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Paperback ordered! Looking forward to receiving it in January, and regretting that the preordered Pacific Jazz book by James Harrod will take some more time to arrive. It certainly wil be interesting to compare how these two major labels are covered. And I'll take the word of Allen Lowe (see below) that the Prestige book does not limit itself to the "usual suspects" of the biggest names only in covering the output of Prestige. At any rate, I'll have my copies of the Prestige discography by Michel Ruppli and of "The Prestige Book" (from the Japanese "Jazz Critique" series) within reach when digging into this new one. "When it comes to jazz, this is one of the rare books that we actually need, that does not cover the usual ground with the usual suspects. Prestige Records, for all the attention it has received from audiences, is not well known in the historical sense. Every jazz fan has these records, which is important, but few know the inside story, the complex process of the jazz independent label in the era before independent labels became as common as recording projects. And Tad Richards is the writer to do this, with a firm grasp of jazz's historical succession, the bebop era, and the musical needs of musician and audience. Read this book." — Allen Lowe,

i.e I saw it in VistaVision.

Thanks. I got worried that I didn't have it but I see it's on Classics 1015 (1946) which I do have. And what are the 4 tracks that have never been reissued?

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Will definitely check this out. I have not met Tad though we live in the same town... curious.

Thanks. Pre-ordered.

download via: https://bigjohnpatton.bandcamp.com/album/soul-connection Recommended album

Don't think I have ever heard this one. Big John is the bomb...LP only? Still enjoying the Paul Desmond set, NP Good one. The Esquire fonts through me off. Issued on New Jazz...wait I didn't know Esquire had rights to issue New Jazz...interesting.

John Patton's Soul Connection

I have the V-Disc box set and the Transcription five volumes so I'm covered (which as an Ellington nut makes me feel good).

Things have a way of happening if data resides on a single cd. It gets broken or lost or stolen or deteriorates, or burns up in a fire, etc. 1 TB micro-sd cards are a good way to prevent cd loss. Rip the files and copy them to the sd card. That size card will handle most people's collection. OK maybe not some people here... They go for $70 to $100 now that some genius slapped big tariffs on them but they are still pretty cheap insurance.

It's a great set. I've had it since it came out and still listen to it often. Album index: BLP 5066 The Hank Mobley Quartet (J)CJ28-5128 CD reissue of above BLP 1540 Hank Mobley Sextet BLP 1544 Hank Mobley And His All-Stars BLP 1550 Hank Mobley Quintet B2-46816 CD reissue of above BLP 1560 Hank BLP 1568 Hank Mobley (J) BN 61006 Curtain Call (J) GXF 3066 Poppin' BLP 1574 Peckin' Time B2-81574 CD stereo reissue of above

No drones, but yeah another senseless shooting, even though it was clear it was a peaceful protest against the war campaign, the draft, absolutely no reason to open fire. On a side note, never even knew about these Flying Dutchman dates...interesting.

This is awful. RIP to both Rob Reiner and his wife. I always thought the chemistry between Michael Stivic (Meathead) and Archie Bunker was ingenious. Dated now, but pushed the boundaries big time in the early 70's.

Even if you (one) doesn't care for the orchestra side—though how could you not like "Flute Salad"??—there's no disputing that the charts are played flawlessly. Especially that opening bass clarinet line. You never hear a breath or a split note. I only wish Nelson had stepped a little closer to the mike. The quartet sides are badass, especially with the addition of "Straight No Chaser" and "Example 78" as bonus tracks. Ron Carter sounds great on "Elegy for A Duck." That's one hip bass vamp. And notice how the tune is a clever nod to "Take Five." I wonder what made Nelson decide to pick up the soprano for this album. He plays it so well...it's not simply a "double" for him.

My most frequently listened to Mosaic.

Ron Carter, not Richard Davis. My bad. They also did this one: Not Ohio. But this one was: One side Stokes, on side Oliver. Both are interesting!

A Carnegie Hall concert from November 23, 1946. First issued on a Italian lp on the Queen label. The four non V-disc tracks from that concert have never been reissued since.