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Even the Alamo (San Antonio, Texas, USA) said goodbye. I do not know if the weblink to the Alamo's instagram will work, so here is the statement from the instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMa6Z8lpERQ/ We at the Alamo are saddened to hear of the passing of legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne. His relationship with the Alamo was marked initially by a deeply disrespectful incident in 1982. This act profoundly and rightfully upset many who hold this site sacred. However, redemption and reconciliation eventually became part of his history as well. In 1992, Ozzy personally apologized to then-Mayor Nelson Wolff and expressed genuine remorse for his actions. Decades later, in 2015, he revisited the Alamo grounds to learn and appreciate the site's profound history, openly demonstrating humility and understanding. At the Alamo, we honor history in all its complexities. Today, we acknowledge Ozzy Osbourne's journey from regret to reconciliation at the historic site, and we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. May he rest in peace.

Not that I'm personally bothered by it because I was never a fan, but why on earth would they not include the 6 extra tracks from an earlier edition in a 3 CD 50th Anniversary edition????

Now on my turntable: Mahler: Sym. No. 6; Adagio from Sym. No. 10 / Kubelik, Bavarian Radio SO (DG, 1969)

Up next: Mmmm. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Interesting packaging here - all but Op. 95 were carried over from the sessions used to make the 2LP Epic Rasumovsky/Harp set from 1964-65. But once the decision was made for the band to do a complete cycle, the recorded Op 95 in 1970, after which there was now a 3 LP set. But the timing didn't work out of everything to be "in order". Now, on CD, they are. The Epic recordings were awesome. And so is this Columbia artwork!

Oh hell yes. Great set!

Amen to THAT.

String Quartet No.4 and No.8

Now spinning: Tremendous.

Short stories. Average quality.

I need to feel that relaxed vibe. . . . “Songbook: Vinicius de Moraes - Vol. 2” Lumiar Records cd

I had never really noticed how much whimsy, even mischief there is in the Op. 18 quartets. Maybe it's me that's been listening too seriously? Maybe it's these interpretations? No matter, it's not like it's nonstop comedy, it's just that there's enough sideways shit in there that sometimes I think I can hear smirkage going on while the ink was being put to the page. Otherwise, the lucidity of the playing here has me wondering what kind of a...psychedelic experience could be had with these records. Anybody have their own story to tell about that?

“Johnny Hodges, Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra” Verve/Analogue Productions SACD

Always loved Now, the album cover and all.

CTI 6019 Jackie & Roy "Time & Love" - rec. 1972 - Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder

Atlas LA27-1018 - Russ Freeman & Shelly Manne " One To One" - rec. June 1982 - Engineer: James Mooney

Great photo. So interesting that Hutcherson never wore a suit in the 60's-70's but wore a suit/tux in the 80's thereafter; e.g., to: What an incredible career, an incredible muscian.

Chuck Mangione is from, and lived much of his life in Rochester,New York where I lived for more than 30 years. Saw him live a number of times. I very much like his early recordings on the Riverside label, and also his session when he was with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. R.I.P.

Saw Cleo Laine twice over many years. Enjoyed her singing. R.I.P.

Kenny Burrell “On View at the Five Spot” 24 Bit by RVG Blue Note Japan lp facsimile cd. Although the new SHM-SACD and cd versions of this sound fantastic, I still really like the sound of this Japanese RVG cd.

I've accumulated a lot of her LPs, mainly because of John Dankworth involvement, and most of these are still in the massive "to be cleaned" section, decades later. Maybe I need to do something about this.

Joe Farrell “Penny Arcade” CTI King Jazz cd Stevie Wonder’s “Too High” is probably the highlight. Joe Farrell – tenor and soprano sax, flute, piccolo Herbie Hancock – piano Joe Beck – guitar Steve Gadd- drums Herb Bushler – bass Don Alias – conga I reset the entire system. . . and it isn’t quite all it can be yet. . . later today it will be firing on all cylinders.