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Johnny Hodges & Lawrence Welk Buddy Tate & Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) Stan Kenton & Tex Ritter

A true giant. I feel lucky I got to see him many times, and even had a chance to interview him on the air. Blow on, Moody!

These were a bit of a drawback for me, but the good far outweighed the bad, and there was planty of vintage footage, even an interview with Paul Desmond!

The liner notes were written and submitted several years ago, before checking a calendar proved that the date is actually in January. Blumenthal told me that the date on the copy he was provided was handwritten, and was unclear whether it said Jan or Jun. It was later nailed down, but the notes were not revised. Knowing that the date was in January, we now know that this is the earliest Joe Henderson we have on record.

I've talked to Bob about this CD, and I know he thinks very highly of it. I suspect that you are correct in that Bob meant to praise Dorham, but probably made a poor choice in using the word "journeyman". Let's face it, Larry - you wanted that liner note gig!

I think Folkways is most likely the correct answer. The celebrated Harry Smith series of the 1950's influenced a whole generation of young musicians.

What I love about the Pablo label is that Norman Granz didn't care about making any big artistic statements. He just put great musicians together and gave them an opportunity to blow. "Basie and Zoot" is a perfect example of two seasoned pros doing what they do best.

The version of "Lulu" makes this an essential Monk album for me.

Thanks for posting. Nice insight into a classic session.

There's no denying the value and convenience of Proper boxes, and they generally seem to have been programmed by people in the know, but I stand firm that in every instance, I have found the sound to be inconsistent, depending on the sources of the material. In nearly every set I have heard some material that sounds better elsewhere. I have no hatred for the Spanish or Andorrans (Proper actually come from England, I believe), and I think it's a pretty specious to accuse critics of having an agenda just because they have issues with the presentation. I trust my ears, and I gave up on Proper after a few purchases. The western swing sets they issued were unlistenable!

There are no original ways to express my concern and sorrow for your loss. My deepest condolences.

I doubt that there were only 50 pressed of these early pink label pressings. I've seen a fair number of them over the years, and I have a copy of Blue Note 2 on pink in my collection. It looks like you got Dave Dexter's copy. I would assume it's the same guy who worked for Capitol for many years.

A wonderful record, the first Konitz album I bought, about 45 years ago! Obviously the credits are taken from the CD. Producer of the original session was Nesuhi Ertegun; Donald Elfman oversaw the CD reissue program at Koch, and had nothing to do with the original recording..

I have the LP. It's not as bad as Randy and others would have you believe. Randy's motives in dismissing it are primarily because it was an obvious commercial gesture foisted on him by the record company, on which he plays music from the Broadway show. Certainly not one of his more important records, but it does contain some listenable music, to say the least.

My favorite lineup as well. The 3-horn front line allowed for more ambitious writing, and there were no less than four superb writers in the band.

I think it was something in the ballpark of 25-30 minutes. He played it for me way back when, and I seem to recall it bought Tatum to mind.

Sunenblick claims that the 1940's material is too short for a CD release, and he is looking for something to add to it. I lent him and unlisted 78 by Jaki, and he has yet to return it.

Very interesting! Thanks for the link.

Horace (front) and Needles when they were 5 months old. They are 15 months now.

Looking forward to this - the DVR is set.

Just about everything he did through about 1956 is worthwhile. Unfortunately, I can't provide information as to what's on CD currently. He made a fine session for Capitol in 1952 that used to be on a CD entitled "Birth of the Cool Volume Two". He made several sessions for RCA Victor 1953-54, some of which is included on the aforementioned "Short Stops" CD. In 1955 he recorded several sessions for Atlantic, some of which came out at the time, and more of which was issued in the 1970's-80's. All of the Atlantic dates were gathered together on a Mosaic set some years ago, probably expensive nowadays. He returned to RCA Victor in 1956, issuing the memorable "Wherever the Five Winds Blow", but after that, the records became increasingly commercial and inconsistent. If you stick to the earlier stuff, you'll be rewarded with some fine listening.

Maybe the liner notes were Herbie's idea. Do we know who Nora Kelly is? A friend of Herbie's, possibly?

I like this one too. I was drawn to it originally because of the presence of Don Byas, but I came to realize that Rodriguez is a master and a true original.

I've owned "The Flip" for at least 30 years. I passed on it when it came out originally because I'd gotten a little tired of what seemed like a routine with records like "High Voltage", "A Caddy For Daddy" and "Reach Out". Eventually somebody pulled my coat on it, and I'm glad they did, because, in spite of some of the faults mentioned earlier, it's a solid date. "Feelin' Folksy" is one of my favorite Hank tunes. Oh, and before anybody comes to the defense of the records I seem to have dissed, I'm talking about how I felt some 40 years ago. Nowadays I'm with Chuck - just about all Mobley is worth hearing.

Definitely a Rose production. "E. S. Spoe" was a guy named Bill Esposito.