Christmas Portrait - The Special Edition". I've never managed to find a copy of the early version of this CD released in Germany in 1985 with the music as originally released before Richard Carpenter re-mixed them.

My daughter's favorite Christmas artist is playing now... Her version of "Grown Up Christmas List" is probably the best one out there.

The Byas is excellent indeed. But I wouldn't let this one pass forever. The Woody Herman V-Discs alone make this set invaluable. These are the best First Herd records with increadible Dave Tough. And, from what I hear the sound is better here than on the HEP set. The Basie's are also great and not readily available on CD. And, the Krupa Fish Market in good sound will be nice. Fun record! There are many other gems on this too....

Received what may be the last one from Dusty Groove!!

Malcolm Holcombe: Merry Christmas

“Live at Birdland” ECM cd Lee Konitz, Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian Cool and a bit mesmerizing.

I'm taking a pass on this one and instead got the Byas, in part based on the recommendations from this board. Thanks, y'all. Happy Holidays to all.

I had a cut by Circus Maximus, "The Wind", on an initial version of my current BFT, but decided I'd take too much grief from certain quarters for including it along with the other vocal cuts. Very 1967 (in a good way):

Prompted by the thread on this album: Prime Hampton Hawes. I was hipped to this by @soulpope, who -- sadly -- no longer visits the forum. This album is one of his favorites.

Score! I also managed to get a copy through the Forced Exposure restock. Can't wait to dig into this!

yeah, Bob Bruno of Noah Howard fame as well. Met him once, seems like a sweet guy.

Yep! Totally agree.

Rich Perry - East of the Sun and West of 2nd Avenue (Steeplechase)

That’s my favorite OP! Lovely atmosphere and great compositions. Whole band is on great form.

Yesterday afternoon: