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What year did you get into jazz? For me, it was 1972, which likely informs my thoughts to some degree. But there was a lot of amazing stuff going on in jazz in 1972.

Makes sense to me. Hoping/expecting that the Abercrombie titles are 'Timeless' and 'Gateway'. You will be able to make your argument for the second half of the decade in your 366 selections! I certainly agree it's a more fertile and interesting era than what came next, though those very young men on the major labels in the 80's sure wore nice suits and hats.

Any BN from that era is worth a spin just for historical perspective, and anything from Johnny Griffin in that era is well worth a listen.

Love Barbara Lynn's classic work!

The 'No Nukes' concert movie is where Springsteen really kicked in for me. First time I ever heard the song "The River" and I was immediately hooked. I had been well aware of him before that, had even seen him live in 1973 at the Spectrum (opening for Chicago), but it really kicked in emotionally for me at that moment. He stayed on top of his game live much longer than he did in the studio.

Speaking of Danny Kaye, my favorite thing I have ever seen on network television is this episode of the 80's Twlight Zone, called "Paladin of the Lost Hour". Based on an award-winning Harlan Ellison story. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paladin_of_the_Lost_Hour Closing narration is : “Like a wind crying endlessly through the universe, time carries away the names and deeds of conquerors and commoners alike. And all that we were, all that remains is in the memories of those who cared we came this way for a brief moment. A blessing of the 18th Egyptian Dynasty: God be between you and harm in all the empty places you walk.” OK, back to storing your Mosaic sets, or lamenting that they aren't selling on demand at $200 anymore.

If that's the criterea, my man Rory Gallagher always had the look down! Amazing guitarist...

He does translate well to video. This will give you the idea just fine, and can had be for well under $10 at this late date.

Yeah, really. What a miserable time these people seem to be suffering through!

Jim, if we are stranded on different islands, as you wish, I hope we're at least in shouting distance of each other. I can bellow "Tramps like us, baby we were born to run", and you can loudly tell me how clueless I am - neither of us will be isolated, and surely a fan of early Springsteen is better company than, say, Wilson the volleyball, and perhaps we'll make such a racket that rescuers will hear us! .

If I could only have one CD set on my desert island, it would be this or another superior show from the same period (encompassing everything up to The River - that and especially Darkness on the Edge of Town are, to me, his masterpiece albums).

No good sounding CD version I am aware of. The 1999 remasters were not revelations from the original CD's.

Agreed. Good-bad but not evil.

Some great stuff on the first three albums and good stuff throughout.

He has done a broad range of work, much quite outside, some even kind of commercial. This cut is a good representation of where much of his work lies, especially his Steeplechase recordings. Others here will have additional thoughts.

Correct! And Tyrone Brown on bass, both went on to do fantastic work with Max Roach in the 80's (and Pope had played with Roach even earlier). Eddie Green on rhodes, Sherman Ferguson on drums. Thanks for participating in the BFT, glad you enjoyed it and that you will continue!

Dan, thanks for taking the plunge into my waters, which I know often aren't your cup of tea! I do appreciate the support, and this BFT has been a much happier experience for me than last year's. Amazing that two people ID'd #2, thought that was the toughest one. You are also correct on #7 being Eric Alexander, and #9 being the Blakey Jazz Messengers with Woody Shaw. Hope you further check out the artist on #8, especially as you move to listening to larger groups more. Actually surprised (and pleased) that you like #5. Artists in #1,#5,#6 are (or were) Philly guys from the era when I cut my jazz teeth.

Will it be 366 different artist's albums or will artists be repeated? One Elvin Jones album or a dozen? First half of the 70's was a magical time for jazz where it seemed like anything was possible.

1 - Agree on the feel. I always liked pianist Sid Simmons with that group.. This was the sound of early 70s Philly Jazz, ad is #6. 2 - Did not realize that had been done before in BFT. Agree, a transcendent track from a good album. Discerning listeners need to figure out the trombonist and the pianist/composer. 3 - A classical piece performed by a very versatile and talented organist from the rock/pop world. 4 - Surprised no one has gotten this. Little known album by a major bonist/composer (that's a clue). 5 - Previously ID'd. BTW, Bryan Carrott had worked with my friend Ruth Naomi Floyd. He is a amazing player when permitted to spread his wings. 6 - This was a good, overlooked Philly group. Tenor player is not known as a soul jazz guy despite his work in this group, and he and the bass player have a major connection on their resume. 7 - Yes, Alexander and Farnsworth. You and I are apparently the biggest Alexander fans on the board. 8 - Previously ID'd, fabulous arranger. I'm not big on the tenor player in general but do like his work in this group. 9 - Not Carter Jefferson but I do get where you are coming from. This tenor player/composer is a favorite of mine. Pianist is a contemporary of the ones you name and equally well known.

No on #4. Better known player. Not Elvin or Haynes on #2. More obscure. Drummer led date though the pianist and trombone player on the date are much better known.

Love that Abrams set. One of his very best and needs CD reissue.

Great set

Thank you! #2 is the most difficult track to identify on this BFT.

Agreed on the Buddy Terry's. Also