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That one, a live and a studio double quartet set, three quartet sets, that I can think of right off. So enough for another box, yes, but still strange to me. Also, why haven't the 70's RCA Roach quartets with Billy Harper ever seen CD? And the Columbia quartet, "Chattahoochie Red"? And why didn't the Roach Horo make it out when those other Horo sets did? Roach as a leader in the 70's and early 80's is underrated, even as famous as he (rightly) is!

Strange omissions on some of these, especially the Max Roach, which left out all of the quartet titles. I'm in for the Hill and probably the Wheeler. May also get the Mingus, even thought I already have all of the titles on individual CD's. I like the packaging and mastering on these sets (I know others don't).

I like the Sanders quite a bit. And find that period of his is fascinating to me, indulgences and all.

CDJapan is starting to become a very expensive problem for me . Can anyone tell me about the two Gary Peacock CD's getting reissued in October, "Voices" and "Eastward"? Good years for my tastes, 1970 and 1971.

I'd like to find a good price on the Quebgec/Hardee set (or on the Hardee material in a different configuration).

I have a specific period of Jordan that works big-time for me, and his playing before and after leave me flat. He seemed to really find his voice when he played with Roach and Mingus in the early/mid-60's, and kept it through his time with Cedar Walton. Something happened in the late 70's where he suddenly became a much older and less interesting stylist. Same thing happened with Jimmy Heath and Phil Woods to my ears. Their playing got incredibly exciting in the late 60's-early 70's, then they went suddenly retro.

Probably not going to be a good set for you then. Strongly post-Coltrane. Not "free jazz", but neither is the Coltrane and Ornette you refer to above.

@Jim, thanks, ice cream makes every day better ! Spent much of the 1965-2000 era joyfully going through cutout bins (I miss those!) looking for treasures. I don't buy or really play vinyl at this point, but may need to rethink that at times, now that the CD golden era is clearly over. Not ready to put down that kind of money for the Pat Peterson yet (I actually tend to really dislike Scofield on recordings, don't like his guitar tone - just me), but it will likely come around to me at some point. @Sonnymax, I hear ya, believe me.

Thanks Jim, great to know all around. I haven't sought out the Soulmasters CD due to the appearances you mention and the price tag. Not at all familiar with the Pat Peterson CD. Too pricey at the moment, but I look forward to running into it some day. I have heard her on 'The Light' and like her singing quite a bit. I'll give up all hopes of Naima.

Thank you! Looks like I can have some fun on Friday!

Have always loved his 70's/early 80's recordings. I have "Children of the Fire", "Antibes","Angels of Atlanta","Lausanne" and "The Light", and am ordering "The Tribe". Looking for "Hannibal" (the one on MPS),"Naima","Berlin","Tribute" if anyone has any leads on those. The least expensive "Tribute" I see is $40, and the others are either $100+ or not available on CD. Any leads or suggestions appreciated, as are any suggestions on latter recordings of his that are worthy of his earlier recordings (I have the one on Muse - it's good but just not the same rush). Thanks.

Great set at a great price. Someone should jump on it post haste!

Thanks, definitely will go for it!

I see a CD by Piotr Wojtasik with Billy Harper (and Harper compositions) called 'Quest'. Wojtasik plays with Harper on the Poland concert DVD and acquits himself very well, and they apparently play together regularly in Europe. Anyone familiar with this CD? Since I love classic BH above probably all other music, is this one worth $20 on my moderate music budget? Thanks for any feedback.

Dusty Groove has the Serge Chaloff Mosaic box for $79.

Re: The Quest for all Billy Harper. Don't miss out on this one: Excellent for both his writing and his playing. Track Listing Sample Title/ComposerPerformerTimeStream 1PriestessBilly HarperMark Masters12:22 2WindowsChick CoreaMark Masters5:43 3Is It Not True Simply Because You Cannot Believe It?Billy HarperMark Masters9:31 4NaimaJohn ColtraneMark Masters5:18 5Dance, Eternal Spirits, Dance!Billy HarperMark Masters6:20 6Believe...For It Is TrueBilly HarperMark Masters9:36 7Passion FlowerBilly StrayhornMark Masters6:24

She made some very accomplished and enjoyable British Invasion-era singles. Made good records of some great songs. Another name not to sleep on from the same era was Petula Clark, who recorded some GREAT singles, even some of the ones that were semi-flops in the USA ("Who Am I", "Round Every Corner".). Black was an icon of a wonderful era, brought joy to many. RIP.

I guess I can chalk that up to this being recorded for a small label, at what studio I have no idea. At least that's my excuse. Anyway, thanks to Michael for hipping this KB "complete-ist" (as close as anybody can likely be, that is) to this session. I had seen the cover, but never heard the album. Smash was a pop subsidiary of Mercury. Small as far as jazz goes, but they sold a lot of records by the Left Banke, Roger Miller, James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Walker Brothers, and others in the 60's.

Yes, sounds a whole lot like Miles at times, and maybe that didn't help his career. And maybe sometimes, with certain leaders, it did help. Hint hint. i hope it's not that marsalis character. More likely that Roney character. Got him a good gig with Tony Williams.

1 – “Cherokee”. Before my time, but has to be Charlie Christian, doesn’t it? Incredibly pure guitar sound. Very lovely in that regard. 2 – Of my time, I like this a lot. The trumpet player has that Miles Davis sound DOWN. I want this album! 3 - This sort of session seemed to take place in the late-sixties to early-seventies. The question becomes identifying the Jimmy Smith-influenced organ player. This guy seems to have also taken in some Larry Young by this point, and there’s superfly funk elements, so I will guess early 70’s, but not too early, say 1973 or 1974. Sounds like one of those Sonny Lester types of sessions on Solid State, Groove Merchant, or Blue Note. I’ll guess it’s my man Groove Holmes, though I wouldn’t be shocked if it were Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Reuben Wilson, or any number of other players. Certainly enjoyable for what it is. I like the tenor player. What happened at around 9:30 there? Like the tape stopped and started back up. Much credit due for a track like this running 11 minutes, and yet not outlasting its welcome. Really good of its kind. 4 – Waaay before my time. Just does not work for my ears in 2015, even if it proves to be Ellington or something. But I can hear that it would have been killer in 1927 or whatever. And I’m not being sarcastic with that comment. 5 – Yeah,I really like this. I will absolutely be tracking this down if I don’t already own it. I can tell this is going to be an expensive BFT for me . This is a freakin’ great cut! Love the trumpet, love the tenor, love what the piano and bass are doing. Just great great stuff. I feel like I should certainly be able to ID this, but can’t. I’m sure the trumpet player must be someone I know and love. And the tenor player too. And pianist is no slouch either. Trumpet player’s album? 6 – Does not compute. 7 – Interesting cut, like the trumpet. 8 - Ray Nance with Ellington? Impressive violin playing. 9 – I would think recorded some time in the 60’s after ‘Idle Moments’ had been released, as it has that feel to it. I would think this is a Blue Note date, it has that feel and quality. I would hope this is on my shelves somewhere already. If not, I’ll look to rectify that. 10 – And I also really like this. So many cuts that sound like they fall into that perfect (for my tastes) 1961-1975 pocket. Killer trumpet players throughout much of this BFT. 11/12 – Part of a well-rounded liberal arts musical education, I guess. Really enjoyed the BFT, can't wait to get the reveals, especially on 2,5,9,10, but also on 3.7. Thanks so much!

Gerald Wilson

Thanks so much. Excited to check out the Moses, and surprised by how good the Willis is, as I have found Mapleshade sessions to usually sound sloppy/underrehearsed.

Buy the live Lighthouse and Lombrero Tapscott's on the Nimbus West label (and the Nate Morgan's while you're there). Do not pass go, do not collect $200 (spend it there instead - all of the LA sessions on that label are magical). http://www.nimbuswest.com/ I like Pullen, but think his best work was done with Mingus. The Carter-Bradfords are all good-to-great. But Tapscott's music has a spiritual quality that I find incredibly compelling.

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i was being a smart alec in my previous post, but when i'm deciding if i really want to see a movie that i'm not sure about, i try to find a positive review and a negative review of it, for balance. all the material being previously available is a valid criticism. i was being a smart alec in my previous post, but when i'm deciding if i really want to see a movie that i'm not sure about, i try to find a positive review and a negative review of it, for balance. all the material being previously available is a valid criticism. Valid to the degree that the previous availability of the material was legit and in comparable audio quality.