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I’m thru discs 2 & 4 this morning (after 6, 3 yesterday and 1 last night). The SQ on both of today’s discs is uniformly good. Biggest surprise for me is that the solo piano disc (2) doesn’t have anything even half as wacky as “Descent into the Maelstrom” (the tune), or the sped-up piano things with over dubbing, etc. The very first track (the one recorded at RVG’s studio) might qualify, but it’s barely 2 minutes long. All that said, the music is wonderful! Disc 4 too — great music, if not as adventurous as I might have hoped. I’m really loving this set so far — and I can definitely see the historic and artistic value in the inclusion of the dicier sounding material (in terms of SQ). Only disc 5 left to go, this afternoon.

Just found a review, and I’ll look for others to post here as I find them… https://www.jazzwax.com/2022/01/lennie-tristano-personal-recordings-1946-1970.html

Ok, I’ve spun discs 6 and 3 (in that order). Wanted to get right to both the ‘free’ material, which is also the bulk of the wire recordings too — figured I’d start at the bottom rung of the sound-quality ladder, and work my way up. The first half of disc 6 — the 1948 ‘free’ session (from wire) — is lovely, if sonically a bit limiting — but the sound is very acceptable, even if it reminds me of the quality of the Charles Ives solo piano recordings (which may have also been recorded on wire). And the trio recordings that follow are wonderful too (even if recorded a bit ‘hot’). Disc 3 is wonderful musically, but also a bit of a challenge sonically. Still, the music most certainly comes through, and I had no difficulty filling in the gaps in my mind. The rest of the disc, after the initial wire recording, sounds surprisingly similar in quality (some of it), but is equally impressive musically. I’ve only skimmed the liners, but they’re pretty good, if a bit colored by the connection and deep affection of the author (whose name is escaping me, as I type this on my phone, waiting for take out from our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in DC, just blocks from our door). Can’t wait to hear the rest! EDIT: Listened to the first 20 minutes of disc 1 just now too. The vintage of the recordings (1946) is definitely apparent (I’m being polite), but the music will definitely stand up to repeated spins. EDIT2: Picking up where I left off with disc 1 — the music is fantastic, and I’m “getting used to” the sound quality. But, omg, so many lovely left turns, everywhere! The last 1/3rd of this disc is especially nice, and sounds better too.

Wishing you all the strength in the world to get thru this — and from the sounds of it, you have a remarkable well of strength to draw on (I’m sure some days more than others). Hoping every day is better than the last, and onward!

No can do! Hopes still elevated, as I’m just now seeing a status of “Loaded on Delivery Vehicle” on the UPS tracking website. (But here’s hoping yours gets to you ASAP!) 3:30pm EDIT: it just arrived!!!!

Has it really been going on 19 years since this first came out?

Due tomorrow for me too (shipping notice received yesterday afternoon). Counting the hours!

If Beatles “Butcher” covers can be peeled, stickers can possibly be removed — fully recognizing it would probably be a delicate operation to do it “right”.

From that cnn article: Actress Betty White died after suffering a stroke six days prior, according to her death certificate. I’d take 6 days — over the last 2 years my maternal grandmother ‘lived’ after she had a stroke in her mid 70’s, unable to communicate, and largely paralyzed on one side. She could track motion pretty well with her eyes, and gave some slight impression that perhaps she understood what people were saying to her. But we never, ever knew to what extent — if any — if she was “still in there”, in terms of cognition, personality, etc. I don’t mean to minimize Betty White’s manner of departure, but on balance, I’d take the same any day (at any age), over what my grandmother may have experienced (and again, we’ll never know). I may delete this later. I don’t mean to mess up a perfectly good remembrance thread for a legend like Ms. White.

https://www.discogs.com/label/41945-OmniTone

A good and informative review here. I’d forgotten who all was on this date… https://www.allmusic.com/album/second-communion-mw0000220623 French Horn, Producer, Arranged By, Liner Notes – Tom Varner Tenor Saxophone – Tony Malaby Bass – Cameron Brown Drums, Percussion – Matt Wilson Guitar – Pete McCann Cornet – Dave Ballou (3 tracks only)

Just noticed that Dusty Groove has a used copy of this CD now at least, for just $6.99 — a wonderful near total remake of Don Cherry’s “Complete Communion” with Varner’s French horn(!) replacing Cherry’s pocket trumpet — with other Don Cherry tunes. Same instrumentation basically otherwise, with an added guitar. Really a fine date, and not one I’ve seen used too often… https://www.dustygroove.com/item/662939 Can anyone else vouch for this date? I’ve enjoyed my copy for a good 20 years, iirc. PS: Not super pricy normally I guess, at least based on discog’s sales history stats… Lowest: $5.68 Median: $9.05 Highest: $14.77 https://www.discogs.com/release/5531115-Tom-Varner-Second-Communion PS: there are also several copies available from sellers on Discogs — including a few fairly inexpensive ones.

Finland, iirc.

You can say that again. I just got the Konitz/Marsh/Evans discs in the mail yesterday — and although I’ve only been through disc #1 — I think Evans was practically laying out half the time, maybe more even. Looking forward to spending more time with it this week.

Was?

I’ve got a few CD’s I had inquiries about thru PM’s, which I’m gonna have people pay via donation to the board. May total close to $100, but I should probably list some more in the “offering” forum, and do the same — i.e. don’t pay me, pay Jim. Might even offer a couple Mosaics the same way, with me covering the postage too.

That was in pretty poor taste.

Arriving later today, which is good since my Tristano Mosaic won’t be here for another 7-10 days I’m guessing.

Got this email from Mosaic earlier today… Subject: Mosaic Records order Thanks very much for your recent order. We are in the process of shipping the new release, Lennie Tristano as well as other sets. Our outside warehouse is working thru them but there are issues that have slowed the process, labor shortage and Covid. They expect to get up to date by end of next week. Apologies for the delay. Regards, Fred EDIT: my order still has a status of “processing” — and is no longer “on hold”. But not yet shipped.

Now that’s service with a smirk!

Finally scored a decent price on a copy this off eBay, for $22 + shipping. Imagine I’ll have it by next week.

Thanks Chuck! That cover looks familiar, and I do vaguely remember there being a trombonist on the cover as well. All About Ronnie https://www.discogs.com/release/6109779-Ronnie-Ball-All-About-Ronnie

The image here is no longer visible (at least not on my iPhone as of this moment). Can anyone ID what album is being talked about here? — maybe with a Discogs link or similar. Thanks!

Wait for more reviews to come in. I imagine only 20% of the set will sound much less than decent.