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CD1 [1-7]: SUNDAY MORNINGKENNY DREW, pianoBEN TUCKER, bassBEN DIXON, drumsEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, June 4, 1961.CD1 [8-11] & CD2 [1]: GRANTSTAND (4 Stars All Music Guide)YUSEF LATEEF, tenor sax & fluteJACK McDUFF, organAL HAREWOOD, drumsEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, August 1, 1961.CD2 [2-9]: REMEMBERING (4 Stars All Music Guide)WILBUR WARE, bassAL HAREWOOD, drumsEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, August 29, 1961. Note the three album titles (in red) which comprise the set.

Perhaps someone here already has them in converted form. What are the LP's?

You know you've arrived when you get this: I like it, too!

Mic of course worked with other bands as well, because of the high demand for his talent. That music was a huge part of my life in those days, and it stands the test of time better than much of what I was listening to. And I agree, Tim... those first three albums are hard to beat.

I hadn't heard that he was ill. Very sad news. Thanks for the music, Glenn.

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Damn! I don't know whether to hug you or smack you. This one had been bugging me for days. Not only do I own it (I knew I recognized that ending), but it's in my iTunes library, which I searched a couple of times. I guess I saw "Hank Jones" as the leader, and just didn't think that fit for some reason, and didn't listen to it. Anyway, nice get, and I'd be curious to know how/why you recognized this, if there's any particular reason. "Here's Love" is a pretty obscure album, which I seem to recall not being available on CD for a long time.

Indeed. As I posted in 2004, that's desert(ed) island stuff for me (and I'm not necessarily all-in as a fan of vocalese in general). Now I need to check to see if I heard it the same way as Ms. Duncan (I think I went freestyle when I posted the lyrics then, because I had already sold the LP, which I believe had included them on the back cover...?)

In your defense, I see no track listings anywhere (which sucks) at that Amazon link you provided for the CD. They expect us to rely on our memories when we discuss this stuff? Don't they know how old we're getting?

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Glad I didn't have to say it. You probably just jumped a little too quickly to a conclusion... something I never do on BFT's, of course.

Ah, #3 is Hampton Hawes' beautiful rendition of "My Romance" from his album "The Challenge". Fabulous. #6 is also very lovely. Johnny Mandel's "A Time For Love", voiced and arranged in wonderful fashion. Not sure yet who this might be, but I'm interested to find out. #8 is very groovy too. I have less of a handle on what and who this is, but I sure like it. #9 is of course Body And Soul. I don't sense anything too distinctive or original here, but it's certainly well played. Until I reached the end of the track and realized it was a live recording, the sound quality had me puzzled as to when and where it was recorded. I'm less distracted by that now, but still haven't heard anything from the tenor nor the rhythm section that would clue me in. Worth another listen, for sure. #10 is something I'm enjoying also. Puts me in the mind of Brasil '66, but more contemporary in terms of the group's sound here. I tried a few searches (including the lyrics), and came up with a complete zero. Puzzling.

Not any more. Editing Wiki errors is so easy, I rarely hesitate in situations like this. And I trust Larry's ears.

I haven't listened through everything completely just yet, and so far I'm generally stumped by most of the tracks, but track 14 has me intrigued. That's Kenny Burrell on guitar, which means I should probably own this... but I'm coming up blank on what this is. The prankish little ending sounds very familiar to me, but I still can't quite place this. The rather stiff bossa rhythm and sound quality suggest to me a 1960's vintage (perhaps mid-to-late 60's based on KB's tone). I have to think that Burrell is not the leader here, but I generally have a pretty good handle on who he recorded with, so... ? The problem is, he recorded with just about everybody back in those years. Frustrating as always, but that's part of the fun. Back to listening.

Too much Norm Crosby?

Thanks for the info, Jim. Beautiful instrument, and it sounds great, as does the trio. Keep swingin!

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Very nice tune that is also, MG, but of course written by an American (Leonard Bernstein). I think you meant 'Sometime Ago' (or 'Some Time Ago'... and I still would like to know which is correct!).

We never get a very close or clear view, but it appears to be a Heritage. I don't know what model that is, particularly since it has a maple top, which is a relatively new option from them I think. Heritage is the company that emerged in Kalamazoo when Gibson moved their operations elsewhere.