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  9. Freddie Webster

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    Those four Sonny Boy Williams sides were included in a two-CD set 'Freddie Webster 'A Compréhensive Collection' that was in circulation among O. posters several years ago. Most surely Ubu originated (many thanks, Ubu!). Great collection...

  12. Dick Collins' "King Richard the Swing Hearted"

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    Unfortunately unhave any of Byers albums anymore. Had the Jazz Workshop LP and enjoyed it then. Grew a strong liking to Byers trombone when I found out he was playing the sublime introduction and ending to Dinah Washington 'Mad About thé Boy',.

    I remember suggesting Mosaic several years ago to issue à box set with all those RCA Jazz Workshops.  They seemed interested but nothing happened. 

     

  13. Dick Collins' "King Richard the Swing Hearted"

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    On 18/08/2018 at 1:44 AM, Larry Kart said:

    There was a previous Collins RCA album, “Horn of Plenty,” which I used to have, but it’s disappeared. I was hoping that Fresh Sound had combined the two on one CD, but no such luck, though they have issued them separately.

     
    On 18/08/2018 at 1:44 AM, Larry Kart said:

     

     

    'Horn of Plenty' is not as interesting as 'King Richard'. It resembles those 'mood' albums that came out in thé 50's. 

     Can't remember why I kept those Dick Collins LP's when I sold my vinyls. Stiill have the two . The Fresh Sound vinyls were excellent reissues. 'Horn of Plenty' has the original foldout cover plus liner note in spanish by Jordi Pujol.

    One added attraction for me in 'King Richard' are the trombone solos by Billy Byers. Loved Byers writing which are generally acknowledged but his trombone work remains sadly underappreciated.

  14. Aretha Franklin, RIP

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    A major loss...

    The Queen is dead!

    My favorite Aretha evening was when I attended her concert at NY Philharmonic Hall in October 1967. Went there with Cecil Taylor, another fan of her. We both obtained tickets from à mutual friend at Atlantic Records. She was at her very best.

    Aretha showed up a few weeks later when I was back in Paris when she performed at the Olympia. Another great concert!

     

     

     

  15. Morgana King 1930-2018

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    Singer Morgana King died yesterday. She was 88.

    She was married to Tony Fruscella for nine years and Willie Dennis until his death in 1965.

    She also was an actress. Hes most celebrate part was as thé wife of Marlon Brando in 'Thé Godfather'.

  18. Ellington Treasury Shows

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    On 23/12/2003 at 6:59 AM, brownie said:

    These are essential Ellingtons. I had the DETS series when it was released on LPs.

    Getting the Storyville double CDs now. They include some additional material. This was one of the great Ducal band and what they did offer on those broadcasts is pure joy!

    Just got volume 8. This will be my Christmas music.

    Agree with Lon, the sound is excellent!

    On 23/12/2003 at 6:59 AM, brownie said:

    These are essential Ellingtons. I had the DETS series when it was released on LPs.

    Getting the Storyville double CDs now. They include some additional material. This was one of the great Ducal band and what they did offer on those broadcasts is pure joy!

    Just got volume 8. This will be my Christmas music.

    Agree with Lon, the sound is excellent!

    Just received volume 25. It completes my  CD series.

    Hard to grasp there is no more coming....

    Wish there will be more material made available like the broadcasts that fill disc 2 of that final  volume.

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