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In honour of the (to my ears a little average) recent Melissa Aldana album, I would be grateful for recommendations for latin vocal albums that have a strong influence from jazz on the vocal performance. I am not looking for (1) jazzy bossa / samba records, or (2) afro-cuban records that just have big band instrumentation or descarga passages. That's not because they're not interesting but because they're easily located via Google, rym, allmusic etc. I am aware of the bolero subgenre of 'Filin' and am basically looking for that kind of music: not necessarily bolero specialists but singers who are clearly aware of the likes of Ella Fitzgerald or Helen Merrill. I am thinking of albums like this one: Jose Antonio Mendez – Canta Solo Para Enamorados Any recommendations are welcome.

Works wonderfully for me, I think it's a great album. Because of Gil, we have all these great Blue Note recordings by RVG, so glad he "hipped" Lion to RVG. Now. . . . The cold is back! Yesterday afternoon about 5 while I was just getting going restoring all my collection to the newly re-painted and re-furbished bedroom downstairs. . . Lucy fell in the living room and dislocated her left shoulder. Four hours spent in the ER got it back in place. . . it was so awful to see her in so much pain for too long but she’s sleeping comfortably right now. Hopefully she’ll be taking it easy, and I can complete the task of putting all the piles of books and cds and LPs into the shelving again today. Really miss listening. . . starting today off with a new arrival, the excellent In and Out cd of Randy Weston Big Band, “Montreux Jazz Festival 1985”–the third of the new Weston releases to hit my home. It sounds great!

I got so bored of the Fresu disc, that I had to switch to... 🤘

Cachao Y Su Típica – Super-Danzones Vol. 2 Three times on repeat now and ready for another go. Incredible record.

Always liked to hear "Sad Walk" played by Chet, who was always in search of interesting new compositions. Recommended: Long Article by Austrian Trumpetplayer Franz Koglmann about Zieff:"Going Underground". In German jazz journal "Jazz Podium" Number 12/2022-1/2023, pages 29/30 (Cover story: Tyshawn Sorey). RIP Bob Zieff

Andrew, I've sent you another pm - Dan Stewart has contacted Ken Poston from the LAJI (Los Angeles Jazz Institute) & he is interested in taking your uncle's notes. Contact details (for Ken) are in the pm

One of my favorite films, and it was on TCM a couple nights ago. I have the Criterion Blu-ray release, but watched it again anyway, and I always see something different. Also, it never occurred to me that the entire film takes place in a 24-hour period. This was mentioned by the TCM Host.

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Seeing most of them on the TCM streaming platform inside HBO Max. Music on the silent is modern. It should be noted, though, that Prime has a pretty good selection of mif-century Noir and quality Bs. Just finished: Music was a modern orchestration of original themed by Chaplin.

I had that Vanguard at one point; '65 seems like where things really get going. Gathering all the Lacy Hats into one box might be difficult. That is a lot of material.

What music (if any) was on the version you saw? And where are you seeing all these films?

Bill Ackman has offered $65 billion (cash and stock) to take over Universal Music Group. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mergers-and-acquisitions/how-ackman-is-trying-to-force-universal-music-group-onto-the-us-market/ar-AA20ksMi

Micah Awe has signed with the Alouettes. So the Als effectively traded Darnell Sankey to the Lions for him. https://3downnation.com/2026/04/07/not-going-awe-montreal-alouettes-sign-cfl-veteran-micah-awe/ ***** Combine analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/04/07/which-linemen-boosted-their-stock-at-the-cfl-combine/ ***** I think it's noteworthy that the best team was awarded the Grey Cup only five teams in eleven seasons. *****

Miles Davis Bootleg Series Vol.8, Disc 1

I love him. He lives here in Viena and plays often at my favourite club „ZWE”, I have played with him..... not bad, I have it but must admit I dont listen often to it, somehow.....sounds a bit funny to me. Somehow not as I am used from the BN label. I mean I listen quite often to other BN records, usually in the small ours, maybe still at a club where I had a gig if the DJ spins them, or back at home before trying to catch some sleep. But somehow, with this kind of music it doesnt work for me so well.....

Orquesta Cheo Belen Puig – Danzones

👍- the original LP from 1967 on my shelf

Alexander von Schlippenbach: Light Blue - Schlippenbach Plays Monk. Enja Records enja CD 9104-2 [Germany 1997]

Megha Majumdar: A Guardian And A Thief