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Dave Liebman - Fire (Jazzline, 2 CDs, released April 2018) with Kenny Werner, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette This isn't exactly a "new release" anymore, since it came out nine months ago. But I'm posting it here anyway -- because it likely flew under the radar of many Lieb fans, including me! I only discovered it yesterday. I am STOKED. How about that supporting cast!!! It's hard to imagine a heavier rhythm section. All four musicians are among my all-time favorites. Has anyone heard it? I haven't (yet) -- but it's going straight to the top of my "to get" list.

Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach - Unspoken (Outnote, 2011)

Mark Helias - Attack the Future (Enja, 1992) First listen. Just got this CD today.

Larry Willis Trio - The Big Push (HighNote, 2006) with Buster Williams and Al Foster

Last night: 2001: A Space Odyssey - Kubrick (1968) First time that I'd ever seen this film in a theater, which is crucial for the full effect. It leaves a much, MUCH longer-lasting impression when seen on the big screen.

Snagged these today at a local shop: Mark Helias - Attack the Future (Enja) with Michael Moore, Herb Robertson, a.o. Marc Copland - Softly... (Savoy) Larry Willis Trio - The Big Push (HighNote) with Buster & Al Foster

John Coltrane - Meditations (Impulse) Last night I finished reading John Nisenson's Ascension: John Coltrane & His Quest. The book ends on a sour note with Nisenson expounding on all the reasons why jazz after Coltrane isn't worthwhile. Those sorts of broad, generalized cultural proclamations were the least helpful aspect of the book. That gripe aside, most of the book focused on the specifics of Coltrane's music and thinking. I'd provisionally recommend the book to Coltrane-philes for that reason. A final THANK YOU! to felser for graciously sending me the book.

Two of Santana's best, imho.

Larry Willis

Larry Willis with Cecil McBee and Gary Bartz - Steal Away (Audioquest, 1992) 5 stars.

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Coleman Hawkins and Pee Wee Russell - Jam Session in Swingville (Prestige, 2 LPs) Now playing: Record 1 - with Hawk, Joe Newman, Vic Dickenson, Jimmy Hamilton, et al

The Chico Hamilton Special (Columbia)

I'm now listening to the companion album to Outertimeinnerspace, from the same Montreux concert:

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Suddenly I'm back in fifth grade, reading "Cracked" magazine!

kinuta, I have Brilliant Circles on Arista-Freedom vinyl, but I don't have any recollections re: sound quality. I'll try to give it a spin tonight when I get home from work and see what I hear. I'm with you, soulpope. Another example of their stellar work: Tough Tenors Again 'n' Again

Gene Ammons - Legends of Acid Jazz (Prestige) Originally released as The Black Cat! and You Talk That Talk! (with Sonny Stitt) Johnny Lytle - Easy Easy (32 Jazz) Originally released on Muse as Fast Hands and Happy Ground

TtK, Have you heard Garcia's arrangements on Satch's Louis Under the Stars and I've Got the World on a String? Verve reissued them both in a two-disc set. If you're a fan of Garcia's arranging (and Pops' singing! ), then you might want to check 'em out -- if you haven't heard them already. I was hipped to this music by author Will Friedwald in one of his book about jazz singing. IIRC, they are some of his all-time favorite records.

Cal Tjader - Primo (Fantasy, 1973)