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I just ordered this LP from Dusty Groove: Miyazawa Akira Quartet ‎- 木曽 = Kiso (Victor JP, rec. 1970) with Masahiko Sato (p), Yasuo Arakawa (b), and Takeo Moriyama (d) I discovered this astonishing album a few years ago via YouTube. I can't wait to hear it in high fidelity.

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A superb compilation.

R.I.P.

Hampton Hawes - Blues for Bud (Black Lion, rec. 1968) with Jimmy Woode and Art Taylor

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It's fun to hear these Lloyd compositions -- some of which he's still playing today -- in their nascent form. It's also clear that Lloyd was still working on finding his own voice on the tenor at this point. OTOH, his flute playing seems more fully individualized.

NP via YouTube:

R.I.P.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. to a GIANT. I'm sad that he's gone, but I'm GRATEFUL for the music!

Django in his pomp.