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@soulpope definitely agree with you. Spanish Bitch is a good record but also a bit hyped by its cult status. Free At Last is definitely a stronger effort. @clifford_thornton yeah you’re right, I checked Discogs again and he played on many records. Don’t know how came to that first conclusion now... thanks for noticing, I changed my wording. @Niko that’s a pretty good idea!

So a first weekly update then, covering the years 1969 and most of 1970 which was in one of Mal's most creative and productive periods. Among the albums are few better known and a few less known albums and the first two he recorded during his first trip to Japan. Hope you enjoy reading them, and thanks again! https://snake-out.blogspot.com P.S.: I really find it hard to promote my blog. If someone knows how to do best please PM me.

Thanks! We weren’t very close or something but still. It’s definitely all much closer than during the first big wave in April.

My dad's nephew died from it. He had cancer and was at the point of full recovery. Than his wife caught Covid and days after it he did too. A few days alter he was on the intensive care unit. Couple of days later he died. Feels so unfair, almost beating cancer and then there's Covid and you die anyway. A colleague of my sister lost both her parents on the same night.... What a nightmare. The Dutch government is really making a mess of the whole vaccin program. They really had my backing and trust (it's easy to be cynical) but with the vaccines they really fail. Again were last with vaccinating in Europe. Starting now on the 8th of January initially with retirement house nursing personnel only... And on 18th January only 5 vaccination locations. I just couldn't believe my ears. The Netherlands is one of the richest countries with one of the best healthcare systems in the world. First it took ages to create a solid testing infrastructure. And now were fucking around with the vaccines. So yeah, I am pretty sure its going to take a long time here. Even the Belgians are faster than us (no offense to our southern neighbors)

Funny to see how so many mention American names exclusively with such a European label. But I know the ECM sound isn’t much appreciated here.

No it’s not a lot of work, especially not on Discogs where you only have to put in your catalogue once. If you plan to sell lots of stuff you could also choose to ship once or twice a week. Make sure you notify your customers of this. the whole fuzz on Discogs was about the new policy that sellers were obliged to have an automatic shipping policy. I still don’t understand what people are complaining about. Added mine in 10 minutes and as a buyer I am very happy with as I can now see the total price immediately.

Don’t know if Kenny Garrett is among the young lions but he is one I really dig. Especially the works with Mulgrew Miller, Bobby Hutcherson etc. His last 2 albums not so much though.

Almost New Year’s Day here in the Netherlands. Very different from other years. No parties, no fireworks. Best wishes to all of you and may you all stay healthy! Let’s hope 2021 will be a better year.

Anouar Brahem - Le Voyage de Sahar Anouar Brahem - Le Pas Du Chat Noir Eleni Karaindrou - The Weaping Meadow Elina Duni - Matanë Malit Tomasz Stanko - Dark Eyes Tomasz Stanko - Lontano Tord Gustavsen - What Was Said Something like that I guess.

This one's on repeat again... and again... and again...

Thanks a lot romualdo. I already ordered it trough Honest Jons. On Rabshakeh's recommendation

I can’t believe it as well...

Honest Jon’s just confirmed it is indeed his last name that makes PayPal hold the transaction. They should be ashamed of themselves. They asked me to pay directly to them indeed . Problem solved now hoping it will get overseas without any problems!

Apparently the payment is on hold... Would that be because of Ali's name? I've heard that before by someone on this board, also with Ali if I remember?

Thanks a lot! Just ordered it. payment has failed but it was drawn of my PayPal account. Hope it all turn out ok... Also I don't know if this is a very wise decision now with the Brexit and all but hey I am a little impulsive sometimes when it comes to good music...

If anybody knows where to get this for a reasonable price please let me know. Starting price at Discogs is now 70 euros. That's a little too much for me. I knew I was going to regret it when I didn't order it immediately

Thanks!

Now I’ve got a few of these in my collection, mostly bought when I was unaware of this ‘label’ called Scorpio. But everytime I listened to them I did notice that they did not sound great and different from all Blue Note records with a date of release. I’ve got two questions about them: 1. How does this thing work? Are these legit? I mean they violate every US copyright law don’t they. But Scorpio is based in the US. How do they get away with it? 2. Did they also do this with other labels than Blue Note? I recently bought an undated reissue of Jimmy Heath’s ‘On The Trail’ and don’t like the sound at all. It has that same weird empty and flat sound.

@clifford_thornton ive only seen on the internet once. But hey nothing is impossible. The reissue is a pretty good alternative and an exact copy of the original. Thanks for reading the blog! @mjazzg I hope I am able to convince you. If I manage to do so, set some money aside every month because collecting Mal is indeed expensive

Thanks again guys. Hope it will be findable trough Google also. And yes feel free to discuss here or in the comments of course. With 30 years young I am hardly an expert on jazz of course. @Niko thanks that’s some great research you did there! I will make a correction and a note of this on my blog

Thanks for all the kind and encouraging words guys! That really motivates me even more to complete this fairly big project @Niko you could be right on that. I can’t find any other data and no studio is mentioned anywhere. I also once read that Mal did not visit the states until 1973... but that is probably not true.

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In the topic on Mal Waldron I stated proudly that I had collected all of Mal's music as a leader, and from 1964 all his music as a co-leader and sideman as well. I also put forward that I wanted to start a blog reviewing all of his work since that year. Well, I just got started and the first 4 reviews are a fact! I hope some of you guys come and take look now and then. I find it very hard to promote such a blog. I hope it's okay with both JSangry and of course Jim Alfredson if I post a update after every let's say 10 album reviews? You could find it here: https://snake-out.blogspot.com Thanks in advance for reading and I hope I can inspire you to spin some more Mal

Happenings was not releases as a Tone Poet. It was released in the 75th birthday series and my copy sucks. Loud pops and it sounds damaged although there is nothing to be seen on the vinyl.

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