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OK, Marty for a Paris meet. It's your call. Peeked at the other answers. Could not wait for the answer on that final track and see that JimS had this! I have never seen the disc, must have run across the title somewhere but it did not enter my mind that this pianist might have recorded that kind of date. I have only entered his world a couple of years ago and am trying to get to his various recordings but these are hard to find. One more reason to continue to explore his music.

OK, Marty for a Paris meet. It's your call. Peeked at the other answers. Could not wait for a clue on that final track and see tha

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First of all, many thanks to MartyJazz. As much as I loved disc 1 from the start, it took me several tries before really enjoying Part Two. Not really the type of music I am listening but that's what makes these Blindfold Tests so invaluable. Organissimo people tend put in a lot of care and love to assemble the music. And now I find that there is a lot of music I am not familar with and want to get acquainted with. So... Track 1 - Buenos Aires meets New York. Very good opening track with the rare sound of bandoneon mixing with a jazz band. The trumpet player sets the pace and shines through. That's not Gato on tenor but the player is a hell of a saxophonist, building slowly his solo to high levels and bringing it to a gatoesque conclusion. The bandoneon throws in licks Piazzola licks. Enjoyed that one very much even if I had no idea who was playing, Track 2 - The very distinctive drumming of Tony Williams enlightens this trio setting. Not up to The Great Jazz Trio standards but a pretty good one. The pianist has good ideas. Could not figure out who was in that trio besides the drummer, Track 3- The tune is an homage from Trane to Sonny. Quite good latin version. I always have problems recognizing the tenor players in these settings, wouldn't be surprised to learn that they are Eric Alexander, Joe Lovano, Bennie Wallace or Jerry Bergonzi . I grew up shortly after Sonny and Trane came up with very distinctive sounds and I have trouble nowadays figuring out who their descendants are. I did not bite on that one... Track 4 - Another nice ensemble. Good playing all around. I am sure I know these musicians but I did not managed a substantial guess and would rather not give names for fear of being put to ridicule once the answers come out! Very much enjoyed that one and you can call me chicken! Track 5 - Little Niles on marimba. Thought this might be a vibraphone player I heard in New York and knew he played the instrument from time to time. Another version I never caught before MartyJazz compiled this BFT disc. I went searching on AMG and found Niles I have not heard this album. Must say I was a bit disappointed by the musician's records. What I heard him do live was much better. Straight to the point jazz. The piano part was pretty exciting but the player is another one who does not seem to have fullfilled his promises. At least I have not heard those on the various albums of him that came my way. Track 6 - another one of those tenor players I was referring to about track 3. The groove is right, the tune is catchy, the solos are pretty well thought out but somehow I can't get really excited. I know I have been spoiled in my youth and have trouble adjusting to some of the contemporary musicians even if I can recognize they contribute to the continuance of the music. Must add I did not care for the guitarist' explorations. Track 7 - recognised the bassist and the drummer on first listening, the piano player on the second one. At long last I am on firm ground. Three masters reunited here. Good pick from Marty, that's one of the best tunes from this album, track 6 Flake Track 8 - we're getting to Africa. Could that be musicians from South Africa even if I don't hear an Abdullah Ibrahim influence here? Nice and unobtrusive. Track 9 - Another one from an album I had heard before even if it took me some time to make the right guess.. The mind was going in several directions until the harmonica player showed up. Nobody plays the instrument like him. Another kudo to Marty for having picked a selection from the album which got little distribution when it was released: track 4 from this album: le boss The piano and bass players have had appearances on both discs from this BFT. 'Bout time they get some recognition! Track 10 - good short and up to the point improvisation. The saxophonist shoots at everything in sight and is right on target. One of those tracks I want to know more about Track 11 - somehow this one does not do much for me. Getting tired at not being able to figure out who all these musicians are... Track 12 - great! The tenor player is more distinctive than other players who popped up on this disc 2. Not familiar enough for me! No guess on who's playing organ. This is really good. Will relisten to this! Track 13 - as far as I am concerned, it's the most interesting side of the whole disc 2. This is the type of interpretations I love to return to. Each listening brought in news pleasures. No idea who these players are but I know that's one album I will be looking for! A very evocative piece and a nice way to finish the BFP! This is serious music! Can't wait to find out what this is (and who these people are) So once more... Marty, many thanks. This is one more BFT for keeps!

1957 for this one, Brownie ← I blame it on bad morning tea! Thanks for the proofreading. Editing the original day list...

Article on Michael Brecker in The New York Times today:

August 18: -1954 - Sonny Rollins Quintet (Kenny Dorham, Elmo Hope, Percy Heath, Art Blakey) record session for Prestige (Movin' Out) 1956 (also Aug. 25) - Buddy Rich and his Orchestra (Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, Frank Rosolino, Bob Cooper, Jimmy Rowles, Joe Mondragon, etc...) record session for Norgran ((This One's for Basie) 1957 - Ella Fizgerald and Louis Armstrong (with orchestra conducted by Russ Garcia) record first of several sessions for Verve (Porgy and Bess) 1957 - Hank Mobley Quintet (Kenny Dorham, Sonny Clark, Jimmy Rowser, Art Taylor) record session for BN (Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark) 1958 - Miles Davis and Gil Evans and his Orchestra record session for Columbia, the final session for 'Porgy and Bess' 1959 - Dave Brubeck Quartet (Paul Desmond, Gene Wright, Joe Morello) record for Columbia, the final session for 'Time Out) 1960 (also Aug. 29-30) - Betty Carter with Richard Wess Orchestra record session for ABC (Modern Sound) 1962 - Duke Ellington - Coleman Hawkins (Ray Nance, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Aaron Bell, Sam Woodyard) record session for Impulse (Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins) 1967 - Sonny Criss (Cedar Walton, Tal Farlow, Bob Cranshaw, Lennie McBrown) record session for Prestige (Up, Up and Away) 1987 - Dusko Goykovich (Kenny Drew, Jimmy Woode, Al Levitt) record session for DIW (Celebration)

If you can find it, the best reissue of the Howard McGhee sides on Dial came out in Japan on Spotlite. Album is titled 'Night Music' and is part of the Dial Collection. This gathers 20 Maggie sides. No remastering information but the sound is better than on the other issues I have of these recordings.

Broadcast has started on time. The Shorter Quartet is into its first number right now! Sound iss really excellent Hope Shorter fans can tune in!

Jimmy Lyons PUSH PULL (Hat Hut) That's one album 3 LPs) that should be added to the 'LPs that have never made into CD' thread!

The Wayne Shorter Quartet concert at the Marciac festival was not broadcast live on France-Inter, unfortunately. However Wayne Shorter also performed at the Ramatuelle festival yesterday evening. That concert is being broadcast this evening on France-Musiques at 1800GMT. You can tune in here: http://www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-musiques/prgm/ Click on En Direct to listen! Suggest you also stay tuned for the performance by the Moutin Reunion Quartet, one of the very best current jazz group performing in France. That will be broadcast live from Ramatuelle after the Wayne Shorter segment.

August 17: 1944 - Don Byas (Charlie Shavers, Rudy Williams, Clyde Hart, Slam Stewart, Jack 'The Bear' Parker) record session for Savoy 1945 - J.C. Heard (Buck Clayton, Flip Phillips, Johnny Guarneri, Milt Hinton) record session for Keynote 1954 - Chet Baker-Stan Getz Quintet (Russ Freeman, Carson Smith, Shelly Manne) at the Tiffany Club, released on Pacific Jazz (West Coast Live) 1956 - Red Garland Trio (Paul Chambers, Art Taylor) record session for Prestige (A Garland of Red) 1956 - Shelly Manne and Friends (Andre Previn, Leroy Vinnegar) record session for Contemporary (My Fair Lady) 1958 - Max Roach with the Boston Percussion Ensemble at Music, released on EmArcy (Max Roach with the Boston Percusqsion Ensemble) 1961 - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Jymie Merritt) at the Village Gate, some tunes released on UA (Three Blind Mice) 1961 - Johnny Griffin and Eddie Davis (Lloyd Mayers, Larry Gales, Ben Riley) record session for Jazzland (Blues Up and Down) 1962 - Paul Bley Trio (Steve Swallow, Pete LaRoca) record session for Savoy (Footloose) 1964 - Oscar Peterson and Clark Terry (Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen) record session for Mercury (Oscar Peterson Trio + One) 1964 (also Aug. 20) - Andy Bey and the Bey Sisters (Jderome Richardson, Barry Galbraith, Milt Hinton, Jo Jones) record session for Prestige (How! hear!) 1965 - Wynton Kelly Trio (Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb) at the Half Note, one of several dates released on Xanadu (Blues on Purpose) 1967 (also Aug. 18 ) - Bill Evans Trio (Eddie Gomez, Philly Joe Jones) at the Village Vanguard, released on Verve (The Complete Bill Evans on Verve) 1980 - Benny Carter Quartet (Kenny Drew, Jesper Lundgaard, Ed Thigpen) record session for Storyville (Summer Serenade) 1982 (thru Aug. 22) - Sonny Rollins (Bobby Broom, Yoshihaki Masuo, Bob Cranshaw, Jack de Johnette, Lucille Rollins) record session for Milestone (Reel Life) 1987 (also Aug. 18) - Nathan Davis Sextet (Dusko Goykovich, Stan Robinson, Jean Toussaint, Kenny Drew, Jimmy Woode, Al Levitt) record session for DIW (London By Night)

Is the King Japanese reissue of this one really that rare? I think I paid £10 for it. ← I have noticed those King vinyls go for pretty high figures on eBay sales nowadays, but still under $100, I would say. Wolff might know! Bought my copy for about the same amount as yours (some twenty years ago). Does your copy have a light yellowish background on the front too? I thought the original had a white background...

Lucky Thompson plays HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN (Prestige mono blue label) with Tommy Flanagan, George Tucker, Walter Perkins and harpist Jack Melady on two tracks. This is a LT plays Barbra Streisand album. It's beautiful music!

I have not seen the film! But from the little I know about it, Chet Baker stuck to playing the music! Here is a Chet Baker filmography

Anybody saw that one? (I didn't). I don't think the music to the film is mentioned in the Chet Baker discographies. No word about it in the James Gavin bio 'Deep in a Dream'. Night of Lust Jose Benazeraf was an intellectual wannabe who specialised in softporn films. The film was originally entitled 'La Drogue du Vice' and later given an alternate title 'Concerto de la Peur' (Fear Concerto). Often described as the poor man's Jean-Luc Godard by enemies of the two because Benazeraf where as difficult to understand as Godard's. Chet Baker's name is listed as music composer for another Benazeraf film 'Sexus'...

MERDE ALORS!!! Did I say MERDRE? That's your patended word Where can I enjoy your menu

Guy Remark = Gary Kramer reincarnation of E.M. Remarque? Remark is Kramer spelled backward. Somehow Remarque does not look as good when given the same treatment

I must have looked at millions of albums since I started getting interested in jazz more than hald a century ago and I think I have seen almost all the worthy one. But NEVER an original of that 'True Blue'. And this original still looks pretty good! Even the Japanese King vinyl reissue is a pretty rare item. But not going into four figures!

Guy Remark = Gary Kramer Gary wrote the liner notes for a number of the Atlantic vinyls by Ray Charles. And other Atlantic artists. Kramer was very helpful when I was writing articles about The Great Ray back in the late fifties.

Glad things look good... Congratulations

The date usually given for this session is plain August 1957. Why not August 16? Who says so? Any idea?

Looks like the invasion of Europe has started... Received mine today! Glad to be joining the party

August 16: 1945 - Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra (Maynard Ferguson, Dick Hafer, Manny Albam, Claude Williamson, Eddie Safranski, Tiny Kahn, etc...) record session for Capitol 1946 - Joe Thomas (Tyree Glenn, Hilton Jefferson, Jerry Jerome, Bernie Leighton, Hy White, Billy Taylor, Lee Abrams) record session for Keynote 1951 - Dizzy Gillespie (Bill Graham, Milt Jackson, Percy Heath, Al Jones) record session for DeeGee 1952 - Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Chet Baker, Bob Whitlock, Chico Hamilton) record session for Pacific Jazz (The Gerry Mulligan Quartet) 1954 (also Aug. 17) - Count Basie and his Orchestra record session for Norgran (Band of Distinction) 1954 - Charlie Ventura and his Orchestra (Charlie Shavers, Kai Winding, Lennie Hambro, Danny Bank, Dave McKenna, Perry Lopez, Bob Carter, Sonny Igoe, Mary Ann McCall record session for Norgran (Another Evening with Charlie Ventura and Mary Ann McCall) 1954 - Sir Charles Thompson and his Band (Emmet Berry, Benny Morton, Earl Warren, Coleman Hawkins, Steve Jordan, Aaron Bell, Osie Johnson) record session for Vanguard (Sir Charles Thompson and his Band) 1956 - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich) record session for Verve (Ella and Louis) 1957 - John Coltrane (Earl May, Art Taylor) record session for Prestige (Lush Life) 1960 - Willis Jackson (Jack McDuff, Bill Jennings, Wendell Marshall, Bill Elliott) record session for Prestige (Cookin' Sherry - Blue Gator) 1961 (also Aug. 17) - Roland Kirk (Richard Wyands, Art Davis, Charles Persip) record session for Mercury (We Free Kings) 1961 - Alberta Hunter with the Buster Bailey Blues Busters (Sidney de Paris, J.C. Higginbotham, Buster Bailey, Cliff Jackson, Zutty Singleton) also: Victoria Spivey with the Buster Bailey Blues Busters, also Lucille Hegamin with the Willie Lion Smith and his Orchestra (Henry Goodwin, Cecil Scott, Gene Brooks) all three record sessions for Bluesville (Songs We Taught Your Mother) 1962 - Coleman Hawkins Quartet (Tommy Flanagan, Major Holley, Ed Locke) record session for Moodsville (Make Someone Happy) 1969 - Archie Shepp (Lester Bowie, Dave Burrell, Malachi Favors, Philly Joe Jones, Chicago Beau, Julio Finn, Jeanne Lee) record session for Actuel (Blase) 1970 - Charlie Parker Memorial Concert (Dexter Gordon, Lee Konitz, Kenny Dorham, Ray Nance, Richard Muhal Abrams, Howard McGhee, Von Freeman, Red Rodney, Philly Joe Jones etc...) at Chicago North Park Hotel concert, released on Cadet (Charlie Parker Memorial Concert) 1976 - Art Farmer (Art Pepper, Hampton Hawes, Ray Brown, Shelly Manne) record session for Contemporary (On the Road)