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Now: Earlier today: Last night:

I need to re-listen to Crystals. Rivers' large ensemble stuff usually hasn't hit me as hard as his small combo records. I've never heard either of the duo records with Holland.

If I hadn't chosen Waves, I think I would've gone with The Quest (Red, 1976), a trio record with Holland & Altschul. What would you choose, Rabshakeh? I dig those as well. ... I like Sizzle better of the two, ever so slightly.

Do not sleep on Arnett Cobb, gents! ... I know I did. For WAY too long.

Weekly Recap - PLAYING FAVORITES: Reflections on Jazz in the 1970s Buddy Tate & the Muse Allstars – Live at Sandy's (Muse, 1980) and Hard Blowin': Live at Sandy's (Muse, 1984) Sam Rivers - Waves (Tomato, 1979) Anthony Davis – Of Blues and Dreams (Sackville, 1979) Johnny Dyani Quartet – Song for Biko (SteepleChase, 1979) Shirley Horn – A Lazy Afternoon (SteepleChase, 1979) Mike Nock – In, Out and Around (Timeless/Timeless Muse, 1978) Arnett Cobb – Arnett Cobb Is Back (Progressive, 1979) I like that I have not one but two Texas Tenors this week. Plus Sam Rivers and Anthony Davis. Plus Johnny Dyani's gorgeous Song for Biko and Shirley Horn's gorgeous A Lazy Afternoon. Plus Mike Nock with Mike Brecker. I say, "Good stuff!!!" What say you?

R.I.P. My favorite Sean Connery movie:

Disc 1 and

Such a great record! I've been listening to: and I wish Sonny was on more than two cuts.

Earlier: Anders Bergcrantz - C (Dragon, 1997) Now: Sam Rivers - Waves (Tomato, 1978) Two good ones!

I've noticed those on Dusty Groove too. I'd be interested to hear them -- or thoughts from anyone who's heard them already. I can't imagine that they'd be anything but REALLY good.

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Lionel Hampton - Stompology, Vol. 1 (RCA) Johnny Hodges on "Sunny Side of the Street" !!! and Johnny Dodds - Archives of Jazz, Vol. 24 (BYG France) 1926-28 recordings

This again: Yeah, that cover is evocative, isn't it?!? I display LPs on the walls of my listening room. 27 albums that I'm always rotating, putting one up and taking another down. Fuji has been up on the wall for a l-o-n-g time b/c it's such a lovely cover. ... And the music on Fuji is excellent too.

I'd be interesting in knowing if there are other Roach - Rollins recordings too! Milestones, I assume that you're aware of this one: Clifford Brown & Max Roach - Live at the Bee Hive (Columbia, 1979) Recorded in 1955. Rollins isn't the only tenor on these sides. There's also Nicky Hill.

Terumasa Hino Sextet - Fuji (Victor Japan/Catalyst, 1972)

Inspired by soulpope's recent post of the complete set.

Ran Blake - Duke Dreams: The Legacy of Strayhorn-Ellington (Soul Note) Blake definitely has his own thing going on, a unique voice.

Do it, Mark!!! You'd do a GREAT job!!! If you need to crowdfund it, I'll be the first person to sign up!

Now spinning:

IMO, that first Soprano Summit LP -- and the second one -- are their two best. Dick Hyman on piano is what sets them apart.

Prompted by Tolliver talk elsewhere on the board: Just now seeing that Pure Pleasure has reissued this -- as it was originally titled on Strata-East, Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival. It's a two-LP set. Oh man, that is tempting! ... I just might have to plop for that. ... "After all, I only own an emusic.com download of it now," he begins rationalizing to himself.

Sweets and Lockjaw.

Happy to share the list (so far). If folks discover any "new" music thru this project and it brings them enjoyment, then I'm glad.

Dang. What a score! My first job -- aside from cutting grass and watching kids -- was stocking shelves at K-mart. Hardware and housewares. I was 15. Never saw ANYTHING that hip.

Echoes of the The Birth of the Cool sonorities. Max and Draper's tuba, I suppose. But the arrangements & compositions too.