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Randy, it's just a weird coincidence. I own both underlying albums. Listen to #2 often, and that exact track always stuck in my mind because I was surprised the ensemble covered that tune. The album of #7 imprinted on my memory because of the distinctive piano style and unusual/strange/distant recorded sound.

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1 – As I posted earlier, The first cut is track #2 from this. Beautiful song, beautiful performance! That album was magnificent, and such a great idea to give much-needed exposure to those three horn players. 2 – Sounds like one of those small-label free jazz albums from the late 60’s with Michael White on violin. I’m going to continue to research this one. I like it and am curious for ID. 3 – Tight rhythm section. Surely 70’s vintage with that Rhodes? Maybe one of those Orrin Keepnews productions on Galaxy or Milestone? Very good cut, hope I have it somewhere. 4 – I like the voicings of the background horns in the arrangement, not wild about the alto player, the trombonist or the rhythm section, though they can all play. 5 – They certainly have their Charles Mingus down (and the tenor soloist has his Booker Ervin down). Mingus Dynasty? Love it! 6 – Another GREAT track! Wonderful! Vibes/marimba reminds me of Bobby Hutcherson, but context doesn’t, as he didn’t record this late without a piano. Chico Freeman with Jay Hoggard? 7 – Cherokee. Bud Powell disciple. No new ground, but good, pleasant stuff. 8 – Lovely tone, great technique from tenor. I’m not a fan of solo sax, so I lost interest when they went “outside”, but this person can definitely play. The guitar was not as convincing to me. The bass has great facility, but to what end? John Klemmer on saxophone? Can’t think of what album it would be, but I’m not familiar with most of his Cadet stuff or with almost all of his post-Impulse/ABC recordings, so I guess it should be. BTW, why has so much Klemmer never seen CD reissue? 9 – Variations on a theme some from #8. I’m not as enamored of this saxophonist, though he certainly can play. The rhythm section just meanders aimlessly to me. Listening through, but looking forward to it being over. This is probably a cut I “should” like, but I don’t. Man, this is a looong cut at 11 minutes! 10 – Sort of forms a mood trilogy with cuts 8 & 9. Somewhere Over The Rainbow. I like it even less, but at least it’s short(er). Dan Gould will probably love this cut. Maybe one of the old masters, but it almost seems too exaggerated in style to be one of them. 11 – What’s New. Certainly sounds like Bags off the top, but maybe less so as it goes on. Good track. 12 – Very beautiful. Builds nicely as it goes. I like it a lot. Track 1 is so great. Tracks 2,5.6.12 all have me looking forward to reveal! Thanks for BFT!

When he did the three throws to first thing, I figured the he was rattled and the wheels were going to come off. Saw that happen here and it's not the type of thing that is easily forgotten. But hey!

I love BJ.. He's one of the greatest steel string finger picking guitarists that ever lived. "Interesting does not mean jazz. I;d rather listen to him than any of the so-called 'jazz' guitarists of today. I'm just saying that they wouldn't have been able to play songs like "Reflections", and the one that they modeled after "All Blues" without a jazz rhythm section like Danny Thompson and Terry Cox.

Just got this in from Japan, “Paris Jazz Festval - Salle Pleyel - 10/1/1964” 2 disc hybrid SACD set from Sony, released today. Comes in the 7” packaging that Quadrophonic versions of Miles, Santana, Jeff Beck etc. have come in, though with less inserts than those historic reissues had.

Release date November 28: Dark Days reflects the eminent tenor saxophonist's overall state of mind in 2024. "I was deep in hell, " he says, reflecting on a year when he experienced chronic health issues (since resolved) and a divorce. "It was a dark time." Throughout the year, Preminger could count on an opportunity "to wash away the dust of everyday life, " as Art Blakey once put it, at his weekly Friday-Saturday engagement at Wally's Jazz Caf' in Boston, where he performed and developed the tunes that appear on this kinetic, conversational, virtuosically executed quartet recital. The album was recorded December 14, 2024 at the Samurai Hotel.

Release date November 7:

Mark Helias: Attack The Future. Enja Records ENJ-7019 2 [Germany 1992]

Release date December 5: Storyville Records proudly announces the release of Never Say Yes - 1986, a previously unreleased live-in-studio recording by the Doug Raney Quartet, captured in Studio 3 at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation on January 9, 1986. The album features Doug Raney on guitar, Ben Besiakov on piano, Jesper Lundgaard on bass, and Finnish drummer Jukkis Uotila. Set for release on October 24, 2025, Never Say Yes - 1986 offers seven tracks of inspired modern jazz, full of interplay, elegance, and technical brilliance. Doug Raney, the son of jazz guitar legend Jimmy Raney, carved out a distinctive path of his own, particularly within the vibrant Scandinavian jazz scene, where he lived and worked for decades. This recording, unearthed from the archives of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, captures Doug in strikingly fine form following a return to health, backed by some of the most intuitive players on the Scandinavian scene. "He had an incredibly refined technique on the guitar, I'd almost call it organically innate, " writes bassist Jesper Lundgaard in the liner notes. "His playing felt like an extension of his personality, effortless, and yet grounded in a deep understanding of jazz's inner architecture, which is so difficult to truly master. Doug had a special ability to voice chords, and in my opinion, there was a beauty in his soloing that only very few possess." The session was the culmination of a brief Danish tour and showcases Raney's wide-ranging repertoire, from the burning drive of John Coltrane's Giant Steps to the aching beauty of I'm Old Fashioned and a soulful take on Nat Adderley's title track. Raney's melodic instinct, rhythmic command, and harmonic depth shine throughout, with dynamic support from Besiakov, Lundgaard, and Uotila. Despite his remarkable talent, Doug Raney remains a somewhat overlooked figure in modern jazz. With this release, Storyville Records shines a new light on a singular voice whose artistry remain as vital and moving as ever.

October 1 Mark Helias - 1950

My copy just arrived.

When it was bases loaded I turned away, was sure he was saving the worst performance of the year for the playoffs. I did come back to the broadcast for the last two outs, after switching channel with my eyes covered and slowly realizing that he had gotten the first out and it was still 3-1.

Last night Camila Nebbia on tenor saxophone, Chuck Roth on guitar, Ryan Sawyer on drums Duo with Chuck & Camila Duo with Camila & Ryan trio / the trio was an intense genius level 38 minute improvisation with Chuck destroying my mind. No one has ever played guitar like this.

T. D. Two for two, and I think you picked the hardest two to start with. Felser correct on #1

Thanks for this info, mjzee!

Only sampled 2 tunes so far, but they're great. No time to verify, but #2 sounds like it's from this album. #7 instantly rang a bell, track 8 (it's the alternate take) from this. Awesome selection!

More Ellington:

The first cut is track #2 from this. Beautiful song, beautiful performance! That album was magnificent, and such a great idea to give much-needed exposure to those three horn players. On a quick scan, every cut on this BFT sounds like a winner to me, can't wait to dive in!

Beautiful room, Pim! Looks like a fantastic hideaway.

618 Mike. There’s more on the right. This room is the best place to be in the house. No wife allowed and children only with permission up front 😇