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In a Stanley Turrentine / Shirley Scott groove: Let It Go (Impulse, 1967) Hustlin' (Blue Note, 1964)

That's fantastic, Rooster! I'm so glad that you're enjoying it. I definitely want to explore more from Sato -- and Zoller as well. I wish A Path Through Haze was available on CD too. That said, I'm glad that the Germany company Edel acquired the MPS catalog a few years ago. Otherwise, these recordings likely wouldn't be available at all -- even as downloads. I know that the MPS catalog was formerly owned by a series of European "majors" -- but they reissued very little, aside from the highest profile stuff.

Jim, Thanks for the YT links. I'll give Up from the Roots a close listen. I've heard the record, but I don't know it. Gheorghe, Remember that I've only posted 55 selections so far. More than 300 to go! Also, I make no bones about the fact that these records are my favorites, not "representative records" from the decade. Naturally, YMMV. Good timing. I posted my entry about The Inner Mounting Flame on Friday! If you'd like to sample more, check out the videos on discogs: The Soulful Rebel and People & Love. I had an interesting reaction to People & Love. When I first bit into it, I was wondering if it might be too sweet. I chewed on it for a while, and l discovered that's not the case at all. In fact, it's surprisingly meaty. Don't let that first flavor fool you.

Earlier: Attila Zoller & Masahiko Sato - A Path Through Haze (MPS, 1972) This album is the subject of today's entry on my 70s jazz blog. NP: Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man (Fantasy)

Ah, that's wonderful. You'll keep memories of that concert with you all your life.

I've only heard the late sonatas, so I can't speak to the rest of his cycle. But I find the Pollini readings that I do know to be very powerful. I can hear "cool", but I definitely don't hear "cold". Also, I didn't know that Pollini had re-recorded the last three. Would love to hear your impressions.

Hans Koller, Attila Zoller, Roland Hanna - Trinity (L+R)

Shirley Scott - Oasis (Muse) The Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Cookbook, Vol. 1 (Prestige)

Yes, I agree. Pollini's interpretation is analytical, cool, Apollonian. He's certainly a child of A.B. Michelangeli, figuratively-speaking. It also seems like Pollini's technique is so formidable that he can negotiate this music without straining. I think that (almost) effortlessness is part of the equation too.

NP: Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff - Crunch Time (Milestone) Earlier today: Tete Montoliu - Songs for Love (Enja) This disc is the subject of today's entry on my 70s jazz blog.

LvB's Piano Sonatas for me too. Pollini's recordings of Sonatas No. 28 and No. 29 "Hammerklavier":

Earlier: Disc 1

Oh. My mistake. Excellent music, regardless. 😉

Disc 2

Jam Session in Swingville featuring Coleman Hawkins & Pee Wee Russell (Fantasy) Tracks 6 - 11 with Pee Wee and Pee Wee Russell - Over the Rainbow (Xanadu) Originally released as Pee Wee Russell Plays on Dot Records

Yes sir!

Stitt and Patterson sound great, but it's BOOKER ERVIN who really knocks me out.

Sorry to hear that, Brad. I like Weldon Irvine's contributions on Comin' on Home. ... But everyone hears things differently!

Instant Death is one of Harris' best records, I think.

Prompted by jazzbo's EG post above. Fantastic!

The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame (Columbia, 1971) Today's entry on my 70s jazz blog. Longish write-up tonight.

Now listening to the music originally released on the LP Hip Twist (Prestige, 1962).