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Along with the Bill Evans connection, here are two more artists that owe a debt to Erik Satie: Particularly on Hutcherson's composition "Bouquet" and Beirach blends classical influences with jazz more successfully than any other pianist I've heard. Particularly 20th c. composers like Scriabin, Mompou, and Bartok. I hear Satie's influence on this disc. Apparent simplicity that's not really simple. Like a haiku. We can also make another connection in the puzzle b/c Beirach is also connected back to Bill Evans -- since he was one of Evans' protégés/students.

As our friends down in New Orleans say, "True dat!!!" ... And it seems like Oistrakh's stature is growing even larger with the passing of time.

Disc 8 - PROKOFIEV: - Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Op. 19 - with Lovro Von Matačić and the LSO - Violin Concerto No. 2 Op. 63 - Alceo Galliera and the Philharmonia O - Violin Sonata No. 2 In D Op. 94 - with Vladimir Yampolsky Hard to surpass Oistrakh in this repertoire.

Superb. Thanks Justin!

Yes! All the stuff that Rooster said.

Shabaka and the Ancestors - We Are Sent Here By History (Impulse)

Lucky Thompson - Illuminations (Groove Merchant) A desert-island disc. Originally released as two LPs in 1973: Goodbye Yesterday and I Offer You.

Yessir! It's a fabulous LP from beginning to end.

Not all cuts but most of them. If the Varitone isn't your cuppa, then you probably won't like it.

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Gary Burton & Chick Corea - Crystal Silence (ECM) Donald Byrd - Byrd in Flight (BN) This Legends of Acid Jazz CD compiles two Prestige LPs originally released in 1969: Don Patterson's Funk You! and Sonny Stitt's Soul Electricity

Chico Hamilton - Passin' Thru / Man from Two Worlds (Impulse 2-on-1)

What do you think of that one, Justin? Looks very interesting. I've been meaning to check out Dayna Stephens for years, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Also, any other Stephens recommendations welcomed. 🙂

Yessir. Me too.

If you don't like George Adams' singing, you might wanna avoid this one. I think his singing is great.

More Adams/Pullen/Brown/Richmond wonderfulness.

This was such a fantastic band. But I gotta say that I whenever I listen to this particular record I am completely captivated by the sound of George Adams' saxophone. Not what he plays or how he plays, exactly. Just the sound. Like he could play one note, and it would be fascinating -- because there's so much happening in that one note, so many smells and textures and feelings.

Fantastic list, Peter! I'm familiar with nearly all of those records, and I considered many of them for inclusion. Plus, the four titles I've bolded above are actually in my survey too. On my blog, the Sonny Stitt record is titled Endgame Brilliance. It's two LPs -- Constellation and Tune Up -- on one CD. LOL !

Bol, I've never heard either of these tables, so I can't speak to the specifics. But one thing to consider: The biggest improvements in audio quality occur at lowest end of the cost spectrum. As you spend more and more, the improvements get smaller and smaller. So, generally speaking, you'll get a MUCH bigger sonic improvement "bang for your buck" going from a $1,000 dollar system to a $3,000 system than you will from going from a $10,000 system to a $30,000 system -- even though you're spending ten times more in the latter case. "Diminishing returns," as they say. I happen to have an old Rega Planar 3. This is ancient history, but there was a VERY significant jump in audio in between the 2 and the 3, even though the cost difference was just a couple hundred dollars. (And the improvement became even more pronounced when I upgraded the cartridge on my table to a Dynavector.) My 2 cents.

Wow, Justin. What a GREAT place to start !!!