Jon King

one of my very first mono buys........ wanted to test a new pair of Fluance speakers to see if my current system was strengthened. not too much in this example (mono circa 1960). seems like a red flag to replace the LP with a newer remastered version. this is a win/win for a badass recording by one of my all-time heroes and for a the new "treble-reference" sound i was anguishing to find recently (are other speakers AR-ish post). thanks to all who contributed their advice.

Helpful, and my wife loved it (the original) too! Great stuff!!

Okay … good info. Thanks

Well, great response to my Post. Your sense of my ping withdrawal has given me new hope. I’m thinking that some of my problem relates to my listening room size (10x12 +/-). I currently am using a pair of Sony floor towers, a’la early 2000 Best Buy). Maybe I should think about Klipsch or Edifier bookshelf type replacements?? My AR’s were in a room twice as large in my parents much larger house. Thank you, for your suggestions. Most appreciated.

Thank you, I’ll certainly check out your suggestion too! Re: JSngry - Maybe then I’d know: “who put the ping in the Rama-Rama Ping Dong”

Thanks for your advice, sir. I was, however, able to recall my personal choice of speakers over headphone “mechanics.” I liken all headphones to booths-at-a-library. Another course, might be using bone projection outfits in combination with a new, more high tech receiver (I am using a cheapo Sherwood, non Bluetooth, with never functioning headphone Jack presently). Any receiver guidance?

Well, of course my ears are “blown” from over-listening to “the mother lode.” But in my mind, I’m willing to pursue some guilty pleasures, hopefully, beyond my failures of the flesh. I still like to fish for trout and go to limited-walking, jazz events. Recently experienced a similar restriction in owning another Sunbeam Alpine and buying a power boat. Alas! My speaker quest keeps my need for crossword puzzles and Prevagen less deafening. Besides…old cars, boats, hearing aids are harder to pay for, sir.

Yes, I miss hearing the ping of the various cymbals in a drummer’s kit. My only reference standard for this was my previous AR-5’s that I parted with over 30 years ago. My preference is what it was.

I’m missing the Acoustic Research sound. I once enjoyed the ability to dig deeper into jazz recordings, especially for hearing exquisite percussion parts. Anyone have ideas on what brand, model of speakers I could get? jk

The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl -- a blues detour?

Re: Red Mitchell album you spun What a tantalizing example of the era of “real” jazz. I plan to try and find it soon. JK

re: Tribute (R McConnell) excellent arrangements, great ensemble, musically adventurous, well worth a purchase, as I intend to when possible. Thanks for a great Share!

I'd pick "Soul Symphony" as my favorite Three Sounds album. I even spent $2 for a Walmart frame....

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JSngry — I’ll try Discogs for missing artwork, too. In fact, I’m new to Discogs altogether! Appreciate your advice. jk

BillF — your tech advice, for my info, is exactly what I hadn’t ever dabbled with. Thanks kindly, can’t wait to use that approach to post. jk

One track was killer. I noticed JW was singing on pitch, in register to the sax (Jacquet) who was playing the lyric at the same time note for note. Not your everyday blues singer that was. So, I think if you can give the album a spin, it’s time well spent. Also, JW sings Good Rockin’ Tonight in a subtler manner than those other rockers, and they might have benefited by studying his phrasing closely. This album will be a go -to blueser down the line for me. Newly acquired 2 weeks back.

Bingo, Jsngry! Ok, your approval on a 1-10 scale, 1 least, 10 highest ?

One of those days. The blues are in order. so I'm listening to Mr. Witherspoon: Jimmy Witherspoon sings the blues, Black and Blue, July '79 (France) PS: Due to a lack of tech savvy, I'm blue trying to illustrate this post. please reply w how to for my limited set-up. A bajillion thanks. Set-up: in this post, I tried to screenshot album, front & back, and then transfer SOMEHOW FROM IPHONE to this forum on my LAPTOP. I know it's pathetically unhip. It's also the reason I have so much free time. BTW; I tried Apple Music (on my IPhone) and AllMusic for art, but this album is as nonexistent as the golden fleece. jk

It occurs to me that Shelly Manne's choices of material and bandmates were almost as perfect as for any drummer in jazz. Those collaborations with Red Mitchell or Leroy Vinnegar and Andre Previn doing Broadway showtune were magical. His work with Michel Legrand and Ray Brown on "Michel Legrand at Shelly's Manne-Hole" defined jazz trio chops. His album "In Zurich" featured a gifted pianist and cooked at new heights IMO. Another unique aspect to his art was that mostly he never took drum solos on his recordings. Perhaps his taste for music marked his style as much as other inclinations to draw attention to himself. Few people in jazz have seemed to me as consistent, and dependably worth xyz album's investment. Artist in the best way.

Wondering if surf guitar, so-called, depends on sentimentality, or if it deserves more artistic interpretation. I always thought the old Kai Winding "More" (sic) Verve album was cool, but recently gave it a listen and was nonplussed. My point is: Timelessness is kind of difficult in music. Example, Gene Harris' You Make Me Feel So Young (Like a Lover, Blue Note) is cool for me so far. As for guitar, Larry Coryell w/ Julie Coryell doing Beyond These Chilling Winds (on the Vanguard album in the fusion wave) still evokes a visceral, authentic primal Oh Yeah every time. Hmm.

re: Cover art My uncle, paint and wallpaper small business owner, once told me, "Jon, nothing happens until someone sells something." Might help to explain Flora's cover art from a more practical angle.

Just googled Jim Flora. Hmmm

I’m still not seeing the “one.” Sorry to be so vague. Fandom is sometimes burdensome, as you probably know. Thanks for the info so far. I don’t know about Jim Flora. Was he famous?

Very festive. Great energy.