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I'm not familiar with those anthologies but I bet the tracks are from his album "Embalo". It's a Bossa classic, a Jazz classic. Do a search over at Dusty Groove for Tenorio Jr and a bunch of stuff with him will come up. Also do a search at Loronix and you'll get a lot of info. You're right--all four tracks from the anthologies appear to be from Embalo.

Shirley Scott--Queen of the Organ (Impulse, orange and black) John LaPorta--The Most Minor (Everest)

I've recently enjoyed two anthologies on faroutrecords, Viagem and Viagem 2--collections of pretty obscure '60s bossa nova recordings selected by Nicola Conte. I'm most intrigued by a Brazilian jazz pianist named Tenorio, Jr., who has four tracks on the two anthologies. I only see one album of his available from amazon. Is he a well-known and prolific Brazilian jazz musician? Or someone who made just a few recordings in the 60s?

I believe Mr. Nessa posted this recommendation previously, but if you don't have Earl Hines at Home on Delmark, you should.

I found both blue and purple labels on Steeplechase licensed LPs.

I just listened to this over the weekend and I must say I enjoyed a good part of it. It's a pretty introspective album, with very refined and subtle drumming accompaniment by the great Chico Hamilton. The Hill composition, Watch That Dream, seems like the centerpiece of the album.

Gene Ammons--Bad Bossa Nova (Prestige, silver and black label)

I clicked on the link and many prices have been lowered to $5.99.

Dizzy Gillespie--Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac (Impulse, orange and black)

Arnett Cobb/Eddie Lockjaw Davis--Blow Arnett Blow (Prestige, yellow and black label) Chico O'Farrill--Nine Flags (Impulse, red and black label)

Azar Lawrence, with Nate Morgan, Henry Franklin and Alphonse Mouzon--Prayer for My Ancestors (Furthermore)--Strong saxophone playing, with a fine group. The Jazz Tribe (Bobby Watson, Jack Walrath, Ray Mantilla, Victor Lewis, Curtis Lundy, Xavier Davis)--Everlasting (Red)--The third fine album by this excellent group organized for Italian jazz festival performances, featuring a very strong and distinctive front-line pairing.

Monetary penalties for violation of U.S. copyright law are quite draconian--Congress has responded to "lobbying" (campaign contributions) by the recording industry. Maybe those Spanish pirates aren't so bad after all.

Mingus Ah Um (Columbia six eyes promo, stereo)

I received an email notification of shipment this evening (ordered a week and a half ago).

Possibly, or he might have come to town to see Gene Ramey, who was living in Austin and occasionally playing in clubs at the time.

I recall seeing him live for the first time in Austin in 1983 at what was usually a folk/coffee house type of club. I was very much enjoying the performance, but one of the patrons, who I assume was expecting the usual fare, had a rather different reaction, becoming increasingly agitated and shouting obscenities, until eventually being escorted out by the Austin police.

Because the initial poster asked for recommendations, that's the only legit response? I think that any thread that brings up someone's music opens the door for free commentary on it. And I didn't only say that I "can't hear" the music, I offered (briefly) specific reasons why. On the other hand, contra Allen, while we all have track records, I don't think anyone should pay attention to what I say just because I said it. I'm only trying to talk here the way I'd talk to any group of friends/acquaintances who have common interests, and I'm always prepared to be told I'm wrong, if I'm told why. The learning process never ends. An overreaction on my part; sorry. Thanks for the Sara Vaughn/Lester Young Blue Note CD recommendation, among others.

The thread asked for recommendations. Who cares that you can't hear the music?

There's film of Sister Rosetta Tharpe included in the DVD (from the Jazz Icons company), American Folk Blues Festival, the British Tours. http://www.amazon.com/American-Folk-Blues-...1909&sr=1-2

Mingus Plays Piano (Impulse, orange and black)

Jack McDuff and Gene Ammons--Brother Jack Meets the Boss (Prestige, black and yellow label mono)

I love that one! I just found a copy today. Nice recording by one Joseph Zitz. "He has been doing stereophonic recording work since 1953!"

Pee Wee Russell--Plays Pee Wee (Stere-O-Craft)

There's a recording with Gerry Mulligan (Summit) that's pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/Summit-Reunion-Cumbr...3641&sr=1-2

A check is on the way.