Joe

The WILDFLOWERS set Wadada Leo Smith's Kabell recordings

Oakland A's cap.

My absolute favorite later-period Chet can be found on other labels (e.g., CANDY on Sonet; PEACE and STROLLIN', both on Enja; BLUES FOR A REASON with Warne Marsh on Criss Cross), but, of the Steeplechases, DIANE, his duets with Paul Bley and NO PROBLEM, a quartet session featuring Duke Jordan and his compositions, are very fine.

I think alternates were recorded but were never issued. The Taylor tracks which appeared on Impulse A-9 were later issued on the Taylor/Rudd compilation, Mixed. Thanks Chuck. One of Cecil's best sessions, IMO, even if it does sound, after all these years, a bit "transitional" (I prefer to think of it as "sui generis").

I hate to be the "guy without a good discographical reference work of his own," but... assuming this release was always conceived of a split showcase, do any extra tracks or takes exist for either session?

Frolicking pooch.

Slumbering hound.

Solo saxophone may or may not be in your bag (pun intended), but both BLUE BOYE and ROI BOYE & THE GOTHAM MINSTRELS are essential. BUSTER BEE, his duets with Oliver Lake, are in the same vein / spirit, but dance to their own muse.

If you're thinking 'bout my doggie it don't matter if you're black or white.

How I wish there truly was a Savalas / Coxhill collaboration...

Keyboard legend in memorable sweater.

Motian was among the most truly poetic of musicians; sad to hear he is gone, but what a recorded legacy he left...

Hair seemingly on fire.