HutchFan

Thanks!

I'm totally unfamiliar with that one. Looks very interesting.

Just pulled two of my favorite Roland Hanna LPs from the shelf. Now spinning: This Must Be Love (rec. 1978) Up next: Time for the Dancers (rec. 1977)

Next up: George Adams & Don Pullen - Melodic Excursions (Timeless, 1982)

Gary Bartz Ntu Troop - Juju Street Songs (Prestige, 1972) Brilliant. Gary Bartz - Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone, Voice, Electric Piano, Percussion Andy Bey - Vocals, Electric Piano, Percussion Stafford James - Bass, Electric Bass, Voice, Percussion Howard King - Drums, Voice, Percussion

So true. It would almost be easier if he wasn't so consistently excellent.

Back on my turntable again: So good.

Lee Konitz with Alan Broadbent - Live - Lee (Milestone, 2003)

I'm unfamiliar with these records, Jon. I'll give 'em a listen. Welcome to the forum.

Now: I dig Alan Broadbent. He does subtle but nifty harmonic things that remind me of Jimmy Rowles.

NP: Betty Carter - Whatever Happened to Love? (Bet-Car, 1982) Tremendous.

Now on my 'table: Louis Armstrong - Satchmo Plays King Oliver (Audio Fidelity, 1960) Hooray for Pops!

Christmas in April!

My approach to culling music from my collection: If there's ANY doubt, keep it !!! Exactly.

Good stuff!

Vic Juris - Music of Alec Wilder (Double-Time, 1996)

and

Jackie & Roy ‎- We've Got It: The Music of Cy Coleman (Discovery, 1984)

Carol Sloane - Sophisticated Lady (Audiophile/Trio Japan, 1977) with the NY Jazz Quartet (minus Frank Wess): Roland Hanna, George Mraz, and Richard Pratt

This again: Mark Murphy Sings Nat King Cole ...and More (32 Jazz/Muse) Disc 2

I love Dexter's 1974-76 run of recordings for SteepleChase. A purple patch, for sure.

Clifford, Generally speaking, I prefer Hawes' music after he was released from prison, rather than before. If you haven't heard them already, I would recommend these two albums: - Blues for Bud (Black Lion) - Hamp's Piano (MPS) Both were recorded in Europe while Hawes was on tour there.

Now spinning this new-to-me LP: As Time Goes By: Carmen McRae Alone, Live at The Dug (Catalyst/Victor Japan, rec. 1973)