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Time for some Tito Puente . . .

Bill Evans - The Complete Fantasy Recordings Disc 8

I've really enjoyed it.

Now spinning: Black Renaissance - Body, Mind and Spirit (Baystate, 1977) 2023 RSD reissue on Luv N' Haight Buster Williams !!!

This again:

Next up: Akira Miyazawa Quartet – Kiso (Victor JP, 1970) This album was made less than a year after Bull Trout, and the band members are the same -- except from the drummer. Takeo Moriyama replaces Masahiko Togashi -- and his propulsive, frenetic drumming definitely alters the trajectory of the music.

Yep, I've got it. It's another dandy Margitza record. Now streaming: Miyazawa Akira – Bull Trout (Victor Japan, 1969) Tenor Saxophone, Percussion – Akira Miyazawa Piano, Percussion – Masahiko Satoh Bass – Yasuo Arakawa Drums, Percussion – Masahiko Togashi Percussion – Yohnosuke Segami (1 trk only)

Now streaming:

Good grief, Jim. What do you want? "You're right. I'm wrong. I submit to your greater knowledge & authority." Is that sufficient? Next time I won't wish than an excellent Max LP was more well known. Jeez.

O.K. Fair enough.

Agreed. Tremendous. Yes! Isn't it odd that an album released on the giant Columbia label has been so consistently ignored? It seems like Chattahoochee Red has been overlooked even more than his albums released on small, indie jazz labels. Maybe it's because Max's music is so darn POWERFUL. And perhaps his medicine is just too poweful for "general listeners" who aren't ready for it. Because Max is never playing when he's playing. He's never messing around. His intentions are always serious, always lofty, always large.

That makes sense.

Odd. We're seeing different release dates on different sites. It appears that Europe had an earlier release (02/23) date than N. America (11/23). Go figure. I'd urge you to give it a listen, felser. The music ranges from earthy Gospel to Outer Space. But a cosmic, transcendent vibe runs through all of it. I often get hung up on the term Spiritual Jazz, for a variety of reasons, which I won't delve into now. Suffice it to say, this is most definitely and overtly Spiritual Jazz that touches on everything from Mahalia to Sun Ra.

Thank you, Peter! Yeah, it is. But I guess a needle-drop is better than nothing. EDIT: I just took a look at the City Hall site and found the record. It's only available for pre-order at this point -- with a release date of Nov 17th. I suspect that's why I'm not seeing it on those other sites. I guess we'll see!

Amigos, Earlier today, I was reading the October edition of The New York City Jazz Record. I was happy to see a review of Amina Claudine Myer's album Song for Mother E. Per the write-up, Leo has reissued this amazing record on CD. I am stoked because I've wanted it for a long time. (So far, I've only heard it via streaming.) Since Leo doesn't ship to the U.S., I was just looking for it at Downtown Music Gallery and Dusty Groove. Unfortunately, it's not listed on either site. Then I checked Discogs. No luck there either. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I might find it? EDIT: By the way, if you take a look at the NYJR, be sure to read the three reviews by our fellow board member, @Ken Dryden.

Ooops. My bad. I knew that the Flatlanders all hooked up in Lubbock. Didn't realize that Ely was born there too. In any case, Ely's a terrific musician. I love how you can hear a HUGE range of influences in his music -- from Jimmy Rodgers to Jerry Lee Lewis, Gram Parsons to The Clash. That takes big ears and a big musical imagination. As for the term "Country-Rock," I hear you. He doesn't sound like Pure Prairie League or the Marshall Tucker Band. OTOH, Ely's music obviously does have very deep roots in both rock and country. That's why I brought him up here. Does that make sense to you?

Cool. Thanks. Next up: Paco de Lucia - Almoraima (Philips, 1976) ¡Viva España!

I have that CD too. Gielen is usually excellent in this sort of repertoire.

According to the notes on the back of the cover, the photographer's name is Robert McCabe. That name doesn't ring any bells for me.