mr jazz

I saw Billy Taylor several times and enjoyed each one of them thoroughly. I have several of his many recordings which I also like. One of my favorite artists.

Bill Heid is playing at Drift in DC tonight. Listening to his wonderful Air Mobile recording. 7PM

Yep, thinking of the Armstrong live set #257. What's the board take on this one?

Enjoyed it as well.

I see there are several versions of this in terms of number of discs.

NRBQ. They've been playing some Monk tunes as Terry Adams is a disciple.

SQ on the Getz left Bank release is not great but worth it for Stan fans. I haven't listened to it in years.

Hutcherson Mosaic select set. Only disc 1 so far but I like what I hear-Woody Shaw in his own magical place with excellent support. Entertaining notes as well.

If anyone doesn't do multi channel and bought the box set, I'll take the 5.1 disc at a fair price. PM and we'll see if we can work something out.

If anyone has no use for the 5.1 disc, I'm interested in acquiring it as I don't think I can get another box set in the house without serious domestic issues. Please send me a PM.

listened to Disc 5 of the Hines set last night. Very enjoyable and my spouse really liked it. Excellent sound for the era as well.

What a show the Cookers played! I saw them a few years ago and really enjoyed it but this was a topper and everyone seemed to be into the gig. Cecil McBee was absent and I didn't catch the name of his replacement but he did a good job with evidently little time to prepare. I can't recommend a concert more than this ensemble.

Cookers tonight

heard from Scott so things seem to be ok!

I did receive an email on the 2nd saying my order had been sent to the warehouse for shipping. and the Hines box is gone so I hope my box was reserved!

and meanwhile my Hines box which I ordered over 10 days ago directly from Scott is in limbo. Card charged but nada so far despite emails and calls-none of which have been returned. All my past orders over the last 25 years or so have been shipped promptly so this is curious.

What a way to go. RIP

Anyone purchased any of these? The Almeida recording is a favorite so on the radar. 96 or 192?

$18.83 shipped on ebay

I've been on the fence about that set-might have to pull the trigger.

This is a sad situation. A truly gifted artist continues to have a monkey on his back. I truly hope those around him can get help him achieve sobriety.

what exact Fall 79 show are you referring to ?

Gary was in terrific form playing an interesting set-far from just "greatest hits". Highly recommend seeing him. I had a chance to chat briefly with him after the show. He was extremely nice and down to earth. I even got a pik with him.

I was. He was led to the stage and at times didn't seem to know where he was. He plays only chords no single notes. I saw him so any times in the 80s when he was magnificent, this performance hurt. YMMV. We decided to go!