John Tapscott

It sure is. The guy who's really grabbing me on this listen is Frank Strozier. What a great and under-rated player.

Ira G. loved ice hockey. That counts for a lot in my book. (Hey, I'm Canadian). I didn't know him at all (though I'm quite aware of his tastes in jazz and his writings). But we could have had a great evening together, watching a Leafs /Rangers game and listening to some bop sides. Would have been really good if the Leafs had won! Here's Ira's beer league hockey team, Gitler's Gorillas. He played on the team for years, and then managed it for years. http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=GITLERSGORILLAS&s=hockey

Thanks Ted for posting that. It's a really fine record, which I've always enjoyed. You're right about the Ellington piece. Now:

A very strong recording.

Great thread. Sending me back to some fine piano trio recordings I haven't heard in a while.

Also on board with several of Peter Friedman's choices.

Love this music but I have decided not to order. I already have most of it.