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That's a good choice. I think I'd choose the Bee Hive set as the one that might seem most similar. gregmo

I like this characterization of him. "Formalism" does seem to fit much of the work he made on the return. I used to enjoy it more when I was younger than I do now. I think he started to repeat himself a bit too much, but damn did he have pretty tone. gregmo

It was great fun! Next up is

No sign my card's been charged, but then, I don't use Paypal. Anyway, like I wrote above, I'd be delighted if I'm wrong and this one goes out on schedule! gregmo

I've started exploring classic film noir. Watching this one tonight:

Don't know about duets, but Paul Desmond's recordings with Jim Hall (that Mosaic collected together a long time ago) might sort of qualify, provided you don't mind the addition of bass and drums! gregmo

Or at the very least, all the Prestiges! I'd go for a Cannonball Capitol set too.

Mosaic hasn't been on time with a release date since I don't know when. We'll see, but I wouldn't expect this one until the end of the summer. I'd be delighted to be wrong! gregmo

Listening to Disc two of this fine set:

Wasn't into Blues when the Mosaics came out, so I didn't get them. I did find the T-Bone Walker later and snapped it up. I enjoy it and wish I'd gotten the others at the time. But that's how it goes with Mosaic. You snooze, you lose. gregmo

Ditto. gregmo

Great news on a JATP set. I'll be up for it, despite already having the '53 Tokyo and '56 Seattle concerts on cd. gregmo

No sooner saw the email on my phone than I opened up my laptop and preordered. This one looks *really* interesting! Nice that they're offering a discount for early orders. I don't think they've done that before, have they? gregmo

Some of Satch's last truly great playing on trumpet, IMHO. gregmo

Disc 2. It had been too long since I enjoyed some good Toots.

"Murder in Provence" on Britbox. Only three episodes, but I liked 'em. Hope there's another season. gregmo

The thread on Brooks led me to listen again to this beauty.

The Japanese reissued some Crown things. I have a cd of "The New Swingin' Herman Herd" by Woody Herman that I got in Japan a few years back. It was recorded in Chicago in March of 1960. I like the record. gregmo

Lots of great music on those cool Woofy discs! gregmo

Wild Bill was especially wonderful with Hodges on "Blues for New Orleans" from Ellington's great New Orleans Suite. I love all their collaborations. gregmo

Surprisingly good sound on this one.