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Lately, I've been listening a lot to Armenian, Greek, West-African and Israeli music. I guess that's considered to be "World music". So, I voted Folk/World, eventhough I really don't like the term "World Music". I find it condescending - pulling together whatever music that is not of an Anglo-American descent.

Very sad news. He will be missed.

Happy birthday, Jim!!

VIC DICKENSON!!!

here are some more great albums: Anyone identifies a pattern here? B)

What MartyJazz said. These are some of the best Clarinet tracks ever recorded, imho.

I just finished reading the Bessie bio (I planned on reading it for ages), and all I can say is - BUY THIS BOOK FOLKS! It's an excellent tome! ( ) Congrats on the review, Chris!

Not surprising, but a very sad news nontheless. Elvin will be sourly missed. Till we meet again, say hi to Thad for me.

I'm VERY MUCH imterested in purchasing the mentioned invoice, especially if it contains your credit card details. Please drop me an e-mail if interested.

I like the Alexander-Mabern collaboration. Besides that, here's another rarely discussed fine hardbop CD that Alexander shines in, imho.

Nick Brignola & Pepper Adams - Donna Lee Illinois Jacquet - Soul Explosion Hank Mobley - My Groove Your Move, A Baptist Beat, Remember

...and many happy returns!!

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More Hill!!! More Rivers!!! More Shaw!!! More Tolliver!!!

You underestimate the anal-retentiveness of some of your fellow board members, my friend Undoubtedly. You ain't seen nothing yet, my friends

Here's an idea: How about listening each day to all the sessions that were recorded on the same date?

Thank Brad. Will check it out.

Same here. Didn't know they are ripping off remastering. It is very surprising, considering the fact that most of the Proper sets I've listened to were very inconsistent sound quality wise. Personally, I love Proper Boxes. they are bargain priced, have desent booklets and discography info, and sometimes they contain invaluable stuff. The Wardell Gray set, for example is great and it offers most of Grays unforgettable moments, including some rare airchecks. I won't even go into the 50-75 years debate. suffice to say that in Israel, as well as in the EU, the 50 years period is the law. That's good enough for me.

Which of this incredible combo's studio albums do you prefer? I've neem listening a lot to Brownie lately - Tadd Dameron sides, Blue Notes, Paris sessions, Emarcy, bootlegs. I simply can't get enough of Brownie. My vote goes to Study in Brown: Harold Land was, I think, a more suitable partner to Brownie and Roach than Newk; The arrangements of Cherokee and Take the "A" Train are classics and I haven't even discussed the playing by everyone.

RIP mr. Kessel. You will be missed.

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Count me in! Sent you a PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

A belated Congrat Joe! And many happy returns!!!

Got my copy the day before yesterday. I'll be spinning this BFT over the weekend. Thanks rockefeller center!!