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While "Live" on Pye has not been reissued on CD, the Ronnie Scott's Jazz House label did release 3 additional tracks from that live date on a CD titled, "Playing Changes".

Some great stuff in there.

I think some of those have other album covers now. Is this the record from Montmatre with that fine version of "Like Someone in Love" in Ab ? With that really fine recorded cymbal sound from Tootie Heath. I think I have it and it´s titled somethings like "Montmatre Collection" though its not a collection, just one album with I think 4 tunes, among them also Body and Soul, the others I think is some medium or fast tempo blues....., Kenny Drew is on Piano, that´s sure, and Tootie Heath on drums, and maybe NHOP on bass but that ist not hard to guess, he seemed to be an all records that were made in Danemarca in those years 1960´s, 1970´......

We will attend a concert of this ensemble this evening with most of these pieces plus one of Zelenka's sonatas. Excellent music, and they are stunning players.

Suggested (R&B) Listening: https://www.discogs.com/release/5308204-Sam-The-Man-Taylor-Back-Beat-The-Rhythm-Of-The-Blues-Vol-5 (Disregarding his "misty" etc. MOR output. )

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I saw Coleman with this group in late 79 or early 1980 at Ronnie's and they played much of the material from 'Amsterdam After Dark'. He - and the group - were phenomenal. From memory it was Herbie Lewis on bass but I did see the group with Ruiz and Higgins several times over the 79-83 period and tried to catch at least one gig during each of their 'seasons' at the club. I think Ronnie Scott Club must have had an agreement with Wim Wigt during that period. I have a copy of that Coleman at Ronnie Scotts LP on Pye somewhere in the racks. Around that time, Coleman also brought his Octet over to the club (with Idris Muhammad on drums plus Sal Nistico, Danny Moore and Mario Rivera - with Mabern on piano).

The programme has been low-key and gradual but is certainly not 'dead', thanks to Tony Higgins' good work with Decca. December sees the long awaited reissue of Neil Ardley 'Greek Variations' and 'Lola' is also imminent. John Cameron 'Off Centre' also got a fairly recent reissue in the series, with new sleeve notes. Plus we have the two Mike Taylors, so some good reissues this year.

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Agree 100% - GREAT album!

Again, it's Montreal vs. Saskatchewan!

I feel like Art Tatum's Pablo Solo Masterpieces blow away the Capitol recordings.

Same. Although Ruiz v. Mabern is not a contest, it's just a difference

Sure, but that's one of those safe/easy/lazy choices that I can't really take seriously. Let's do Live At The Whitney and see how that goes.

I imagine the British jazz reissue programme cued up to the "Bring out your dead" sequence in The Holy Grail...

I got pretty annoyed with Iverson's list as it touched on anything after about 1959. It *seemed* fine where earlier recordings are concerned.

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Iverson's list has some gems but good lord it's maddening to read his articles. Anyway, he was spot on with the selection of Ellington's Piano Reflections and many others. The article's selections and the ones listed here will be fun to explore.

I, too, consider this one of Coleman's masterpieces. Around 1978 to 1979 was Coleman's peak period, and this rhythm section was a perfect fit for him (personally, I preferred Hilton Ruiz over Harold Mabern, whom he often worked with, as I found Ruiz more modern). However, I think this unit sounds better live, so I prefer the live recording from Ronnie Scott's in London. It's a shame it's not available on CD or for digital download.

Nice! I've never seen that cover before. I much prefer it over the American cover.👍

George Coleman: tenor saxophone Hilton Ruiz: piano Sam Jones: bass Billy Higgins: drums recorded December 29, 1978, NYC Is this Coleman's masterwork? While probably best known for his contributions to Maiden Voyage, Miles Davis records circa 1964, and the Eastern Rebellion collective, this record made for Timeless shows off Coleman's command of the horn in a way that his sideman appearances don't always do. What do you think?