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Probably was cornet., and Morris Levy couldn't be bothered with such distinctions.

When I listened to Jarrett's wondrous "Expectations" album ca. 1972, I never expected he would eventually go the direction(s) he did. That album seemed to open up so many fresh avenues for him, not just a rut of endless solo noodlings (masterful as they may be), standards rebakes (masterful as they may be), and the occasional pseudo-classical snoozer. Even throughout most of the 70's, he seemed vital, with the two quartets fleshing out very different personalities. Then it just suddenly stopped. I still listen, but not with the great sense of anticipation I did 45 years ago.

Will await CD someday, hopefully, and this is a rare case where I might even spring for a download, but no can do on the vinyl. Sigh.

I'd like to hear the rejected Wayne Shorter BN session, as well as that infamous Tyrone Washington session. Also, whatever Brian Wilson's original "Smile" would have been in 1967.

Was not aware of Fred Hampton and the story. Tragic!

Looking in the Ruppli Blue Note discography, the 3 CD set contained the master takes of all 13 titles from the stay. The 8CD set will contain those and 13 alternate takes, seemingly those would be equal or inferior to the masters overall. Can't see where I can justify even $75 for that.

I liked it all, the bombast as well as the non-bombast, with the exception of the Elektric Band material (which I have not comprehensively explored, but am utterly turned off by the Marienthal and Gambale work on what I have heard). I actually love "Romantic Warrior" and even dig the MusicMagic type stuff.

It got to #4 on the Billboard Jazz album charts, #86 on the Billboard Top 200 charts, and won a grammy for best jazz album, so it didn't get hurt too bad.

It is. I actually like some of the covers a good bit, he knew how to have fun with them.

Often, but not always...

Agree generally with your point, those two Corea albums are astonishing (as are the "Tones" outtakes revealed on "Inner Space"). Here's an addition to the list Billy Harper - "Capra Black" and "Black Saint" (I don't count "Jon and Billy") No one else immediately comes to mind for nailing it on both their first and their second album.

A couple thoughts and a question: 1 - My wife and I had just done a Chick Corea video night on Saturday, watching the 1972 Getz Captain Marvel Montreux Concert (incredible, don't miss it), and some selections from Corea trio with Clarke/White and Corea/Burton at Montreux. 2 - I got to see him live three times. the DiMeola/Clarke/White RTF at Philly Playhouse in the Park ca 1976, the Corea/Hancock duo at the Tower Theatre ca. 1978, and a group with Gayle Moran and forgotten others at some club in South Philly in the early 80's (very stressful period of life for me, and I remember very little about that show). 3 - Why did Columbia sit on the Getz "Captain Marvel" album for like three years before releasing it? It is my favorite Getz album of all. I realize that Corea/Clarke/Airto were bigger names by 1975 than they were in 1972, but still, the album was so great, and should have done plenty well enough. Was there something contractual going on? Also, what was the deal with the RTF recordings being on Columbia starting around 1976 (with the great "Romantic Warrior"), but the Corea solo albums staying on Polydor? Was that related to the Getz album delay?

Yep, that was also my source.

Yea, I think I've heard of that album . I believe it's Warren Smith on drums, and that Jones and Cobham made guest appearances on one track each, but I can't say for sure. There are more knowledgeable people than me on this board, and one of them will likely know.

I know nothing about this! Can you tell us more? How old is he there, in his teens?

Off the top of my head (will add others later, I'm sure): Billy Harper - Destiny is Yours Woody Shaw - Lotus Flower Pharoah Sanders - Africa Mingus Dynasty - Live at Montreux

+1. And "Crystal Silence" and "Light as a Feather" each broke incredible ground, and are also classics. And he did dozens of worthwhile to excellent albums in the decades since. Incredible musician, and probably taken for granted way too much. RIP. Ouch.

My Porter box showed up today, six days after I placed the order. No shipping notice from them, but Very mixed bag, but overall I am quite happy at $40, and am glad to support their work. My package had 32 CD's. General breakdown is this: Various non-jazz titles (of limited or no interest to me, I'll only even place maybe 2 in my CD player): 16 titles (including 3 duplicates). Rap, rock, electronic, classicalish, you name it. Obscurish 21st century jazz titles (will give them a listen, but not expecting much given my tastes): 2 titles Obscurish jazz titles from the 70's (these are actually of great interest to me): 6 titles - loving "Thing" bu Arnold Cheatham right now. That would be a $10 CD to me by itself, and I had never heard of it. Jazz titles by guys I've heard of: 8 titles - 3 by Odean Pope, 1 each by Elliot Levin, Warren Smith, Nate Wooley, Ted Daniel, Dunmall/Grimes/Cyrille trio. The Pope's, Smith, and Daniel are prime for me, though I already own the Daniel. So 14 titles that are prime for me, 2 that are not, and 16 totally lost on me. For $40, and to a good cause, works for me. Wonder if we could set up a trading site for those of us who buy these? Would also love to know how different each batch is, to know if it would make sense to get another one.

Love Carroll's work - very underrecognized guy in my eyes.

I'm a big John Hicks fan in general. Actually have more leader dates by him than I do by Murray. I used to work with a woman who went to Sumner High School in St. Louis with Hicks, Lester Bowie, and Tina Turner in the 50's. That was some talented school.

Certainly my favorite of the Murray albums done with a standard p/b/d quartet that I've heard (plenty I haven't heard). I also really like "Shakill's Warrior" and some of the octet recordings.