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During my freshman year in college, I had a poster-sized reproduction of this album cover on my dormitory room wall.

Martial Solal's MPS recordings deserve an official box set treatment -- even though it'll probably never happen. I think they're the most consistently interesting albums of his career.

More Rush:

R.I.P. 😪

Ugh. Sad news. But I'm grateful for the all the extraordinary music. R.I.P.

It's a good one. Bruno Walter's Brahms cycle with the Columbia SO is my favorite -- but this Karajan set isn't far behind.

Next up: Symphony No. 3

O.K. I'll jump on the Moravec bandwagon too. Coming up momentarily: Chopin's Preludes, Op.28, as heard on this "Classics Record Library" set:

This again:

I bet what you're describing has happened to most of the people on this board who are building physical collections. I know it has happened to me. It one of the "hazards" of our hobby!

Moravec is a MASTER. ❤️

Dan, Are there any recordings in particular in the archive that you'd recommend?

"Black Doves" for me and my wife too. Just finished up the fourth episode last night.

The Bakersfield sound! I have a couple Yoakam albums from the 90s. I'll go back and check out those earlier releases. Thanks for the heads-up.

Prompted by this thread:

Since the year is coming to an end . . . What are the albums or artists who really caught your ear in 2024? New or old releases. Jazz or other genres. Recordings or live performances. As long as you first heard it this year and it's left a lasting impression, it's fair game. Here's what comes to mind for me, listed in no particular order: I've especially enjoyed the second LP in this set, originally released as Autumn Song. A beautiful tribute. Along with Jimmy Owens, Kenny Barron stars. This first encounter with Lutoslawski immediately sent me scurrying for more by this Polish composer. The highlight of this disc is Gilel's transcendent take on Brahms' Ballads, Op. 10. The Abercrombie-Bergonzi front line -- along with Gertz's excellent compositions -- make this memorable. Powell at his early-1970s peak -- amazing rhythms & improvisation. I'd somehow overlooked Morgan's last studio session until this year. It's a doozy. Fantastic Latin music with a heavy dose of jazz intermixed, courtesy of pianist and arranger Papo Lucca. So what about YOU? Music-wise, what hit you hard in 2024?

More Lieb: Dave Liebman - Return of the Tenor: Standards (Double-Time, 1996)

Dave Liebman - Ceremony (Chesky, 2014) Liebman with electric bassist Oscar Stagnaro -- who sounds fantastic -- and four percussionists. I love it.

Agreed.