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Also not a fan of "Round Midnight" aside from Monk.

I have never heard a version of either "Stella" or "Valentine" that didn't bore me stiff. Torpid and melodically inert, both. I would also say "Lullabye of Birdland", but Lee Konitz's recent version on the ECM album takes it someplace. I love "Someone to Watch Over Me" but haven't really ever heard a satisfying jazz performance of it.

I'd damn jeffcrom's quick fingers if a copy wasn't already en route to me!

Recorded in my old home base of Iowa City (and Anthony's sole performance in the state, as far as I know) if I'm not mistaken! I'd like to have it one day if only for the curiosity. How is it?

Got my shipping notice the next day. Any idea how long it takes for their product to make it ashore?

He's great!

Now I'm depressed ...

I listened to this one this morning and it's a joy. T-K-M repertory done Braxton style. The man himself is wonderful on piano, really channeling Tristano but going his own way entirely. The same can be said of the front line, Jackson Moore & Andre Vida; Konitz and Marsh are the touchstones, but the improvisation is quite original. This was recorded during a fallow stretch in Braxton's career but it would've been a "hit" had it been released by a label at the time. You can download here, or just read Anthony's notes: http://tricentricfoundation.org/label/member-downloads/quintet-tristano-1997/

Sorry, I mentioned in the first post that I do have that. I have more Fats than I realized. Still, thanks for the suggestions. I'm gonna look out for that concert with Bird.

I would never be put off by Benny Goodman. He's one of my very favorites. So I do also have his stuff with Fats.

Oh, I have that JATP CD.

I have the Complete Blue Note, the Savoys, and the Milestone CD with Tadd Dameron. Anything else that doesn't verge into abject completism? (ie indecipherable airchecks, cuts where he plays an 8-bar solo, etc) Also have his Prestige session.

A real treat coming out on New Braxton House/Tri-Centric tomorrow: a double album of Lennie Tristano music recorded in studio in 1997 with Braxton on piano.

Really looking forward to that Ran Blake. I wonder if it's a rare ensemble recording from Mr Blake? I really hope he skips over that Matthew Shipp. It's a fine record indeed but can easily be had for less than $5 on the used market in either its hatOLOGY or original Brinkman edition. If I had to speculate based on past releases, we'll see the new dates come quickly; as for the older sessions I think MORNING JOY and DORTMUND will be along pretty soon, as well as the Dreyblatt, Shipp and Doran. TOPOLOGY, 8+3 TRISTANO and A WHITE LINE are probable in the next year maybe.. I don't see GARDEN, WILLISAU, or SANTA CRUZ coming anytime soon, or ever. I hope to be pleasantly surprised. Of course he's also been known to drop titles out of nowhere, like COMIN' ON last year. If you can't tell I spend entirely too much time and energy on this label

Accidentally bought this one twice. $25 shipped in the US.

Thanks. Yes, I've been wanting to check out their stuff for a while and this is a good opportunity to start. They put out so much music that looks good to me that Ive been too daunted to even try to start picking them up.

Thanks. I got the Sharp/Monk, Rudd, the two Gonzalez, Fiedler and a Charles Gayle. Any recommendations on other titles? I'll likely go back later.

If you have the money, I say go for the L/B. You get three settings: electric small group jazz, straight-ahead quartet and duo. I liked all three discs. A "three star" set but good to have on the shelf.

Since you're taking the time to sort through these suggestions by listening to the records, maybe I'll expound on my suggestion of Steve Lacy-Mal Waldron: Journey Without End. I think it's a good candidate for a few reasons: First and foremost it's a great record with great playing by two all-time masters (also their first record together) It was released in Japan only on Victor and I don't believe it's ever been on CD. Unlike many of the encounters between Steve and Mal, this is a quartet record, not a duo which I think makes the music more "marketable" On the latter point, the leaders also have high visibility which might secure more sales. If you ask me, this sounds like what you're looking for: a rare, unavailable on CD title with impeccable playing by two amazing musicians. It has some historical significance, and, if it came out next year it would fall in-between the ten year milestone of Waldron and Lacy's passings. I think it would make a fitting tribute and would be enjoyed by just about anyone who bought it. Just my two cents on the matter. Others may disagree.

Yes. It was also printed in an edition of 1500 rather than the usual 3000. The search continues ...

Looking for a copy of this stubbornly hard to find hatOLOGY disc. If anyone has a copy they'd like to part with I'd pay up to $25

These usually also show up at Dusty Groove after awhile.

http://www.jazzloft.com/p-55191-estilhacos.aspx Clean Feed has just reissued this, a 1972 recording that was allegedly the first jazz album released in Portugal. I can only assume that this is an incredibly rare Lacy side.

Drat! The Birthday Book I have states his birth as the 15th, same as my son! I so enjoyed that connection....

Ran Blake - Crystal Trip (Horo)