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Oh, I see. That makes perfect sense. Thanks Ted! This record's been killing me. I'd never really gotten inside it until lately. But now I think it's one of Wayne's best records.

Sorry to hear that. I guess sometimes credit isn't given, even when it is due.

That's a bummer that your name isn't on there. Was it an oversight? Or intentional? Credit where credit is due, right?!?!

soulpope, do you know the meaning of the title of that record? Why "Lullaby for a Monster"? (I downloaded it from emusic.com, so I don't have the liner notes.) I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the town in Holland. Is it that Monster? Or is it just a synonym for "virtuoso instrumentalist" -- presumably NHØP? Or maybe Dex himself? Just curious.

Would love to hear your impressions of this set, jhoots (or others)!

A drummer's record par excellence. One that's very much "of its time" -- but one that transcends it as well. Good stuff -- even if it isn't quite as strong as The Soulful Rebel & People & Love, the other Lytle CD that I've been digging lately.

I've often thought the same. In any case, the music is amazing. NP: Jimmy Smith - Six Views of the Blues (Blue Note) Picked up this Connoisseur Series CD the other day.

I would love to have your extra copy of this book, felser. Is it still available?

Earlier: Hadn't listened in a long time. I'd forgotten how wonderful this is. Now: with Martial Solal, Pierre Michelot, Gerard Pochonet, et al from 1956. I don't know what it is... the way Thompson caresses a ballad... so gorgeous.

This again. I really like that record, that version of Shepp's group -- with Charles Greenlee, Dave Burrell, Cameron Brown and Beaver Harris. Helluva band.

The original cover was much more interesting:

Hans Koller & the International Brass Company - The Horses! (L+R) and Stan Getz, Francy Boland, and the Clarke-Boland Big Band - Change of Scenes (Verve)

Jimmy Smith - Bluesmith (Verve, 1972) Features some outstanding sideman work by Teddy Edwards and Ray Crawford.

Lucky Thompson - Illuminations (Groove Merchant) with Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Louis Hayes This is a 2-LP repackaging of music originally released as Goodbye Yesterday (1972) and I Offer You (1973). It's such expressive and soulful music! Sadly, these are some of the last recordings Thompson ever made, and that is a cryin' shame because Lucky was a MAGICIAN.

Sonny Stitt - Blues for Duke (Muse, rec. 1975) with Barry Harris, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins An easygoing, almost offhand amble through five Ellington warhorses + one blues. Bee-you-tee-full.

My Buddy: Sonny Stitt Plays for Gene Ammons (Muse, rec. 1975)

I second that thumbs-up for Larry Willis. NP: Stan Getz ‎with Michel Legrand - Communications '72 (Verve) Terrific music and one of my favorite LP covers. Illustration by Raymond Moretti.

Excellent.

I'm with you, jhoots. I'm grateful for the 32 Jazz label. If it weren't for them, many of those superb Muse recordings might never have seen a digital reissue. I only wish they'd lasted longer before going belly-up!