HutchFan

You're right. This Kenny Werner cover is just one egregious example of many. Unfortunately. Of course, I'm still grateful to Winther for all the music, and that's the most important thing. . . . But even Blue Note would not have become the icon that it is without Reid Miles & Francis Wolff. The visuals are part of the equation! O.K., I'll get off my soapbox now.

I love Kenny Werner and his music. But goodness gracious that's a wretched album cover . . . . in so many ways. I understand documenting the music is the most important thing. It is. It is. But come on! You've gotta have some visual standards, don't you?!? . . . I realize that KW may have had nothing to do with the photograph or design. But whoever did -- Nils Winther or whoever it was -- you can do better! Kenny Werner and his music deserve better.

Yes. She's wonderful. Consistently inventive playing and compositions.

Celia Cruz & Sonora Matanzera! I wish I could've been there to hear & see THAT! Sounds like that grocery warehouse was transformed into The Palladium. 😊

I haven't. Looking at it now. Thanks. Charanga music is so cool. 🙂

Now streaming: with Sonny Bravo on piano

Oh yeah. It's probably my favorite Sonny Criss album.

An excellent compilation.

Unity - Blow Thru Your Mind (EPI, 1974) Featuring the vocals of the late Jay Clayton. R.I.P.

Another recent retrieval from a shop's bargain bin: Blakey, Diz, Monk, et al - The Giants of Jazz (Atlantic, 2 LPs) The album cover is tatty (both top seams are blown out), but the vinyl is in NM condition and plays beautifully, especially since I've given the discs a few spins on my RCM. I've heard this music before via streaming services, but (as usual) it sounds much better coming from my stereo -- both musically speaking and AQ-wise.

Ansermet Memorial Album: His Last Recordings (London, 1969) with L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, performing: - Magnard: Symphony No. 3, Op. 11 - Lalo: Scherzo for Orchestra EDIT: This is an English pressing, and it was immediately obvious to me when I placed the stylus on the platter. The AQ sounds like a DECCA release, rather than a LONDON -- since the latter were made in the U.S. and typically had much less transparency than their Euro Decca counterparts. . . In other words, this album sounds really good. The music is powerful too. I need to dig more into Magnard's body of work.

Agreed! Much love is also due to the amazing Larry Willis on piano. Awesome. You will not regret it.

Now spinning: Stanley Turrentine - In the Pocket (Fantasy, 1975) A recent dollar bin find. The strings & voices on this album, arranged by Gene Page, give the music a 70-soundtrack vibe. It's soul-jazz with a definite emphasis on the soul side. Regardless of the low-ish jazz quotient, I think the music is terrific. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do, and Stanley sounds great.

Disc 1

More from "The Sage of Tippo":

Two by Mose Allison:

Gui Duvignau - Baden (Sunnyside, 2022) Bass – Gui Duvignau Clarinet, Saxophone – Billy Drewes Piano, Wurlitzer Piano – Lawrence Fields Drums – Jeff Hirshfield Guitar – Bill Frisell (tracks: 1, 3, 9, 12) Bass – Ron Carter (track: 5)

Just heard this for the first time. . . . ¡Música fantástica!

I like all of Haig's music, both early and late. I agree with you re: Invitation. It's terrific. Have you heard Haig's two Seabreeze LPs (both released in '76): Piano Interpretation (solo) and Interplay (duo with Jamil Nasser)? IMO, they're both top-shelf Haig performances. I recently ordered Chelsea Bridge (East Wind, 1975), a trio date with Jamil Nasser and Billy Higgins. Can't wait for it to get here, so I can hear the entire album. (I've only found two cuts on the internet -- so I've just had a "taste" so far.)