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Mention of the "Distributed by Roulette Records" sticker made me think of this LP: This is an excellent recording, but it's not the type of music I associate with Mainstream. I wonder how it came about. A long while ago, I wrote about this album on my Charles Ives web site here.

Totally agree with comments about Terry's Pure Dynamite and Land's A New Shade of Blue. Both are wonderful records, imho. A couple others that I particularly dig: the self-titled Blue Mitchell and Jack Wilkins' Windows. I'll definitely be getting some of these reissues. Thanks for the heads-up, felser.

Great description, Jim. Everything KB plays sounds sooooooo good, and it's seemingly effortless. No flash, all music.

Yes! Superb! Sir Roland was prolifically recorded in the Seventies; he made nearly 30 records as a leader or co-leader. I have most of them -- but I don't have that trio record issued on Salvation. Mark, if you track it down, I'd love to hear what you think of it.

I stumbled across this in a record store over in Birmingham a few months ago. Snatched it right up. (Mine is in CD format rather than LP.) I like it too.

Oh. That's fine. Either way, I don't think there's any one right way to do the collecting thing. It's just whatever you love. That's the thing. No right or wrong in play. Or at least that's how I look at it.

crickets. . . As Austin Powers would say, "That's not his bag, baby."

page, I spoke with both my son and another musician-friend. They both recommended a baritone ukelele, since the chord fingering on a baritone is the same as the four highest strings on a guitar. Thus, a smoother transition to the new instrument.

My music collection is smaller than many of yours, but I'm fortunate in this regard: My oldest son is a musician and music-lover, and he's already said that he wants all of my records -- both CDs and LPs -- when I pass. I know I'm blessed. One of my four kids understands that part of me, and it's nice to think that I can pass my collection along to him.

David - Here are a few that I've really enjoyed that I didn't see mentioned on the other thread: - Harry "Sweets" Edison - Just Friends - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Light & Lovely - Budd Johnson (with Earl Hines) - Mr. Bechet - Ellis Larkins - A Smooth One - Roland Hanna - Impressions Along with these, do try to hear the two Hank Jones records and the Joe Newman record that soulpope mentions on the other thread. All of these are unmissable, imho!

My older son, Jacob, is the guitarist. You have a good memory!

Page - I wish I had some advice to offer, but I couldn't tell you the first thing about ukeleles. OTOH, my son is a guitarist, and occasionally he messes around with ukeleles. I think he has a couple. I'll ask him what he thinks.

Ah, I see. That makes sense.

Today, I ordered these 9 LPs from a retailer on Discogs: Kenny Burrell - Live at the Village Vanguard (Muse) I already have this wonderful music as MP3s. Looking forward to hearing the improved fidelity on vinyl! The Super Jazz Trio - S/T (Jazz Line, French import) with Tommy Flanagan, Reggie Workman & Joe Chambers. Flanagan's response to Hank Jones' Great Jazz Trio? Jay McShann - The Last of the Blue Devils (Atlantic) with Buddy Tate, Joe Newman, and a young John Scofield. George Coleman/Tete Montoliu Duo - Meditation (Timeless Muse) I think Big George was at his peak in the 70s. Louis Smith Quintet - Prancin' (SteepleChase) with SIr Roland Hanna. Randy Weston - Blues To Africa (Arista-Freedom) Another MP3 to LP upgrade. Superb music! Milcho Leviev Quartet - Blues For The Fisherman (Mole Jazz, UK import) Art Pepper's band. Not sure why it was released in Leviev's name. Presumably contracts? Count Basie - Basie Jam #3 (Pablo) Lately, I've been enjoying #2 so much that I decided to spring for #3. Marian McPartland - A Delicate Balance (Halcyon) I don't think Concord ever got around to reissuing this LP that McPartland released on her own label. All 9 LPs VG+ / VG+ (or better). Most were $2 or $3. Who says great deals can't still be found on vinyl?!?!?

Branford's Romare Bearden Revealed comes to mind. . .

PM sent re: these 3: -- Kuhn ,Steve – Oceans in the Sky (Owl) $7 -- Montoliu, Tete – Songs For Love (ENJA) $7 -- Sims ,Zoot – Suddenly It’s Spring (Pablo/OJC) Rowles, Mraz $6

SteepleChase is a great label! A few of my favorites: Kenny Drew Trio - Dark Beauty Jackie McLean & the Cosmic Brotherhood - New York Calling Onaje Allan Gumbs - Onaje Jim McNeely Quintet - Rain's Dance Johnny Dyani Quartet - Song for Biko Dexter Gordon - Something Different Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra - Very Hot: Even the Moon Is Dancing Clifford Jordan - The Highest Mountain Lee Konitz - Yes, Yes, Nonet Lee Konitz & Red Mitchell - I Concentrate on You Mary Lou Williams - Free Spirits

Right on.

Same with me.

Three?!?!?! Impossible! O.K. I'll give it a shot: How about Piano in the Foreground, Far East Suite, and The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse. . . . Or Ellington Uptown, Anatomy of a Murder, and The Great Paris Concert. . . . Or Piano Reflections, The All-Star Road Band, Vol. 1, and Blues in Orbit.

What do you think of that one, paul? I've eyed it a few times, but never pulled the trigger.

On Saturday night, I'm going to see Pat Martino at the Velvet Note, a local club. I'm really looking forward to it. I've never him live before.