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Now spinning: Herbie Mann - The Evolution of Mann (Atlantic, 2-LPs) This 1972 compilation is one of many Herbie Mann albums that I've found in dollar bins. Just like @Teasing the Korean notes on this thread.

Astonishing solo piano.

No doubt! Partly due to the fact that Mann was incredibly prolific. . . . Also, African Suite was released in Johnny Rae's name, rather than Mann's. (I assume this was to get around contractual obligations.)

No surprise there. It's got "your guy" on bass: George Duvivier. Actually, I love Duvivier too. I just think you were the one who made me sit up & listen to him carefully.

It's good stuff! After making With Flute to Boot with Machito, Mann formed his own Afro-Latin band. Along with African Suite, I'm especially partial to Flute, Brass, Vibes and Percussion.

Very nice. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference, no? Hearing Philly Joe with those three percussionists is something special.

Looks interesting. The Feed the Fire band.

Now spinning: Jimmie Rowles - Shade and Light (Ahead, 1978) with George Duvivier & Oliver Jackson

Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve, 2 LPs) Supremely relaxed small-group swing. Eldridge's absolute mastery is evident in every note.

Yep. It's a good one.

Now streaming: Vibraphone – Johnny Rae Flute, Bass Clarinet – Herbie Mann Piano – Bob Corwin Bass – Jack Six Drums – "Philly Joe" Jones Percussion – Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Jose Mangual, Victor Pantoja

ETC [Steve La Spina, Fred Hersch, Jeff Hirshfield] Plus One [Jerry Bergonzi] (Red, 1993)

Disc 2 - Two complete albums: Linda Ronstadt and Heart Like a Wheel

I don't speak Portuguese, so I can't say. But it makes sense!

Now playing: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Em Minas Ao Vivo: Piano e Voz (Biscoito Fino BR, 2004) Archival release of an intimate concert recording from 1981

That was only my first listen. I recently picked up the CD at library book sale. Initial impressions: It sounded like "old-school" (as in mid-20th c.) Bach. Romanticized and rhapsodic, rather than architectural. Not at all HIP -- but I enjoyed it. What are your thoughts on Pires' Bach?

One of the finest albums of the 1980s, imo.

Now spinning: Ron Carter Quartet - Piccolo (Milestone, 2 LPs) recorded live at Sweet Basil in 1977 -- with Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, and Ben Riley

Now on my turntable: Laurindo Almeida (g), Salli Terri (vo) & Others – Duets with the Spanish Guitar, Album 2 (Angel) Originally released in 1960 on Capitol Almeida's & Terri's first collaboration was superb -- and this second one is too.

Now spinning: Antonín Dvořák: Dumky-Trio, op. 90 / Beaux Arts Trio (Philips) A lovely interpretation with a sure but delicate touch.