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These are my two favorite Charlie Mariano records: Charlie Mariano - Crystal Bells (CMP, 1980) with Stu Goldberg (kybds), Gene Perla (b, el b), and Don Alias (d, perc) and Philip Catherine, Charlie Mariano, Jasper Van't Hof - Sleep My Love (CMP, 1979) Earlier in the 70s, these three guys formed the core of the band Pork Pie. Listeners who dislike synthesizers won't enjoy these albums. That said, I think these two records are AMAZING. I wish there were more jazz albums that used electric instruments this well.

More sounds of New Orleans: and Over the years, there have been several bands called The New Orleans Joymakers. This particular unit was led by clarinetist Örjan "Orange" Kjellin, a Swedish-born New Orleans transplant. The other band members were Kid Thomas Valentine (tr, vo); Preston Jackson (tb); Father Al Lewis (banjo, vo); Lars Edegran (p); James Prevost (b); and Louis Barbarin (d). I really like that one. Degen is an underrated pianist, imo.

One of my phavorites by Phineas: Phineas Newborn, Jr. - Solo Piano (Atlantic, 1975)

More sounds from New Orleans:

A quick aside: HOORAY for Charles Ives !!! The two artists with the most representation in my music collection are Charles Ives and Duke Ellington. However, all of those records were accumulated with deliberate intent. So enough of this rabbit trail... Back to the thread topic at hand.

I keep coming back to this over and over again lately: Love that Willie Humphrey clarinet.

A double dose of the BLUES!

Arc Records CD reissue

Now: I love this stuff.

Now: Earlier:

Yes. Of course that's true. But it's still fun to discuss what author's notions of what "essential" were, no? Even if his ideas are specifically in the context of a jazz soloist's instruction book. Speaking for myself, I'm not nit-picking in the sense of what he should've included. I'm just joining the conversation because it's fun to discuss these sorts of things.

Now: Earlier:

That's a tasty slice of the jazz pie, for sure -- but it's a VERY NARROW slice indeed. Tons missing. For me, the most surprising omissions are Dizzy Gillespie and Bud Powell. Particularly if the author's focus is on soloists. Also notable: Four records by George Russell and none by Charles Mingus? That's odd. And, like you noted TTK, no pre-Bop soloists. None! Phooey on that. 👎

Ernie Krivda - The Alchemist (Inner City, 1978) with Gil Goldstein, Eddie Gomez, Bob Moses & Ray Mantilla

Now on my turntable: Black Renaissance [Harry Whitaker] - Body, Mind and Spirit (Baystate, rec. 1976) with Woody Shaw, Azar Lawrence, Buster Williams, Billy Hart, and others; 2023 RSD re-reissue from Luv N' Haight From this listener's point of view, Buster Williams is the force that makes this album move, the hero of the date.

Oh, that sounds familiar. Business travel can be a drag. Hope you find some gems & enjoy your not-at-work time today.

I like it very much. Montellanico is an excellent singer, IMO. And with Konitz, Rava & Pieranunzi, there's no shortage of top-flight soloists.

NP: Far Out CD reissue

Needless to say, that's a GOOD DEAL for this LP. But why does any reseller even bother to list a record at that price?!?!

Now spinning: Shelly Manne - Essence (Galaxy, 1977) with Lew Tabackin (ts, fl), Mike Wofford (p), and Chuck Domanico (b) A gem of a record that, oddly, never got an OJC CD reissue (AFAIK).

Ross Tompkins and Good Friends (Concord) Mike Wofford - Scott Joplin: Interpretations '76 (Flying Dutchman)