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There's just the small matter of the set being OOP... I suppose that would change things.

As said already, all the material is included in the Mosaic Select with additional material and remastered sound for less than the OP stated he is willing to pay. Seems to be the best option to me.

Interesting reveals so far. to answer your question, Alan Jay Palmer is still around. I think he is teaching somewhere, but occassionally he comes to Hartford to play. Most recently in May he participated in a Jackie McLean legacy band performance in Hartford that also featured Rene McLean, Josh Evans, Steve Davis, Gary Bartz, Steve Nelson, Nat Reeves, Ronnie Burrage and Neil Clarke. Interestingly, they focused on music from some of McLean's later recordings such as "rhythm of the Earth". Palmer's son is a drummer who I think is at the Hartt school now and plays around the area.

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I'll give it a try.

That sounds good but it is about 3 hours from me so I'm not sure I'll be able to make it for that. But as long as we are on the topic of traveling for shows, I am reminded that a certain Thom Keith and myself once made the trip down to your fair city for a show by none other than Cecil Taylor, Henry Grimes, and Pheeroan Aklaff. I think this was at least 5 years ago. Where you there by any chance? Was that the show at the Artists Collective? No, I missed that one. Although I am not a huge fan of the sound in that venue, I do try to support most of the jazz events they present. It is a very important cultural location in that community. I can't remember why I did not go, but I do regret missing it. Especially since it is five minutes from my home..

Well how do you feel about the squat?

I expected/hoped to enjoy this recording more than I actually did. I tried to listen to it a couple of times and simply could not connect with it. Perhaps I am just not one that totally appreciates samples, electronics and ambient influences as the OP described. I may return to it at some point, but for now this is far from one of the best recordings I have heard this year.

Tim, I do not know how far it is for you, but Mitchell will be performing with a group led by Harris Eisenstadt with Sara Schoenbeck and Mark Dresser on September 14th in Goshen, MA. It is not her own group, but this looks like an interesting ensemble to me.

I heard Cowell last last week with his Empathlectrik quartet featuring Vic Juris, Tom Dicarlo and Ralph Peterson, Jr.. They played music from a recent SteepleChase release as well as other stuff. Twith this group Cowell uses a device for live electronic processing of the piano and guitar. It creates some very spacey sounds at times. The concert included a mix of songs without the processing to give some balance and variety. I am an unashamed fan of Cowell and overall the concert was an enjoyable experience for me.

I second the recommendations on Ari Brown. I am embarrased to say I own both Venus and Ultimate Frontier and have heard quite a bit of him with El'Zabar, but still did not recognize him here. I really need to spend more time with the recordings already in my collection and less on adding more titles to it.

I got to a point this afternoon at work where I needed a break from what I was working on, but did not want to start something new. So I decided to finish up this BFT. I really enjoyed this BFT as a whole. Thanks for your effort and time. 8. The soprano did not wow me, but I am enjoying the trombone. I am not having as strong a response to this track as the four preceding selections. Nonetheless it is a solid performance. 9. Piano-bass duet that I am pretty certain that I have heard before, even though I can not identify it. Fantastic performance! It made me think of the Muhal Richard Abrams-Malachi Favors duo recording. No, that is ridiculous. Great bass solo! Who is this? It is driving me crazy because I know I have heard it before and it is probably in my collection. If it isn’t it will be. 10. Tenor-piano duet. Moving performance that resonated with me in its soulful simplicity. Sounds like a mature saxophonist. Wish I knew who is playing. 11. Sounds a bit like Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble – at least the instrumentation seems to fit. Sounds like it could be Boykin on the saxophone. I am a big fan. This is very interesting. If it is not Mitchell, I could listen to more of this. 12. This one sounds like we came in on the middle of the performance. Strong bass solo and the flute has a nice sound. However, I have never warmed to the certain approach to the organ on this one. Some nice parts, but on the whole this track is not really grabbing my attention. 13. I have a limited appreciation of vocals within a “jazz” context. This is not something that I actively dislike, but I can’t say I affirmatively like it either. Kind of thing I would not mind as background music while I am focused on something else. No idea who it is. Bonus Track 1. I usually prefer clean toned guitarists, but this slightly gritty sound has some appeal. Where did the saxophone come from? As this goes on I am enjoying it more. Yes to this. Bonus Track 2. I like this vocal track somewhat more than the other track. I think I like the backing band the most, but to be frank this vocalist is not doing a whole heck of a lot for me either.

Since I was wrong and no one has yet identified track 7, i will just state that I am pretty sure it is from this recording http://www.allmusic.com/album/rhythm-of-the-earth-mw0000616160

I apologize for my tardy response. It is not a reflection of the quality of compilation because I am finding most of the music to be excellently within my own listening preferences. Here are my responses to the first eight tracks. 1. I have not spent much time investigating music like this. It sounds like something I should know. Nice feature for the tenor with punctuations from the band, although I have no idea who is playing. 2. From the outset I like the groove of this track. The sound of the bass and the electric piano seems to date the recording a bit. Familiar sounding tenor, but nothing I could commit to identifying. The trumpeter made me think of Freddie Hubbard or someone from that lineage. Again, familiar. Bass could be Ron Carter. I enjoyed the track – especially the tenor. 3. Another impressive tenor solo. I suspect it is a musician I am familiar with. The track itself is a solid performance, but not something I would likely feel compelled to investigate further. 4. This soprano sax workout certainly has the feel of the Coltrane quartet – down to the comping by the piano, which is reminiscent of Tyner. Now that I hear the piano solo I am wondering if it is indeed the Coltrane quartet. In any event, an intense performance. 5. This has that feeling of suspense/tension that I tend to gravitate toward in my listening; while at the same time have a nice groove. Effective solos by all. Good performance. 6. This one does not feel as “heavy” as the previous track, but that can simply be a function of the instrumentation. Nice work by the drums. Loving the flute and somewhat edgy alto. I am sure the alto is someone that I am familiar with, but I am not willing to go out on a limb and commit to any attempted identification. Nice groove with great solos! Oh wait, there are two basses? This is my kind of thing. 7. This I know and own. Come on man. I live three minutes from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and Mr. McLean’s influence is still pervasive in my area. But even before I lived in this McLean was already one of my heroes whose music I obsessively collected for completeness. I will assume this has already been identified by someone else, but let me just say it is a favorite of mine! 8. The soprano did not wow me, but I am enjoying the trombone. I am not having as strong a response to this track as the four preceding selections. Nonetheless it is a solid performance. Will post regarding the remaining tracks as soon as I can.

UMOJA Music Series Jen Allen Trio Jen Allen - Piano Jonathan Barber- Drums Henry Lugo - Bass New Jazz Workshop led by Dezron Douglas & Lummie Spann Lummie Spann - Alto Saxophone/Soprano Saxophone Dezron Douglas - Bass David Bryant - Piano Chris Beck - Drums

I have been wondering where Blythe has been the past years. I suppose this answers the question. Sad to hear about his health issues and will pray for him.

UMOJA Music Series Stephen "King" Porter Trio Stephen "King" Porter- Bass Curtis Torian - Drums Abraham Burton - Saxophone Josh Evans Trumpet Ensemble Josh Evans - Trumpet Brian Lynch - Trumpet Darren Barrett - Trumpet Chris Beck - Drums Davis Whitfield - Piano Ryan Berg - Bass

July 8, 2013 - Monday Night Jazz in Bushnell Park Rahstet Mario Pavone Orange Double Tenor Sextet (Mario Pavone – bass, compositions; Jimmy Greene – tenor and soprano saxophones; Noah Preminger – tenor saxophone; Dave Ballou – trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet; Peter McEachern – trombone; Peter Madsen – piano; Steve Johns – drums)

Henry Threadgill has the second reed chair on those sides, though he was also in a David Murray Big Band around that time. There are some recordings from a 1983 tour of the octet with Hemphill in the group. Murray, David 10/23/83 Jazz Jamboree, Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland David Murray (ts, bcl), Baikida Carroll (tp), Roy Campbell (tp), Craig Harris (tb), Julius Hemphill (as), Curtis Clark (p), Wilber Morris (b), Billy Higgins (d). Murray, David 10/27/83 Jazz Festival, Zürich, Switzerland David Murray (ts), Baikida Carroll (tp), Roy Campbell (tp), Craig Harris (tb), Julius Hemphill (as), Curtis Clark (p), Wilber Morris (b), Billy Higgins (d). Murray, David 10/31/83 Berlin Philharmonie, Jazzfest Berlin, Germany David Murray (ts), Baikida Carroll (tp), Roy Campbell (tp), Craig Harris (tb), Julius Hemphill (as), Curtis Clark (p), Wilber Morris (b), Billy Higgins (dr)

Other than Jimmy Greene, not anything I would usually even consider attending, but I am trying to support the person producing the event. Saturday, July 6, 2013 SummerWind Performing Arts Center - 40 Griffin Road North - Windsor YELLOWJACKETS / JIMMY GREENE / MARION MEADOWS / JACKIE RYAN

I have never seen a complete Hemphill sessionography/discography anywhere, but it seems like a worthwhile project for some ambitious person to undertake. There are a few unreleased live recordings featuring Hemphill that circulate among collectors.

The Threadgill experience last night was Intense!

I think it was the quartet with Avishai Cohen, Joe Martin and Marcus Gilmore. I have actually heard the group before and enjoyed them. But then again I am a huge Turner fan and I understand that huis music is not to everyone's taste. Sicne DiRubbo is from CT, I have heard him a number of times playing in my area. Great alto and like many from this area, strongly influenced by Jackie McLean.

I really wanted to get down to catch Turner, but was worn out from two road trips into the city the week before. How was it?

Tonight - Henry Threadgill ZOOID at the Jazz Gallery.