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Hawk was back in the USA in the 40s, 50s, and so on... Not a single mention. The tenor laurels in the 40s went to people like Tex Beneke, Eddie Miller, Vido Musso and one Lester Young!

The vacation has become infinite, I'm afraid... JazzTimes obit Sad news. I still don't see any real confirmation of his death. The JazzTimes article does not provide any attribution to their news! Hope it's all wrong and that Jack Sheldon will get kicks out of all the obits coming on when he reports back!

Jack Sheldon 'Jack's Groove' (GNP, mono)

Very sad news, if it is true... His website (which has not been updated lately) says he is 'on extended vacation'! The man was so full of live! Loved his work with Jimmy Giuffre, Art Pepper, Curtis Counce and so many others...

Are you talking about this album?

Surprised that among the rather conventional results of the early Readers' Poll there is Chu Berry being crowned in 1937! No mention of Coleman Hawkins. And first mention of Louis Armstrong in 1952 (Hall of Fame) only!

Art Pepper 'The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions' (Contemporary), disc 4

Don't think this was really the case. Tina Brooks was often playing in Redd's group at the time (he was Jackie McLean's understudy in the play 'The Connection'). The album has a full Redd touch!

Tete Montoliu 'Catalonian Folksongs' (Timeless)

Down Beat magazine has archived all its Readers and Critics polls going back to 1936: Down Beat polls

Happy Birthday

Daniel Humair had a freak accident last week and broke a shoulder. He had to cancel a concert appearance in eastern France next weekend!

Lucky you! I had fun at the three bashes I attended several years ago! Great event to watch films, buy records and make friends!

Charlie Mariano 'A Jazz Portrait' (Regina,stereo)

The John Coltrane Complete Atlantic box, disc 7

Earl Hines 'Plays Cole Porter' (Swaggie)

Nice! But here is the real stuff!

The Bill Evans 'Consecration' set was recorded by Barkan at Keystone Corner. There's also the Tete Montoliu 'Live at Keystone Corner' on Timeless. Plenty more...

The girl gets herself in more trouble... she does need help! The Washington Post report (with video)!

Orchestra U.S.A. 'Debut' (Colpix, mono) The LP's final track is a rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner'!