Joe

Wendy and Bonnie... IIRC, Gary McFarland had hand in arranging / producing this...

Threatening bird in upper left-hand corner.

Yes, Vlatkovich is another good one. And Jeb Bishop, a Chicago trombonist, is special. Vlatkovich sounds very, very good on a date called (and billed to) DOUBLE YELLOW, with Wm. Roper on tuba and Rob Blakeslee (always superb) on trumpet and flugelhorn. More info here: http://www.thankyourecords.com/CATALOG.html MV has also recorded several dates with Vinny Golia... http://www.ninewinds.com/catalogue.html

Re: Dick Griffin... in addition to his work on his own and with Rahsaan, he's an integral part of the Abdullah Ibrahmin band that recorded WATER FROM AN ANCIENT WELL.

The 'do.

Another rec. for Glenn Ferris' work. His trio records from the 90s (Enja) are worth tracking down. I also really like what I've heard of Dave Taylor's bass trombone work. Single recordings? Craig Harris's BLACK BONE (Soul note) is pretty essential listening in this genre, IMO.

Famous English duo whose relationship was occasionally contentious peeking out from a plain brown wrapper.

Looks very much like the same model to me. Especially if the model in question was "supplied" by Grandassa. More info about these lovely ladies: AJASS? http://happilynaturalday.com/consciousness/ajass-and-the-grandassa-models-origins-of-the-black-is-beautiful-movement/ The Grandassa models? http://mije.org/historyproject/caldwell_journals/chapter16

Strike a pose, there's nothing to it.

Grandassa!

The live material released by Savoy is indispensable, and there's the "Ko-Ko" sessions, of course... but, overall, I prefer the Dial recordings for the diversity of both ensembles and material showcased.

Swirly label logo.

Classic AOR obelisk.