Eric

Very surprised by the Cannonball and Smith lps ...!

So according to this, yes for Milestones, Down by the Riverside and Night Train. I agree with the commentary re: Milestones and Riverside - they sound great. https://www.wrti.org/post/jazz-album-week-christian-mcbride-and-joey-defrancesco-reunite-jimmy-wes-and-oliver

Wow - I have been streaming this one non-stop. It is a great guitar album, a great organ album and (on some cuts) a great big band album. I have the two original Verve lps. For the songs recreated here, the takes are at once familiar and very fresh. The originals and other covers are very nice as well. Notwithstanding the nice words in the original post, I had planned to pass on this one - how can the originals be bested? Not bested - but damn near equaled and frankly a little more modern (and crisp) on some of the cuts. Highly recommended!

I will take these - PM sent. Thanks

Saw that - looks like one of those Smoke Sessions covers. Played some cuts on Spotify - not remotely close to traditional jazz - so wondered whether it was him - but guessing that it is. I do hear a little trumpet every now and then. Not saying it is bad - but not something I would necessarily revisit.

Wow - fascinating. I had no idea how frequently he recorded with Sonny Stitt. The Legends of Acid Jazz series, while glad we have it, makes sorting through this a bit challenging. Thanks for the clarity!!

The Kansas Comet. He became re-engaged with his/my alma mater over the past 10 years. Always looked to be the picture of health. The highlight reels are still mind-boggling - as if he could run as fast sideways as straight ahead!

From the Wikipedia page, looks like Chrysler, 1965: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sidewinder_(composition)

Yes, I had this one in my car CD player and had forgotten it was there. I hit play and picked up on the middle of a Woody solo. Not really thinking too hard about it, I thought to myself "man that guy can play - who is it?" I smiled when I realized who it was. Nice CD.

Oh yeah, this is going to be a good one.

Maybe try Dusty Groove?

Always particularly liked the opening of his solo on Caravan.

Make it 5 (but I am 58). I want to connect, but ...

Masks on unless you are in your office or alone in a cube. Rarely do we have third parties, but all required to wear masks. Every morning we have our temperature taken and have to answer a series of questions.

Re: work - my scenario did not fit any of the options. We have never closed our office and I have been in to work almost every day.

PM sent.

Oh yes, I have that CD - thanks for the info.

How do you like the Bird? Comments on performance, sound quality. Still a little pricey on ebay ...

Found a copy cheap/used. Just in case someone here needs it to round out their box. Figured this was the place to turn. Let me know if you are interested. $10 with shipping.

Wonder whether this will still come out on vinyl? I like the looks of the cover and would like to own it 12x12 style

Up - please PM if interested. Received copes from Acoustic Sounds - will take the box from DG, slap your address on it and sent it your way.

Ordered on Saturday, shipped today (well Monday in England). Won’t arrive here until 9/22 - that’s OK.

Hmmm ... seems I bought copies of the Hutcherson and the McLean from both Dusty Groove and Acoustic Sounds. I’ll sell them both at my cost - and throw in shipping to you. PM me if you are interested.