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Have you tried Otis Taylor? He has a bunch of CDs, all pretty good. He's very idiosyncratic--trance blues, he calls it; his vocals are in a somewhat narrow range but he writes interesting lyrics; he mostly plays banjo and has unconventional combinations of musicians on his CDs, including some jazz musicians (he's collaborated with Jason Moran and Ron Miles). Several of his CDs feature the psychedelic blues guitarist Eddie Devilboy Turner.

Dave Brubeck is another; acquired lots of records without trying hard.

Cannonball Adderley, Shirley Scott, Jimmy Smith and Brother Jack McDuff are four more that have rolled my way without a lot of effort, in significant quantities.

Ella Fitzgerald/Billie Holiday, At Newport (1957) Bobby Hutcherson, Stick-Up (Blue Note)

I like it; onto the second disc.

Really like her music. And for recent Brazilian music, this one is incredible: https://serenaassumpo.bandcamp.com/album/ascensa-o

Listened to the first CD twice. Sound is perfectly fine. George Coleman sounds wonderful. Very good so far.

Shirley Scott, Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank (Reel to Reel)

John Coltrane, Blue Trane (Blue Note))

The Chronological Lloyd Glenn, 1947-1950

I like the track, especially the tenor sax. I also like Jason Moran's James Reese Europe CD.

On amazon, the CD set is priced at $80 and the LP set at a lofty $200.

International Anthem's Jazz Fest showcase: NOTE: THIS EVENT IS AT HOTEL ST VINCENT, 1507 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 2nd Annual 55 South: International Anthem Showcase Thursday, April 27, 2023 6pm to Late No Cover and Open to the General Public On Thursday, April 27th, Hotel Saint Vincent is excited to once again collaborate with acclaimed Chicago-based record label, International Anthem, for the second annual 55 South. Named for the interstate that connects New Orleans and Chicago, 55 South will showcase live performances by International Anthem artists including Jeff Parker and Daniel Villarreal, local New Orleans’ artists, as well as a very special guest to be announced soon. Additionally, Music Box Village, the flagship project of non-profit New Orleans Airlift, will bring their 3-story music/art installation, Porch Life, to the hotel grounds for an Opening Ceremony not to be missed. Other events include a CADDIS pop-up shop and record pop-up from International Anthem and Sinking City Records. A portion of proceeds will benefit Music Box Village. Big thanks to our partners for this year’s 55 South—CADDIS and Little Saints. Happenings not to miss: 6:30pm: Performance by Quintron, Emily Mikesell, Jeff Parker, and Daniel Villarreal on Porch Life, Musical Architecture by the Music Box Village 7-10pm: Series of live performances on the Hotel Interior Courtyard Stage - 9-10pm: Jeff Parker + very special guest Esperanza Spalding - 8-8:45p: Nola’s 79rs Gang - 7-7:45p: Daniel Villarreal + 4 piece band 10:30pm - Late: Afterparty DJ Set by IARC family members and local Nola DJs in Chapel Club

Now I'll have to listen to it again.

The McFarland album is very relaxing. Not sure; no golden ears here.

The Genius of Sidney Bechet (Jazzology)

Gary McFarland Today (Skye) An Evening with the George Shearing Quintet (MGM)

Charles Mingus, A Modern Jazz Symposium of Music and Poetry (New Land) Artie Shaw, A Legacy (Book of the Month)

Gene Rodgers, After Hours

Herbie Hancock's band for upcoming Jazz Fest Sacred Sunday appearance, festival closing set in the Jazz Tent: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA Band: Herbie Hancock - piano / keyboards James Genus - bass Lionel Loueke - guitar Terence Blanchard - trumpet / keyboards Jaylen Petinaud - drums

I saw the band with Sun Ra, John Gilmore, June Tyson, etc., four times in total in 1987 and 1988 at the Caravan of Dreams in Fort Worth, and have seen the posthumous band twice (at the Knitting Factory and at Winter Jazzfest).

1. Disco 3000 2. Lanquidity 3. Nothing Is 4. The Other Side of the Sun 5. Cosmos 6. Hiroshima 7. Sound of Joy 8. My Brother the Wind, volume 2 9. Mayan Temples 10. Strange Celestial Road

Free admission.

It's about 10 miles south of Denison, TX, the birthplace of Booker Ervin.

Only an hour for the Dallas crew.