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Thanks. Honestly, it's only because I've been focused on this 70s Jazz project for a long time. It motivated me to explore as many "rooms in the 70s jazz house" as possible -- including off-the-beaten path rooms that I'm sure I would've missed otherwise. Plus, I tried to approach everything with big ears, as openly as possible. ... So, over time, I've found my boundaries of my taste being s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d to encompass new things. ... And I'm glad about that. That said, there are still gaping holes in my collection (and knowledge), even focusing on jazz in the 1970s. The old saying is so true: "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." ... I suppose that's why I named the project Playing Favorites. It isn't an objective history, and it doesn't pretend to be. It's just a bunch of doorways, invitations to explore, and all that. Oh. Cool! I agree with you, Peter. Tempus Fugue-It is a darn good record. Speaking of Levy supporting vocalists, I dig his '77 LP with June Christy, Impromptu. I didn't include it in my survey. But it's another good one.

I agree 100%. Music from the Source should be more readily available too. And, I'll say it again to all who will listen: Don't sleep on the wonderful Sir Roland!

Now spinning: Cecil McBee Sextet with Chico Freeman - Compassion (Enja, 1979) with Steve McCall (d) and Famoudou Don Moye (perc) Yeeeeeeessssssss.

I second that motion.

More Santana:

Another strong Sipiagin date, IMO:

I never would have been able to do it if I hadn't worked out my entire survey before starting, all 366 recordings. I have them listed in a spreadsheet -- with the dates of recording in chronological order and sidemen. It took a several years to put the spreadsheet together. Lots of sifting and sorting, adding one LP and deleting another. It kept evolving over time. Plus, it was a great excuse to buy and listen to lots and lots of records from the 70s.

Yep, that's another good one! I suppose it's indicative of how important the record was that they chose to revisit it in toto decades later. I should've mentioned the re-make in my blog entry. Maybe I'll go back and add it. Oh well. That's fine. Just another sign that we all hear things differently. And vive la différence!

Andy LaVerne Trio - Another World (SteepleChase, 1977) with Mike Richmond & Billy Hart and Lou Levy - Tempus Fugue-It (Interplay, 1977) with Fred Atwood & John Dentz These are two of the seven albums that I posted on my 70s jazz blog today.

Weekly Recap - PLAYING FAVORITES: Reflections on Jazz in the 1970s Andy LaVerne Trio – Another World (SteepleChase, 1978) Lou Levy – Tempus Fugue-It (Interplay, 1977) Sheila Jordan & Arild Andersen – Sheila (SteepleChase, 1978) Cecil McBee Sextet – Music from the Source (Enja/Inner City, 1978) and Compassion (Enja/Inner City, 1979) Kenny Wheeler – Deer Wan (ECM, 1978) Shakti with John McLaughlin – Natural Elements (Columbia, 1977) Roland Hanna & George Mraz – Sir Elf Plus One (Choice, 1978) A word about Sir Roland Hanna, one of the faces on my personal MOUNT RUSHMORE of jazz pianists: Check out his entry on my blog. It includes a list of Hanna's recordings from the 1970s, when (from this listener's perspective) he was making his finest music. If you're unfamiliar with his work, I urge you to listen. Hanna never made a splash like McCoy or Chick or Herbie -- in the 1970s or at any time. ... But Sir Roland is a poet! His music is full of warmth and humanity. To me, he's just as "important" as anyone you can name.

Sam Yahel Trio - Truth & Beauty (Origin)

NP: Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins [Sweet Basil Trio] - St. Thomas (Evidence, 1996) Yeah!

Earlier today:

Yes! Terrific album!

First listen: Ryan Cohan - Originations (Origin, 2020) Mighty impressed, so far.

The Santi Debriano Group - Panamaniacs (Evidence)

R.I.P.

Santana - Milagro (Polydor, 1992)

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - Sing a Song of Basie (MCA Impulse!; originally ABC Paramount) and Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow (Classic Jazz) Along with Bechet and Mezz, you get some low-down, dirty blues playing by piano man Sammy Price!

Dan, I'd like the first two. Thanks!

Thanks for the heads-up on this, Rooster!

Now spinning on my 'table: The Pee Wee Russell Quartet - New Groove (Columbia, 1963) Another LP from a recent dollar bin haul. It was covered in dust when I found it, but -- after a couple spins on the record vac -- it sounds great. The audio fidelity of the mono LP really is astonishing -- especially since I'd only heard the music previously via YouTube. (There aren't any production credits on the cover. Fred Plaut, I wonder?) ... Music-wise, it's not typical Pee Wee. The quartet is more reminiscent of a Mulligan piano-less group -- or Jimmy Giuffre with Bob Brookmeyer -- than anything you'd normally associate with Pee Wee. But it's always fun to hear Russell's clarinet -- in any setting.

I've REALLY been enjoying Of Love and Peace lately. It's hit me hard -- in a good way. But you're right that it's quite different than his Blue Notes before it.