Peter Friedman

These recent Muse reissues are focused on music that is, for the most part, not of interest to me. There are a large number of Muse recordings not yet reissued that do very much appeal to me. However, as I have the original Muse CD issues of the music I care for, no worries on my part.

These 2 alto players work well together supported by an outstanding rhythm section of Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, and Jack DeJohnette. A very good album.

Beethoven -String Quartets Op.18/1 & Op.18/2 - Cleveland Quartet

John Hicks & Ray Drummond Two Of A Kind

Beethoven Sonatas No.4 and No.5 - Dawes & Coop

These two tenor players both play in the Lester Young tradition.Bob Hardaway has only this album as a leader. Dick Hafer has , including this one, two albums as a leader. Both were active in big bands for much of their careers. And both are tenor players I enjoy hearing.

Those who like "West Coast Jazz" will certainly want this delightful 2 CD set. It features a very wide range of most of the musicians who were important in that time period in California.

This album was originally recorded under the leadership of trombone player Willie Wilson, but was never released. Later it was released as a Freddie Hubbard album. A more recent reissue is under Duke Pearson's name. Pepper Adams, and Lex Humphries also appear.