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But these samples of Dolphy's aren't cursive. That helps.

My handwriting turns to shit as well as soon as I get distracted by thoughts or come under stress.

Diabetes might also have affected his mental functioning in areas like spelling.

I am on the spectrum myself, and have had trouble with memorising spelling since I was a child. I could try to memorise lists of words all I wanted, but when I had to put pen to paper, one spelling option seemed as likely as the other to me. What has helped for memorisation is having read a lot (in English) since. On the other hand neglecting Dutch reading material hasn't. Stress and fatigue only worsen the effects.

Yes, you are the reigning World Champions, so that should only help to make it more enjoyable.

New arrival. This Is Our Music (Tower Records, WQCP-1082).

I was lucky and found a sealed copy of the Tower Records SHM-CD of This Is Our Music (WQCP-1082) from 2011 that @Late recommended way back in another thread. (That thread got a little acrimonious between me and Lon, and since we have long since made up, I'm posting here.) I got This Is Our Music (WQCP-1082) on Discogs here for just €13.65. It's companion Change of the Century (WQCP-1081) is also listed. I like these remasters even better on my current speakers (Dali Ikon 5 MK2). Like Late said these discs sound quite natural. The bass is beautiful and deep. These remasters were made specifically for Tower Records Japan, like the similarly outstanding Tim Buckley Tower Records (SHM-)CD releases from 2010-3). They lack the very hot treble and (as I remember it) sometimes booming, manipulated bass sound of e.g. many other Warner Japanese 24bit and US/EU digipack jazz CDs from the (very) late 90s on. To answer this thread's OP's question "Does anyone know if there are better, remastered versions of these albums out there?" the answer is these two Tower Records SHM-CDs and ORG Music's Hybrid SACD of The Shape of Jazz to Come (Bernie Grundman).

Probably the Netherlands' games at least. We are reigning European Champions after all.

The mastering is what counts, and it is fantastic. In terms of source material used, however, I'd say only Monk's Music's mono recording with the differing microphone setup is essential. There are enough excellent editions of the other albums around. But if you can find a copy of just Monk's Music from this set for a reasonable price, go for it. It's that good.

PS Acoustic Sounds still has new copies the complete set: https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results&searchtext=thelonious%20m%20onk&CategoryID=7

Thelonious Monk Monk's Music Mono Analogue Productions Gold CD mastered by Kevin Gray.

I agree on the greatness of the mono recording. However, the K2 has an annoying smiley eq. The bass is unnaturally boosted. Really annoying if you like to crank the sound up and have floor-standing speakers imo, both for the ears and the neighbours. Hands down the best version of the mono Monk's Music on CD was mastered by Kevin Gray for inclusion in the Analogue Productions box set The Riverside Tenor Sessions on Gold CD. A stunning audiophile remastering. https://www.discogs.com/Thelonious-Monk-The-Riverside-Tenor-Sessions/release/4373398 I don't have the entire set, but was lucky enough to find a sealed copy of just Monk's Music from this set. At one point Acoustic Sounds still had one or two whole sets left and also some single sealed Gold CDs from the set. I payed roughly $50 incl. shipping from a seller on eBay, but it was absolutely worth it. Not to spoil your mood, Mike. I was happy enough at first with the K2 compared to the various stereo CDs I owned, but the K2 sounds rough and ugly compared to the silky warm tones of the APO Gold CD. I do still have that now near mint copy of the K2 incl slipcase and am willing to part with it for a friendly price, though shipping from the Netherlands is relatively high.

Just celebrating keeping the rioting, whistling neo-fascist hordes off the shores of the mainland.

Brexit means Exit! Netherlands 3 - 1 England

I'm glad it's a firm, old fashioned box, no flimsy paper. And I happen to like the design. Reminds me of the original 4CD Willisau (Quartet) 1991, one of my very favourite possesions.

https://firehouse12records.com/album/quartet-new-haven-2014 One hour of music available for preview. Sounds good.

Does this 2CD come in a jewel case or digipack?

The 2013 ZFT CD of Trout Mask Replica is still available here: http://gandsmusic.com/BeefCDs2.htm