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Paul, I included a couple classical recordings on my list too. I guess we're rebels!

I've had a FANTASTIC year music-wise. Ninety-five percent of my listening has been focused on jazz from the 1970s -- and a great deal of it was new-to-me. But I'm going to hold off on sharing my thoughts on that music. I want to save those impressions for my book. Here are some 2015 new-to-me jazz discoveries from other decades: Marc Cary - For the Love of Abbey (Motema) Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra - Even the Moon is Dancing (SteepleChase) Hampton Hawes - Blues for Bud (1201 Music) Rick Margitza - Heart of Hearts (Palmetto) Duke Pearson - Sweet Honey Bee (Blue Note) Quest - Testament: Live in Stockholm 2012 (Vaju Prod.) Buster Williams - Houdini (Sirocco) And here are a couple classical recordings that I found in 2015 and have especially enjoyed: Franz Liszt - 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies / Roberto Szidon (DG) Jean Sibelius - Syms. Nos. 4 - 7 / Herbert von Karajan, Berlin PO (DG)

Sure thing, Larry. I realize that Wild improvised. I just thought it was humorous that Wild wanted to "take down" Jarrett, put him in his place. You mention Liszt. Along with Rachmaninov, Liszt is right up Wild's alley. BIG tunes. BIG sound. "Virtuoso" music.

Wild's Rachmaninov concertos with Jascha Horenstein ROCK. But Wild was very much an extrovert, "virtuoso" pianist -- with all of the attendant pluses and minuses that come with that sort of approach. I know that there are lot of Oscar Peterson detractors around here. (I'm not one of them.) Wild's playing has always struck me as a sort classical analogue to OP. (And, since I'm not an OP "hater," I don't mean that in a disparaging way! )

Yep. Also, does anyone besides me think it's odd that Wild considered challenging Jarrett to an "improvisation contest"? The fact that Wild wants to cut him makes me laugh. Obviously, Wild's approach to music (and improvisation?) has more in common with someone like OP than a musician like Jarrett. BTW: I'm with Jim regarding Jarrett's music. From my point of view, it's very much hit or miss. There are big swathes of his discography that leave me cold. But when he hits it... YOWEE!!! He can take you on a rocket-ship to the moon.

Very cool. I definitely want to read that one.

Phew! Good!

Never heard Hustlin'. Sounds splendid. I'm adding it to my list. Great idea for a thread, Jim!!! And, yes, long live the REAL Mr. T!!!!

Jim, you're so right about Stanley and the CTI's. I know that Sugar is the "classic" -- but Salt Song is my fave. The other Stanley Turrentine that really makes me smile is Jubilee Shout!!! Along with Stanley, it features Tommy T., Sonny Clark and some FANTASTIC Kenny Burrell. Of course, Stanley ain't half bad on KB's Midnight Blue either!

Two more titles you should hear: Let Freedom Ring and Action! Along with One Step Beyond, they're probably my favorite Jackie Mac records. But, like I said, you really can't miss with any of the Blue Notes.

Aren't there ANY shops where you live, Hbj??? There aren't many here in ATL. But there are a few that I visit regularly to get my "fix."

For the entire decade of the 1960's, McLean made one masterpiece after another. No duds. NONE. They're ALL fantastic. You are in for a TREAT.

This title reminds me of something you might see on "Sesame Street," which -- to me, at least -- isn't entirely bad. Apparently, the folks at Choice agree with you though. The music was reissued as Night Dance.

"Azure" by Ellington.

Thank you for sharing this video, Jim. Music doesn't get any better than that.

That's amazon's price, and they're out of stock. (And I doubt they're getting any more -- since the CD is OOP.) But it looks like I can get used CDs in the mid-$20s with $3.99 shipping. That's not terrible. Not exactly a deal. But not terrible.

Yeah, I've seen those. But they're all Euro-sourced. So, by the time I paid for shipping, I'd be looking at a price well over $30. Maybe I just need to bite the bullet, eh?

I have a version of Citadel/Room 315 that I downloaded from the blogosphere. But I'd like to have a legit version, either CD or LP. I've looked for a long while, but I can't seem to find it anywhere for a reasonable price. Any suggestions?

I agree. Yes, jewel cases break. But at least they're replaceable. One thing that I've noticed: Jewel cases these days seem to be flimsier -- made with thinner plastic -- than they used to be. So they break more easily. THAT, I don't like.

John, I've never heard this -- but I was excited to see that it was on the list to be reissued by Elemental in their Xanadu series. I'm looking forward to hearing it.

PM sent on the two Weather Report boxes.

Anyone else enjoying this? http://www.camjazz.com/home/8052405141798-proximity-cd.html Released last month. No drummer. But the music seems to work perfectly without one.

Yes! Hooray for Richie Beirach! My favorite Beirach trio records are Elm (ECM) and Trust (Evidence) -- but ALL of them are interesting.

Absolutely! Another James P. recommendation, for anyone still spinning vinyl: I play this set more than any of the others in the Time-Life "Giants of Jazz" series. 3 LPs of TREMENDOUS music.

I recently got Attila Zoller's Common Cause in this same Japanese SOLID Enja reissue series. Very strong stuff.