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In the UA, that full Monk box cost a lot more when I bought the smaller one, but they are only about $20 different now, Would like them to do a Universal box on Wes Montgomery.

I love the Cecil Taylor sides with him and Buell Neidlinger. Fascinating rhythm section.

Yeah, I own the Monk and both Evans sets, and they are fine.

The Zwerin Mack set is on order, as well as the Konitz, the Russell (hoping it's a sonic upgrade from the 1990 CD I have), the Pike, the Grusin, and the Solal. They're all under $2 new on Amazon marketplace from UK sellers, so I can't go too far wrong with it coming out to under $35 total including shipping for the six.

Paul, go ahead and take 9/11. I was just volunteering to fill in if no one came forward.

The original US editions of the Sonny Prestige and the Bud Verve are much nicer, and not terribly expensive used.

Thanks Lon, I'll definitely follow through on the Konitz and the Orchestra USA.

I picked up the Lee/Blake recently, , it's a pretty interesting listen. Anyone familiar with the Solal? How does it compare to his other work? I have most of the others in various previous releases. What do people think of the Konitz and the Grusin? On the Grusin, I'm attracted by the Foster/Thad front line, but repelled by almost 10 minutes of "Blue Monk" (which I've never liked by anyone, even Monk). On the Konitz, I'm drawn by the era and by the presence of Rava and D'Andrea, but repelled by the varitone and by the shortness of both the album and the individual cuts. I've never heard the Solal, Grusin, or Konitz And what of the Orchestra USA? Drawn by Dolphy, repelled by the material. Have never heard it, either.

18 September I think that would be.

Who's up for posting on September 4? If no one else steps forward by Saturday, I'll post something on Sunday to try to keep momentum going, but it's best if we can spread the fun around.

Really. 11 tunes in under 29 minutes, with strings to boot? That will be a "listen once" experience, though I don't think anyone can mess up Newley's gorgeous "Feeling Good" too badly. I've spent 3/4 of my lifetime loving the long live version of that on Traffic's 'Last Exit'.

A discogs seller in the Netherlands is offering an amazing deal on the Mosaic Select box, $28 + shipping. https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/5328881?ev=rb and discogs has some decent deals on the Koch CD https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/1889660?ev=rb and here's a Sony Japanese edition that is priced very fairly http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-HANDY-LIVE-AT-MONTEREY-JAPAN-CD-Ltd-Ed-B63-/272348118563?hash=item3f69367e23:g:41IAAOSw9mFWHLft

One of the very first jazz albums I ever bought in late 1972. My Franklin Music Sales Clerk/Mentor recommended it to me. I had never heard of any of the musicians, but he told me I could return it if I didn't love it. I never returned it. A stunning work, unlike anything I'm aware of that preceded it, opening new pathways between jazz and rock, the present and the future. Each player acquits himself beautifully, the extended performances hold up, and "Spanish Lady" remains a bracing experience, start to end, 50 years later. Timeless music that does not sound dated. This started a run of beautiful albums by Handy on Columbia ("Second John Handy Album", "New View", and"Projections" followed), and I wish it had continued longer. Handy did not record again as a leader until the mid-70's, and was in a very different bag then, which must have been hard work. White had a nice run on Impulse after his proto-fusion in the Fourth Way.but went commercial and then disappeared from view shortly thereafter. Hahn recorded an interesting album on the mysterious Arhoolie album, then the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood album for Columbia in 1970. I've never heard that one, but it looks to be somewhat rock-oriented, with organist Mike Finnegan being featured. Is anyone familiar with that one? I also have not heard any of his subsequent recordings. The 1996 Handy "Live at Yoshi's" set reunites the quintet for a reprise of the two Monterey cuts and some other material, and admirably maintains a surprising amount of the old fire. The original Monterey recording remains a landmark in the history of music. I hope some others feel my love for this amazing set.

Tracklist A Spanish Lady 19:36 B If Only We Knew 26:58 Bass - Don Thompson Drums – Terry Clark Guitar – Jerry Hahn Saxophone – John Handy Violin – Michael White Recording date: Sept. 18, 1965

91 years old, quite an an amazing life. Not just another dentist. Much thanks for his work and passion.

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Don't own this one and have never heard it (Mann, he did a lot of albums on Atlantic!), but have ordered it (in a twofer with "Roar of the Greasepaint") for a good price off half.com, and will listen and respond if it gets here in time.

Mike, go ahead with your album for week 1, I'll relist the Handy for week 2, and we can see what happens. Saturdays used to be the start of the week,and Saturday/Sunday probably works best for most of us.

Anything with a good version of "Sunshower", his composition which is a huge favorite of mine.

I welcome you and give you credit for perfect initial taste. A tribute to Kenny G would have been painful. I got into jazz instantaneously when I was ambushed by my first hearing of Trane's "A Love Supreme". Many exciting paths to explore from there, backwards and forwards in time and conception. 44 years later and it's still a grand adventure.

I own it, sounds like the individual CD's to me, don't notice any quality difference.

Stray early Strata-East albums such as "Reasons in Tonality". Complete Land/Hutcherson.

The description gives me the creeps ("love" between "two unique personalities"?), but I'd definitely watch it. I may also have a lot to say about domestic abuse afterwards.

Yeah, quite a talent. I think the primary thing I am missing by him is the Columbia album he did with Bill Evans, as it's always been so pricey on CD. Owned the vinyl back in the day.