Peter Friedman

The Clifford Brown Max Roach Quintet played at the Rouge Lounge in Detroit from June 5, 1956 through June 10,1956. Though I do not recall the specific date, I went to hear that group during that stay at the Rouge Lounge. I was shocked when I learned that Clifford Brown died in an automobile accident on June 26, 1956.

Another recording of Chopin's Etudes. While this is a good one, I prefer the versions by Perahia, Pollini and Friere.

Op.132 and Op.135

Fleisher - Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel Op.24 Oistrakh / Yampolsky - Franck - Violin Sonata

"North Of The Sunset" from the Tommy Flanagan Trio - Thelonica - CD.

I am a big fan of Steve Kuhn's recordings on Concord, Reservoir and Venus. But there are some Kuhn sessions on other labels that were disappointing to me. I don't care for most recordings on ECM, so thought this Steve Kuhn Trio CD would not be to my taste. The first time I listened to it I had a luke warm reaction. But after playing it a couple more times I found it more and more appealing. I now like it quite a bit.

Violin Sonatas - No.6, Op.30/1 and No.7, Op.30/2

One of my very favorite jazz piano players for more than 55 years.

This is Jackie's first album as a leader. I remember finding a copy on the Ad Lib label at a small shop in Detroit when it was first released. Jackie's great emotional playing grabbed me right from the start. I most likely had heard him previously with Miles Davis on his Prestige or Blue Note sides. I learned many years later that there were very few of the Mclean Ad Lib label records issued. Not sure I ever knew of anyone who had a copy besides me.

D.960 - wonderful

Can't compare this to "a really good pop record" and/or Cher. Don't listen to that kind of music. I just would call it a really good jazz record.

Op.59/1 and Op.59/2 "Rasumovsky" (2 of 3)