If you're looking to fill in some holes, there is a wealth of Braxton for auction on ebay with low starting prices. Some very rare titles.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_nkw=anthony+braxton&_trksid=p3286.c0.m301
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I hope that you all enjoy this one. I've decided to focus in on the clarinet, which was something of a challenge given the relatively limited range of performers to choose from. But I think I've come up with something enjoyable that will also have some scratching their heads (though I fear my pre-war selections stand no chance against JeffCrom's iron ear).
I can't find takers anywhere for this stuff, but I can't help but feel it's of SOME value, so before slogging my way over to Ebay, I'll just see if there any interest at all here. Shipping will be 2.00 per title, less for multiple items.
LPs
Wreckless Eric 10" - $8
Jason Molina - Let Me Go ... - $10
The Prisoners - A Taste of Pink! - $20
UK Squeeze (red vinyl) - $8
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - $8
Malcolm McLaren - Duck Rock - $8
CDs
Fred Frith - Guitar Solos - $8
Au Pairs - Sense & Sensuality - $8
Gastr Del Sol - Upgrade & Afterlife - $5
dump (Yo La Tengo's James McNew) - that skinny motherfucker with the high voice? - $12
Lifter Puller (pre-Hold Steady) - Fiestas & Fiascos - $10
http://shop.ebay.com/essingejazz1001/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
No affiliation w/ seller, just something I stumbled upon. Some amazing deals here.
You know, once when I was getting some fillings done (which was not so much painful and very, very uncomfortable -- and slightly painful) I concentrated on some pieces from Tony Williams' Lifetime album which proved a nice distraction. I would recommend that one.
#699, Ran Blake/Steve Lacy/Ricky Ford - Something to Live For: The George Gershwin Songbook is now available from JazzLoft
http://www.jazzloft.com/p-52888-that-certain-feeling-george-gershwin-songbook.aspx
Now, #698 (Sun Ra) was the previous release. #700 is Braxton's Willisau 1991 ... fingers crossed.
edit: It appears that #667. ICP Orchestra - Jubilee Varia is also out.
Thanks. I have the Monk, Powell, Jacquet and JJ Johnson discs, but will absolutely check out the others. The James Moody, Dexter Gordon, Diz/Savoy and Coleman Hawkins (as per papsrus' post) have been on my "to buy" list for quite a while.
A 2CD set, very widely available and modestly priced. Enjoy!
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Rca-Victor-Recordings-1947-1949/dp/B000002WRX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1285615574&sr=1-1
Thanks for the recs! I do have the Prestige First sessions, Dameron/Navarro, Gillespie and Marmarosa material, but I will certainly check out the others. Oh, and yes, you cannot go wrong with Diz's Complete RCA Victor Recordings.