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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.

Thanks. I've had a few scores with Hastings, though it's hard. Can't say I've ever had an ounce of luck on SecondSpin, though ...

....Reckless & Dusty Groove? I don't think I've come across any others. I think Amoeba posts some things, but certainly not everything. DMG does but their prices generally suck.

So if you reach x amount of preorders you can proceed?

As a side note, the 9th ed. is OOP and majorly pricy on the secondhand market. A real shame.

It's discussed a bit here: Clifford's review here: http://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD42/PoD42Artmosis.html

http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/11/20/the-flair-and-flash-of-charlie-parkers-lightning Crouch was on On Point yesterday talking about the book.

Yes. These are two of my favorite records of the last several years. Really special music that rewards much re-listening.

Yes, this one is great. The CD has two wonderful trio cuts with Roy Brooks & Cecil McBee. More of that here:

Looks great.

PM on Brotzmann 10tet & Ken McIntyre.

It's not my favorite McPhee either, FWIW...

You may change your mind over time. It exists in a completely different context from his later work. You could say Tenor is one big huge press of the reset button.