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Got "Chet Baker Sings" today and can now dispose of the old "The Best of Chet Baker Sings" (for the anal ones: that one has 20 tracks, #1-8 and #15-20 are from "Chet Baker Sings", #9-14 are from "Chet Baker Sings and Plays"). Small discographical question: the old "Best of" CD says #1 "The Thrill Is Gone" is by Chet, Russ Freeman, Joe Mondragon and Shelly Manne and was recorded on October 27, 1953 at Radio Recorders (the same session also yielded three more tracks that were included on the West Coast Classic CD "Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman", they are "I Fall in Love Too Easily" and two takes of "Winter Wonderland", Chet only sings on "I Fall..." but plays trumpet on them all). The later CD of "Chet Baker Sings" lumps that track "The Thrill Is Gone" with the February 15, 1954 session (with Freeman, Carson Smith and Bob Neel, that session yielded seven other tracks with vocals, all to be found on "Chet Baker Sings" as well as on "The Best of Chet Baker Sings"). What's the correct information there? Bruyninckx has the Oct. 27, 1953 date - not that it matters too much in the end, but it would be nice to know who's playing in the rhythm section. Also that Oct. 27, 1953 date was his first date which included singing.

Ok, thanks. I've been buying more and more from Amazon UK lately anyway, will have to remember to check there not just for more Tubby Hayes and Spotlite/Dials I've got the BoB Willisau on its way from Amazon UK as I type this, but when I ordered it a few days ago I was just happy to see it back in stock at a more or less reasonable price and didn't check if it was a new reissue or not.

Missed that, too! Is there a working website? Other than: http://www.cadillacjazz.co.uk/code/ogncat.html "Exile" isn't listed there... would love to get updates, but never got any mails or anything, though I bought the Blue Notes box straight from them.

Yes! Very enjoyable compilation! I didn't pin down the Moholo, alas I must have played it four times at least, but never when I could take any notes, so I apologize for not having posted my impressions, but I enjoyed it a lot! - except for a few tracks (for instance #1 which seemed much too cool and too "professional" for me, but actually I like Hilton as a piano player elsewhere) Again, many thanks and humble apologies! Addition: I've heard the Lewis/Mangelsdorff and the Milt Ward - DOH! As for the Moholo, I don't have that disc (yet) - would be inclined to think Evans is the soloist, not sure Malfatti ever played that way - but don't take my word for it, it's just a guess (and not a very "educated" one, either).

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Is this a reissue? Or what kind of weird listing? http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=5485188&style=music&meid=12491&x=2436620754330 I thought Ogun sort of gave up or rather went to become much smaller and not doing much any longer?

Great news, Chuck! Will get this with the Braxton/McDonough!

Yes, I was very happy to get Vol. 5, too! Those must be the most fascinating ones (64-69 or so)

Zamazu is indeed fine! I've had the chance to see the band live (and for free, too!) around the time it came out - very enjoyable!

Great answer... as was to be expected from Universal. I'll be sending them a mail, too.

Yes indeed! And it seems the order is indeed coming through!

Yes, that's the number it carries... guess I'll just buy it. It's considerably pricier, but then there won't be any shipping costs and I just love that album, so having it on vinyl will be great! Thanks for looking it up - seems to be a simple case without seventeen re-pressings and Liberty and Manhattan editions like with Blue Note...

anyone?

Btw, regarding the NDR question: it's a full-fledged big band, usually 4 trumpets, 3 bones and bass bone, five reeds, four-part rhythm section (w/guitar, but that may not have been in place in the 70s yet). BUT there are also dates with contingents, and the Tolliver session might be one of them? There's another one with Dexter that came out on one of spanish labels a year or two ago, with similar information (partial line-up given only, all NDR big band members). Hopefully Mosaic will be better in finding out... I hope they do get in touch with someone from the NDR archives and have them check! Never been in touch with them myself and it might end up difficult, but I'd be happy to help if I can, and see if there's someone they might get in touch with.

I loved her in "Suddenly Last Summer" - what an amazing and great film! Also "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is a fine film. Not too much of a fan otherwise, never cared to catch much of her later stuff...

Good to know, thanks!

Is that where Jonathan Horwich sells it? Never ordered from musicstack before... very attractive price, I must say!

Is there a way to clearly identify an original pressing of Jimmy Smith's "Bashin'"? I have it on hold for me and played the first two tracks of the big band side in the store today - wow does it sound wonderful!

That sounds rather good!

Can't wait! Thanks for sharing the news, Jonathan!

Hey, great to hear from you! I still have that Jazz in Paris thingie here... drop me a PM with your address (and I'll come raid that cellar and steal all those empty Mosaic boxes... they make good drawing boards for kids, you know!) Chuck, thanks! Hope they'll correct this!

Got my box... looks good! I like these Hip-O 7-inch boxes quite a lot, I must say! Too bad about the "Flamingo" goof (haven't double-checked it yet). I won't try and get in touch with anyone here in Switzerland, I think... once had a most unpleasant experience with Sony over the damaged Miles "Complete Bitches Brew" fourth disc and otherwise never, ever even got an answer to any inquiries to EMI or whomever I've already tried. I guess it would be most efficient to get in touch directly with someone in charge at Hip-O's?

Ships in 1-2 weeks, maybe? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O590N4 Thanks! Will give it a try, doesn't sound like it will absolutely not be available there... crossing my fingers! Seems these turn up and disappear again now and then.

Hey, if you'd be bold enough to sit through the Brözziman Onzetet, I'd treat you to some beer, too!

Will catch the Tentet + 1 on April 17 in Zurich... if any Londoners are thinking of dropping by, I'll treat you to some beers!