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Now spinning: Luiz Eça - Antologia do Piano (Philips Brazil, 1976) Eça is probably most well-known for his work with the Tamba Trio/Tamba 4. He released this solo piano LP after they disbanded. Beautiful music.

Yep, I've heard/streamed Exonerated Flea -- but I'll have to pick up the Wounded Bird reissue at some point.

You're raising her right!

Now: Wounded Bird CD reissue There's a bunch of heavyweights on this record -- Billy Harper, Joe Farrell, Ralph Towner, George Mraz -- but it's David Friedman's vibes & marimba that are really grabbing my ear tonight.

I love that album. Phew! Tempting!

I ordered a few CDs and two LPs from Dusty back in early December. As of December 20th, my shipment just seemed to disappear somewhere in an Atlanta distribution center. I kept checking the USPS tracking, and it wasn't moving. It seemed like it was just... gone. A few weeks back, I contacted the USPS, and they told me it was likely lost. The folks at Dusty were willing to work with me -- but most of the stuff I'd ordered was used, so replacement wasn't an option. I made peace with the fact that the package had disappeared. Big bummer. Here's the kicker: Today, it showed up on my doorstep, just like it had fallen out of the sky. 46 days after DG shipped it. That's a long time -- but feel lucky to have it at all. Music that's back from the dead!

I think In Berlin is Leon Thomas' finest album too. Now playing: Real Gone Music CD reissue

This morning: Leon Thomas - Blues & the Soulful Truth (Flying Dutchman, 1972) Last night: Leon Thomas - In Berlin with Oliver Nelson (Flying Dutchman, 1971)

Stan Tracey Quartet - The Return Of Captain Adventure (Tentoten) Recorded live at the 100 Club, London, 1975

Nancy Wilson - I Know I Love Him (Capitol, 1973)

Next up: Herbie Mann - Mississippi Gambler (Atlantic, 1972) Back cover: Mann channels the spirits of Rhett Butler and Bret Maverick on this one.

Now spinning: Michal Urbaniak & Urszula Dudziak - Tribute to Komeda (MPS, rec. 1972) Michal Urbaniak (vn, el-vn, ts, ss); Urszula Dudziak (vo, perc); Zbigniew Seifert (vn, as); Tomasz Stanko (tr, p); Attila Zoller (g); Roman Dylag (b); Peter Giger (d); Armen Halburian (perc) Released as We'll Remember Komeda in Europe.

Reflexionen [Urs Leimgruber, Don Friedman, Bobby Burri, Joël Allouche] (Timeless, 1984) I only stumbled across this music this last year. Great album, a happy discovery. Lovano's most interesting band, I think.

What are your impressions, jhoots? Hard to surpass the classic film version from 1930.

Now spinning this CD: Luis Bonilla - I Talking Now! (Planet Arts, 2009) with: - Trombone – Luis Bonilla - Saxophone – Ivan Renta - Keyboards – Arturo O'Farrill - Bass – Andy McKee - Drums – John Riley

Archie Shepp - The Cry of My People (ABC/Impulse, 1973) Such monumental, visionary music! In lesser hands, this would be a sprawling mess -- but Shepp somehow shapes this music into an all-encompassing, TRANSCENDENT vision. From where I'm sitting, this belongs in the same exalted company as Max's Lift Every Voice & Sing, Oliver Nelson's Black, Brown and Beautiful, and Billy Harper's Capra Black. Of course, all of these artists -- to a greater or lesser extent -- are standing on Ellington's shoulders, and that's why Shepp concludes the album with "Come Sunday." Schoolchildren should be studying this stuff.

Carol Sloane - Love You Madly (Contemporary, 1989) Exquisite singing. Killer band. Outstanding record. R.I.P. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/01/24/jazz-singer-carol-sloane-dead/

Next up: Buddy Rich Plays & Plays & Plays (RCA, 1977)

There are clear rules for this forum: No POLITICS. No RELIGION. In what world is this not politics?!?!? If anyone wants to talk politics or religion, GO ELSEWHERE. That's enough! Do NOT poison this well.

Now spinning: Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia - Wilde Tales (MCA UK, 1979) Lovely album.

A masterpiece.

Now playing: George Mraz, Roland Hanna, Frank Wess, Ben Riley