Peter Friedman

I have "Perk Up", "Jazz Gunn" and "Boss Sounds". I like all three. But my favorite of the 3 CDs is "Boss Sounds". To my ears it has a bit more grit, and swings harder.

Glad to hear the rumor was false. My favorite playing by Jack Sheldon is on the wonderful Curtis Counce albums on Contemporary.

Svend Asmussen is a player worth hearing if you enjoy jazz violin. These three are very tasty. Svend Asmussen - June Night - Signature Svend Asmussen - Prize Winners - Music mecca (w. Kenny Drew, NHOP, Ed Thigpen) John Lewis & Svend Asmussen - European Encounter I almost forgot this one. Duke Ellington - Jazz Violin Session - Wounded Bird with Grappelli, Ray Nance, Svend Asmussen

What do you think of the two Black Lion CDs with Barney Kessel? Kessel seems a strong enough voice to me. I have heard one of them and didn't find it as appealing as the others I listed. I do have and very much like the session with Gary Burton mentioned by others here. I also have this one which is interesting for the comparison of 4 leading jazz violin players. Violin Summit - MPS with Smith/Grappelli/Svend Asmusen/ and Ponty.

My attitude about Grappelli depends a great deal on the other players on the recording. Here are some CDs of his that I like. Meets Earl Hines - Black Lion Parisian Thoroughfare (with Roland Hanna, George Mraz, Mel Lewis) - Black Lion & Michel Petrucciani - Dreyfus & Stuff Smith - Stuff And Steff - Gitanes & McCoy Tyner - One On One - Milestone & Martial Solal - Happy Reunion - Owl & Stuff Smith - Violins No End - Pablo & Hank Jones - London Meeting - String

Along with his own recordings on Criss Cross, the Mike Melitto CD, and the Peter Leitch session, I also have John Swana as a sideman on these CDs. Benny Golson - Remembering Clifford brown - Milestone These are all on Criss Cross Eric Alexander - New York Calling Presenting Chris Potter Introducing Jimmy Greene Eric Alexander - Full Range Joel Weiskopf - New beginnings Joe Magnarelli - New York-Philly Junction As the above indicates, I very much enjoy the playing of trumpet player John Swana.

J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions, Disc VI

The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers , Disc III

The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions, Disc V

Arriaga: String Quartet No.1 - Chilingiaran Quartet - CRD

Duke Jordan Trio - Lover Man on Steeplechase

How Deep Is The Ocean - Dave Cliff Duo with Geoff Simpkins on alto sax and Cliff on Guitar from CD - Dave Cliff Duo & Quartet - Sipping At Bells on Spotlite

Have a very Happy Birthday Phil.

Ray was a marvelous jazz piano player. I had the opportunity to get to know him a bit as he was a very close friend of the late John Norris who was one of my very best friends. His many recordings for labels such as Prestige, EmArcy, Atlantic, Pablo and a number of others are very special.

The Complete Master Jazz Piano Series , Disc Three - Mosaic

The Complete Blue Note Blue Mitchell Sessions (1963-67), Disc IV - Mosaic

Reservoir has been one of my favorite jazz labels since they began operation. It is very disappointing that they have gone out of business. I have a large majority of Reservoir's releases. I agree with almost all of the recommendations on this thread. Here are some I can recommend that have not yet been mentioned. Dick Berk - East Coast Stroll Nick Brignola - Raincheck and The Flight Of The Eagle Dick Katz - 3 Way Play and The Line Forms Here Joe Magnarelli - Persistence Peter Leitch - The Red Zone and Exhilaration Bertha Hope - Nothing But Love Rob Schneiderman - Radio Waves and Keepin' In The Groove and Endgame and Smooth Sailing Don Sickler - The Music Of Kenny Dorham Jay Collins - Uncommon Thread

It looks as if you are a fan of Blakey and the Messengers, so yes do get this one. It's a good one in my view.

I have the Lee Morgan with the same tracks listed by Chewy above. I also have unissued Blue Note material by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Ike Quebec, Bobby Hutcherson, Grant Green and maybe more?

The Complete Blue Note Forties Recordings of Ike Quebec And John Hardee , Disc 3

Just did a bit of checking my collection. Sam Noto played and recorded for quite a few years with Stan Kenton in the 1950's. During that time with Kenton he recorded with the Frank Rosolino Sextet as part of the Kenton Presents series. It was re-issued on CD by Mosaic. Noto appears on a number of recordings by the Rob McConnell Boss Brass. Many werer reissued on CD Aside from his dates as leader, Sam is also on these Xanadu sessions. Xanadu at Montreux Silver Blue True Blue Kenny Drew Quintet - For Sure (This one just recently became available on CD) Noto is a sideman on this one - Kirk MacDonald - The Revellers - Unity

The Complete Columbia JJ Johnson Small group Sessions, Disc 4

The Complete Blue Note Sessions Of Ike Quebec , Disc 2

The Complete Master Jazz Piano Series , Disc 2

The Complete Blue Note Blue Mitchell Sessions (1963-67) , Disc 3