Tom 1960

Gosh, I remember years ago when I made a yearly trip to visit friends in San Diego. The trip always included a visit to the old Tower Records next to the San Diego Sports Arena. Man, those were the days. I loved that place. Everything was on a single level and there jazz selection was top notch. Can't imagine what the alternatives would be these days. Like Chewy says, perhaps LA is the better bet. But what do I know? Good luck.

Got it!!!

I didn't happen to see a thread already dedicated to this label so I thought I might start one up. I just bought a Claudio Roditi release "Free Wheelin': The Music Of Lee Morgan and digging this one awhole lot! Besides Roditi, I'm really enjoying the playing of Nick Brignola. I realise he recorded a number of dates for Reservoir, so I'm sure to be checking out his catalogue in the near future. So as the topic suggests, what are some of your favs from this label? I'm very interested in your responses since a local music store carries a good number of releases from this label.

Geez, I guess the verdict is pretty much unanimous. I'll get my butt out after work tomorrow and get it. Thanks much!

I happened to see this available at a local music store used for only $4.99. I have to admit I'm abit in the dark about this date. Hubbard is on the date, so I imagine early 60's would be right? I own most of there 50's/60's dates at this point. This one for some reason has escaped me till now. So, the question I ask is this. Should I go back and get it?

The least I can do.

After reading the many positive comments here and after listening to the 30 second snippets, I've now placed this on my wish list. Hope to get it soon.

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An archived program of "Night Lights" featuring Freddie Webster, "The Man Before Miles". Night Lights

From the Coleman Hawkins album "At Ease" the ballad "Mighty Like A Rose". Hawkins and Tommy Flanagan are great here.

PM on Kenton Presents.

Happy Birthday, Allen.

I've been listening to this the past few days and really, really enjoying this. Surprised to see no prior discussion here on Scott. Any other fans here? Any other albums I should be looking at? I was looking at his discography over at the AMG website and while he's been active as a sideman, he hasn't released a self led session since 2000. Kind of surprised since I like his chops, especially on this date.

Tom, some overlap here with what you've already heard, but this Night Lights show covers Ayers' 1960s jazz recordings: Vibin': Roy Ayers in the 1960s Thank you, David, Will be checking out the show shortly.

I just came across the playing of Ayers courtesy of the excellent Jack Wilson release "Something Personal". Ayers is fantastic here. This has spurred me into action as to what might be a good starting point concerning his releases. I would rather concentrate on his jazz oriented dates and you guys have given what appears to be excellent suggestions. What I like about the "Virgo Vibes" dates are the players. Joe Henderson, Harold Land, Herbie, Charles Tolliver, Jack Wilson and Donald Bailey. Sounds good to me.

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Any thoughts on his latest? Wasn't even aware he released a new album until I came across a pretty favorable review in the recent issue of Downbeat.

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Happy Birthday, Free!

While I use All Music Guide and Amazon as resources on potential purchases, it's you folks here on the board who convince me to take the plunge.

I was listening to Phil Schaap's program this morning Bird Flight which featured some tracks from this album. The audio sounded great considering the time it was recorded, 1949. I'm mainly interested in hearing Parker although there are a few tracks featuring Ella Fitzgerald which also sounded quite good. I was wondering peoples comments on this release as well as some of the other JATP releases? What I particularly enjoyed about the collection which features Parker, is the raucous crowd on hand that night at Carnegie Hall. It sounds like they were having a great time! Again, your comments are welcomed and appreciated.

I just don't get all this media attention he's getting. People literally falling over themselves to get an interview with him. Shameful. How are these people going to feel if he kills himself? The man is obviously sick and needs serious help. The media is NOT helping him! Just my 2 cents, YMMV.

"Love For Sale" by Eric Kloss from the album "About Time" smokes!!!

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