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Dan can also pick a Joe Hen. Each of us were "permitted" one leader album (and one co-leader album). So, yes, Dan could certainly select State of the Tenor. (Not that I'm saying he did. ) So there will be duplication of artists. But, we worked it out so neither of us chose the same albums. (Suprisingly, there were only a handful of albums that appeared on both of our lists.) Completely agree. All of this stuff flows like a river. Decade by decade is arbitrary. But whatchagonnado otherwise in a "survey"? I think it's just a matter of standing up some sorta structure to do the project. Lukewarm response, eh? That's surprising to me. ... Maybe it's because they lack flash??? On the surface, those records sound simple. But they are DEEP.

Amigos, I've now published my first three selections (with brief commentary) on our 80s jazz blog: https://jazzinthe80s.blogspot.com/ - Art Ensemble of Chicago - Full Force (ECM, 1980) - Joe Henderson - Mirror, Mirror (MPS, 1980) - Archie Shepp & Horace Parlan - Trouble in Mind (SteepleChase, 1980) My collaborator Dan will be posting his first three selections sometime before Sunday. Feel free to comment directly on the blog or right here. Either way, the discussion is one of the best things about these sorts of projects.

Now: Earlier:

Roberto Gatto Plays Rugantino (CAM Jazz, 2001) with a bunch of Italian heavy hitters -- including Enrico Pieranunzi, Enrico Rava, Gabriele Mirabassi, Rosario Giuliani, and Gianluca Petrella

Zaperoko - Still Crazy (Montuno, 1986) Zaperoko is a Latin jazz/songo band from Puerto Rico led by trombonist Edwin Feliciano; with Frankie Rodriguez, Edy Martinez, Giovanni Hidalgo, William Cepeda, a.o.

Gorgeous.

Giving this one listen, prompted by your post, jazzbo. Never heard it before. Thanks for the heads-up!

Tom Harrell - Stories (Contemporary, 1988) with Bob Berg, Niels Lan Doky, Ray Drummond, and Billy Hart

Next up: Includes a sizzling version of "Take Five" with an off-the-chain solo by tenorist Mario Rivera.

Yes, Shot on Goal is definitely worth checking out. And Silva's Speak No Evil is outstanding too -- maybe even better. Now spinning:

This again: Excellent Brazilian jazz from Milton Nascimento's long-time drummer.

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As far as Impulse goes... I've read somewhere that their Various Artist LPs -- like Impulse Energy Essentials and No Energy Crisis -- sold very well in the early-70s. Of course, I'm sure that Coltrane's records continued to sell, even after his passing. No idea about Shepp or others.

After reading Elegant People, I've been meaning to investigate that stuff. Only dipped my toe in the pool, so far.

I've read similar things about Elvis Presley bank-rolling classical music at RCA. Unfortunately, that sort of thinking -- that more commercial music should be used to underwrite less commercial music as a sort of civic obligation -- subsequently went the way of the dodo bird.

Guy -- By "recording choices" do you mean audio engineering / AQ? Just seeking clarification on your point.

I agree. In general, the second half of McCoy's Milestone output appeals to me more than the first. My desert-island McCoy is Horizon. I know that records like Sahara and Enlightenment and Atlantis made MUCH bigger splashes at the time. Those early Milestones are probably Tyner's most important records. ... And I enjoy them, but not as much as the subsequent LPs. Among the earlier Milestones, my favorite is Sama Layuca. It has an ebb and flow. McCoy's relentlessness is balanced by Hutcherson's lyricism.

Next up: U.S. repackaging/reissue of More Smiles and Sax No End

Now on my 'table:

Very interesting thread. I don't recall seeing it before. Thanks, Mark, for reviving it.