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Don't think it would fit in the RVG series.

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Another one to add to the list: With sound samples. Check out "Jitterbug Waltz."

I was thinking about Haynes this morning, and I couldn't think of another drummer that has played so convincingly, and so compatibly, in so many varied sessions. Bird, Vaughan, Monk, Coltrane, Hill, Corea, Sanders — these are only just a few names that Roy Haynes has graced performances with. When I think of my "favorite" drummers, names like Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Ed Blackwell, and Max Roach come to mind, but Roy Haynes might just be the quintessential drummer that fits into darn near any kind of setting. He really is an amazing talent. I've also read that Haynes is small in stature, and used to (or still does) favor small kits. Can't really tell from pictures. Anyone confirm this, or is this mistaken?

Listening to these two this morning. Great stuff for rainy weather. (Well, it was raining when I put them on. Now it's let up some.) Beautifully recorded and recommended.

Agreed. I'd like to see some emphasis on this part of the Blue Note catalog as well ... but, unfortunately, I don't really see it happening in the RVG series. But if some of these earlier sessions were in the RVG series, they'd get a lot more attention! Cuscuna, now some time ago, let me know in a letter that The Big Beat and Here to Stay were likely RVG candidates for future reissue. When I suggested the "complete" Elmo Hope Blue Note sessions, he also responded positively (if not definitively). To my ears, the latest batch of RVG's were sonically very subpar, enough so that I've cooled on this series a fair bit. With the new 24-bit TOCJ's at 1500¥, my attention is overseas ... That, and I'm finally getting over a four-year bout with upgrade-itis.

Is this one out-of-print? I've been checking all the usual online resources, and none list it (except used, for absurd prices).

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Here are some sound samples of the original Fruscella album in question. Still looking for the elusive AMCY (Japanese) pressing of this one ...

I have this on vinyl — purchased way back in '87! — but haven't listened to it for some time. I do remember liking it, however, with Kirkland's contributions particularly interesting. LaBarbera visited North Texas when I was there; very nice guy, and a nice sound on tenor. Too bad my turntable is currently busted, otherwise I'd spin this one today.

Don't forget: Norma "Barrelmouth" Brown: The Complete "Barrel O' Squirrels" Sessions

Eddie "Gates" Lester: The Nobody Years

Dig. Thanks for sharing those links. I actually read the entire "Collapsing Silence" page. Interesting stuff to say the least. An art form I knew nothing about ...

Sound samples anywhere? I haven't listened to Harrison in a long time. Looks good.

I'm actually warming to his vocals on Izipho Zam.

Argh! Why do I ask these things? Just got done checking out a lot of sound samples from Dixon's Soul Note work here. I'm like this: But my wallet's like this: Very nice sounds. I guess I've "discovered" Dixon only today. Any affordable places online to purchase the Soul Note's?

Opinions/impressions of these?

Share your opinion of Thomas, and any recommendations if you have them. As far as listener reaction, he seems to me similar to Irene Aëbi: you're either into him or not, with little room for in-between.

Gotcha. I thought it contained this album (but now can see I was mistaken): Details here.

Thanks, Sonic. I have the 7-tette side on order, and will keep an eye out for the other titles. Now ... care to share the story behind your avatar?

I only have Dixon on Cecil Taylor's Conquistador. What's the next step? Food for thought: What do you think of Dixon as a substitute for Dewey Johnson on Ascension? Johnson seems perhaps the most obscure from that album.

If it's anything like its "companion" set on RCA (Jazz Goes Dancing, Prom to Prom), it might not be up to your expectations. I haven't heard Campus Hop, but ended up selling Prom to Prom, even with the always-tasteful Fagerquist contributions. Just too much fluff for my taste, and I usually love just about anything "West Coast." If you don't yet have Fagerquist's VSOP date, however ... now that one

Ditto. I'd place my vote for this one as "Kenny Dorham's Best." Best soloing, best compositions, best band. Great album. I don't have the version Hans posted, but the K2 is very nice.

On the Garrick tip, this one, while not earth shattering, is certainly worthy of checking out. The remastered sound, as a bonus, is excellent.

Wow. You guys are making me jealous! Never have seen/heard Rivers live, and hope I have the chance to before either of us get too old!