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Here's a (then) 16 year-old with some serious jazz flute chops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sl-R0qSTgs&list=PL2D78D796557B3497&index=5 OK, back to the proper discussion ... !

I realized that The Modern Jazz Disciples haven't been mentioned in this thread yet. Their two albums on New Jazz are part of this reissue series: Curtis Peagler: alto, tenor saxophones William Kelley: normaphone, euphonium Bill Brown: piano Lee Tucker: bass Roy McCurdy: drums In case you're wondering what a normaphone is, here's a picture: It seems gimmicky at first, but not the way Kelley plays it — very fluent trombone-range valve playing. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJ_ludgTWk&list=PLVjiT0bRFnUrcPDnDv4Pmt4g_iN3wa3B7&index=2 Peagler is no slouch on the saxophone. In fact, he seems unfairly neglected. His alto playing reminds me of Andrew White's from the (also obscure) JFK Quintet. I didn't know that Fantasy put out a 2-fer back in the day (probably still available), but there you go. Anyone here have these discs?

I hope my mini-review was measured enough. I think you'll like this new edition. For me, at least, this album now has new life to it. I also thought about mini-reviewing more of these Blue Note SHM-CDs as I've spun them over a week or so. The Bud Powell (Vol 1.) is the wonkiest of the bunch I've bought so far. Some tracks (Track 1 for example) are noticeably boosted and would seem to come from a different source tape (because of the poor sound) than what Rudy or McMaster used. Then, when the quintet tracks come along, it's like I'm hearing them for the first time — drums aren't muddy, horns are present and balanced — really nice. That disc, in my opinion, is hit or miss. The music of course is all "hit." The finest disc from this series that I've listened to so far is the Kenny Dorham Cafe Bohemia date. This was a well-recorded live session to begin with, but the current remastering (whatever the Japanese engineers are doing here) brings a new level of clarity and depth. The disc contains bonus tracks, but doesn't of course contain all the music from all the sets, so that's something to consider. I "learned" this album in its original vinyl track order, and could never undo hearing it otherwise, which is one reason it was easy for me to part with the RVG edition, even though it contained more music. For this particular Blue Note album, less is more for me, and Lion's (and/or Dorham's) original track selection was astute and on-the-mark in my opinion. This new remaster almost makes the live session sound like a studio session. Monterose feels less off-mike, drums (particularly bass drum) are clearer, piano is very present, and Sam Jones' bass sounds distinct in this (mono) recording. Even after listening to this record for years, I still forget about Kenny Burrell's presence. When he solos, I still think, "Oh yeah, not a quintet." I also just love Kenny Dorham on this album. He might be a player that I like quite a bit more live than in the studio. Not really reviews, I suppose, but responses. While this series is a little aggressive (sonically) overall, I think it's consistent with the way Alfred Lion liked to hear recordings — up front. I hope the series continues (and that Schizophrenia and Blue Spirits are next in the queue — as well as Components).

UCCQ 5078 • Jackie McLean: Demon's Dance Finally! This album at last sounds good in a digital medium. It is on the slightly loud side, but compared to the original McMaster, the Collector's Choice edition, and the JRVG ... this one has more air between the horns, and doesn't sound flattened (the piano mainly) to no end. The horns sound great on this disc (really!), the piano will never sound that good, bass is clearer and more upfront, drums are recessed and (seemingly) panned across both channels. I always forget how great the compositions are on this record. Top-notch writing, every track. Woody Shaw The Composer in the studio. If you like this record and have been frustrated with previous digital editions, I'd give this a .

Actually, he did. It's just that Hans Rott composed most of it. And when Mr. Rott climbed on top of the train, well, he took it with him.

It is. Flight For Four and The Giant Is Awakened are two of my all-time favorite albums. So glad you've preserved them digitally. I hope the move and changes go as smoothly as possible. Update us here when you get the chance. I will sock away some $ for the Daley set when it emerges.

The separation and clarity of the two basses is a marvel on this reissue of ​The Giant Is Awakened. So glad it's out on IP (and also disappointed that Self Determination Music won't be on IP, but at least it's coming out). What are you working on now, Jonathan? The Joe Daley, now that the Carter/Bradford is off the table?

Every morning for about a week, right as I'm about to make coffee: They'll split your pretty cranium and fill it full of air And tell you that you're eighty, and, brother, you won't care You'll be shooting up on anything; tomorrow's never there Beware the savage jaw ... of 1984.

You're making me long for summer.

Well, maybe something of a cross between Perkins and Zoot Sims. On "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me," he sounds like a Zoot clone. A good one too.

The 7100 Series also has this record: I don't think it was ever an OJC. It's actually a pretty good record, especially if you like Mann's playing to begin with. Mann plays flute and tenor with various Swedish pick-up bands (well, not really "pick-up"; Arne Domerus's band of the day, and two other configurations). Mann on tenor sounds surprisingly like Bill Perkins on this record. The flute is agile, and sounds good (not too saccharine) fronting a nonet. I couldn't find sound samples on YouTube, but iTunes in Europe has it, albeit with a different (generic) cover. If Mr. Blakemore remasters it, I will buy.

If you haven't already, check this one out: Agreed — one of my favorites. Worthy of repeated viewings. That documentary led directly to my discovery of Liz Gorill, another Tristanoite, but more obliquely, and more volcanic. I always recommend this disc: The short track "Chord Storm" is just that — some of the most lovely dissonance I've heard on a piano. It can be had for around $12 on Amazon. Now I need to check out that Halperin disc. BTW, there are quite a few Crothers performances on YouTube. A good way to explore her thinking/playing.

Sometimes I find Crothers' playing more interesting than Tristano's. Is that taboo? Her first album is a great place to start: Other fans? Comments, recommendations?

Prestige 7100 Series The label starts reissuing itself in this series. I like some of the reissue artwork better than the original artwork, e.g.:

The reissue question of the night is: Is this man at work remastering the Prestige 7100 Series? (All the chocolate bars wrapped in gold foil behind him unfortunately suggest no.)

Didn't throw it across the room, but it's one of the few Rogers albums I parted ways with. That was about fifteen years ago. Who knows, maybe I wouldn't mind it so much now. Back then, I felt like I should wear a pastel polo shirt and eat sugar cookies while listening to the record.

I haven't. I had all the OJCs when the box set came out, and then later "upgraded" (quotes intentional) some of the titles with Japanese VICJ versions. In fact, I'd forgotten that the box set would have the complete show. (D'oh!) I always want to see at least "Status Seeking" as a bonus track on one of these new reissues. Not gonna happen though. Oh well — $ saved.

My dad swears by compost tea. He gets pretty good results. (I'm personally not much of a gardener. More of a trimmer and mower.) Making the "tea" can be made simple or complex (some people use aquarium pumps and aerators). My dad does it this way, in the least steps possible: After some Googling, it turns out (I didn't know this) that you can just buy the stuff if you want to skip all the steps:

Prestige Stereo Hybrid SACD Reissue Series Good to see all those Dolphy titles receiving such treatment. I'm starting to think it's possible we'll never see (as a U.S. release anyway) the complete Five Spot show in recorded order. Spread out across four compact discs (and vinyl, for that matter), it can fit on two. I wonder why this series isn't adding bonus tracks. Almost seems counter-intuitive these days. Thanks for your comments, Erwin and David. I too am probably more interested in the Japanese Prestige 7000 SHM reissues. I hope that particular series continues, or makes an unforeseen jump to Riverside or Milestone.

Which do you listen to the most? BIS discs are not cheap — nice collection!

Fusion is good.

I imagine this book has to contain some Shorty Rogers. Perhaps this one (a personal fave):

Prestige Mono Hybrid SACD Reissue Series I have yet to purchase a title from this reissue series. Can anyone here comment on the series or individual titles? How do these sound in mono? I'm particularly interested in John Coltrane With The Red Garland Trio, also known as ​Traneing In, perhaps my favorite 50's Coltrane title. I've only ever heard it in stereo, and there's something wrong with the 20-bit Japanese K2 reissue, e.g. several places of warble/distortion. I parted with the vinyl long ago, but remember the recording as actually sounding pretty decent. Thanks for your input!

Count me in as a fan of Schnittke's. His Cello Sonata is fantastic. Natalia Gutman (the dedicatee, I believe) has a fine recording on Classics Live, and I like David Geringas's recording even more. Alban Gerhardt, a cellist I usually like, also has a recording, but I don't find it as exciting as the former two. Pick up Schnittke's "Chamber Music" on Naxos for $5. Works for solo violin, solo cello, piano quintet, violin/cello duo, and string trio.