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1 – Nice vocal version of Stanley Cowell’s wonderful “Maimoun”, though it likely has a different title for this version. I like the reference to “sweet illusion”, a nod the Cowell’s great ‘Illusion Suite” album which “Maimoun” was on (also on Clifford Jordan’s masterpiece, ‘Glass Bead Games’). No idea who the singer is. Wouldn’t mind owning this. The flute solo works. The tenor not so much for me, sounds like an older player influenced by Jordan but more off-center. I like the piano and bass solos. Great start. 2 – Well, they certainly take their time getting there, but I enjoy the journey. Nice, loose feel with the horns very conversational and the bass walk soulful. Two flutes, and two bass clarinets if I am hearing right? Overdubs? Very enjoyable on its own terms. 3 – Right in my wheelhouse, bring it on! The bass player is pre-Stanley Clarke, holding a solid groove. Trumpet player has a nice Blue Mitchell vibe, and is quite good. Tenor player gets it done, has heard Coltrane but not swallowed him whole. Pianist wastes no notes, Cedar Walton type of groove. Wonderful composition. Gotta get it if I don’t have it (though I would hope I do have it already). I’ll be shocked if this turns out to be latter day musicians, the feeling is there. 4 – Interesting instrumentation, both organ and electric piano. I would think this is 70’s origin with that combination and that groove. Nice feel, but to me the cut overstays its welcome by half. Pleasant listening as background music, but there’s not really all that much happening. 5 – Well played, but faded into the background for me, took so long to get started. I’m sure there are others who will love this cut. Flute player sure sounds like Eric Dolphy, and is the highlight of the cut for me, but the style is too late to be Dolphy. That would then be James Newton, I guess. Clarinet player is good, lot of clarinet on this BFT! Two just on this cut. Should probably be a clue for me. 6 – I’ll take what you’re gimme-ing, and make mine a double, love love love it, the title track from this. 7 – Felt like an extended introduction to the cut, and I kept waiting for it to start, and suddenly the tenor is soloing on the introduction. Again, well-played, pretty background music which does not grab my undivided attention. Post-70’s ECM? If not, certainly influenced by that. 8 – More to my liking for sure. Sounds like it is sourced from vinyl? Worth the effort. Great groove, love the walking bass. Trombone playing is fabulous, and shows the influences of several generations of players. This cut is a keeper if available on CD. 9 – Again, if you’re giving it away, I’m taking it. What’s not to like? Side 2, cut 1 from this. 10 – Works for me. Also a lot of flute on this BFT, and this flute player is really good. Flute and vibes is such a good combination. And the soprano player controls that instrument well. Bass player is post-Stanley Clarke, with all those flutters. Whatever this is, would love to have it on my shelves. 11 – That’s one nasty scratch across that vinyl. We really need to hang out together and listen to some music. Cut five from this I would think, though there must have been a previous vinyl release with it. Love the BFT, of course, always love yours! Can’t wait for some of the reveals, thanks!

Agreed, and those are his three best albums (though Tori is also essential, and you'll want Elegia).

After all, it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that soulful Gene Harris swing!

She was a talent, and seemed like she would break through in the early 70's (it didn't happen). RIP.

That's the one I've been waiting for, thanks! Pre-ordering right now, price is no object!

I hope that future rounds will concentrate more on titles that have not already seen CD reissue in the past. Especially long for the two below.

The emperor has no clothes.

Agreed, for all those years and albums, only "Beggar's Banquet" through "Exile on Main Street" hold up for me. But lots of great singles before (and during) that time.

Side 2 over 33 minutes:

Outstanding

I saw that version of the Messengers at Penn's Landing ca. 1989-1990 (Davis on trombone, both Barlow and Jackson on tenors), and it was nice enough, nothing transcendent. Same thing with the album. Brian Lynch was the star of the live show by a mile.

I also think of (and like and own) that album, plus his work with Flora Purim on Milestone.

Any thoughts on this one? I bought a cheap remainder copy of it years ago, but it sits on my selves unread:

Speaks highly of Knepper as a man.

Also a totally unambitious, uninspiring Beatles tune to select. Something like "Every Little Thing" or "I'll Follow The Sun" would have held a lot more potential.

Even if his playing days are over, I hope he is well enough to continue a fulfilling life. He has much to offer even beyond his magnificent performing.

That was a bonus cut on the Song of Singing CD issue. The new mastering on these CD's sounds great to me!

Thankful for the news!

Lifting up prayers now, please keep us informed of any updates. Harper is 78, but still a musical giant with a glorious personal presence.

Lots of good jazz covers from the great Innervisions album.

Nyet.

Thanks. Both are sitting on some gems.

Where is the Cobblestone/Muse catalog? Languishing with Denon? So much that could be done with it.

For me, it would be limited-duration contract work in IT (I have 40+ years solid experience), through an agency which does those placements. A few have contacted me already. Good thoughts, thanks. Will look into unemployment and file as soon as I am officially off the books.. I registered for Medicare A at 65, had not registered for Social Security since I was not going to draw on it (and still won't for a good while). A well-qualified fellow board member has volunteered to give me a crash course on Medicare B and the other Medicares, which I need. Have always done a good bit of volunteering, which I will continue and even increase, and I am also helping raise my 3-year-old grandson, who lives with us, which takes a huge chunk of time/energy already. I do have a lot of books/music I'd love to get to, and a lot of work around the house which has gone neglected for years. And a wife who I love and look forward to spending more time with. Keeping myself occupied has never been an issue for me, I never get bored. I expect that not many of us in the Organissimo community do - there's always an old pleasure or a new discovery right around the corner.