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Jimmy Owens

Now playing: Jimmy Owens - The Monk Project (IPO, 2011) Trumpet – Jimmy Owens Tenor Saxophone – Marcus Strickland Trombone – Wycliffe Gordon Tuba, Baritone Saxophone – Howard Johnson Piano – Kenny Barron Bass – Kenny Davis Drums – Winard Harper

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Now spinning: Bob Florence Big Band - Westlake (Discovery, 1981) Just arrived in the mail.

I love the sax-bass-drum trio format. But this one is a little different. Swallow's electric bass gives the album a different sonic texture compared to sax-bass-drum trio albums that use upright basses. . . . So you get a bit less low-end heft and a bit more guitar-istic delicacy. IMO, this is the best Eastern Rebellion album -- in no small part because of Big George.

I should pull that Ruggles album from the shelf & give it a spin. It's been a long while since I've heard it.

Brahms: Piano Works, Opp. 116-119 / Dmitri Alexeev (EMI)

Sorry to hear this news, but I'm grateful for the music. R.I.P.

Back to the big Charles Ives box: Outstanding performances -- and the AQ is much improved compared to previous releases.

Next up: Disc 1

Now playing: A lovely album that I plucked from a local shop's bargain bin not too long ago.

with David "Fathead" Newman

Yup!

James Moody - Beyond This World (Vanguard, 1978)

Etta Jones - If You Could See Me Now (Muse, 1979)

❤️ ❤️

Now dipping into this treasure chest: The Complete Duke Ellington - 1947-1952: Recorded Works In Chronological Order (CBS France) Sides E & F If I'm ever having a stressful day, I pull this set from the shelf. It never fails to elevate my spirits. It's some potent medicine.