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My CD cover and the liner notes clearly say March 13, 1961. I didn't notice that the photo I copied says March 18, but it sure does. I got this CD from DustyGroove.

Johnny Hodges, Live In Paris (13 Mars 1961) (Fremeaux)

Charnett Moffett, New Love (Motema)

Art Farmer Quartet, A Work of Art (Concord) David Newman, House of David (Atlantic)

I ordered that one from dustygroove. On the way.

Terrific rhythm section (Kenny Barron, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette) and song selection. I believe I saw Nick Brignola a time or two with the Mingus Big Band in the 1990s, though the baritone was usually Ronnie Cuber or Gary Smuylan.

Nick Brignola, On a Different Level (Reservoir)

The Priestley book references a joint booking of their respective groups for a month at the Five Spot (Time Machine where are you?). John Handy is quoted as saying Rollins quit after a week due to Mingus being rude to him.

Skimming through the Priestley book; I find reference to another 1974 Mingus Carnegie Hall concert with Milt Jackson as guest! As for Rollins, there is reference to discussions of a 1961 Mingus Roach Rollins supergroup that never happened. Later in the 1960s George Wein booked a tour for this group but Mingus backed out. So I must be mistaken.

I just wish all major Mingus concerts in the 1970s had been recorded. Here's a John Wilson review of the 1973 Carnegie Hall concert with Dizzy. https://www.nytimes.com/1973/01/21/archives/jazz-mingus-gillespie.html?searchResultPosition=13 Here is a review of a 1977 concert at Avery Fisher Hall with a 15 piece band, including Jimmy Knepper. https://www.nytimes.com/1977/07/01/archives/new-jersey-weekly-newminted-mingus.html?searchResultPosition=16 Here is a review of a 1976 concert at Carnegie Halll with flamenco dancers and Jimmy Knepper, playing music from Tijuana Moods. https://www.nytimes.com/1976/06/28/archives/mingus-plays-flamenco-with-azucena-dancers.html?searchResultPosition=1 I don't find substantiation on the internet but i could swear I once read about a Carnegie Hall Mingus concert with Sonny Rollins as guest.

Rahsaan definitely wins the Battle of the Saxes, but John Handy and Charles McPherson also sound quite good to me, as does George Adams.

SMOKE SCREENS PRESENTS: HAYS / STREET/ HART FRIDAY JUNE 11 - SATURDAY JUNE 12 / STREAMED LIVE / 8PM EST Buy Streaming Pass Kevin Hays (piano) Ben Street (bass) Billy Hart (drums) “The three musicians seem to bond at the molecular level. They engage in constant conversation throughout their solos, with the pianist [Hays] responding in particular to cues from the drummer [Hart], while Street threads the needle with aplomb.” – Michael J. West, DownBeat This all-star collective trio featuring pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Ben Street and drum legend Billy Hart celebrates the release of their new album All Things Are with two nights of state-of-the-art livestream concerts. These performances will be available for viewing all weekend. Hays has appeared on over 60 albums recording with Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, and Al Foster. Other notable collaborations include a widely acclaimed duo project with Brad Mehldau, performances with James Taylor, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and Roy Haynes. Street is a highly prized bassist for his work with John Scofield, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Sam Rivers and as a member of Billy Hart Quartet with whom he’s developed a strong rapport. Billy Hart was born in Washington, DC on November 29, 1940 and has had a rich and varied career including tenures with Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi, McCoy Tyner, and Stan Getz. He also leads his own quartet and released a number of acclaimed albums. The Detroit Free-Press has stated, “Want to know what jazz is really about? Listen to Billy Hart.”

Jon Faddis is not irritating to me. Fond memories of hearing him and James Moody together back in the 1980s.

Mingus at Carnegie Hall,

Cal Tjader, Puttin' it Together (Fantasy) Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Eddie Costa, Phil Woods, Willie Dennis..., Jazz Mission to Moscow (Colpix)

I have a 1941 recording of that composition performed by Pee Wee Russell and it is credited to Ellington and Jo Trent..

Mine arrived also.

I went to the big HPB a couple of weeks ago for the first time in 14 months; they had absolutely no records of interest. The worst selection I've ever seen at that store. Josey Records is another story; much better. The CDC has backed off from the advice that objects are a high risk of transmission: "The primary and most important mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact from person-to-person. Based on data from lab studies on COVID-19 and what we know about similar respiratory diseases, it may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this isn’t thought to be the main way the virus spreads."

Is there any Ellington on Edison discs?

Juju, Live at 131 Prince Street (Strut)

BIG EARS FESTIVAL RETURNS! Thursday, March 24 thru Sunday, March 27, 2022 The Big Ears Festival will return the weekend of Thursday, March 24 thru Sunday, March 27, 2022. We are deeply immersed in the booking process already and we're certain that you'll be pleased by the extraordinary array of great musicians joining us for a spectacular weekend. We intend to announce the 2022 line-up — and put tickets on sale — in September 2021.

https://londonjazznews.com/2021/06/07/charles-mingus-live-at-carnegie-hall-deluxe-edition/

Indaba Is (Brownswood)

Lester Young, Nat Cole, Buddy Rich, Giants 3 (Verve) James Blood Ulmer Music Revelation Ensemble, No Wave (Moers)

Listened to a Dave Holland VV set last night; it was quite good.