HutchFan

I agree. KB was incredibly consistent, IMO.

Still in heavy rotation: Among other things, I'm really enjoying Dewey Redman's interplay with Billy Higgins on this one.

Anthony Braxton - Duets 1976 with Muhal Richard Abrams (Arista)

Helen Merrill - Music Makers (Owl)

I think Hungerford's approach is somewhat reminiscent of Gilels'. Hungerford is perhaps a shades less "Olympian" than Gilels -- but they have a sort of TOUGHNESS and "no nonsense" command in common. Or at least that's how I think about them. EDIT: I think Hungerford is underrated, simply because he recorded for Vanguard and never had much of a career as a concert artist. But Hungerford has been recognized by some connoisseurs, which I assume played a part in Piano Classics reissuing his LvB piano sonatas.

John Coates, Jr. - After the Before (Omnisound, 1978) Helluva record.

June Christy - Impromptu with the Lou Levy Sextet (Discovery)

The Buddy Tate Celebrity Club Orchestra - Unbroken (MPS/PAUSA) Enjoying this so much. Don't sleep on Buddy Tate!

Earlier today:

NP:

Billy Harper - Capra Black (Strata-East) Oh man. So good. Found this LP in a local shop a few days ago. Happily snapped it up -- especially at the (relatively low) price. Very nice upgrade from MP3s to vinyl.

The David Berkman Quartet - Start Here... Finish There (Palmetto) with Ugonna Okegwo (b), Dick Oatts (ss, as), Nasheet Waits (d)

Jan Garbarek's playing is a hit-or-miss proposition for me -- but I love Dansere. ... Bobo Stenson, on the other hand, always sounds good to this listener.

NP: with Ron Burton (p), Henry Pete Pearson “Mettathias" (b), Richie Goldberg (d), Joe "Habao" Texidor (perc) So intense and soulful!!!

I'm jealous! I never had the opportunity to see Tommy Flanagan in person. And I bet that trio with Mraz and AT was wonderful. Last night:

Helen Merrill - Something Special... (Inner City, 1978) This is a reissue of The Feeling Is Mutual, a 1967 Milestone LP co-led by Merrill and Dick Katz.

Now this: Steve Kuhn - Trance (ECM)

Duke on the road in Europe in the 1960s: and

Bennie Wallace - Big Jim's Tango (Enja) That's one of my favorites by Cannonball too.

It's very good. Muse released two more Rodney/Sullivan LPs from the same Vanguard engagement: Hi Jinx at the Vanguard and Alive in New York. I haven't heard either of these.

Norman Connors - Dark of Light (Buddah) Originally released on Cobblestone in '73. Beautiful!

Anthony Cox - Dark Metals (Antilles/Minor Music, 1991) with Dewey Redman

I agree! I've recommended these records to Mosaic for reissue several times. I think Waldron's Japanese Victor recordings would make a SUPERB set! And there are so many others too. No dice so far.