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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.

I knew about this record (memorable title!), but I didn't realize that it was an ECM release. Pim, do you have Waldron's records on Tutu? I've always wanted to get them... but I've never heard any of them.

Buster Williams - Griot Liberté (HighNote, 2004) Outstanding record. One of Buster's very best, IMO.

In the meantime, I'm going to listen to this performance of Brahms' Op. 34. It's the only version that I can access from here at work -- and it's darn fine too!

O.K. I'll check it out. Thanks, sp.