Clunky

Looking forward to getting my copy which should be delivered in the next day or so.

Monk 1954 Paris Centennial Edition -----(Vogue/ Sony) Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere. The sound quality seems excellent plus it features 23 mins or so of unreleased music from the same spell in Paris . The new tracks are trio recordings with Jean Marie Ingrand (bass) and Jean Louis Viale (dms) the final incomplete track probably as Dave Pochonet.

I've this issue too. It sounds so different from the Conn. cd which has much more high frequency information. The Toshiba LP sounds fuller and arguably less thrilling perhaps even dull by comparison . I've kept both?

Neil Young-------Hitchhiker-----------(Neil Young Archives) I'm no NY expert but this is good Neil Young-------Hitchhiker-----------(Neil Young Archives) I'm no NY expert but this is good

The Paris session isn't in the greatest sound on my CD edition , so I might be tempted if this Sony release offers a significant upgrade. I don't think I've got a legitimate issue of the Danish date. Sony sensibly prices these sets to sell and they are well produced. The only one that was poor in that regard was the Volume which had a fold out inset , which I hate...... I too enjoyed Vol 5 , the sound was stunning and the whole package worked very well.

The Convergence Quartet--------Owl Jacket--------(No Business)

sad news, RIP Valerie

news of the Teddy Wilson had me dig out some of the Hep CDs of his material. The music is just so fine that I'll be sure to go for this set. I also spun some Hep Goodmans Plays Mel Powell & Plays Jimmy Mundy which really didn't do a lot for me at all. Sorry Benny....

Not so much as what. I followed my nose to Strut Records. They've put out some excellent Sun Ra issues including RSD 2015 release Planets of life or death. I've been listening to their endless fascinating world music ( for want of better word) such as .... Reunion Island 1975-1986 Peru Bravo- Funk soul and psych

I'm getting used to it. Not had any problems with it so far....

I've never corresponded with Valerie but I've loved her stories. She told these well with insight and humour. It was clear to me that on this evidence alone she was/is cut from the finest cloth. I like others here hope that she'll be comfortable with those she needs around her.

I had this a few days . It's a typically excellnt Emanem reissue with unreleased material. It's all in great sound and as ever with Lacy , the music is as great as it's fascinating.

Nice review by Stewart Smith in September's Wire . Nice review by Stewart Smith in September's Wire .

Veryan Weston-------Gateway to Vienna---------(emanem) disc one , just not sure how memorable this is. It's well played but it's not engaging my soul much. I'm not familiar with Weston, so I must give it a chance .

I might be forced to get this if only to get "Plays for the Club" which to the best of my knowledge has never been reissued. Otherwise I have all of this and as LT obsessive I can thoroughly recommend the music.

Steve Lacy -----------Free for a minute (1965-72)-----------------(emanem) disc one - Disposability. Immaculate reissue plus 44 mins unreleased music. A bargain

Over the long term rather than immediately after purchase , I'd think that Herbie Nichols , Lee Morgan and Konitz/ Marsh probably would be the top three. Least played would be Herman Columbia, Basie Verve and Basie Live Roulette. You might think I don't like Basie, quite the contrary but a little goes a long way.

Basso/ Valdambrini Quintet-------Fonit H602 H603------(Rearward) Very fine library music from what clearly on this evidence a superb outfit.

Newly arrived James P Johnson set - disc one now ??

Isn't vinyl the future for a physical music product . I wonder why Mosaic haven't looked back to their vinyl past. Perhaps it's an issue of licensing but a vinyl oriented approach appears to be working for the likes of Resonance, Music Matters etc. i'd love to see a vinyl Nathan Davis set or Lucky Thompson's obscure Parisienne recordings. The Blue Note well of goodies has been dry for many years and whilst their sets reflecting the roots of jazz are often as essential as they are welcome, I'd be great to see branching out in other areas.

hmm.....that looks interesting NP Neil Ardley --------BBC Sessions 1971---------(BBC/Duskfire)

great album, this prompted me to go to Discogs only to realise just how few dates Wilson had as leader (or otherwise) and just how expensive Frank Lowe's LPs are.

different strokes etc but I too used to loath electric piano but now in the right context I really like it. The varitone saxophone used by Konitz and others is another thing, i don't think I'll ever get to like it.....

Ok , it's not SST, perhaps the pianist will tell us and put me out of my duccal misery.

Courtesy of Mr Hawkins I'm enjoying this very new release Roberto Ottaviano Quarktet------Sideralis-------(Dodicilune) A stellar quartet of Michael Formanek, Gerry Hemingway, RO and Alexander H. Many highlights , I particulary like Planet Nichols which is the most convincing track I've to hear influenced by Herbie. My first listen to was without, knowledge of its title. Sounds Monk like , I thought. Then quickly the lower register runs reminded me of Eddie Costa but it's quirky catchy theme is unmistakably of Herbie. I will need to check but I think it's Such sweet thunder that informs the opening of Ellingtonia .....a great CD none the less.