Eric

Interesting! I presume that is the MTV VJ - J.J. Jackson?

So I was listening to a CD copy of "Electric Warrior" by T-Rex. It is a bonus track version issued in 2003. I was prepared to hit eject then heard Cuscuna introduce himself as he begins the interview with Marc Bolan. Interesting to hear him in this context. Candid, intelligent two-way exchange. Not sure if it can be streamed anywhere.

True, although I would argue it is slightly better than Spotify. My primary MO is to play music downloaded to my iphone. So a plus for Apple Music (versus Spotify) because both sets of music exist in the same app.

Yep, glad it is back

Yeah, this has been an "unmet want" of mine so long that I forgot about it. Would love to hear of a source.

Thanks for the update! I buy everything Sipiagin puts out.

I've looked for updates for several years, but found nothing. Can't seem to find a (current) thing about him on the web.

I discovered Highway One on vinyl a few years ago. I enjoyed it and it struck me as being in a similar vein as his later BN records. Pretty sure Un Poco Loco was out on CD at one point. It has John Abercrombie on guitar IIRC.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XQBNZVK/?tag=imwan-21

Nice CJ! Was it really 30 years ago? Have it spinning right now. Sounds like an old friend.

Courtesy of amazon: "(2-CD set) The big band, nonet and sextet groups of bassist Oscar Pettiford are well documented across the 48 tracks on this double disc collection. Recorded between 1955-1958 at Birdland and Op's Black Pearl, Pettiford's bands include Donald Byrd, Johnny Coles, Art Farmer, J.R. Monterose, Hank Jones, Dick Katz, Shadow Wilson and many others with arrangements by Benny Golson, Gigi Gryce, Oscar Pettiford, Lucky Thompson and Ernie Wilkins."

Happy Birthday!!!

Really, really enjoying this. Love the concept and track selections. "Within You, Without You" is sublime. Great cover too.

Wildly above my pay grade, but thought some of our musician members might find of interest: https://www.academia.edu/29182709/_The_Harmonic_Explorations_Of_Joe_Henderson_A_Study_By_A_Professional_Jazz_Musician_Of_His_Contribution_To_The_Modern_Jazz_Composition_And_Tenor_Saxophone_Sound_

Spun this all the way through today. Wow - what a treat. I knew the "One For One" cuts pretty well from the 1975 lp, but this thing is just chock full of intriguing and *FUN* music.

Received this from Dusty Groove and am on my second listen. It's a no-brainer if you like Hank. Sound quality is good throughout. The booklet is full of photos from his various March 1968 Dutch gigs. The notes are detailed and strive to accurately capture the context of the three distinct sessions on the CD. Well done and interesting. The Dutch sidemen are solid. Hank is clearly Hank, circa 1968. Some cuts better than others. Nice to hear Three Way Split, the only Mobley original on the set.

Wow - never heard of these. Would like to own a couple ...

Well if we are getting dessert, I'll take the three-minute tag at the end of I Want To Talk About You from Live at Birdland.

Being a sneaky Bastard™, I will now (and only now) reveal that I just received my shipping notice.

It's interesting, after listening to most of the catalog on a semi-regular basis for 35 years ... well beyond "need to give this one another listen because it's supposed to be a classic" So what do I really listen to, what do I pull when I just want to hear some Trane ... Plays The Blues Coltrane's Sound Crescent sometimes My Favorite Things Despite how it looks, not really an "Atlantic" guy per se and have no issues whatsoever with the free stuff. All of the above just always sounds good, fresh.

Older car here, so no Bluetooth option (but plugging in is easy). It sure is sweet in my wife's car to use Bluetooth. I also have Apple Music (previously had Spotify) and so I will sometimes stream.

I see your point. I have maybe 50-60 albums on my phone, plus a couple of playlists. I just like having more selection. Plus, I don't have to mess with the jewel cases and the associated clutter. It is usually a mix of newer CDs and old favorites - my comfort food CDs. I have used iTunes for so long it is a breeze to manage what is on my phone.

I can't remember the last time I played a CD in the car ... why? What a pain in the butt when you can plug in your phone (or use bluetooth).

No doubt. I have what I want, but there is an embarrassment of riches out there ...

I saw him in Chicago last fall with Orrin Evans. Liked him better on soprano than tenor. Of course that was live versus the CD. Thought he was really, really good on soprano (and nothing like his dad). Note that allmusic.com puts Cities higher, both from the critic and the users - and a fairly high number of user ratings for both.