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Thanks for the links, @clifford_thornton. Now spinning this LP: The John Lewis Album for Nancy Harrow (Finesse, 1981) with Frank Wess (fl), Joe Kennedy (vn), Howard Collins (g), Marc Johnson (b), and Connie Kay (d)

Funny stuff.

I'm just now listening to music by Joe Ely, and it occurred to me that his music might be called country rock. Or maybe Roots Rock with a healthy dollop of country. I've only discovered his music in the last few years, but I've enjoyed everything I've heard so far -- particularly his early solo stuff from the late-70s & early-80s. Ely is from Amarillo, and -- along with Jimmy Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock -- he was a founding member of The Flatlanders. He definitely came out of the Texas "progressive country" scene that blended country, folk, and rock in interesting ways. Anyhow. Ely's well worth a listen, IMO.

Joe Ely - Down on the Drag (MCA, 1979) Damn good record.

Either Moe or one of The Ramones. 😉

I dig her. I don't think I've ever heard that. Sounds interesting though.

Now: Earlier:

and All those Zoot albums on Pablo with Jimmy Rowles are so good.

I hear you. OTOH, even if we acknowledge that the rule changes helped Acuña pick up more steals than he would have in previous years, it's not like he barely broke the record. He destroyed it. We're not talking about 40-40 anymore. The new benchmark is 40-70. Also, let's see how many ballplayers can reach that plateau going forward. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's going to be a very small club.

Yessir. He had such a great sound.

Ronald Acuña Jr. First player in the 40-70 club: My dad grew up near Pittsburgh watching the Pirates, and he says that only player he's ever seen who had Acuña's combination of skills is Roberto Clemente. . . . But even Clemente didn't put up these sorts of numbers.

Norman Simmons Quartet - Ramira the Dancer (Spotlite, 1977) with Lisle Atkinson (b), Al Harewood (d), and Ralph Dorsey (perc)

Yes. It's the 32 Jazz reissue cover.

with Frank Strozier

More from the MJT+3: The best kind of attack to have!

So soulful -- especially Mabern & Strozier.

It's funny how harpsichords only had a short time in the limelight. However, during that brief time, they showed up all over the place. Particularly in movie soundtracks. If the movie happened to be made during the High Harpsichord period, it was nearly inevitable. There had to be a harpsichord just like there had to be a sleek roadster (preferably British or Italian) -- for that extra whiff of Euro sophistication. . . . I mean a piano is smart. And the electric piano is hip. But a harpsichord! Come on! It's no contest! GW could make ANY instrument sound good. I love that stuff. Seriously.

Good record. I dig Rick Margitza.

Vassar Clements - Hillbilly Jazz (Flying Fish, 1974) Possibly even better than Concepts in Unity.

Thanks!

Agreed. I thought of Ramsey Lewis too. No doubt. Any particular artists or albums that you'd recommend? I'd love to take a swim in that pool, but I have no idea where to begin.

This one is completely new to me. I'm giving it a listen now via YT. Definitely a feel-good vibe. Thanks for the heads-up.