Milestones

It doesn't even sound like the same tune on some versions.

A major loss in American music, to be sure. He created music that will outlive the man.

So the track is "Blue" with DeJohnette on piano, Abercrombie on guitar, Holland on bass.

On #11, I am thinking it's John Abercrombie and Richie Beirach, coming from one of the Abercrombie Quartet records released in late 70s (but no drums on this track). It sounds rather familiar--maybe another Abercrombie record, maybe Gateway, maybe a Beirach record. It certainly has the ECM moody atmosphere, for better and worse.

Outstanding drummer--R.I.P. I will hear plenty of Foster as I carry on through my life--his work with Miles, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Sonny, and many more.

That Scofield album (Country for Old Men) is a mixed bag. Several tracks are quite interesting and enjoyable; the one on the BFT is not. I have followed Sco's career pretty closely and I've seen him in concert, but there are albums and tracks that are quite dissatisfying. But I give him credit him for making plenty of unusual choices of tunes.

I find Lewis to be brilliant. Give Evolution II a try, especially "Cain and Abel."

Has no one said that #10 is "Blame it on My Youth"? I agree with those saying it is Burton, but I have not been aware of a solo album. #3...some Don Cherry and Ed Blackwell I have not heard before. Fine stuff, and that certainly includes Jordan and Ware. Thanks for including this.

Anyone up on Junko Onishi? I believe she was signed to Blue Note for a while, and she appeared on an album with Jackie McLean: Hat Trick. In fact, that's all I really know of her work. Her playing actually was more enjoyable than his. I know she did a record with Joe Lovano before the turn of the century--and I certainly wouldn't mind hearing that. I have found some recent live stuff that sounds good--listened to tracks "Water Reflection" and "Rain in March." She may have moved on to her own compositions, as opposed to jazz classics and standards. Perhaps we need to be more accepting of Japanese musicians.

I have only just become aware of this record, which I am sure is a fine quartet session but probably not essential. I'm pretty intrigued, but also baffled as to why it's such a rarity. Every now and then you come across a record that is ridiculously expensive. With all the streaming and the many outlets, you wouldn't think this would be the case anymore.

Just seeing this now. R.I.P. A fine writer indeed. Last night I just happened to be paging through his book Like Young, and especially the long and excellent essay on Charlie Haden.

I think he's a cool guy too. His humor and sense of fun tend to sneak up on you.

Besides his playing, one should consider Lovano's compositions and arrangements, his associations with tons of major jazz artists, and his ability to work nearly the entire spectrum of jazz.

I'm perfectly happy with the video that Kevin posted.

What about the Us Five records Folk Art and Cross Culture? No concept on those.