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I have, all was smooth.

Not ... really the ones I'd pick.

I do want that Borgmann 2LP but the fucking thing would run me over $40. That's mental; just can't do it.

Also a new Resonance Ensemble double album (apparently funded via Kickstarter-- wish I'd known): http://catalyticsound.com/shop/resonance-ensemble-head-above-water-feet-out-of-the-fire-2cd/ People really, really ought to put their preconceptions re: Vandermark aside for this tremendous group. But I know they won't ....

http://www.amazon.com/Thumbscrew-Mary-Halvorson-Michael-Formanek-Tomas-Fujiwara/dp/B00GTSVL8C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1385957817&sr=8-4&keywords=mary+halvorson Yes, please.

Crouch also stinks up notes for better artists. On Jimmy Lyons' GIVE IT UP he praises Jimmy to high heaven-- mostly for his likeness to Parker-- while simultaneously writing off the rest of the avant grade as faker bullshit. He says not word one about the other musicians on the date.

Important Records is offering 35% off their back catalogue at the moment (or maybe always?), which is already very reasonably priced. Not a ton of jazz-connected stuff on the label, but some.

FWIW I hate the sort of stuffy, classical-derived, hyper-technical, hyper-critical mode of jazz criticism, but I can take it from Schuller. Maybe it's just that I like him on a personal level.

These also seem to be up on Amazon FWIW. Here's OTL, for example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00E9R3L74/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new Not sure how these stack up pricewise against CD Japan, which I've never used, but it seems reasonable at a little over $20 all told.

Hmm. I wonder what the holdup was?

Yes, that's one of the great ones by Mr. Lacy. Thirded, though I only have the slightly abridged CD edition, Cliches.

The latest by Mike Reed's People, Places, Things is out. It features appearances by Ab Baars, Michael Moore, Eric Boeren, and several other Dutch improvisers. Should be a blast, the core quartet is really stellar. http://www.dustygroove.com/item/680282

I picked up a beautiful Lee Konitz proof (ca. 1957) this summer. Framed by the stereo. Very happy with it.

Al Viola - Solo Guitar (Mode, 1957) is quite nice.

Dick Katz's notes for the Smithsonian Jazz Piano box are also excellent. Agree that Bennie Green's Pablo notes are junk.

Larry Kart John Litweiler AB Spellman Ran Blake Ben Ratliff Bob Blumenthal Graham Lock Kevin Whitehead Brian Morton Stuart Broomer I also like when artists contribute their own notes. As for worst ... Stanley Crouch & Ira Gitler.

Sold. LP is still there.

FWIW, yes, there is a Gambit CD with all the Hillcrest stuff. You can tell what is sourced from where-- the Inner City/America tracks have much better fidelity. I always loved "The Blessing" best of all from these performances.

Up with reductions

PM on 2 Dyani, Bynum/Fujiwara

I am lucky enough to replace these two treasured albums with original copies, so I am offering them for sale. Free shipping in the US, overseas at cost. Jimmy Lyons/Sunny Murray Trio - Jump Up (hatART, 1979) CD. Good shape. This is the only copy (1994 ed.) with two sets of notes; both essays are very nice. Also features one track not on the original release. IMO one of the very great jazz albums of all time, and pricy in any format. $12 Ornette Coleman Double Quartet - Free Jazz (Atlantic reissue) LP. Glossy cover, crisp corners, practically unplayed. $8 PayPal preferred, though I will accept other forms of payment. Thanks for looking.

It's always a special day when this one comes out.

I absolutely adore Sara Serpa. She has made two records with Ran Blake that rival (IMO) his work with Jeanne Lee, though the two are very different. Both albums are equally sublime-- Camera Obscura (Inner Circle, 2010) & Aurora (Clean Feed, 2012). Her own quintet, with which she works in vocalese, is a thing of beauty. Mobile (Inner Circle, 2012) is the latest and best. I can't wait for her next release. Here is her take on "When Sunny Gets Blue" with Ran, which was performed by Lee on Newest Sound Around in 1962. http://saraserpa.bandcamp.com/track/when-sunny-gets-blue

RIP

Good to know. I'm in regardless, but 50 should be a breeze.