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But didn't the alternates have much better sound on the "Nefertiti ...." 2 LP set that Arista/Freedom released in the 70's?

That's the clear meaning, for sure.

Mastered a lot of styles, and blazed some new paths. Amazing that "Takin' Off", "The Prisoner", "Crossings", "Headhunters", and "Quartet" are all by the same leader, and a lot of gems at each stop.

Same with my wife. She freaks out every once in a while if my CD room has too much unshelved material, but is overall very supportive. I have moved out a ton of stuff (books and obsolete CD's/vinyl, as well as excess supplies such as boxes) the past year.

Correct, I have the three Hip-o Select boxes (bought the first two direct from Hip-o Select back in the day, the third one with a torn cover very inexpensively a few years ago). And I have had the original 3CD "Chess Box" forever, which is totally redundandt for me since I have the other 3 boxes,

I have the three Chess sets, no complaints from me on the sound. And I like his later Chess material fine. Also have a few of the Mercury CD's, the re-recorded greatest hits (which I actually like despite its reputation, but it has no real purpose at this late date), the Fillmore set, which can be had very cheaply online and you get what you pay for (lazy sloppy blues and the ghastly "My Ding-a-ling"), and "Concerto in B Goode" (love the side long instrumental title cut, not much to recommend the other side). I've heard the other Mercury's, and they're a mess. I also have the original 3-CD Chess box, which I'd like to find a good home for eventually.

Thanks, have a blessed and peaceful Easter! Much to be thankful for, even in the present crisis.

Effi !!!!!!!

The bassist on the first jazz album I ever bought, Lee Morgan's "Live at the Lighthouse". RIP.

I've never been sold on "Jazz Corner of the World" musically or sonically either. But of course I need to own it.

I really like the 50's work by Alban, and by Graas, and have much of it in very scattershot form. Would be nice if someone were to do a comprehensive release of each.

Email sent, generally proposing the two boxes (live/"live" and studio) we'll see what happens.

I filed my daughter's federal (she gets a refund) and state, and our state what now seems like a long long time ago (though it's probably only about six weeks ago). I am waiting for towards the end of the extension to file our federal, as we usually owe a good bit by design (I keep my witholding $ on each paycheck low - I'd rather have the feds give me an interest-free loan than for me to give them an interest-free loan each year).

Here is the contact. I will send something to them, and let you know if I hear anything back: Send us your ideas for our next release: ideas@cherryred.co.uk

Cherry Red is a British company who have been doing some spectacular box sets in recent years. We should suggest to them.

Sounds so good, but

All of the pre-Capitol albums are easily obtainable, we only really need the Capitol boxes.

Dan, you and I both liked the same two cuts! The sky must be falling! Yes, too much flute, this BFT needs more cowbell!

Dated as can be, and that is part of the charm:

Brad, very sorry for your family's loss and suffering.

No changes here, as I haven't had the family circumstances to get to live performances in years. Still listen most of the workday, but do so from home office now. And do some listening while I read on Sunday afternoons when opportunity arises to do both.

Amen to that.

Right, thanks.