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I'm a fan of his music, but even more of a fan of his interviews. I like individuals. Which reminds me of the time a fan confronted him about his music, and Stan is sincere the entire way, going step by step

I got both of those (cd version) in yesterday. Hope to listen to them in the next few days. (Unfortunately my laptop charger died and I won't have a new one til sometime Friday, and I'm almost out of juice, so no reports for 72 hours or so).

As has been said often, "Different Strokes for Different Folks". The Jackie McLean recordings that I most enjoy are has Prestige sessions and his "early" Blue Notes. Never cared for his date with Ornette, or the "Bought Soul" album. To my ears his Steeplechase abums are a mixed bag. I like some and don't care for others. I do dig his 1999 session "Nature Boy" with Cedar Walton, David Williams, and Billy Higgins. One of the first LPs I bought was Jackie's album on the Ad Lib label when it was first released. I have a warm spot in my heart for that one. It has been reissued on Fresh Sound

I agree with you, @Late. Multiple is a terrific album -- and WAY underrated, imo. I was surprised (but happy) to see it reissued by Craft.

Not long after I got out of the US Army and returned home to Detroit, I often went to a jazz club to hear the Joe Henderson Quartet.. Joe was living in Detroit. It was so very many years ago I am unable to recall who made up the rhythm section for that gig. Though Joe was a new name to me, I recall digging Joe's tenor playing very much. It was not very long after that when Joe's first Blue Note record was released.

Kirk Lightsey lived in Detroit for a time while I was still living there. One day when I was hanging out at my favorite record shop, Kirk walked in. I recall speaking with him and telling him how much I enjoyed his playing on the 5 Chet Baker albums. He seemed pleased to hear that.

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Listening to the 2025 remaster of Multiple right now. No compact disc issue to accompany this new remaster, which is sad. This is an undervalued album in Henderson's discography.

It´s indeed a fine record. The first tune seems to be what Alfred Lion then wanted all his artists to do. But if I am honest, my favourite Wayne Shorter on BN would be "All Seeing Eye".

I love him. I was just 14 years old when I admired his artistry when he was in Miles´ band. Oh boy that groove. Mike Henderson, Al Foster, Mtume, greatest of all, such a wealth of rhythmic inspirations for a kid...... never will forget that as long as I live. And yeah, with Pharoah - Love is us All.......oh boy, Pharoah Sanders, also from that period of 1973,74. That´s when I bought my first Pharoah Sanders record and Love is us All is a center piece in my life. I love Pharoah Sanders so much, he is a leading figure for me as a musician and as a human being. On my next album there is a tune I dedicated to him...... About Joe Henderson: I heard him first on TV....I think it was a show from 1977 with Ratso Harris on bass, a guitar player and a drummer I don´t remember who, but from the FIRST MOMENT I knew this is what I like. And just a few months after that TV-experience I finally saw him live. I think he had Hilton Ruiz in his group, maybe Ray Drummond on bass, I don´t remember the drummer. I like Joe Henderson for his power and his approach, I love him very much, though as older I get and in the same time younger (have a very young girl friend) it seems that the spirituality of Pharoah Sanders is what reaches me more in an increasing manner.....

Saw Twelve Monkeys in the theatre last night. Still packs a punch. I forgot that it was directed by Gilliam. Am hoping to see the latest Knives Out outing, Wake Up Dead Man before it goes exclusive to Netflix. I might make it out on Sat.

yeah I have heard them. That was a good group. On Steeple Chase I think I have one with a very long version of "Parker´s Mood"....some of the best slow Blues I ever heard. And one that I love is "Ghetto Lullaby". I would not say I have MANY of his records since collecting just is not my thing, I try to get some tastes and see what I can stock in my mind and maybe get some first hand studies.

Well in my religion (politheism) there is no Chrismas, but I like to make people happy and have love and respect for all who believe in something. Tomorrow there is a big familiy meeting at my elder sister´s house with a lotta relatives, brothers and sisters in law and who knows more..... and some kids from my nieces too. I think it´s a how they say..... advent meeting...... Usually the "crazy little brother of his elder sister" is asked to play something on the piano, they had the piano tuned for me they said. So I know it´s time before Chrismas for Christian People, I think I should play some of that stuff. Thought about "Chrismas Song" in Eb. This more in ballad time. Might also give them a taste of "White Chrismas" in medium tempo, in Db that´s a nice key, and play some choruses on it.

Oh I have never heard this. Coltrane sounds great on it !

Thanks! Jan Swerts is a Belgian neoclassical musician with some pop influences. Beautiful music imo but definitely something different than most jazz music.

I've just learned of some family medical issues that will make it impossible for me to do February. Sorry to leave everyone in the lurch. I hope someone else is able to pick it up.

Hipnosis is 38 mins, and High Frequency is 39 mins, so they would fit fine on one CD. That would free up both my McLean Mosaic and my Moncur Select, helping my shelf space and wallet immensely! Probably the same for others here also.

Hipnosis was released on the Grachan Moncur Mosaic Select.

🤘 Speaking of Miles, now: 👍 Never heard of Jan Swerts, but you really do have a pretty sweet listening area set up there. I like the LP displays. Nice!