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I only have one, the SACD hybrid of Gil Evans & Ten. Sounds fantastic — and I've only heard the CD layer (and will probably never get to hear the SACD layer). If you have an ear for Evans' work, I'd recommend this one, as the SACD hybrid version presents the only edition of this recording in true stereo — as the original master tapes, presumed lost, were discovered prior to this new remastering (by Joe Tarantino). Paul Chambers bass never quite sounded like this ... I purchased my copy here for $14.97 (shipping included). Seems a pretty fair price. Can anyone point out a link or list of jazz SACD hybrids? I probably won't buy to upgrade, but if there are any titles I don't have ...

Isn't it? That one moves me, for some reason, so much more than The Hawk Relaxes. Now ... how about we talk about Arnett Cobb? Party Time is very nice, but I don't know the rest ...

Happy Birthday, mang.

Right. Forgot.

Here's another session with Burrell (that will especially appeal to Hal McKusick fans): Earthy: The Prestige All-Stars Check out the track "What's Not" ...

Another round of applause for this disc. It slowly grows on you ... in the best of ways. Order it with "Air Time," and you have a lot of good listening in store.

The Bards are currently offering up a vinyl copy of Manhattan Fever.

I didn't, but agree that the Hope Blue Note's would make a fine re(re)issue. (Well, I say "fine," but I've never heard a note!) I asked Michael Cuscuna about these sessions a year or so ago, and he said it was a possibility, but that he didn't know when. So, there's some hope ...

Still can't get the sound samples to work ...

And here's an interesting article/essay on Hope.

Listening to Homecoming now ... dig Elmo's shirt.

Here's a review of Ammons' The Happy Blues by our own Guy Berger. A nice one!

Listening this afternoon to the few albums I have with Gil Coggins. Fine touch — reminds me of Tadd Dameron at times. His appearances on record seem patchy at best. Is there a discographical listing anywhere? Too bad Bob Weinstock didn't hook Gilly up with a trio session ... Introducing Gil Coggins Gil Coggins: piano Wilbur Ware: bass Philly Joe Jones: drums recorded April 3, 1957 Hackensack, New Jersey ... a guy can dream ...

Just listened to Long Drink again. It is Paul Chambers that Jackie's arguing with — you can hear Jackie say "I'm gonna hafta beg you to play ... play Paul, play, play ... " Now, maybe Webster's the one that tries to calm Jackie down ... I can't tell. Still, it's interesting to try to visualize the six of them there with Rudy behind the controls.

Time to explore the Ammons OJC catalog ... Any favorites from the "jam session" dates? Ammons on OJC

Had a Jackie-Prestige fest last night, and have to say ~ this one is a fine, if under-remarked, specimen: It might be the strongest sleeper of the bunch. (Though Long Drink is still my favorite.) Bertrand (just out of curiosity) — How did you identify Webster Young in the "argument" that starts off Long Drink? It seems to me that Jackie's arguing with Paul Chambers. I could be wrong, of course, but it seems like the argument is about when the bass should come in. "Gilly" is the particularly low voice (it seems) that comes in later. At any rate, just wondering ...

Check out this search. Some of the Japanese Fontanas are $18.99, which isn't too bad.

A personal favorite. Andre Previn's pretty hip on this side.

slurping allowed? Sure. You can even drink from the saucer, if you like.

Getting the "Jazz Casual" show is also a worthwhile addition. Farmer is soft-spoken, almost shy, but plays as fine as ever. Watching Jim Hall together with Steve Swallow is a treat, and Walter Perkins' feature at the end is also much fun. The show's on this DVD, along with the "Jazz Casual" Mulligan and Pepper episodes ~ Bards

Excellent litmus test, by the way. One would think this title would remain in the permanent collection ... but one never knows, do one?

Up for tea ... Here are some sound samples from Ross' Atlantic album with Allan Ganley. Check out "The Real Funky Blues." S'nice.

Up for tooter (and the rest of the Tea Party).

Do you know which ones, Bev?

This is the key, I think. When you're online, and just about to click on the "Confirm" purchase tab, turn around (in your swivelling office chair), and reach for something that you haven't listened to in eons. Play the whole record. Wasn't it good? (Yes!) Rediscovery of one's existing collection can, I've found, sometimes be more rewarding than finding that "next" great album. Sometimes the next great one is already in your cd rack. I still have the occasional splurge too (the Dixon Soul Notes are calling me ... ), but have also realized that I can keep going back to, say, Ornette's Atlantic work with continued pleasure. It's not easy when it's a passion ... I mean, addiction, I mean ... ... but getting back into, and revisiting, particular solos, or ensemble passages, I think can still provide the greatest high. And it really is a high ...