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Oh, come on Jim. You know what ghost means by "magic." You love music, just like all of us here. The styles that send us may vary. But we're all looking for that thing. The chariot ride to heaven. The hair standing up on the back of your neck. A glimpse of the beyond -- or the inner world. Call it whatever you want; they're ALL metaphors. But that's why we keep listening. It's NOTHING to do with "methodology." As for New York, you can dislike it. Fine. Whatever. But music "magic" -- don't tell me you don't know what he's talking about.

The 1992 recordings are very, very good -- but the stuff from '76 is absolutely AMAZING. As on the Mosaic set, you have to make some allowances for the quality of the recorded sound. But the music is just extraordinary... I'm grateful to have it despite the less-than-ideal fidelity. EDIT: To sample on YT, click here.

More from "The Liebrach": Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach - The Duo Live: 1976-1990 (Vaju Productions) Liebman self-released this set, an expanded version of the duo recordings on their Mosaic Select set. What was a single disc in the Mosaic set amounts to 4 hours of music here. ... I'm now listening to cuts from '76 recorded at the Keystone Korner. Absolutely brilliant music, imho. ghost, do the liner notes explain the knot on Dolphy's forehead in that photograph? Just wondering...

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